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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 20269 racesParx Racing

We're heading to Parx Racing on Tuesday, July 7 for a nine-race dirt card under cloudy skies and a comfortable 75°F. No rain concerns to muddy the picture today — the track should be playing close to its baseline, which is good news for horses with reliable form on a fair surface.

The card runs the full gamut: a pair of Maiden Special Weights for horses looking to break their maiden, claiming races where class angles can really pay off, and a couple of Allowance Optional Claiming spots featuring some of the better horses on the grounds. In other words, there's something to work with in every race — whether you're playing singles or building multi-race tickets.

Three races are fully unlocked for all readers, with our top picks in Races 1, 2, and 3 ready to go. The remaining six races — including the most intriguing spots on the card — are available to TrackWiz subscribers. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

4:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open six-furlong claiming opener where the top TrackWiz rating belongs to a horse going against the morning line favorite — expect a pace duel up front that could set things up nicely for closers.

win4Crimson RedML 7/2

Crimson Red earns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at 86.35, a significant edge over most of the competition. Paco Lopez takes the mount, and he's one of the sharpest riders at Parx when it comes to positioning in dirt sprints. The 7/2 morning line feels a touch generous given how clearly this horse grades out above the field on our model — at that price, there's genuine value on the win side.

place3No Mo MuffinsML 4/1

No Mo Muffins brings the best career win percentage in the race at 25% and checks in with a solid 71.95 TrackWiz rating. Trainer Michael V. Pino has a knack for getting his horses fit and ready to fire, and Mychel Sanchez is a reliable pilot at this level. At 4/1 on the morning line, she offers real value in the exacta underneath.

show7Legal LightningML 5/2

Legal Lightning at 5/2 is one of the shorter prices in the field, reflecting public confidence, and the 61.78 rating gives us a reasonable third option for exotics. Trainer Jamie Ness knows this track cold, and Martin Chuan has been a consistent presence in Parx winners' circles. Use Legal Lightning underneath in trifectas to keep your ticket alive.

Race 2

5:07 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

The two top-rated horses in this Starter Optional Claiming mile are clear class standouts, but a 27% career winner lurking at 6/1 could complicate the exacta picture.

win1They Got CurryML 3/1

They Got Curry is the top-rated horse in this field at 87.08 and comes in with an impressive 25% career win rate — that's a horse who knows how to hit the board and close out races. The Jamie Ness-Martin Chuan combo is one of the more dangerous one-two punches at Parx, and both have been clicking lately. At 3/1 on the morning line, this is a fair price on what looks like the clear standout.

place6GingersayschillML 2/1

Gingersayschill posts an 83.32 TrackWiz rating and draws the services of Paco Lopez — two factors that immediately elevate any horse's profile in our analysis. The 2/1 morning line makes this the public's choice, and with good reason; the speed figures project well for a one-mile dirt trip. Use her in the exacta both ways with They Got Curry.

show5Midnight FlightML 6/1

Midnight Flight is the sneaky play in this spot — a 27% career win rate is the best in the field, and Franklin Gonzalez Jr. has been picking his spots well this meet. The 74.23 rating ranks third, and the 6/1 price makes this horse an excellent trifecta piece. If the pace gets honest up front, a come-from-behind type like this could be sitting on a big one.

Race 3

5:34 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A heavy chalk threatens to wire this field at a mile and 70 yards, but our top-rated horse comes in at a juicy 4/1 morning line — the upset is very much in play.

win6Yes PicnicML 4/1

Yes Picnic is our top-rated horse in this race at 85.62 and carries a remarkable 40% career win percentage — best in the field by a wide margin. That win rate at any level is elite, and trainer Jamie Ness once again saddles a live contender. The 4/1 morning line represents genuine value against a heavy favorite, and Martin Chuan riding for Ness is always a combination worth backing.

place3Ranting and RavingML 4/5

Ranting and Raving is clearly the public's horse, installed at 4/5 on the morning line, and the 80.0 TrackWiz rating supports that favoritism. Trainer Louis C. Linder Jr. and jockey Jesus Rios have put together a competitive entry for this spot. Even if Yes Picnic beats her, Ranting and Raving is solid enough to hit the board and should be included in all your exotic wagers.

show5Royalties RichesML 3/1

Royalties Riches rounds out our top three with a 72.08 rating and an excellent 22% career win rate, giving her legitimate credentials for this level. Emanuel Rosario picks up the mount for trainer Michael V. Pino, a barn that's been sending out well-spotted runners. At 3/1, she's a natural trifecta anchor and a safety net if the top two battle each other into tiring efforts.

The free portion of today's card focuses on the early dirt sprints and routes, and we like what we see. Crimson Red opens the day at 7/2 in a 6-furlong claiming sprint — that's a morning line that suggests this horse will actually need to be bet down, which is often where value hides early. In Race 2, They Got Curry goes a flat mile in a Starter Optional Claiming field, where pace scenarios can get complicated fast; our analysis has them landing in a favorable spot. Then in Race 3, Yes Picnic stretches out to 1 mile and 70 yards in another claiming affair — a distance where class-droppers and horses with strong late figures tend to thrive at Parx.

A consistent thread through these early races: on a cool, dry day like today, Parx dirt tends to be relatively fair top to bottom, meaning pace advantages aren't as exaggerated as they can be in muddier or sealed conditions. Don't automatically fade the closers — there's enough ground in these routes for late runners to fire.

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Race 4

6:01 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A maiden special weight sprint where the top two contenders share the same trainer, setting up a barn-controlled pace scenario that makes the race shape predictable but the winner tricky to nail.

win1Mon Cher AmourML 3/1

Mon Cher Amour tops our TrackWiz ratings in this maiden field at 87.08 and draws a strong 3/1 morning line that suggests connections are confident. Trainer Kathleen Demasi saddles both the top two horses in this race — when a trainer enters two horses and one rates higher on our model, that's the one to follow. The 52 average speed figure is right in line with what you'd expect at this level.

place2ThisgirlsgotchillML 7/2

Thisgirlsgotchill is also trained by Kathleen Demasi, making this a barn entry worth watching closely — at 7/2, she grades out second in the field with an 84.12 TrackWiz rating. Silvestre Gonzalez handles the mount and has a knack for rating maidens through their early fractions. If her stablemate gets caught out wide or uses too much energy early, this filly is poised to swoop in.

show6Slash AlleyML 5/2

Slash Alley at 5/2 is the morning line second choice, which tells you the sharp money has noticed something here. Paco Lopez is in the irons — the best jockey in the field — and trainer Louis Linder Jr. typically has his horses ready when Lopez shows up in the tack. The 77.4 rating makes her a clear third option, and she's a logical show play or underneath piece in the trifecta.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

A maiden special weight sprint headlined by a short-priced standout, but two horses without published speed figures add an element of mystery to the pace scenario.

win2Quaker CityML 8/5

Quaker City is the top-rated horse in this maiden field at 89.12 — comfortably clear of the rest — and draws Paco Lopez in the irons for trainer Jamie Ness. The Ness-Lopez combination at Parx is one of the most productive on the grounds, and when they team up in a maiden race with the top figure, you pay attention. The 8/5 morning line reflects public confidence, and our model confirms that confidence is well-placed.

place6RagatonyML 5/2

Ragatony comes in second on the TrackWiz ratings at 86.5, very close to Quaker City, which suggests this could be a tight race at the top. Trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero sends him out with Ruben Silvera aboard, and the 53 average speed figure matches the top contenders. At 5/2, the value is there to use Ragatony as the primary place horse and to key him in the exacta underneath Quaker City.

show1Frankie CoffeecakeML 5/1

Frankie Coffeecake checks in with a 57.73 TrackWiz rating, which is a clear step below the top two but still ahead of the pack. Trainer Kathleen Demasi keeps a busy barn at Parx and tends to have her maidens fit, and Silvestre Gonzalez gets a live look from the rail. At 5/1, this filly offers real trifecta value — if the top two horses set a hot pace, she has the profile to pick up the pieces.

Race 6

6:55 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

One of the more intriguing allowance optional claiming fields on the card — there's a horse with a perfect career win record in here, but our top two picks by rating are the class of the field.

win7Divine IntentionsML 3/1

Divine Intentions leads all horses with a 87.08 TrackWiz rating and brings a 28% career win rate that speaks to consistent competitiveness at the allowance level. Trainer J. Tyler Servis is a recognized name when it comes to placing horses in spots they can win, and Frankie Pennington is a capable jockey who can get the most out of a speed-figure standout in a 6.5-furlong dirt sprint. The 3/1 morning line is fair value.

place6SoundsmischievousML 5/2

Soundsmischievous is the second-highest rated horse in the race at 82.04 and brings an eye-catching 44% career win percentage — a figure that suggests this horse consistently fires. Paco Lopez takes the mount for Louis Linder Jr., a combination that has been clicking, and the 5/2 morning line keeps the value reasonable. Use her confidently in the exacta underneath Divine Intentions.

show2Wanna Go HomeML 7/2

Wanna Go Home checks in at 69.05 on our model with a solid 20% career win rate, which is right in line for this level. The 54 average speed figure is tied for the best in the race among our picks, suggesting she can run with the leaders and not get swallowed up early. At 7/2 on the morning line, she's a natural trifecta piece with enough ability to hit the board if the favorites run into each other.

Race 7

7:22 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A starter optional claiming route around one turn where our top pick goes off at 3/1 against a horse with a 33% win rate from a sharp connections combination — pace will be critical over the mile and 70.

win6Halo HottieML 3/1

Halo Hottie leads the field with a 87.08 TrackWiz rating and gets Frankie Pennington in the irons for trainer John C. Servis — the Servis barn at Parx is always worth noting when they drop one in a starter optional claiming spot. The 3/1 morning line offers reasonable value on what our model clearly identifies as the top horse in the field. Watch for her to be positioned within striking distance before making her bid.

place2DaleML 9/2

Dale is a fascinating play at 9/2 on the morning line with an 81.34 TrackWiz rating and a career win rate of 33% — one of the strongest win percentages in this field. Francisco Martinez takes the mount for Robert Mosco, and with an average speed figure of 53, Dale matches up well at this distance. In a race where the top pick is only rated marginally higher, Dale is the natural exacta partner.

show1Sea ZestML 5/2

Sea Zest draws the rail and the services of Paco Lopez for trainer Jamie Ness — that's a combination that automatically demands respect at Parx. The 69.88 rating ranks third in the field, and a 20% career win rate means this horse hits the board regularly. At 5/2, Sea Zest might be the public's third choice but is a confident trifecta play with quality connections.

Race 8

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The best race on the card from a top-to-bottom quality standpoint — three horses rated above 83 by TrackWiz are going to make this six-furlong allowance optional claiming a speed duel worth watching.

win4SpikezoneML 9/5

Spikezone is the clear top selection at 88.83 on our model and carries the best career win percentage in this loaded field at 48% — nearly a coin flip to win every time out. The 56 average speed figure is the highest in the race, suggesting Spikezone can dictate terms on the front end, and Paco Lopez for Jamie Ness is the benchmark combination at this track. The 9/5 morning line is short, but the numbers justify the confidence.

place5Gordian KnotML 5/2

Gordian Knot rates right behind at 85.8 and brings a 31% career win rate, giving him legitimate credentials to run Spikezone down late — or at minimum hit the board. Martin Chuan is the Ness barn's second rider here, and the fact that Ness saddles both Spikezone and Gordian Knot suggests a barn that controls the pace scenario. At 5/2, Gordian Knot is the natural exacta and place play.

show6Fire PitML 3/1

Fire Pit rounds out our top three at 83.05 with a 22% career win rate — a horse who can be competitive in this company. Mychel Sanchez picks up the mount for Guadalupe Preciado, a trainer who often shows up at Parx with sharp allowance runners. The 3/1 morning line makes this a fair show price, and in a race where the top two are from the same barn, Fire Pit could be the one who benefits if internal tactics create chaos.

Race 9

8:16 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A nine-horse claiming sprint going 6.5 furlongs where the morning line favorite only ranks third by our model — Golden Dancer at 6/1 is a legitimate value play that the public might be sleeping on.

win2Golden DancerML 6/1

Golden Dancer tops our TrackWiz ratings in this field at 82.71 and comes with an excellent 30% career win rate — one of the best conversion numbers in the field. The 54 average speed figure leads all horses in the race, which is crucial in a 6.5-furlong dirt sprint where early position and sustained speed matter. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is exactly the kind of overlay our model is designed to surface.

place5May MischiefML 5/2

May Mischief checks in with a 79.46 TrackWiz rating and a standout 33% career win percentage, and the 55 average speed figure is the best on the board — suggesting she can run with whoever tries to lead early. Frankie Pennington takes the mount for Michael V. Pino, and Pino has been a consistent presence in the Parx claiming ranks. At 5/2, she's the public's short-priced choice, and for good reason — use her confidently in exotics.

show1Melody's KissML 6/1

Melody's Kiss sits at 79.0 on our model and while the 10% career win rate isn't flashy, this horse has clearly been competitive at this level for trainer James Nicholson Jr. Bryan Torres gets on board from post one, which means she'll have her choice of position early. At 6/1, she's an excellent trifecta piece in a race where value is scattered across the field.

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Today's Parx card is a solid Tuesday slate with a few legit puzzle races to keep you sharp. On the free side, keep an eye on Crimson Red, They Got Curry, and Yes Picnic as our best bet anchors. For the full nine-race breakdown — including pace maps, exotic plays, and our top-rated horse on the card in Race 5's Quaker City — head to TrackWiz Premium and get access before the gates open. Good luck out there.

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