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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — September 18, 2026

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Race 14If I Can DreamML 4/112:05 PM EDT

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It's a pleasant Friday afternoon at Parx Racing — partly cloudy skies and 79°F make for ideal conditions on a dry dirt track. Eleven races are on the card today, all run on the main dirt surface, ranging from quick six-furlong sprints to routes stretching a mile and 70 yards. It's a solid workaday card built around claiming races, plus a pair of Starter Optional Claiming events that often attract horses with a point to prove.

The pace figures across this card are worth paying close attention to. Several races feature contested early fractions, which could set up for closers — and on a day when the track is likely playing fair, that pace shape matters a lot. Our TrackWiz ratings are tight in a few spots, meaning small edges can translate to big value at the windows.

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Race 1

12:05 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A massive 18-horse field makes Race 1 a chaotic sprint, but our ratings reveal a clear class standout at a price worth attacking — if the crowd doesn't overbet the morning-line favorite.

win4If I Can DreamML 4/1

If I Can Dream tops our TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 — a full nine points clear of the next-best horse — and draws the four-hole in a six-furlong dirt sprint where early positioning matters. Trainer Michael V. Pino sends this one out with jockey Dexter Haddock in the irons, a book-smart pairing for a sprint this wide. The morning line of 4/1 is fair given the field size, and a 7% career win rate can be misleading in large open fields where even strong horses get lost. The rating edge here is too significant to ignore in what amounts to a claiming-level lottery draw.

place8Bala de PlataML 3/1

Bala de Plata brings a 23% career win rate into this race — one of the stronger hit rates in the field — and trainer Jamie Ness is a consistent presence at Parx. Jockey Mychel J. Sanchez picks up the mount at 3/1 on the morning line, suggesting connections like their chances. At those odds, a place ticket offers solid security in a race this deep.

show17Bernie Says SoML 10/1

Bernie Says So catches the eye with a gaudy 50% career win rate, the highest in the field among horses with a meaningful sample, and sports our third-highest rating at 72.78. The 10/1 morning line looks generous for a horse whose record suggests a winner. Trainer T. Bernard Houghton and jockey Wilfredo Corujo are a familiar Parx combination worth sprinkling into exotics at this price.

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Race 2

12:32 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Race 2 sets up as a top-heavy sprint with two heavy hitters separating from the field on our ratings — but a third contender at 6/1 could steal board position and complicate the exacta.

win8Angie's RewardML 5/2

Angie's Reward is the clear top selection here, posting an 86.81 TrackWiz rating — best in the field — alongside a remarkable 50% career win rate that screams consistent performer. Trainer Jacinto Solis has her partnered with Dexter Haddock, and at 5/2 on the morning line she's the kind of short-priced play that's actually worth it given the separation from the rest of the field. In a 14-horse claiming sprint, that combo of elite rating and elite win rate gives us real confidence.

place4MamarshaML 9/2

Mamarsha checks in at 84.90 on our ratings — essentially a dead heat with the top pick — and Trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado clearly has this filly in good form. Jockey Ruben Silvera takes the call at 9/2, and with a 14% career win rate the horse has room to improve on her record in a softer spot. She's the likeliest to chase down Angie's Reward if anything goes sideways up front.

show12Gwen to WinML 6/1

Gwen to Win stands apart from the rest of the mid-tier by posting an 80.36 rating — 15 points clear of the next horse down — and carries the second-best average speed figure in the field at 55. Trainer Wayne Potts keeps her in sprint shape and Eliseo Ruiz gets the mount at 6/1, making her a genuine show value in what's essentially a three-horse race at the top. Don't leave her off your exotics.

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We're giving all readers a free look at the first three races to kick off the afternoon. In Race 1, If I Can Dream opens at 4/1 on the morning line and carries an 85.62 TrackWiz rating — solid upside at a price that respects the competition without overrating it. Race 2 brings Angie's Reward in as the likely favorite at 5/2 with the day's second-highest free-race rating at 86.81, making her one of the stronger plays on the card's public portion.

The most intriguing free pick is Race 3, where Fast Bob opens at a juicy 8/1 going a mile and 70 yards. That morning line price screams value play — our analysis likes the pace setup here for a horse that should find room to run late. Anytime a top pick opens at 8/1 with a credible rating, that's a spot worth circling before the tote board moves.

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Race 3

12:59 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Stretching out to a mile and 70 yards on the dirt, this claiming field is tighter than it looks — two horses in the high-70s on our ratings are separated by less than a point, setting up a potential stretch duel.

win2Fast BobML 8/1

Fast Bob earns the top rating in this field at 79.79 despite going off at 8/1 on the morning line — that's a genuine overlay and exactly the kind of spot TrackWiz analysis was built to find. Trainer Michael V. Pino connects with Frankie Pennington, a reliable combination at Parx in route races. The 16% career win rate is solid for a claimer at this distance, and the extra ground should suit a horse whose average speed figure of 53 is among the field's best.

place8Prince ColtonML 3/1

Prince Colton comes in at 79.09 on our ratings — essentially a coin flip with Fast Bob at the top — and Abner Adorno rides for trainer John T. Kirby at a morning-line price of 3/1. A 14% career win rate at this distance suggests he runs his race consistently without always closing the deal, making place a smart targeting spot. If Fast Bob goes wire to wire, Prince Colton figures to be the one filling the second slot.

show7Escape KeyML 9/2

Escape Key rates third in the field at 71.02 and ties Fast Bob for the field's top average speed figure at 53, suggesting raw pace ability to compete here. Trainer Ramon Davila Aguayo sends him out with Martin Chuan at 9/2 on the morning line — a reasonable price for a horse who could be first up in the pace scenario. In a 10-horse route, a show ticket on a 9/2 horse with a legit rating is good exotic value.

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Race 4

1:26 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Race 4 features a sharp top two in the ratings that dwarf the rest of the field — it's essentially a two-horse race wrapped in an 11-horse package, and the value is in finding who finishes third.

win11SummonyourcourageML 5/2

Summonyourcourage tops the field with an 86.38 TrackWiz rating and posts the highest average speed figure in the race at 55 — that combination of raw class and pure speed is hard to beat in a six-furlong dirt sprint. Trainer Michael V. Pino teams up with Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the better pilot-barn combos you'll see at Parx. The 5/2 morning line makes her the clear public choice, and with a 7% career win rate the record may actually undersell how close she's been running — our rating suggests she's ready to break through.

place10PossumML 5/1

Possum rates second at 84.17 and comes in with a 9% career win rate, suggesting she's been knocking on the door in claiming company at Parx. Martin Chuan picks up the mount at 5/1 for Guadalupe Preciado, a barn that works quietly but efficiently. The gap between Possum and the third-best horse in the field is significant, making her the most logical runner-up if Summonyourcourage gets loose.

show6Stinger BeeML 9/2

Stinger Bee rates third at 73.74 with an 11% career win rate and draws Francisco Martinez in the irons at 9/2 for Robert Mosco. That's not a flashy profile, but in a race where the top two are clearly separated, you need a reliable third wheel — and Stinger Bee is it here. At 9/2, she's not a longshot, but she offers good value as a show horse or bottom leg of an exacta box.

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Race 5

1:53 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The morning line sets up Analog Jones as the public's choice at 3/1, but our TrackWiz ratings tell a completely different story — the real advantage belongs to a horse nearly 40 points higher in the ratings sitting at 6/1.

win4Liberte de BayeuxML 6/1

Liberte de Bayeux is the standout of this race with an 82.71 rating — nearly 12 points clear of Carnaby in second — and pairs that with the field's best average speed figure at 55 and a 30% career win rate. Trainer Carlos E. Caban sends her out with Kendry Rivera, and at 6/1 on the morning line she represents the kind of overlay that sharp bettors circle. That career win rate is elite for a claiming field, and the speed figure edge should matter in a six-furlong sprint.

place3CarnabyML 4/1

Carnaby rates second at 71.11 with a strong 24% career win rate — one of the better records in the field — and Noel Herman picks up the mount for trainer Jack Abrams at 4/1. He's a confirmed closer type based on his profile, meaning if Liberte de Bayeux burns herself out setting pace, Carnaby is well-positioned to sweep up the pieces. A place ticket here feels secure.

show8Fight FiercelyML 5/1

Fight Fiercely checks in with a 56.59 rating and draws the 5/1 morning line under Dalila A. Rivera for trainer Ilias Tapsas. The 8% career win rate is modest, but in a nine-horse field with a clear top tier, the show position is often decided by who shows up consistently — and Fight Fiercely's rating separates her from the bottom half of this field. She's a workable show play and a reasonable inclusion in trifecta tickets.

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Race 6

2:20 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A compact eight-horse claiming sprint where the top two on our ratings are separated by five points — but the public's morning-line order flips them, setting up a potential value play at the top.

win1Mo AttitudeML 9/2

Mo Attitude leads our ratings at 84.90 and gets Eliseo Ruiz aboard for trainer Edward J. Coletti, Jr. — a barn that clearly knows this horse's capabilities at Parx. At 9/2 on the morning line, she's not the public's top choice, which makes the overlay case even more attractive. An 11% career win rate in the sprint distance profile is respectable, and the 54 average speed figure ties the field leaders.

place7Chiquita's WayML 5/2

Chiquita's Way rates second at 79.89 with an 11% career win rate and gets Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. in the irons at 5/2 for Ernesto Padilla-Preciado — a barn that is consistently active and competitive at this level. The morning-line crowd seems to favor her over Mo Attitude, but our ratings say she's the likelier runner-up. She's a strong place play and an anchor for exacta tickets.

show5Starlit NiteML 7/2

Starlit Nite brings the field's best career win rate at 33% — a genuinely impressive number — and pairs it with Frankie Pennington at 7/2 for trainer Harold Wyner. The 69.58 rating puts her third in the field and the 53 average speed figure is right in the mix. In an eight-horse field, a third-place finish by a horse with a 33% win rate isn't a stretch — she's got the competitive DNA to hit the board.

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Race 7

2:47 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A sprawling 12-horse field going a mile and 70 yards in a ladies' claiming race — the top two horses on our ratings are bunched tightly and the public will likely play them short, while a 8/1 runner lurks underneath with real upside.

win8Cynthia GailML 4/1

Cynthia Gail tops this field at 85.62 on our ratings and backs it up with a 26% career win rate — by far the strongest winning record among the top contenders. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp sends her out with Jomar Torres at 4/1, a reasonable price for the class of the field. Her average speed figure of 52 is right in the mix for this distance group, and over a mile-plus trip a horse with her consistency should be right there at the wire.

place9Miles of SmilesML 7/2

Miles of Smiles rates just a hair behind at 84.38 and gets the services of Mychel J. Sanchez for trainer Michael V. Pino at 7/2 — one of the stronger trainer-jockey pairings in the Parx barn area. Her 11% career win rate is modest, but the rating elevation suggests she's been running competitively against tougher — a horse that often hits the board without quite winning. Place tickets are the right play here.

show6Rowsie ExpressML 8/1

Rowsie Express rates third at 72.37 for trainer Thomas Iannotti IV with Andrew Wolfsont up at 8/1 — a significant gap down from the top two but clearly above the rest. A 20% career win rate adds credibility, and the 8/1 morning line offers genuine show value in a 12-horse field where the top two will likely be overbet. Throw her in your trifectas without hesitation.

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Race 8

3:14 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

This Starter Optional Claiming route at a mile and a sixteenth has genuine depth — five horses rate above 70 on our scale — making it one of the more competitively balanced races on the card today.

win11Try to Make CentsML 5/1

Try to Make Cents leads our ratings at 79.46 and gets Abner Adorno in the saddle for trainer Michael V. Pino — a pairing that has found the winner's circle at Parx before. An 18% career win rate is respectable in a starter optional claiming field, and the 53 average speed figure at this distance range suggests she's built for a route. At 5/1 on the morning line she's not cheap, but the rating edge justifies the confidence.

place4Sunday SpiritML 10/1

Sunday Spirit is the value play in this race — rated 76.88 and priced at 10/1 on the morning line, she's significantly underbet relative to her rating. A 29% career win rate is outstanding and one of the highest in the field, suggesting a horse who consistently runs near the front and converts. Trainer Jacinto Solis with Frankie Pennington is a connection worth trusting, and the 10/1 place price could be a significant overlay.

show1TizmarkusML 9/2

Tizmarkus rates third at 73.38 with a 23% career win rate and pairs Francisco Martinez with trainer James W. Ferraro at 9/2. The 53 average speed figure is right in line with the top contenders, and his profile fits a horse that runs a dependable race without always closing the deal. In a competitive route with five legit runners, a 9/2 show ticket on a horse with a 23% win rate is sensible handicapping.

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Race 9

3:41 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A 12-horse ladies' sprint that looks like a one-horse race on paper — the top rating is nearly 14 points clear of the field — but the exotic payouts could still offer value if you can find the right underneath horses.

win9Mila RoseML 7/2

Mila Rose is a standout in every measurable category here: an 86.35 TrackWiz rating, a 42% career win rate, and a top average speed figure of 54. Trainer Gustavo Chacon sends her out with Andy Hernandez at 7/2 on the morning line, and frankly the price might be too generous given how far she separates from the field. A 42% career win rate isn't a fluke — this filly knows how to get to the wire first, and she's the clear bet of the race.

place10Lost LoveML 10/1

Lost Love rates second at 72.66 and goes off at 10/1 — that's a 14-point gap behind Mila Rose but a meaningful advantage over the rest. Trainer Timothy J. Shaw puts Abner Adorno up, and a 21% career win rate shows she's no stranger to hitting the board. The 10/1 place price on a legitimate second-rated horse in a 12-horse field is exactly the kind of overlay that pays for a good day.

show5MezcaliforniaML 4/1

Mezcalifornia rates third at 61.72 with a 17% career win rate and Melvis Gonzalez riding for Juan Carlos Guerrero at 4/1. She carries the field's top average speed figure at 54, which counts for something in a six-furlong sprint where the early fractions matter. Include her in trifectas as a live show contender — her price and profile fit the supporting role well.

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Race 10

4:08 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Race 10 is the deepest field of the day — 16 horses going a mile and 70 yards — with three horses bunched within two points of each other at the top of our ratings, making pace scenario and trip luck absolutely critical.

win16Pink RoseML 8/1

Pink Rose draws the 16 hole in a 16-horse field, which is a real post-position concern in a route, but the rating of 79.79 and a 30% career win rate make her impossible to leave off. Trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado puts Ruben Silvera up at 8/1, and the outside post actually gives her a clean trip away from trouble in the early going if the rider opts for a stalking position. That career win rate is elite for this level and the rating says she belongs at the top of the order.

place4Antonacci GirlML 4/1

Antonacci Girl rates virtually identical at 79.67 and gets Mychel J. Sanchez for trainer Jamie Ness at 4/1 — the morning line favorite in what figures to be a wide-open race. A 28% career win rate backs up her top billing, and the inside draw at post 4 puts her in an ideal position to stalk the pace. She's a legitimate threat to win outright and offers security in place.

show12Lord's LadyML 9/2

Lord's Lady rates third at 77.62 and draws Frankie Pennington for trainer A. Ferris Allen III at 9/2 on the morning line. A 14% career win rate is modest, but the rating puts her firmly in the top three and her average speed figure of 53 is right in the mix for this distance. In a 16-horse route where chaos is guaranteed, a reliable third-rated horse at 9/2 is a smart show anchor.

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Race 11

4:35 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

The finale at Parx is a sprawling 16-horse claiming sprint at seven furlongs — a distance that rewards horses who can handle the transition from sprint to route, and our ratings show a clear top two with a close third lurking at a price.

win8Blazing BuccheroML 4/1

Blazing Bucchero leads the field with an 84.58 TrackWiz rating and ties for the top average speed figure in the race at 55 — critical at seven furlongs, where pure pace often determines the outcome. Trainer Steve Klesaris connects with Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. at 4/1, and a 17% career win rate in a large claiming field suggests he's been competitive at this level. The speed figure and rating combination makes him the most logical bet to close out the card.

place13Tavern TimeML 6/1

Tavern Time rates second at 82.71 — just under two points behind the top pick — and carries a 21% career win rate for trainer Jack Abrams with Andrew Wolfsont in the irons at 6/1. The seven-furlong distance should suit a horse whose rating suggests class above most of this field, and at 6/1 the place price offers genuine value. He's the most likely horse to run Blazing Bucchero down if anything goes sideways.

show4Mission ArtemisML 9/2

Mission Artemis checks in third at 79.14 with an 18% career win rate and Ruben Silvera aboard for trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado at 9/2. Her average speed figure of 52 is slightly below the top two, which makes the show position the right target — she's consistently competitive without quite having the top-end figures to win this. In a 16-horse closer's race at seven furlongs, she's a steady trifecta inclusion.

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It's a full 11-race dirt card at Parx with pleasant weather and a pace setup that rewards preparation. Our free best bets — If I Can Dream, Angie's Reward, and longshot Fast Bob — give everyone a starting point. For the complete card analysis, pace scenarios, and exotic ticket builds, subscribers have it all waiting. Good luck at the windows today.

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