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Race 13MiskitaML 6/112:40 PM EDT

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It's a pleasant Monday at Parx Racing — 77 degrees, partly cloudy skies, and a fast dirt strip that should play fair all afternoon. Nine races are on the board, all on the main dirt track, and the card has a nice mix of maiden claimers, straight claiming events, and starter optional claiming races to give bettors plenty of angles to work with.

The fields lean competitive throughout, with morning lines ranging from 2/1 chalk to a few enticing double-digit prices hiding in the deeper fields. Today's card rewards the patient handicapper — pace scenarios shift noticeably as the card stretches out from six-furlong sprints early on to a route-and-a-quarter closer in Race 8. That distance variety alone means you can't take a one-size-fits-all approach today.

TrackWiz has combed through every race and flagged the spots where the numbers line up — and a couple where the public price looks beatable. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

12:40 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden claimer where every horse is winless, but two standouts — Miskita and Pom Pom — carry TrackWiz ratings 20+ points above the rest of the field, setting up a potential top-two battle.

win3MiskitaML 6/1

Miskita (#3) owns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 82.71 and posts the best average speed figure (54) among the contenders, which is meaningful even in a maiden field where you're projecting rather than looking back at wins. Trainer Irving Rodriguez also saddles Anita Glassofwine, suggesting he's engaged in this race, and Bryan L. Torres takes the mount — a jockey who knows how to navigate a speed-heavy sprint. At 6/1 on the morning line, you're getting solid value on the top-rated horse in the field.

place4Pom PomML 9/2

Pom Pom (#4) checks in at a 81.59 TrackWiz rating — just a hair behind Miskita — and figures to be live on the front end with Jesus M. Rios aboard. Like the top pick, she's winless by definition in a maiden race, but the rating gap between her and the rest of the field is significant enough to feel confident about her placing. At 9/2, she's a natural inclusion in any exacta combination here.

show6Anita GlassofwineML 4/1

Anita Glassofwine (#6) is the third member of trainer Irving Rodriguez's two-horse barn entry in this race, and she hits the board with a 58.49 TrackWiz rating — comfortably ahead of Angel in Blue, Frosty for Ever, and Donna Light. Her average speed of 51 is modest, but in a maiden field this thin on talent, she doesn't need to run a big number to hit the board. Dexter Haddock has been active at Parx and gives her a fighting chance to fill out the exotics.

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Race 2

1:07 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Mona L and Lady Sriracha look like the class of this claiming sprint, but Briscoe County's 22% career win rate makes her a sneaky threat in what could turn into a pace battle.

win2Mona LML 7/2

Mona L (#2) is the clear top selection here with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — the best in the field — and a 16% career win rate that's right in line with the top contenders. Paco Lopez takes the mount, and he's one of the most accomplished riders in the Mid-Atlantic circuit, adding meaningful confidence to the pick. Her average speed figure of 53 is tied for the best in the field, and off a 7/2 morning line she represents the kind of solid favorite you can comfortably anchor your tickets around.

place4Lady SrirachaML 9/2

Lady Sriracha (#4) is right on Mona L's heels with a 83.88 rating, and while her 9% career win rate is the modest side of the ledger, she's consistently competitive at this level. Magglio Sanchez gets the call for trainer Michael M. Moore, and the 9/2 morning line price suggests the market views this as a two-horse race at the top — which is exactly where we land. She's the natural place horse to pair with Mona L in exactas.

show6Miss RaucusML 4/1

Miss Raucus (#6) posts a 80.06 TrackWiz rating — third-best in the field — and brings a 4% career win rate that looks low on the surface but may be partly a reflection of tough competition she's been placed against. Dexter Haddock takes the mount for Michael V. Pino, and at 4/1 she's not exactly a throw-in price, so she should be respected in the show slot and in any trifecta construction. She rounds out what looks like a solid top three in a race with a clear pecking order.

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The first three races are fully unlocked for everyone, and they cover a solid slice of what today's card is all about. Miskita opens things up in the maiden claimer at six furlongs, carrying a 6/1 morning line but a TrackWiz rating of 82.71 that suggests she's more competitive than that price implies — watch for potential overlay value at the windows. Race 2 shifts to open claiming company where Mona L (7/2 ML, 86.35 rating) profiles as the most consistent figure in the field for the distance. Then Race 3 brings us to a starter optional claiming route at 6½ furlongs, where If I Can Dream (3/1 ML, 87.08 rating) carries the top number and the race conditions set up in a way that should suit front-runners on a surface playing true today.

All three free races are on the dirt, and with the track in good shape under mild temperatures, speed figures should translate cleanly. No significant bias flags in our early-card data, so handicap the numbers straight and lean on class and consistency over pedigree guesswork in these early fields.

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Race 3

1:34 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

If I Can Dream holds a commanding rating edge in this starter optional claimer going 6½ furlongs, but Jesse's undefeated record (however limited) adds an interesting wrinkle at 7/2.

win2If I Can DreamML 3/1

If I Can Dream (#2) tops the field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating and a 54 average speed figure — tied for the best in the field — while carrying only an 8% career win rate that suggests she may be coming into form at the right time. Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the busier and more effective jockeys at Parx, takes the call for trainer Michael V. Pino, a solid barn at this level. The 3/1 morning line makes her the clear public choice, and TrackWiz analysis agrees — the rating gap over the rest is substantial enough to make her a confident win selection.

place3Petey MottoML 9/2

Petey Motto (#3) comes in with a 61.01 rating and a 54 average speed figure that matches the top horses in the field, even if his overall rating lags behind If I Can Dream. His 9% career win rate is modest, but Eliseo Ruiz is an experienced hand who can coax a good trip out of a middle-of-the-pack closer type in a two-turn sprint. At 9/2, there's a touch of value here if the pace scenario sets up for closers.

show4AlastarML 4/1

Alastar (#4) rates at 58.28 with a 54 average speed figure — matching the field leaders on raw pace — and his 10% career win rate shows he's found the winner's circle before in similar company. Irving Rodriguez trains, and he's already got runners in multiple spots on today's card, suggesting he's firing live horses throughout the program. At 4/1, Alastar makes sense as the third wheel in trifecta tickets behind the top two.

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Race 4

2:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Silver City Kitty stands out as a heavy favorite in this claiming sprint with a dominant rating edge, but Sunlit's competitive morning line and solid rating make this more than a one-horse race.

win7Silver City KittyML 8/5

Silver City Kitty (#7) is the standout in Race 4, posting a 89.12 TrackWiz rating that dwarfs the rest of the field by a significant margin. Her 14% career win rate is respectable at this claiming level, and Kleiner A. Mejias — a jockey with strong Parx experience — gets the call for trainer Stephen Hamilton. The 8/5 morning line reflects her status as a clear public choice, and with a 53 average speed figure matching several rivals, she projects as the one to beat.

place3SunlitML 3/1

Sunlit (#3) carries a 76.76 TrackWiz rating — second-best in the field — and a 14% career win rate for trainer J. Guadalupe Guerrero. Jean Aguilar rides and she's at 3/1 on the morning line, which makes her the most logical exacta partner behind Silver City Kitty. The 51 average speed figure is a bit below the race leaders, hinting she may need to come from off the pace, but if Silver City Kitty gets caught up in any early pressure, Sunlit is well-placed to grab the runner-up spot.

show2Disco FlashML 6/1

Disco Flash (#2) sits third in the field with a 71.49 TrackWiz rating and the best average speed figure among the non-top picks at 54. Her 12% career win rate shows she can win, and trainer Hugo O. Padilla sends out Andy Hernandez for what could be a sneaky third-place effort. At 6/1, she offers some show-bet value and is a reasonable inclusion in trifecta tickets if you're looking to profit beyond the chalk.

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Race 5

2:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Aruma and Golden Philly form a formidable top two in this 7-furlong claiming test, with You Know Me lurking as a grittier pace-presser who could stick around for a check.

win4ArumaML 3/1

Aruma (#4) leads the field with an 87.08 TrackWiz rating — tied for tops in the race — and a solid 13% career win rate that says she converts when conditions are right. Teshawn Hazelwood gets the mount for trainer Daniel Velazquez, and the 3/1 morning line reflects a horse the market respects. With a 53 average speed figure, she projects to be competitive on the front end or tracking just behind the leaders going seven furlongs on the Parx dirt.

place8Golden PhillyML 9/2

Golden Philly (#8) is right there at 83.86 TrackWiz rating and boasts the best career win rate among the top contenders at 16% — meaning she's a proven winner at this level. Luis M. Ocasio rides for Ruperto A. Perez, and her 53 average speed figure keeps her on pace with Aruma at every stage of the race. The 9/2 morning line is workable, and she makes the most natural exacta partner for the top pick.

show1You Know MeML 7/2

You Know Me (#1) rates at 81.18 — third in the field — and brings an 11% career win rate with a 53 average speed figure that puts her right in the hunt early. Trainer Alexander Martinez also has Pacific Princess in this race, which shows the barn is invested today, and Silvestre Gonzalez is a steady hand at 7/2 on the morning line. She may lack the pure upside of Aruma or Golden Philly, but her profile screams "lands a check" in a well-matched field like this.

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Race 6

2:55 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Chelsea Wall brings a clear rating advantage and a 30% career win rate into this mile-and-70-yard claiming race, but Got Game's remarkable 45% win rate makes this more than a walk for the favorite.

win4Chelsea WallML 5/2

Chelsea Wall (#4) owns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.81 and carries a very strong 30% career win rate — one of the better numbers you'll see at the claiming level. Mychel J. Sanchez pilots for trainer Jamie Ness, a combination that commands respect, and her 52 average speed figure is right where you want to be at this distance on the Parx dirt. At 5/2, she's a fair-priced favorite who gets strong backing from our analysis as the most complete horse in this field.

place2Got GameML 5/1

Got Game (#2) may be second in our ratings at 72.29, but that 45% career win rate is genuinely eye-popping — it means nearly half the times this horse has started, it's hit the winner's circle. Trainer Alfredo Velazquez sends out Eliseo Ruiz at a generous 5/1, and the mile-and-70-yard distance gives a horse with that kind of finishing ability plenty of time to get organized. Even if Chelsea Wall is the better horse on paper, Got Game's winning pedigree makes her an automatic place consideration.

show3Ambitiously PlacedML 5/1

Ambitiously Placed (#3) checks in at 70.49 on the TrackWiz scale with a 25% career win rate — well above average for this class — and Dexter Haddock takes the mount for Ruperto A. Perez, who also runs Golden Philly in Race 5 today. The 5/1 morning line feels like fair market price for a horse who converts wins at a 25% clip and should find a comfortable spot on the far turn. She rounds out a logical trifecta with Chelsea Wall and Got Game.

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Race 7

3:22 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Pam Pam is the morning line favorite at 2/1 with the highest rating in the field, but Warrior's Ransom and Mildoon are close enough that this starter optional claimer over a mile could get interesting in the stretch.

win6Pam PamML 2/1

Pam Pam (#6) tops this field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating and a 25% career win rate that firmly establishes her as a consistent winner at this level. Trainer Jamie Ness sends out Martin Chuan, and the 2/1 morning line makes her the likely public choice — a designation our analysis supports given the rating gap over the next tier. Her 52 average speed figure is level with the rest of the pack, meaning she won't need to be a speed demon; she just needs to settle and run her race over the mile-and-70-yard trip.

place4Warrior's RansomML 5/2

Warrior's Ransom (#4) rates at 78.91 — second in the field — with a 17% career win rate for trainer Michael V. Pino, who is sending out one of the more competitive barns at today's meet. Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the more active and effective jockeys at Parx, gets the mount and should have her in a good spot throughout the mile-plus test. She's a natural place horse against Pam Pam if the favorite gets to the wire first.

show3MildoonML 5/1

Mildoon (#3) is the most intriguing speed angle in the field, posting the top average speed figure of 55 among all seven horses in this race — a meaningful edge over the rest. Dexter Haddock rides for Miguel A. Rodriguez, and his 19% career win rate shows he's capable of a good-enough effort to reach the board. At 5/1, he's worth including in the show slot and in trifecta tickets where the extra speed may help him run into a placing.

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Race 8

3:49 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/4 mi · Dirt

A ten-horse starter optional claimer going 1¼ miles where Sunday Spirit's rating stands well above the rest, though this deep field and long route trip guarantee nothing — positioning and pace management will be crucial.

win7Sunday SpiritML 5/1

Sunday Spirit (#7) leads the field with an 84.17 TrackWiz rating — comfortably ahead of the rest in a race where most ratings cluster in the 40s and 50s — and his 30% career win rate is among the best on today's full card. Trainer Jacinto Solis also runs Winning Song in this field, suggesting the barn is live today, and Frankie Pennington takes the call on the top horse. At 5/1 on the morning line, you're getting real value on the highest-rated horse in the field, and that combination of top rating, strong win rate, and fair odds makes him our confident selection.

place4Epic LuckML 4/1

Epic Luck (#4) slots in second among our picks with a 58.62 TrackWiz rating and an 18% career win rate — a solid conversion clip for a route runner at this level. Dexter Haddock gets the mount for trainer Harold Wyner, and Epic Luck's 52 average speed figure keeps him competitive with the group over the 1¼-mile test. At 4/1, he's a reasonable price to pair with Sunday Spirit in exactas for bettors looking to capitalize on the top two.

show2Walk Away JoeML 6/1

Walk Away Joe (#2) rates at 56.27 — third among our picks — and his 16% career win rate for trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado shows he's found the board before at this class level. Ruben Silvera rides, and at 6/1 on the morning line there's some marginal value in stacking him into trifectas as the third piece. In a ten-horse route where pace management is everything, a horse with a proven record of placing fits the show-slot profile well.

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Race 9

4:16 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Buff Gary and Matzoball Muhammet are separated by less than half a rating point at the top of this maiden claimer, setting up what could be a head-to-head battle in the stretch drive.

win1Buff GaryML 2/1

Buff Gary (#1) holds the top TrackWiz rating at 85.29 and draws in with Paco Lopez — one of the most accomplished jockeys riding anywhere in the region — for trainer Robert E. Reid, Jr. Like every horse in a maiden race, he's yet to visit the winner's circle, but the combination of the highest rating in the field, a 53 average speed figure, and a marquee jockey mount at 2/1 makes him a very logical selection to break his maiden here. The inside post in a six-furlong sprint can sometimes be tricky, but with Lopez in the irons, expect a clean break and a decisive run.

place7Matzoball MuhammetML 9/2

Matzoball Muhammet (#7) is the closest thing to a co-top pick here at 84.90 — just 0.39 points behind Buff Gary — and Dexter Haddock rides for trainer Tony Perez Flores. His 53 average speed figure matches the top pick, and the 9/2 morning line suggests the market is aware of his talent even if Buff Gary is the slight public favorite. In maiden races where outcomes are inherently uncertain, having the second-highest rated horse at a reasonable price in the place slot is exactly where you want to be.

show5Rogue PrinceML 8/1

Rogue Prince (#5) is a step down from the top two at 61.36 but stands clearly ahead of the rest of the field in this maiden event. Luis M. Ocasio gets the mount for trainer J. Tyler Servis — a connection worth noting — and his 53 average speed figure puts him right in the mix early. At 8/1, there's genuine value in slotting him into your trifecta as the show horse, particularly if the pace gets hot early and he can pick up the pieces in the stretch.

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Bottom line for today at Parx: the free races give you a strong foundation with Miskita, Mona L, and If I Can Dream as the top TrackWiz selections in Races 1–3. The premium half of the card is where the exotic opportunities stack up, headlined by Silver City Kitty's high rating and some intriguing pace dynamics in the route races. Full analysis — pace projections, ticket builds, and all nine races — is waiting for subscribers at /pricing. Good luck out there, and as always, bet smart.

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