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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — July 21, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 20269 racesParx Racing

We're heading to Parx Racing on Tuesday, July 21st for a nine-race all-dirt card, and the weather is about as typical mid-July Pennsylvania as it gets — cloudy skies and 83°F. No rain in the picture, so expect a fast or at worst a good track, which tends to reward horses with early speed at this oval.

The card leans heavily on claiming and starter optional claiming company, which is Parx's bread and butter. That means class angles and recent form matter enormously today — horses dropping in for a lower tag or stretching out after a sharp sprint effort are two of the angles we're watching all afternoon.

Three races are open for everyone, and our top picks in those — Matzoball Muhammet in Race 1, Rosie Outlook in Race 2, and Laugh Like Lucy in Race 3 — give casual fans a solid foundation to start the day. Premium subscribers get the full nine-race breakdown, including pace projections and multi-race ticket construction.

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Race 1

4:40 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claiming sprint where the favorites carry question marks and the TrackWiz model sees real separation at the top — but all nine horses are breaking their maiden, so anything can happen.

win4Matzoball MuhammetML 4/1

Matzoball Muhammet tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 and draws the 4-hole in a 6.5-furlong dirt sprint — a comfortable setup for a horse breaking from mid-pack. Posting an average speed figure of 52 and going off at 4/1 morning line, the value is reasonable for a maiden claimer. Trainer Tony Perez Flores sends this one out looking for a first career win, and the model thinks this horse has the profile to get it done today.

place7Rogue PrinceML 9/2

Rogue Prince (7) carries a 77.76 TrackWiz rating, second-best in the field, and sports the top average speed figure in the race at 53. Trainer J. Tyler Servis is a recognizable name at Parx, and Luis Ocasio aboard gives the horse a capable rider. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's mild value here to land in the exacta.

show2Beck's DreamerML 2/1

Beck's Dreamer is the morning line favorite at 2/1 with Paco Lopez climbing aboard — and Lopez is one of the sharper sticks in this circuit. The TrackWiz rating of 73.01 puts her third in the field, and while the model doesn't love her as a win pick, the public money and jockey quality make her a solid show anchor for tri bettors.

Race 2

5:07 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

A starter optional claiming mile on dirt where two horses dominate the TrackWiz ratings and set up a potential top-heavy result, but the mid-pack runners aren't without a shot at the minor awards.

win6Rosie OutlookML 7/2

Rosie Outlook earns the top TrackWiz score in this field at 86.35, which is a meaningful edge in a six-horse starter optional claimer going a flat mile. Francisco Martinez rides, and at 7/2 on the morning line, the price offers real value relative to her ranking. Her career win rate of 8% isn't flashy, but in this class and distance, the model projects her as the most well-rounded performer.

place1Courageous FergieML 3/1

Courageous Fergie (1) scores an 81.62 on the TrackWiz model and carries the best career win percentage in the field at 12% — that experience in the winner's circle matters in an optional claimer. Andy Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Felissa Dunn, and the rail draw in a one-mile race is workable if she gets out cleanly. At 3/1, she's a logical exacta partner with the top pick.

show4HonorisiaML 5/2

Honorisia comes in with a solid 76.16 rating and a 10% career win rate, putting her squarely in the mix for the show spot. The 5/2 morning line makes her the second choice, and Dexter Haddock is a reliable hand at Parx. She's the kind of consistent type you want as a show hedge in a six-horse field.

Race 3

5:34 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A six-furlong dirt claiming race featuring a morning-line favorite who doesn't match up with the TrackWiz model, creating a potential overlay scenario for bettors willing to side with the numbers over the oddsmakers.

win2Laugh Like LucyML 5/1

Laugh Like Lucy (2) is our top-rated horse at 84.17 despite going off at a generous 5/1 morning line — that's exactly the kind of overlay the TrackWiz model is designed to find. She carries an 18% career win rate, one of the better marks in the field, and Bryan Torres takes over in the irons. The 6-furlong distance on dirt suits her profile, and if the pace sets up favorably, she has the ability to pick off a tiring leader.

place4Probable AngleML 3/1

Probable Angle (4) posts an 83.41 rating and the standout career win percentage in this field at an eye-catching 37% — this horse knows how to finish in the money. Trainer Daniel McKenzie sends her out at just 3/1, which is fair value. Martin Chuan rides, and with that win rate, you'd feel foolish leaving her out of your exactas.

show3Lost LoveML 7/2

Lost Love (3) checks in at 63.39 on the TrackWiz model and carries a solid 17% career win rate, making her a legitimate contender for the show spot. Abner Adorno rides for Timothy Shaw, and at 7/2 on the morning line, she's a reasonable show anchor for trifecta players who want to back the top two and protect their ticket.

The first three races set the tone nicely. Race 1 is a 6½-furlong maiden claiming sprint on dirt — a wide-open condition that often rewards horses with the most tactical speed, and Matzoball Muhammet (morning line 4/1, TrackWiz rating 85.62) is our top selection. In Race 2, we shift to a one-mile starter optional claiming test where Rosie Outlook (7/2 ML, 86.35) owns the best rating of the trio and looks well-suited to the added ground. Then Race 3 brings us back to a sharp six-furlong claiming sprint, and Laugh Like Lucy (5/1 ML, 84.17) offers solid value at a price — that morning line is inviting enough to make her a genuine win contender, not just a throw-in.

One thread connecting all three free races: with a dry, fast Parx surface expected, front-runners and pace pressers have historically held a measurable edge here. Keep that in mind when handicapping even the free races — if your pick gets buried in traffic early, the track may not offer a lot of forgiveness today.

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Race 4

6:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

This 6.5-furlong dirt claimer has a clear TrackWiz standout at the top, but watch for a pace scenario that could benefit closers — a couple of speed-heavy profiles in the field could set up a fast early clip.

win3LassoML 5/2

Lasso (3) is the model's top horse at 87.81 and the race's top average speed figure at 55 — that combination is hard to argue with in a dirt sprint. The 5/2 morning line is fair rather than juicy, but Andrew Wolfsont gets the call for Louis Linder Jr., and Linder is among the more active and capable trainers on this circuit. A 24% career win rate adds further credibility to this selection as the race's most complete horse.

place5NuedorfML 6/1

Nuedorf (5) sits at 75.89 on the TrackWiz ratings and owns a strong 25% career win rate — horses that win a quarter of their starts tend to find the money board regularly. Mychel Sanchez rides for Jose Gonzalez-Milian, and at 6/1 morning line, this is a legitimate value play in the exacta underneath Lasso. The 54 average speed figure puts her in the competitive range of the field.

show2Chris's RevengeML 9/2

Chris's Revenge (2) rates 75.35 and brings a 21% career win rate into this spot, making him one of the more experienced and productive horses in the field. Dexter Haddock rides for Richard Vega, and at 9/2, he's a reasonable show anchor or trifecta component if the top two hold form. His numbers won't pop off the page, but consistency is worth something in a six-horse claimer.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Another maiden claimer on the dirt, this time at six furlongs, where the TrackWiz model spots a real overlay at the top of the board — a horse going off at 5/1 who rates higher than the 2/1 morning line choice.

win1World Wide WebML 5/1

World Wide Web (1) tops the TrackWiz field at 84.17 despite a 5/1 morning line — when the model's top-rated horse goes off at more than double what the second-rated horse is priced at, that's a value signal worth paying attention to. Eliseo Ruiz rides for Philip Aristone, a well-connected Parx conditioner. The 53 average speed figure is on par with the top competition in this field, and the inside post in a six-furlong sprint shouldn't be a problem.

place3Buff GaryML 2/1

Buff Gary (3) is the morning line favorite at 2/1 with Paco Lopez in the irons — and Lopez doesn't take mounts he doesn't believe in. The 76.74 TrackWiz rating is second in the field, and a 53 average speed figure matches the top horses here. Even if our model favors World Wide Web, Buff Gary is too likely to hit the board to leave off your tickets.

show2Very Bad GuyML 5/2

Very Bad Guy (2) rates 75.20 and comes in at 5/2 morning line with Mychel Sanchez up for Scott Lake, who is among the savvier trainers on this circuit. The 53 speed figure puts him in the same tier as the top two rated horses, and in a seven-horse maiden claimer, these three may well fill the exacta and trifecta spots between them. Good show anchor for conservative bettors.

Race 6

6:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A one-mile-70-yard dirt claimer that sets up as a near dead heat at the top of the TrackWiz model, with the two highest-rated horses separated by just a tenth of a point — expect a tight, grinding finish.

win1SinceritoML 9/2

Sincerito (1) edges out the field with an 84.90 TrackWiz rating, just barely ahead of Deportivo, and draws the rail in a route race where early positioning matters. Angel Castillo rides for Carlos Caban, and at 9/2 morning line, the price makes this an interesting play given the model's slight edge. His 6% career win rate is modest, but in a route at this class level, the overall form profile makes the case.

place3DeportivoML 2/1

Deportivo (3) is essentially a co-top pick at 84.79 on the TrackWiz model and carries a 10% career win rate — double that of the win pick — suggesting he's a horse that finds the board with regularity. Paco Lopez is on board for Kathleen O'Connell, who knows how to place a horse at the right time. The 2/1 morning line makes him the public's choice, and it's hard to argue given the Lopez-O'Connell combination.

show5War CommanderML 5/1

War Commander (5) rates 72.92, comfortably clear of the rest of the field outside the top two, and posts an 11% career win rate that suggests he's competitive without being a closer type. Joezer Rangel takes the mount for Julio Rodriguez, and at 5/1, he offers genuine trifecta value as the third wheel in what looks like a top-heavy race. The 51 average speed figure is in line with most of the field in this route.

Race 7

7:22 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A seven-furlong dirt claimer with a clear TrackWiz top horse, but value lurks in the middle of the field — particularly from a horse posting an 8/1 morning line who has the speed figures to be dangerous.

win5MezcaliforniaML 5/2

Mezcalifornia (5) tops the model at 87.81 with a 5/2 morning line and an 18% career win rate — a horse that wins nearly one in five starts is a serious contender in any field. Jorge Vargas Jr. climbs aboard for trainer Michelle Giangiulio, and the 54 average speed figure matches the pace of the top competition in this race. This is the most complete profile in the field, and the price is fair enough to make her a solid win play.

place1Dewey DoitML 7/2

Dewey Doit (1) rates 81.35 and comes in with a solid 16% career win rate under trainer Jamie Ness, who has a good feel for spotting horses at the right level. Martin Chuan, Ness's regular partner at Parx, gets the mount at 7/2 on the morning line. The inside post in a seven-furlong race requires a clean break, but if Dewey Doit gets out running, the form profile suggests a deep run into the stretch.

show2MildoonML 8/1

Mildoon (2) carries a 77.92 TrackWiz rating, solid for this field, and flashes a 55 average speed figure — the top mark in the race. Dexter Haddock rides for Miguel Rodriguez at 8/1 morning line, making this a legitimate value play in the exotics. A 16% career win rate in tandem with that speed figure tells you this horse is capable of more than his odds might suggest.

Race 8

7:49 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

This seven-furlong starter optional claimer features a strong TrackWiz top two, with the win pick posting the highest rating in the field while a well-regarded closer lurks at a fair price to fill out the exotics.

win3Legal LightningML 3/1

Legal Lightning (3) posts an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — highest in this eight-horse field — and goes off at a reasonable 3/1 morning line. Martin Chuan rides for the in-form Jamie Ness barn, a combination that consistently produces results at Parx. The 53 average speed figure is competitive, and an 11% career win rate in what projects as a tough optional claimer is respectable. Ness rarely misses when the model lines up this well.

place8Bective AbbeyML 4/1

Bective Abbey (8) rates 82.32 on the TrackWiz model and closes from the outside post — in a seven-furlong race with some early speed in the field, that could be a perfect setup for a horse stretching out late. Jesus Rios takes the mount for Louis Linder Jr. at 4/1 on the morning line, which is fair value. A 12% career win rate suggests she's competitive, and the pace scenario could set up beautifully for her running style.

show1Midnight FlightML 7/2

Midnight Flight (1) carries a 78.41 rating and the best career win percentage among our picks at 25% — one in four starts is a strong hit rate that speaks to a consistent money earner. Franklin Gonzalez Jr. rides for Irving Rodriguez at 7/2 morning line. The 52 average speed figure is a tick below the top two, but the rail draw and that win rate make her a reliable show anchor in your trifecta tickets.

Race 9

8:16 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A nine-horse claiming route at one mile and 70 yards where three horses cluster near the top of the TrackWiz model and the morning line prices create a couple of potential overlays worth targeting.

win4True ConnectionML 5/1

True Connection (4) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 84.17 in what's a competitive nine-horse field, and at 5/1 on the morning line, the price is genuinely attractive for the model's top pick. Silvestre Gonzalez takes the mount for Ernesto Padilla-Preciado, and with a 52 average speed figure in a route race, True Connection profiles as a horse that can settle into a good position and fire late. An 11% career win rate is workable in this spot.

place6BalantyneML 9/2

Balantyne (6) is right behind the win pick at 83.40 on the model and owns the best career win rate among the top three at 20% — a horse that wins one in five starts is a machine at finding the board. Kleiner Mejias rides for Jose Santaella-Calderon at 9/2 morning line, which represents solid value for a horse this close to the top of the ratings. If True Connection hits the front, Balantyne looks like the most natural exacta partner.

show5Marty's MagicML 3/1

Marty's Magic (5) checks in at 75.83 on the TrackWiz model with Paco Lopez aboard for Wayne Potts — and Lopez rarely takes a backseat ride in a route race without a reason. The 3/1 morning line makes him the second public choice, and a 16% career win rate in this field gives him legitimate credentials. He's the kind of steady, respected horse you want underneath if the exotics get expensive at the top.

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Bottom line: it's a workmanlike Tuesday card at Parx, but there's genuine opportunity here for bettors who do the homework. Our free best bets — Matzoball Muhammet, Rosie Outlook, and Laugh Like Lucy — give you a running start, and the premium analysis fills in everything else. Good luck at the windows, and as always, bet within your means.

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