Gallant Bob Stakes Betting Preview

September 23, 2023

The 2023 Gallant Bob Stakes (G2) will be race 11 on the day at Parx Racing in Philadelphia. Many horses have a good chance to win, which sets up perfect betting opportunities as teams will aim for part of the $400,000 purse.

Date / Track: 09/23/2023 Parx Racing - Philadelphia Park

Post Time: 4:35 PM ET

Distance: 6 furlongs (dirt)

Purse: $400,000

Gallant Bob Stakes Betting Preview

The 2023 Gallant Bob Stakes at Parx Racing will showcase 10 exceptional horses with recent achievements that could indicate their performance here. It is a highly competitive field, and the question is, which horses are the top contenders for victory?

Two out of the 10 horses competing are returning from recent victories. In addition, just three total have had recent race finishes in the top three. This sets up a competitive field since the rest will be close by.

Horses with Best Chance to Win

Get an insider's view of the top equine talent and leading contenders in the 2023 Gallant Bob Stakes. Consider these horses to boost your chances with exacta or trifecta bets.

Damon’s Mound 7-2

Damon’s Mound is one of the few horses that has a win coming into this event. His recent triumph was at the Robert Hilton Memorial LS, where he did much better than fellow competitor Ryvit.

This was his first win of the season and he also has a runner-up out of five events overall. For career stats, he has three wins out of eight races.

Gordian Knot 5-1

The other victor in the field who won recently is Gordian Knot, who won the Salvatore M. Debunda Sprint LS last month here. This improved his resume this year to three wins out of four starts. He has a lot of potential to win, especially with how consistent he has been so far.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has the latest offs for the highly anticipated 2023 Gallant Bob Stakes. The field of 10 offers a good amount to choose from, but there are some to consider more than others based on your betting preferences.

Ninetyprcentmaddie: 10-1

Dreaming Of Kona: 10-1

Freedom Road: 12-2

Damon’s Mound: 4-1

Nautical Star: 9-2

Praetorian Guard: 10-1

Sir Lancelot: 6-1

Depoli: 20-1

Ryvit: 5-2

Gordian Knot: 5-1

Ryvit 5-2

Ryvit did not do well at the Robert Hilton Memorial LS recently, as he placed fifth. However, he has won five out of eight events so far this year that he has entered.

This is a big boost to his career, as he now currently has those wins plus a runner-up and a third place finish out of 10 events. He has a great opportunity to get back in the mix for a victory.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Ryvit at 5-2 to Win

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