Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — July 7, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.