Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — May 12, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 10-race card at Parx Racing. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 10 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-05-12T16:40:00Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Cloud in the Wind looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.7 for Race 1. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Brandon L. Kulp. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.46 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 64% of races. 5 wins and placed in 19 of 26 races on Dirt tracks. Has 5 wins and placed in 17 of 23 of Sprint races. Has not raced in 138 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 82.2. Ridden by Kendry Rivera. 5 wins and placed in 15 of 25 races on Dirt tracks. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 6 1/2 fur.
Rating board at 63.5. Ridden by Kemich De Jesus. 9 wins and placed in 25 of 48 races on Dirt tracks.
Race 2
2026-05-12T17:07:00Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Act of Faith looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 41.7 for Race 2. Ridden by Francisco Martinez, trained by Howard R. Brown, Jr..
Race 3
2026-05-12T17:34:00Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Iron Sword looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 3. Ridden by Dexter Haddock, trained by Ruperto A. Perez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.47 sec/furlong. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.31 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 04/21/2026.
Rating board at 78.2. Ridden by Andy Hernandez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.94 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races.
Rating board at 76.5 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Ruben Silvera. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.89 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $16000 to $12500.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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