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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — May 27, 2026

Wednesday, May 27, 20269 racesParx Racing

Happy Wednesday at Parx Racing. We've got a full 9-race card going to post under cloudy skies and mild 75°F temps — the kind of weather that keeps the dirt playing honest and doesn't throw any curveballs at your tickets.

All nine races are on the main track, and it's a heavy claiming day with one allowance mixed in late (Race 8). That means we're deep in class-drop and pace-scenario territory — exactly the conditions where TrackWiz analysis earns its keep. The top-rated horse on the card checks in at 89.71, and that number shows up twice — in Race 3 and Race 4. Pay attention.

Three races are free to all readers today. The other six are available to TrackWiz subscribers with full pace projections, trainer angles, and exotic breakdowns. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

4:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open claiming sprint where the top two on the TrackWiz ratings sheet separate themselves from the field — but the morning line suggests the public will make this a competitive betting race.

win4VixML 3/1

Vix (No. 4) earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 87.08 and comes in as the 3/1 morning line favorite for good reason. Trainer Jacinto Solis also saddles Munyhungry in this same race, and having two horses in the gate suggests connections know this is a winnable spot. Jockey Andy Hernandez gets the call, and with an average speed figure of 52 that's in line with the field, Vix's edge appears to be overall consistency and form quality over her rivals.

place1Battle AnthemML 7/2

Battle Anthem (No. 1) sits just behind Vix on the ratings sheet at 83.02 and actually leads the field in average speed at 54 — the best raw number in the race. Trainer Alfredo Velazquez puts Dalila A. Rivera up, and at 7/2 on the morning line, this one has the talent to win outright if Vix stumbles. Include Battle Anthem on top in exactas — don't just box these two.

show9MunyhungryML 9/2

Munyhungry (No. 9) holds a 73.78 TrackWiz rating and draws the 9/2 morning line, representing solid value in the exotics. Trainer Jacinto Solis runs this horse alongside stablemate Vix, and a barn that enters two in a claimer typically has confidence in at least one firing well. At the price, Munyhungry makes a logical show bet and a worthwhile trifecta inclusion.

Race 2

5:07 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line favorite Angel of Hope carries the lowest TrackWiz rating among the logical contenders, setting up an upset-friendly pace scenario where the top-rated horses are both available at generous prices.

win1Leilauni SueML 5/1

Leilauni Sue (No. 1) is our top-rated horse at 84.17 yet gets sent off at 5/1 on the morning line — that's a gap worth exploiting. She leads all runners with a 15% career win rate, the best in the field, and Dalila A. Rivera has the rail post to work with. The combination of top rating, best win percentage, and a fair price makes Leilauni Sue a strong win best bet.

place4Joyful JoyceML 4/1

Joyful Joyce (No. 4) checks in with a 79.29 TrackWiz rating and a 11% career win rate, matching Tammy's Cruiser in wins but edging her on overall form metrics. Trainer Michael V. Pino has a capable runner here, and at 4/1 on the morning line, Joyful Joyce profiles as a legitimate threat to steal the win while offering decent place value. She's worth a spot on top in exactas if you're playing against the morning line chalk.

show2Tammy's CruiserML 7/2

Tammy's Cruiser (No. 2) rounds out our top three at 77.48 on the TrackWiz scale, and trainer Jamie Ness is one of Parx's more reliable conditioners. An 11% career win rate gives her a consistent floor, and Mychel Sanchez — one of the busiest and most effective riders in this meet — gets the mount. At 7/2, she's not a huge price but she's a sensible show bet and a trifecta anchor.

Race 3

5:34 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

The Fridge comes in as a heavy 6/5 morning line favorite in this maiden claimer, but in a field where nobody has won before, the real question is whether the price is worth it or if there's a price play lurking underneath.

win6The FridgeML 6/5

The Fridge (No. 6) is the standout on paper — a 89.71 TrackWiz rating is the top mark in the field by a wide margin and trainer Michael V. Pino puts Mychel Sanchez up, the meet's premier jockey. An average speed figure of 52 is modest but competitive here, and in a wide-open maiden claimer with no prior winners, The Fridge's overall form profile simply outclasses this group. Bet to win, but accept the short price as the cost of doing business.

place4WarheadedML 4/1

Warheaded (No. 4) is the clear second choice on the TrackWiz sheet at 69.74, nearly 20 points behind The Fridge but well ahead of the rest. Trainer Jacinto Solis sends this one out with a 53 average speed figure — tied for the best among the secondary horses — and Joezer Rangel has the mount at a fair 4/1. If The Fridge gets shuffled back or doesn't fire, Warheaded is the most likely alternative in this thin field.

show3Craigh Na DunML 9/2

Craigh Na Dun (No. 3) rates third at 50.48 with a 53 average speed figure that matches Warheaded, and trainer Alan Bedard gets Victor Carrero in the irons. At 9/2 on the morning line, this one offers genuine trifecta value as the third wheel behind two more highly rated runners. In a maiden field where upsets happen regularly, Craigh Na Dun is worth a spot underneath.

Our three free plays today span the first three races — a nice warm-up stretch to kick off the card. Race 1 features Vix at 3/1 on the morning line, offering what we see as genuine value at that price for a 6½-furlong dirt sprint. Race 2 shifts to a flat 6 furlongs where Leilauni Sue opens as a 5/1 shot — one of the more intriguing prices on the early card given her TrackWiz rating of 84.17. Then comes the headliner of the free tier: The Fridge in the Race 3 maiden claimer, boasting the day's co-top rating of 89.71 at a 6/5 morning line. In maiden claiming company, a horse rated that highly at a short price is typically there for a reason — and our numbers back up what the morning line is already telling you.

The dirt surface looks straightforward today with no precipitation in the forecast, so expect pace to be a factor in all three sprints. Front-runners and pressers have been performing well at Parx in these conditions, and that's a thread that runs through all three of our free selections.

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Race 4

6:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Cloud in the Wind enters as the dominant figure in this short-field claiming sprint — the ratings gap at the top is significant, but the secondary battle between Pacific Princess and Fast Motion should produce a competitive price in the exacta.

win1Cloud in the WindML 6/5

Cloud in the Wind (No. 1) is a deserving 6/5 favorite — the 89.71 TrackWiz rating is not only the top mark here, it's miles ahead of the second-rated horse in the field. A career win rate of 18% and an average speed figure of 53 confirm that this is a horse with a legitimate profile at this level. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp sends Eliseo Ruiz to the rail, and while the short price requires patience, this is the kind of race where you simply have to play the best horse.

place5Pacific PrincessML 5/1

Pacific Princess (No. 5) earns the second-best TrackWiz rating at 66.17 and owns a 17% career win percentage — second only to Cloud in the Wind in this field. Trainer Alexander Martinez puts Dexter Haddock up, and at 5/1, there's real value here as a place bet if you're looking to boost the return. She has the experience and speed figure (51) to be competitive for second money if the favorite handles her business.

show6Fast MotionML 3/1

Fast Motion (No. 6) rates third in the field at 58.37 on the TrackWiz scale and slots in at 3/1 on the morning line — a price that reflects respect from the oddsmakers. A 13% career win rate and a 51 average speed figure put this one in range to hit the board, and trainer James E. Nicholson, Jr. has Bryan L. Torres aboard. In a short field of six, show prices won't be huge, but Fast Motion is a reasonable trifecta fill.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Jamie Ness saddles two horses in this one-mile claiming affair — McCrakens Ghost and My Last Mission — creating an intriguing trainer-barn dynamic, while Group Ticket adds a credible secondary threat at a fair price.

win3McCrakens GhostML 5/2

McCrakens Ghost (No. 3) leads the field on the TrackWiz rating sheet at 87.81 and pairs a strong 17% career win rate with a 53 average speed figure. Trainer Jamie Ness knows this horse well and taps Mychel Sanchez — arguably the best rider in today's card — to make the trip going one mile on the dirt. At 5/2, this isn't a standout price but the form strongly justifies it as a win bet.

place6Group TicketML 3/1

Group Ticket (No. 6) rates a very close second at 84.58 and comes in with a 20% career win rate — elite company in a field like this. Trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado hands the reins to Kendrick Carmouche, a proven finisher at route distances, and that jockey upgrade angle is worth noting. At 3/1, Group Ticket is legitimate to win and almost certain to be involved at the finish — a place bet here has real merit.

show1My Last MissionML 9/2

My Last Mission (No. 1) is the second Ness horse in the race and actually owns the best career win rate in the field at 25% — a number that demands respect. Average speed of 54 is the second-best mark among all runners, and Ruben Silvera takes the mount. At 9/2, there's genuine value here, and a barn that splits its attention between two runners doesn't necessarily mean My Last Mission is the sacrificial entry.

Race 6

6:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Shipman has a clear ratings advantage in this wide-bodied claiming sprint, but a competitive mid-pack of four horses rated in the 60s and 70s means the trifecta could go in several directions — the exotics deserve some attention here.

win1ShipmanML 7/2

Shipman (No. 1) posts an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the top mark in the field by more than 10 points — and a 14% career win rate that suggests consistent competitiveness at this level. Trainer Michael V. Pino once again entrusts the mount to Mychel Sanchez, who is having a strong meet at Parx, and at 7/2, this is a fair price for the field's standout. An average speed figure of 53 is right in line with the competitive horses, and Shipman's overall form profile makes the win case compelling.

place4DucaleML 6/1

Ducale (No. 4) is our place pick at 75.21 on the ratings — third in the field — but what stands out is a 20% career win rate and an average speed figure of 54, one of the better numbers in this race. Trainer Jorge Diaz gives Francisco Martinez the mount, and at 6/1 morning line, there's legitimate exacta value pairing Ducale underneath Shipman. Don't sleep on the pace: Ducale's speed figures suggest front-running or pressing ability that could make life difficult in the stretch.

show8MagicnthemoonlightML 5/1

Magicnthemoonlight (No. 8) checks in at 70.24 on the TrackWiz scale with a 19% career win rate and a 54 average speed figure — matching Ducale for raw pace ability. Trainer Ruperto A. Perez hands the call to Dexter Haddock, and at 5/1, there's enough upside here to justify trifecta inclusion. If the pace sets up for a closer, Magicnthemoonlight has the profile to pick up pieces late.

Race 7

7:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A fascinating mile claiming race where the top two horses — Margin of Air and Malibu Warrior — are separated by barely a point on the TrackWiz scale, and a 26% vs. 31% career win rate battle adds another layer to the main event.

win6Margin of AirML 2/1

Margin of Air (No. 6) earns a field-best 83.87 TrackWiz rating and is the 2/1 morning line favorite, which is the shortest price on today's card. A 26% career win rate is elite-level for a claiming race, and trainer Michael V. Pino once again calls on Mychel Sanchez — the jockey-trainer combination has been clicking all day. At one mile, pace will matter, and Margin of Air's consistency profile suggests the kind of horse that shows up when it counts.

place1Malibu WarriorML 6/1

Malibu Warrior (No. 1) is the value counter-punch here — an 82.71 TrackWiz rating nearly matching our top pick, but carrying a 31% career win rate that actually leads this entire field. Trainer Trevor Gallimore gives the mount to Patrick Henry, Jr., and at 6/1, that's a significant overlay for a horse with the best winning history in the race. If the pace gets hot and Margin of Air gets caught up early, Malibu Warrior has the profile to pounce.

show3Chris's RevengeML 8/1

Chris's Revenge (No. 3) fills out the trifecta at 75.7 on the ratings, and a 23% career win rate keeps this one competitive with the field's best. Trainer Richard Vega sends Dexter Haddock out on a horse averaging 53 in speed figures — the top raw speed mark among the non-favorites. At 8/1, Chris's Revenge is a genuine longshot value play in the trifecta and exacta boxes.

Race 8

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

This allowance sprint steps up in class above the claiming races, and Icona Mama stands out with the top rating — but some interesting career win percentage numbers scattered through the field could complicate the exotic payouts nicely.

win7Icona MamaML 4/1

Icona Mama (No. 7) leads this allowance field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a 18% career win rate that's solid for the conditions. Trainer Flint W. Stites puts Mychel Sanchez in the irons, and the jockey has been a constant presence in today's winners' circle contenders. Average speed of 54 is tied among the top contenders, but Icona Mama's overall form profile in an allowance setting is what separates her from the field.

place2MisspentML 5/1

Misspent (No. 2) is a fascinating place bet — a 67.56 TrackWiz rating is second-best in the field, but what really catches the eye is a 34% career win rate, the second-highest in this race. Trainer Richard Vega goes with Dexter Haddock, and at 5/1, there's real money to be made if this one fires. In allowance company, horses with a proven knack for winning — like Misspent — tend to show up more than their ratings suggest.

show5Whatta WorldML 6/1

Whatta World (No. 5) slots in as third on the ratings at 61.84 and actually leads the entire field with the top average speed figure of 55 — a number that jumps off the page in a six-furlong sprint. Trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado taps Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. for the mount, and at 6/1, the raw speed edge makes this one a legitimate trifecta fill. If Whatta World can translate that speed into a clean trip, she'll be tough to miss on the board.

Race 9

8:16 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A deep ten-horse field going a mile and seventy yards rounds out the card, and Umbral emerges as the clear ratings leader — but with several horses in the 57-79 range, the secondary order is genuinely competitive and the trifecta could pay handsomely.

win8UmbralML 3/1

Umbral (No. 8) tops this field at 87.08 on the TrackWiz scale and owns a 17% career win rate — respectable for a claiming route. Trainer Ronald J. Dandy hands the mount to Jean Aguilar, and at 3/1 morning line, the price is fair for the field's standout. With an average speed figure of 52 that matches Miss Chamita, Umbral's separation comes from overall form quality and race consistency — the kind of horse that earns top honors in a big field.

place1Miss ChamitaML 4/1

Miss Chamita (No. 1) rates a solid second at 79.07 and brings a 11% career win rate into this spot, but what's notable is an average speed figure of 52 that ties Umbral for the best among the top contenders. Trainer Elliott Soto-Martinez sends Joezer Rangel to the rail post, which could prove advantageous in a mile-plus race with a big field. At 4/1, Miss Chamita is a logical place bet and exacta partner with Umbral.

show10Amy MuleML 5/1

Amy Mule (No. 10) is our show selection at 57.95 on the TrackWiz scale — not the flashiest number in the field, but a 13% career win rate and a 50 average speed figure give her a chance to hit the board in what figures to be a strung-out, multi-horse scramble late. Trainer Jaime Bravo-Estrada gives Dexter Haddock the call, and at 5/1, Amy Mule is a worthy trifecta inclusion in a race where the show price could be boosted by a chaotic pace scenario.

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Bottom line for today at Parx: three strong free plays to get you started, headlined by The Fridge in Race 3 carrying the day's best TrackWiz rating. The premium card is loaded with claiming angles and at least one price play we're genuinely excited about in the back half. Check out the full subscriber analysis at TrackWiz, and good luck at the windows today.

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