Parx Racing • Race 9 • M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile Stakes (Non-graded) • 3YO+ • 4:33 EST This is an exceptional field here going 8 furlongs on the dirt. Some familiar names. Upon first pass, 3 Buy Land and See sticks out. He’s been racing on the turf most of the year, but that’s not cause for concern; there’s plenty of dirt pedigree here. 6 Amatteroftime makes his 40th career start here today; he’s 7-3-1-1 at this distance/surface but projects to be coming from way out. Can he celebrate this milestone by getting in the money? I think there’s a shot. Jockey Paco Lopez will be on the grounds to ride 9 Ridin With Biden. He’s won two of his last 3 starts and cuts back from 12 furlongs. Feels like the one to beat.
Picks: 3-9-6-7
Best of luck!