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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — May 26, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 20269 racesParx Racing

Happy Tuesday at Parx Racing, where nine races are on tap under cloudy skies and a comfortable 76°F. The track is running all dirt today, and with no rain in the mix, we're expecting a consistent, fast surface throughout the afternoon — the kind of conditions that tend to reward horses with early speed and clean trips.

The card is heavy on sprint distances, with six of the nine races going six furlongs or less. That sets up a pace-centric day where front-runners and stalkers will be in the spotlight. TrackWiz has combed through the full card and identified a handful of strong spots, including a couple of angles that could translate into real value in the exotics.

Three races are fully unlocked for all readers today — Races 1, 2, and 3 — so whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned player, there's plenty to dig into before you even think about the premium card.

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Race 1

4:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A clear top-three on paper, but the morning-line favorite Lex sits well clear of the field in TrackWiz ratings — the real question is whether Docsgotallthecandy or What It Tiz can mount a serious challenge for the exacta.

win7LexML 8/5

Lex (#7) is the standout in this six-furlong dirt claimer, posting a TrackWiz rating of 89.12 — nearly six points clear of the next best. A 20% career win rate is the highest in this field and backs up the confidence, while that 54 average speed figure also leads the group. Jockey Melvis Gonzalez gets a live mount here, and at 8/5 on the morning line, the market agrees this is Lex's race to lose.

place1DocsgotallthecandyML 2/1

Docsgotallthecandy (#1) draws the rail with a solid 83.12 TrackWiz rating and a 14% career win rate under Francisco Martinez. The 2/1 morning line makes this the public's second choice, and the consistent 53 average speed figure suggests this horse should be in the thick of it at the top of the stretch — a natural place contender.

show2What It TizML 9/2

What It Tiz (#2) rounds out the top three with an 82.4 rating and a respectable 12% career win clip — close enough to the leaders to sneak into the exacta. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's a touch of value here for players looking to build underneath tickets in trifectas and supers.

Race 2

5:07 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Bloody Colors Wave owns the top rating and a standout win percentage, but Don't Listen's 31% career win rate throws a wild card into this six-furlong dirt claimer — don't expect a cakewalk to the winner's circle.

win6Bloody Colors WaveML 5/2

Bloody Colors Wave (#6) is the class of this field on every measurable — a TrackWiz rating of 87.81, a 28% career win rate, and a field-best 55 average speed figure. Trainer Michael V. Pino puts up a live runner here, and jockey Mychel J. Sanchez is one of the sharper sticks in the Parx colony. At 5/2 on the morning line, the price is fair for a horse that profiles this well.

place2MildoonML 3/1

Mildoon (#2) checks in at 75.93 with a 17% career win rate and a 54 average speed — a solid second-tier contender. Jorge A. Vargas Jr. takes the call under trainer Miguel A. Rodriguez, a barn that also saddles Burner Account in this race, signaling some confidence in the entry. Mildoon's profile suggests he runs consistently without quite matching the top horse, making him a natural place target.

show1Miles of SmilesML 7/2

Miles of Smiles (#1) lands the outside post but brings a 72.51 TrackWiz rating into this spot, the third-best in the race. The 10% career win rate is modest, but trainer Michael M. Moore has a capable runner here at a reasonable 7/2 ticket price for show and exotics play.

Race 3

5:34 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The Starter Optional Claiming label suggests some hidden class in this six-furlong field, and Wanna Go Home ships in as a heavy favorite — but Silver City Kitty with Paco Lopez aboard could make this more competitive than the morning line suggests.

win2Wanna Go HomeML 6/5

Wanna Go Home (#2) leads all horses in this race with a TrackWiz rating of 89.71, and Mychel J. Sanchez picks up the mount for trainer Hugo O. Padilla — a strong jockey-trainer connection at Parx. The 6/5 morning line reflects the public's confidence, and while the 14% career win rate is modest, the raw rating gap over the field is significant. Expect this one to be forwardly placed early.

place4Silver City KittyML 3/1

Silver City Kitty (#4) is the most credible threat to the favorite, posting an 83.65 TrackWiz rating and an 18% career win rate — both second-best in the field. Paco Lopez is a quality jockey booking, and that 54 average speed figure ties Allenhurst for the best among the challengers. The 3/1 morning line offers a fair price on a horse that could honestly win this race outright.

show3AllenhurstML 9/2

Allenhurst (#3) comes in at 81.12 and 16% career wins — a consistent profile that fits the show slot nicely at 9/2. Trainer Angel Castillo Jr. saddles his own horse with jockey Angel Castillo, and the 54 average speed matches Silver City Kitty's figure. A solid underneath play for trifecta construction.

The first three races give us a nice warm-up act, and our free picks are headlined by Wanna Go Home in Race 3, who carries a TrackWiz rating of 89.71 — the highest of any free pick on the card. Despite going off at a short 6/5 morning line in a Starter Optional Claiming sprint, the numbers strongly suggest this one is deserving of favoritism. Races 1 and 2 feature Lex (8/5 ML, rating 89.12) and Bloody Colors Wave (5/2 ML, rating 87.81) respectively, both in straight claiming sprints at six furlongs.

One thread connecting all three free races: they're all six-furlong dirt sprints, which means pace scenario is everything. On a consistent surface like we expect today, watch for horses that can settle just off a contested early pace — that stalker position has been a recurring winner in Parx sprint conditions. All three of our free picks profile well for that style of trip.

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Race 4

6:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

This six-and-a-half furlong claimer features a sizable rating gap at the top, but Biagio and Liberty Star both carry 22-25% career win rates that make the bottom half of the ticket genuinely competitive.

win2Kick StartnessML 3/1

Kick Startness (#2) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 87.08 — a wide gap over the rest of this field — and carries a stellar 25% career win rate to back it up. Trainer Jamie Ness is one of the more respected conditioners at Parx, and Mychel J. Sanchez is a high-percentage pilot who maximizes what he has. The 3/1 morning line represents reasonable value for the class of this group, especially stretching out to 6.5 furlongs.

place1BiagioML 6/1

Biagio (#1) may be overlooked at 6/1 given a 68.83 rating and a 22% career win rate — that win clip is strong for a claiming horse. The 54 average speed figure ties Liberty Star and Diamond Heist, suggesting the pace scenario could set up for a closer-style runner. Dexter Haddock has the rail and knows how to save ground.

show6Liberty StarML 7/2

Liberty Star (#6) brings a 66.25 rating and a 25% career win rate that mirrors Kick Startness's hit rate — an eye-catching figure for a 7/2 shot. Trainer Elliott Soto-Martinez places horses well at Parx, and that 54 average speed makes Liberty Star a legitimate contender to land in the superfecta. A useful hedge under your top two picks.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The public figures to latch onto Tavern Time as the morning-line favorite over a mile and 70 yards, but TrackWiz analysis has Coach Rudy rated higher — a potential overlay situation worth tracking before post.

win1Coach RudyML 6/1

Coach Rudy (#1) leads this field with an 82.71 TrackWiz rating despite being listed at 6/1 on the morning line — that gap between the public price and our rating is exactly the kind of value angle to target. Trainer Angel Castillo Jr. puts up Mychel J. Sanchez, who knows this track as well as anyone in the colony. The 10% career win rate in a tough-distance spot is the only hesitation, but the rating edge is hard to ignore.

place4Tavern TimeML 8/5

Tavern Time (#4) will be the public's choice at 8/5, and a 79.23 rating with Paco Lopez aboard under trainer Jamie Ness is a hard combo to dismiss. The 9% career win rate is low, but Ness horses tend to run consistently and Lopez is a masterful navigator around one turn. A comfortable place selection even if Coach Rudy beats him home.

show5ExtrasexymcsteemeeML 6/1

Extrasexymcsteemee (#5) — yes, that's the name — posts a 66.06 rating with a 53 average speed figure, the best in the field. At 6/1, trainer J. Guadalupe Guerrero has a runner that could creep into the money in a race where the pace might be moderate going long. A fun show play and a live exotic inclusion.

Race 6

6:55 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Maiden claimers are the toughest races to handicap, and with every horse at 0% career wins, this five-and-a-half furlong sprint comes down entirely to speed figures and connections — and two horses separate themselves at the top.

win1RebellutionML 3/1

Rebellution (#1) and Alastar actually share the exact same 87.08 TrackWiz rating, but Rebellution gets the nod as the win pick with Paco Lopez — one of the top jockeys at this meet — in the irons under trainer Guadalupe Preciado. The rail post can be tricky at Parx, but Lopez is smart enough to navigate it. At 3/1 on the morning line, this is a fairly priced top selection in a maiden field where wins are still to come.

place8AlastarML 5/2

Alastar (#8) is a razor-thin runner-up in the ratings at 84.06, and trainer Michael V. Pino has shown he can get maiden claimers ready — he also saddles Bloody Colors Wave in Race 2. Mychel J. Sanchez is an aggressive pilot who can place a horse from an outside post. At 5/2, this is actually shorter than the win pick, reflecting legitimate public support.

show5Supernova DreamML 5/1

Supernova Dream (#5) sits third in TrackWiz ratings among this maiden field at 65.42 with a 52 average speed figure. Francisco Martinez takes the call under Louis C. Linder Jr., and at 5/1, there's real value in using this horse underneath in trifectas. In a maiden race where anything can happen, a show ticket here could pay nicely.

Race 7

7:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This six-furlong claimer might be the most evenly matched race on the card — Amazing Woo leads the ratings, but Son of Thor's 38% career win rate and Macaw's 35% clip make this a genuine three-horse affair with a real pace question.

win7Amazing WooML 9/2

Amazing Woo (#7) sits atop the TrackWiz ratings at 84.9 despite being listed at the generous price of 9/2 on the morning line — that's the best value combo in this race. Trainer Ruperto A. Perez and jockey Eliseo Ruiz team up with a horse that carries an 18% career win rate and a 54 average speed. If this horse gets a clean trip from the outside post, the rating edge could be decisive.

place5MacawML 7/2

Macaw (#5) is a serious contender with an 82.2 rating, a field-competing 35% career win rate, and a 54 average speed. Francisco Martinez takes the mount for trainer Marya K. Montoya, and a 7/2 morning line reflects legitimate respect from oddsmakers. A horse with a 35% career win rate belongs on top of every exotic ticket in this race.

show3Son of ThorML 9/5

Son of Thor (#3) is the public's choice at 9/5 on the morning line, and with a 38% career win rate and 55 average speed — both field-best figures — it's easy to see why. Paco Lopez rides for the in-form Michael V. Pino barn, a formidable combo. The 81.91 rating trails Amazing Woo by a tick, but don't sleep on this horse finding the winner's circle at a short price.

Race 8

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Allowance company brings out a quality nine-horse field at six furlongs, with Divine Seeker's eye-popping 50% career win rate making her a standout — though Peacefulezfeeling and Rock Me Gently add legitimate depth to the ticket.

win4Divine SeekerML 3/1

Divine Seeker (#4) is the most compelling profile on the card today — a 50% career win rate is a stunning figure for any horse at any level, and the 87.08 TrackWiz rating tops this allowance field. Paco Lopez picks up the mount for trainer Robert E. Reid Jr., whose barn also runs Maximus Angelicus, showing confidence in the entry. At 3/1, this may even be underpriced given how dominant that win percentage is.

place2PeacefulezfeelingML 4/1

Peacefulezfeeling (#2) is a strong price at 4/1 with an 84.12 TrackWiz rating — just a tick below Divine Seeker — and a 12% career win rate in allowance company. Frankie Pennington rides for trainer Kathleen A. Demasi, and the 54 average speed matches the top horses in the field. A horse this well-rated at this price deserves a place ticket at minimum.

show8Rock Me GentlyML 5/1

Rock Me Gently (#8) brings a 76.17 rating with a 21% career win rate and 54 average speed to a field where depth matters in the exotics. Trainer J. Guadalupe Guerrero saddles with Andrew Wolfsont up, and the 5/1 morning line offers solid value for a horse that could easily finish in the money in a nine-runner allowance field. A smart show play and a trifecta inclusion.

Race 9

8:16 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The final race of the night is a nine-horse female affair at six and a half furlongs, with Be My Queen drawing the most attention from TrackWiz analysis — but Golden Dancer's 33% win rate and Paco Lopez in the irons make the exacta genuinely intriguing.

win6Be My QueenML 4/1

Be My Queen (#6) leads the field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a 17% career win rate, and Eliseo Ruiz pilots her for trainer Timothy J. Shaw in what looks like a well-placed effort. The 4/1 morning line on the top-rated horse is exactly the kind of overlay TrackWiz analysis targets — getting above-market odds on a horse with a clear edge. The 53 average speed figure fits the pace profile of this distance.

place4Golden DancerML 5/2

Golden Dancer (#4) is a legitimate threat to beat everyone home — a 33% career win rate is the best in this field, and the 54 average speed figure leads the group alongside Celtic Tiger. Paco Lopez aboard for John T. Kirby makes this a polished combination, and at 5/2 on the morning line, the public respects it. A dangerous place contender who could easily reverse the order with the favorite.

show5Miss JonesML 5/1

Miss Jones (#5) rounds out the top three picks with a 61.35 rating and a solid 20% career win rate — a consistent profile that fits the show slot in a nine-horse field. Jorge A. Vargas Jr. takes over for trainer Ronald B. Abrams, and the 5/1 price makes this a worthwhile addition to trifecta tickets. In a wide-open closer situation, Miss Jones could easily sneak into the money.

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Bottom line for today at Parx: it's a sprint-heavy card on what should be a consistent, fast dirt surface, and our top three free plays — Lex, Bloody Colors Wave, and Wanna Go Home — give casual bettors a strong starting point. For those looking to go deeper, the premium card unlocks pace angles, value longshots, and exotic strategies across all nine races. Good luck out there, and as always, bet within your means.

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