Parx Racing Race 9 - 6 1/2F Stakes
BALA DE PLATA (4) Faded in the late stages of the race when 2nd beaten by 6L last time at Laurel Park but up against stronger opponents. Has early speed and positions nicely. Genuine threat. J CODY (1) Charged home to win last run at the track and will appreciate a good draw. Has not missed this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts. Serious player. PONDER AND DREAM (5) Was competitive when 2nd last run at this venue and promising career start. Taking on stronger opponents. Should go close. RESPIGHI (3) Gave them all something to chase when winning by close to 7L last start here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Include in chances.

Jockey: Dexter Haddock
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bold effort when winning last run here and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Flying this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs but racing in stronger company. Should go very close.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | GD | Dexter Haddock | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 05/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Dexter Haddock | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Frankie Pennington
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and threw down a serious challenge first up last preparation at Zia Park. First appearance for a new trainer and good career start. Gets a favourable draw. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.65 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Ken S Tohill | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Andy Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led all the way to win by almost 7L last start around here and solid career start. Should get going late. Form has been improving over recent runs. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 14 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 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Andy Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Andy Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 14L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 24L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Jomar Torres | 55kg | - | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was outmuscled when 2nd last time at Laurel Park but back to a shorter distance. Has plenty of early speed. Yedsit Hazlewood is a key booking but facing formidable rivals. Should give this a shake.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Yedsit Hazlewood | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 6L | $1.55 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Jaime Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1609m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at the track and putting a tidy record together. Up against tougher rivals. Can take this out.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FAST | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.18 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | GD | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $2.70 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by a margin of 14L last start at this venue and fitter for debut run. Likely to be well placed early. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 14L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly when 2nd last start at Penn National and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be swooping on the field late. Going well this preparation. Others are more appealing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | MY | Eliseo Ruiz | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |