Parx Racing Race 8 - M.p. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile S. Stakes
WILD VINE (3) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 2 lengths over 1609m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. BARTLETT (2) finished 10 lengths back in sixth in stakes company last time over 1308m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Did win two runs back by 0.3 lengths at Listed level at Penn National Turf (Turf). Form at this track is solid. Sure to go well. DURATION (6) scored by 2.5 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt) last start when fresh from a spell. Form here strong boasting three wins from five starts. Capable of running a big race. FREEDOM'S ECHO (4) is coming off a last-start eighth, beaten 26 lengths, over 1811m at this track. Goes very well at this trip with two wins from three starts. Should be involved in the finish.

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track on August 26 over 1609m defeating Assume Nothing with 55.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 30 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Amy's Music with 54.5kg at $2.60. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/08/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,180.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:38.61 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | 58 | HCP 3U | $43,541.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:17.78 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 03/05/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $83,799.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 100.0L | $14.53 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $42,135.00 | Parx | 1673m | M | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | 1:44.04 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 11/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $74,180.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:45.47 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 31.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/5 | 16/01/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $74,180.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:39.35 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.81 |

Jockey: Frankie Pennington
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 in stakes class at this track at this track on September 19 over 1308m, 10 len behind Buccherino with 57kg at $11.20. The run before that won by a 0.3 len in stakes class at Penn National Turf at Penn National Turf on August 14 over 1710m defeating Spellcast with 56kg at $1.80. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 4U | $208,333.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | F Pennington | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.20 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $213,980.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:39.47 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:43.77 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | F Pennington | 56.5kg | 1:42.78 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | F Pennington | 55.5kg | 1:39.53 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | F Pennington | 55.5kg | 1:33.85 | 3-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $28.20 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field in stakes class at this track at this track on August 18 over 1609m, 3 len behind Margie's Fun Son carrying 57kg at $4.60. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 len in Listed grade at this track at this track on September 19 over 1609m defeating Bracket Buster with 57kg at $10.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 57kg | 1:36.37 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $10.10 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | 136 | LR OPEN 4U | $106,990.00 | Parx | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 57kg | 1:36.87 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $145,560.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55.5kg | 1:51.42 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 12/03/2026 | 71 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $77,247.00 | Parx | 1609m | M | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52kg | 1:37.72 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 47 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,855.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:46.47 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:37.35 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 in the G1 Pennsylvania Derby at this track on September 19 over 1811m, 26 len behind The Puma carrying 54.5kg at $158.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Listed level at this track at this track on August 18 over 1710m, 10 len behind Micanopy carrying 55kg at $5.70. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 32 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,388,889.00 | Parx | 1811m | Fast | F Pennington | 54.5kg | 1:49.10 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $158.40 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Parx | 1710m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:43.78 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.70 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $60,958.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.74 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 154 | HCP 3U | $44,630.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 54.5kg | 1:43.39 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/4 | 03/01/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $224,215.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 56kg | 1:38.96 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $27.06 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $48,855.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Haddock | 54.5kg | 1:40.85 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Angel Castillo
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 in Listed grade at this track at this track on September 19 over 1609m, 13 len behind Wild Vine with 55.5kg at $31.50. Before that scored a big 3 len win in stakes class at this track at this track on August 18 over 1609m defeating Wild Vine carrying 55.5kg at $17.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3U | $416,667.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:36.37 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $31.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $106,990.00 | Parx | 1609m | Good | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:36.87 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $43,541.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Francisco Martinez | 55kg | 1:39.47 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.30 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $76,709.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 56.5kg | 1:42.78 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $33.70 |
| 5/5 | 30/05/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $83,687.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 56kg | 1:51.18 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 4U | $119,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | Fast | Andrew Wolfsont | 56kg | 2:18.92 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $3.73 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 2.5 len at this track on September 14 over 1308m defeating Souper Tuscan with 55.5kg at $4.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at Laurel on February 5 over 1408m defeating My Military Hero with 57kg at $1.20. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 104 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,222.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:16.24 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,472.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:17.57 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,626.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:43.73 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,691.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:16.50 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $58,989.00 | Parx | 1308m | M | Mychel J Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:16.71 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $67,047.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:25.68 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $1.20 |