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PARX RACING (PHILADELPHIA PARK) Race #9

March 1, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (KEEZHEEKONI) (2-1) - Not sure what happened last out at Laurel as this speedball did not break running and was never involved. Mare had won her previous start at Tampa Bay Downs in wire-to-wire fashion and is capable of running a half-mile in under :45. Five-year-old can take this group from start-to-finish.

2nd pick: #5 (Ponderosa) (3-1) - One-run type has been freshened up since late December. In the barn of the leading trainer here last year (Ramon Preciado), he's four for six since the track reopened a week ago. This veteran mare is a threat from off the pace if ready off the 70 day break.

3rd pick: #8 (Gorgeous Sunrise) (6-1) - Speed/stalker ships in from Penn National and is making her Philadelphia Park debut. She's regressed a bit in her last pair after three straight solid efforts at this level. Can factor, especially if 'Ponderosa' needs a race following her short layoff.

4th pick: #6 (Alice and Trixie) (9-2) - Tampa Bay Downs shipper races off a private sale to owner/trainer Alexander Martinez. Mare was competitive in three of four starts in Florida and finished second at this tag Jan 6. Must be left in the mix.

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