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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — June 21, 2026

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Race 12DocsgotallthecandyML 6/112:40 PM EDT

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Happy first day of summer at Parx Racing. We've got a nine-race all-dirt card to kick off the season, and the weather is cooperating — partly cloudy skies and a comfortable 80°F means the track should be in solid shape with no rain in the mix to soften things up. Expect a true, consistent surface all afternoon.

The card runs the full range — maiden claimers, straight claimers, a Starter Optional Claiming, and a Maiden Special Weight — so there's no shortage of angles to work. Distances stretch from a quick 5½ furlongs all the way out to a mile and 70 yards, which means pace scenarios are going to shift dramatically race to race. Stay sharp between races.

TrackWiz has full analysis on all nine races, with the first three free for every reader. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

12:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Our top-rated horse goes off at a generous 6/1 in this wide-open 6-furlong claiming sprint, creating real overlay potential at the windows.

win2DocsgotallthecandyML 6/1

Docsgotallthecandy earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 82.71 — a significant gap over the morning-line favorite — making that 6/1 morning line look like a gift. Trainer Eli Betancourt sends him out with jockey Kendry Rivera in the irons, and this horse's rating suggests he's the class of a field where most competitors are bunched closely together. With an average speed figure of 53 matching several rivals, the edge here comes from overall profile strength, and bettors looking for value on a legitimate contender should have him on their ticket.

place7Prairie DunesML 4/1

Prairie Dunes (7) catches the eye as the second-highest rated horse in the field at 76.76, and trainer Miguel A. Rodriguez has him going with Jesus M. Rios up at 4/1. His average speed of 54 is tied for the field's best, meaning he brings legitimate pace credentials to a 6-furlong dash where early speed can be decisive.

show3Sittin ChillyML 6/1

Sittin Chilly (3) slots in as a solid exotics anchor at a generous 6/1 price. Frankie Pennington gives this barn a reliable rider, and a TrackWiz rating of 74.19 — third-best in the field — suggests he's competitive enough to hit the board even if the top two land ahead of him.

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Race 2

1:07 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Two horses at 6/1 lead our analysis in a mile claiming affair where the morning-line favorites look vulnerable against a deeper-than-advertised field.

win4What It TizML 6/1

What It Tiz (4) carries the highest TrackWiz rating in this mile dirt claimer at 82.71, yet the morning line has him priced at 6/1 — a notable disconnect that screams value. Jockey Luis M. Ocasio takes the call under trainer Alexander Martinez, and a career win rate of 11% in a field where most horses are in the single digits adds credibility. His average speed of 53 is the best in the field, and routing (going a full mile) often rewards horses who can sustain that speed into the far turn and beyond.

place7Southern DreamML 6/1

Southern Dream (7) brings a solid 75.14 TrackWiz rating and matches What It Tiz's top average speed of 53 — an interesting profile for a horse priced at 6/1. Trainer Jose M. Santaella-Calderon keeps him sharp, and at a mile, a horse with this kind of back speed can close into a soft pace scenario for a piece of the purse.

show5Desert AireML 7/2

Desert Aire (5) is the third-best rated horse in the field at 74.13 and shows a respectable 13% career win rate, the best among the top three picks. Trainer Jacinto Solis is active on the card today and Dexter Haddock gets the mount at 7/2 — if he runs his race, he's a natural fit in the exacta and trifecta.

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The free selections today are spread across the early part of the card, and they paint an interesting picture of what this Parx dirt track may favor. In Race 1, Docsgotallthecandy comes in at a juicy 6/1 morning line with a TrackWiz rating of 82.71 — not the favorite, but our analysis sees value there in a six-furlong claiming sprint. Race 2 stretches to a mile and What It Tiz matches that same 82.71 rating at the same 6/1 price, which is the kind of odds alignment that tends to get our attention on two-turn dirt routes at Parx.

The headliner of the free trio is Race 3, where World Wide Web tops the field with a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 — the highest mark of the first three races — and opens at 5/2 on the morning line in a six-furlong maiden claimer. That combination of strong rating and fair odds is exactly the spot casual bettors should circle first. If you're only playing a few races today, start there.

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Race 3

1:34 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A maiden claiming sprint with a clear top two on paper, but the entire field is winless, which means one of these horses breaks through today — reading the form cycle correctly is everything.

win7World Wide WebML 5/2

World Wide Web (7) tops this maiden claiming field with an 87.81 TrackWiz rating and the best average speed at 53 — both marks standing above every rival. Trainer Philip T. Aristone has him going with Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the busier riders at Parx, and the 5/2 morning line reflects legitimate confidence from the connections. In a field full of horses who haven't found the winner's circle yet, his overall profile stands out as the most complete package.

place4The FridgeML 7/2

The Fridge (4) rates second in the field at 84.35 and goes at 7/2 under trainer Ronald B. Abrams with Andrew Wolfsont in the irons. He's right on the heels of the top pick by TrackWiz metrics, making an exacta pairing of these two a logical play — if the pace sets up for a presser or closer, The Fridge is the most likely horse to benefit.

show2Petey MottoML 4/1

Petey Motto (2) rates third overall at 66.62 despite going at a moderate 4/1 on the morning line. Trainer Edward J. Coletti, Jr. is a familiar name at Parx, and Eliseo Ruiz picks up the mount. In a maiden field where the top two could light up the board, Petey Motto offers reasonable show value and trifecta upside at a workable price.

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Race 4

2:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The morning-line favorite comes in at 6/5 but our analysis points elsewhere — English Elsa at 4/1 is the class standout in this 5½-furlong claiming sprint.

win2English ElsaML 4/1

English Elsa (2) leads all horses in this race with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating — the highest mark on the board — while going at a very attractive 4/1 morning line against the 6/5 public choice. Trainer Edward J. Coletti, Jr. pairs her with Frankie Pennington, a reliable rider, and her 8% career win rate in what appears to be a competitive spot is bolstered by an average speed of 52 that keeps her in range with the field. When the top-rated horse opens at 4/1 against the favorite, that's exactly the kind of overlay TrackWiz analysis is designed to find.

place7Alyvia MavisML 6/5

Alyvia Mavis (7) is the 6/5 morning-line favorite under trainer Jamie Ness with Melvis Gonzalez aboard, and her 74.71 TrackWiz rating justifies the public's attention. That said, her 3% career win rate is a concern for single-horse win bettors, making her better suited as a place or exacta play rather than a straight win ticket.

show4Craving CarbsML 7/2

Craving Carbs (4) has a standout 28% career win rate — the best in this field and the kind of number that gets a handicapper's attention immediately. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp keeps her sharp, Eliseo Ruiz rides, and her average speed of 54 is the top mark in the field. At 7/2, she's a live show play and a worthy trifecta inclusion.

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Race 5

2:28 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A wide-body maiden claiming field at 7 furlongs, but David's Kitten stands out as a clear class edge — the real question is whether Warheaded and Little Sneckdraw can make it interesting at the top of the stretch.

win2David's KittenML 2/1

David's Kitten (2) owns an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the best in a ten-horse maiden field — and trainer Guadalupe Preciado sends him out as the 2/1 morning-line choice with Abner Adorno in the irons. His average speed of 52 is competitive in context, but it's the overall rating profile that separates him from the pack here, with a 9-point gap over the next-best horse. In maiden races, a clear edge at the top of the ratings is as reliable a signal as you'll find, and this one qualifies.

place4WarheadedML 6/1

Warheaded (4) checks in with a 79.88 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and posts the best average speed figure among any horse in this race at 53. Trainer Jacinto Solis runs multiple horses today, and Joezer Rangel gets the call at 6/1. If David's Kitten gets caught in any trouble, Warheaded has the profile to move to the front of the chasing pack.

show3Little SneckdrawML 6/1

Little Sneckdraw (3) rates third in the field at 70.19 and goes at 6/1 under trainer Ramon F. Martin with Victor Carrero up. The average speed of 50 is the lowest among the top three picks, so this is more of a pace-dependent play — if the race turns into a grind at 7 furlongs, closers with solid ratings like this one tend to get rewarded.

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Race 6

2:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Extrasexymcsteemee enters as a big TrackWiz rating leader in a nine-horse claiming route, but the 30% career win rate of Spherification provides a fascinating subplot at a better price.

win5ExtrasexymcsteemeeML 3/1

Extrasexymcsteemee (5) leads this field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — a significant margin over the rest — while going at a reasonable 3/1 on the morning line. Trainer Michael V. Pino hands the reins to Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the most active riders on this card, and at 1 mile and 70 yards, a horse with this kind of overall profile and a 6% career win rate in a spot-on claiming field is a solid win play. The price isn't long, but the margin of advantage in our ratings makes this a confident top selection.

place7King BarouML 4/1

King Barou (7) rates second in the field at 71.10 and brings a 16% career win rate to a distance that should suit him — 1 mile and 70 yards rewards stamina, and this horse's numbers suggest he can sustain his effort. Trainer Miguel Penaloza has him priced at 4/1, and Yan Rodriguez rides. He's a natural exacta partner with the top pick.

show3Peach SmoothieML 6/1

Peach Smoothie (3) posts the best average speed figure in the field at 54 and rates third overall at 69.19 — an intriguing combination at 6/1 morning line. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp gives him to Andy Hernandez, and an 11% career win rate in a wide-open nine-horse field makes him a logical trifecta anchor.

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Race 7

3:22 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Scott Lake sends out two horses in this maiden special weight sprint, and one of them tops our ratings — while the public zeros in on the 3/1 morning-line choice, our numbers tell a different story.

win4AssociatedML 5/1

Associated (4) leads this maiden special weight field with a 77.50 TrackWiz rating and matches the field's top average speed at 54. Trainer Scott A. Lake is a prolific conditioner at this level, and Francisco Martinez gets the mount at a 5/1 morning line that represents genuine value given the rating advantage. In a maiden special weight race — typically a better class of horse than maiden claimers — a high TrackWiz rating combined with strong raw speed figures is exactly the profile to back.

place6Very Bad GuyML 6/1

Very Bad Guy (6) is the second-highest rated horse at 73.65 and also goes for trainer Scott A. Lake — meaning the barn is pointing two legitimate horses at this race, which speaks to the stable's confidence level. Frankie Pennington gets the call at 6/1, and his average speed of 53 keeps him right in the conversation. If Associated gets run off his feet, Very Bad Guy is well-positioned to collect a piece.

show5Buff GaryML 7/2

Buff Gary (5) rates third overall at 60.80 and goes under trainer Robert E. Reid, Jr. with Yan Rodriguez, priced at 7/2 on the morning line. His average speed of 53 is competitive with the top two picks, and in a maiden sprint where closers can get buried wide, he offers solid show value and trifecta depth at an accessible price.

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Race 8

3:49 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Allenhurst enters as the clear top choice on TrackWiz ratings AND the morning line, but Edge of the Blade at 4/1 sets up as the natural foil in what could be a sharp pace matchup at 6½ furlongs.

win2AllenhurstML 2/1

Allenhurst (2) shares the card's top rating at 88.54 and goes as the 2/1 morning-line choice in this starter optional claiming sprint. Trainer Angel Castillo, Jr. sends him out with Angel Castillo aboard — a trainer-jockey family combination — and a 14% career win rate paired with the best average speed in the field at 54 makes this a well-rounded top selection. At a starter optional claiming level, this horse's profile reads like a class edge, and the 2/1 price is fair given the overall edge in our numbers.

place5Edge of the BladeML 4/1

Edge of the Blade (5) rates second in the field at 80.33 and carries an 18% career win rate — one of the stronger marks on the board today. Trainer Kathleen A. Demasi sends him out with Abner Adorno at 4/1, and his average speed of 54 matches the top pick. If there's a pace duel up front, a horse with this kind of career win percentage has the experience to capitalize late.

show1Silver City KittyML 5/1

Silver City Kitty (1) brings a 16% career win rate and an average speed of 54 — matching the top two picks on raw speed — while going at 5/1 under trainer Robert Mosco with Francisco Martinez. The 58.23 TrackWiz rating is lower than the top two, but in a smaller field where the favorites can collide, she's a live show play and an interesting trifecta inclusion.

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Race 9

4:16 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A ten-horse mile claiming field with a clear top choice on ratings, but a 10/1 longshot with an 18% career win rate lurks in the second spot — this one has value written all over the exacta.

win5True ConnectionML 4/1

True Connection (5) leads the field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and goes at a solid 4/1 morning line under trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado with Ruben Silvera in the irons. His 7% career win rate is modest, but the rating gap between him and most of the field is significant — in a ten-horse dirt mile, that kind of separation in our model is hard to ignore. The 4/1 price offers fair value, and he anchors the top of the ticket.

place2Skinny JoeyML 10/1

Skinny Joey (2) is the surprise of the top three at 10/1 morning line, yet his 71.97 TrackWiz rating ranks second in the entire field. Trainer Carlos E. Caban gives him to Victor Carrero, and an 18% career win rate — the best among any horse in the top three picks — tells you this horse knows how to close out a race. At a mile, pace scenarios can get complicated, and a horse with that win rate who's priced as a longshot is exactly the type of overlay worth targeting in exactas and trifectas.

show10Riley's RockstarML 9/2

Riley's Rockstar (10) rates third in the field at 60.35 and sports a 16% career win rate, giving him legitimate credentials at a 9/2 morning line. Trainer Elliott Soto-Martinez sends him out with Jesus M. Rios, and his consistent average speed of 51 fits the pace profile of a one-mile dirt race. He's the natural show anchor in a trifecta that targets a potential longshot exacta payout.

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It's a clean summer afternoon at Parx and this nine-race dirt card has plenty of meat on the bone. Start with World Wide Web in Race 3 as the free-card standout, and if you want the full picture — pace projections, exotic tickets, and every angle on Races 4 through 9 — the complete analysis is waiting for you. Good luck at the windows.

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