Parx picks and horses to watch: July 19
by J. J. Graci
Parx Racing has an 11-race card on tap for this afternoon. Post time for the opener is 12:55 p.m, and we’ve got Parx picks.
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick, 5 $131,258
- Im the Director prevails in WV FuturityThe third meeting between Im the Director and Bail Is Denied saw the rivals fight to the wire in the West Virginia Futurity.
RACE NUMBER | CONTENDERS | COMMENTS |
Race 6 | 3-4-6-5 | #3 Hidden Cache (5-2): Has been second with the same in both career starts. Has the speed to take it gate to wire and has valuable experience. #4 Mo Mummy (4-1): Her works say she is ready, and if she gets away running, she can press top pick. Trainer Kathy Demasi is 20% with first-time starters. #6 Sweet Fury (6-1): Excuse her last on the turf. Back on dirt today, she was second first out, fits well, and can upset at a square price. #5 Smarty Pants Sandy (6-1): Second last out to the same and has a chance to get a major share. With right trip, she can upset at a square price. |
Race 10 | 5-10-7-3 | #5 Hollywood Jet (5-2): He was third in the Mr. Prospector at Monmouth Park in last, snapping a seven-race win streak after going off as favorite. He has the speed and class to go wire to wire. #10 Fortheluvofburbon (7-2): Going for three in a row. Won a state-bred stake two starts back. A threat to upset top pick. #7 Amatteroftime (5-1): Finished fourth in the Battery Park at Delaware Park in last, eight lengths behind the comebacking Tax. He can lay off top two for a share. #3 Sir Alfred James (6-1): He has been in stakes in his last six starts. He is getting some class relief today and can earn a share. |
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