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Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — September 19, 2026

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Race 18First SiteML 8/510:35 AM EDT

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Parx Racing is serving up one of its biggest cards of the fall meet — 15 races, all on dirt, with a pleasant partly-cloudy afternoon and temperatures sitting right around 68°F. That kind of weather typically means a firm, consistent surface, and if the track is playing true, we could see some sharp times as the afternoon wears on.

The real headline today is the stakes-heavy back half of the card. Six stakes races load up the schedule from Race 7 through Race 14, giving us plenty of legitimate contenders to dig into — including Haulin Ice, who goes off as the 8/5 morning-line favorite in Race 9 and carries our highest TrackWiz rating among the stakes runners. Whether you're here for the early maiden sprints or sticking around for the late-card fireworks, there's something for every kind of player today.

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Race 1

10:35 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open maiden special weight at 6½ furlongs where TrackWiz's model finds a clear class edge at the top but plenty of first-time starters cloud the picture below.

win8First SiteML 8/5

First Site earns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 89.12 — a significant gap over the second-best horse — and draws the services of Flavien Prat, one of the sharpest riders in the game. Trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. consistently delivers live first-out maiden runners, and this one comes in with an average speed figure of 55, tied for best in the field. At 8/5 on the morning line, the market agrees with our assessment — this looks like a deserving favorite.

place5Olympic DreamerML 6/1

Olympic Dreamer is the stable-mate angle to watch from the Guadalupe Preciado barn, posting a TrackWiz rating of 74.29 — the second-best mark in the field and a clear notch above the rest of the pack. Frankie Pennington gets the call, and with an average speed figure of 53, there's enough raw ability here to threaten for a piece at a very fair 6/1 morning line.

show2Turning to GoldML 5/1

Turning to Gold (No. 2) sits third in the TrackWiz ratings at 53.33 and puts up an average speed figure of 54 for trainer Marya K. Montoya. The 5/1 price is workable for exotic players looking to round out trifecta tickets, and Francisco Martinez gives this one a capable pilot in a race where the bottom half of the field looks vulnerable.

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Race 2

11:03 AM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

This allowance optional claiming route sets up as a two-horse war at the top of the form — but several mid-priced contenders with solid win percentages could complicate the trifecta.

win5FreakazoidML 9/2

Freakazoid leads this field in both TrackWiz rating (84.90) and wins-per-start efficiency, carrying a 30% career win rate into a spot where Luis Saez — one of the best big-race riders in the country — gets on board. The average speed figure of 54 is right in the mix, and trainer Guadalupe Preciado clearly has this horse ready. At 9/2 on the morning line, there's a slight overlay opportunity here given the overall profile.

place8NogradiML 4/1

Nogradi is the one horse in this field with a legitimate argument against the top selection, posting a 40% career win rate — highest in the race — and a TrackWiz rating of 82.79. Martin Chuan pilots for trainer Keri Brion, and at 4/1, the price reflects the talent. If Freakazoid gets into a pace battle early, Nogradi has the profile to capitalize.

show6CompatriotML 5/1

Compatriot brings a 33% career win rate and the third-highest TrackWiz rating (74.59) to the table for trainer Michael Stidham, with Paco Lopez taking the mount. The average speed of 56 is the best in the field, which is a notable advantage in a route race where late punch matters. At 5/1, this one fits comfortably as the third wheel in exacta and trifecta plays.

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Our three free previews cover the first three races on the card — a pair of Maiden Special Weight sprints at 6½ furlongs sandwiching an Allowance Optional Claiming route — and there are some genuinely interesting angles to play here. First Site opens the day as the 8/5 morning-line chalk in Race 1 and leads our free picks with an 89.12 TrackWiz rating, the highest of any free-access horse today. In maiden company, that kind of edge deserves respect.

Race 3's Midnight Ride at 4/1 is worth a close look for players hunting a touch of value — that morning line gives you room to build a ticket without betting into a chalk price. The dirt surface figures to be consistent all afternoon, so pace shape in these early sprints matters. Horses that can secure good position early without burning out should be rewarded by the time they hit the top of the lane.

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Race 3

11:31 AM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A sprawling 14-horse maiden field creates chaos in the pace scenario, but one runner stands well above the crowd on the TrackWiz model — with a potential longshot price worth noting underneath.

win3Midnight RideML 4/1

Midnight Ride (No. 3) posts a commanding TrackWiz rating of 85.62 — the highest in a very deep maiden field — and matches that with an average speed figure of 55 for trainer Edward T. Allard, who has Forest Boyce in the irons. In a field this large, having a top-rated horse who already shows speed figure credentials is a real edge. The 4/1 morning line feels like fair value given the profile gap.

place1The Gabe DiggerML 15/1

Here's the value angle of the race: The Gabe Digger opens at 15/1 but owns the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 62.24, a notable jump over the third-best. Javier Castellano — a Hall of Fame rider — rarely takes throwaway mounts, and that 55 average speed figure gives this one legitimate competitive footing. At those odds, including No. 1 in your exotics could pay off handsomely.

show5McCoyML 9/2

McCoy draws Jose L. Ortiz for trainer Cherie DeVaux at 9/2 and sits in the third tier of the TrackWiz ratings at 54.17. This is the kind of well-connected jockey-trainer combination that quietly shows up on the board in maiden races, and the 9/2 price makes McCoy a reasonable show hedge in a complex field.

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Race 4

12:00 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Sixteen runners make this starter optional claiming dash a pace handicapper's puzzle, but TrackWiz isolates a clear top three that separates itself from the bottom half of the field.

win7VanillaML 6/1

Vanilla (No. 7) leads our model with an 82.71 rating and an eye-popping 50% career win rate — best in this field of 16. Trainer Jamie Ness has a proven ability to target these starter optional claimer conditions, and Yedsit Hazlewood gets the assignment. The average speed figure of 54 is competitive, but it's that win percentage that really stands out — this horse knows how to finish.

place2Foggy NoteML 5/1

Foggy Note enters with a 76.51 TrackWiz rating and a 55 average speed figure — the fastest in the top tier of our selections — for the Kelly J. Breen barn with Manuel Franco up. Breen is a sharp conditioner who plays well at Parx, and a 19% career win rate in this spot suggests this filly can hold her own. At 5/1, she's a natural partner with Vanilla in the exacta.

show14Lady AnnabelleML 7/2

Lady Annabelle (No. 14) posts a 74.39 rating, 29% career win rate, and a 55 average speed figure for trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado. The 7/2 morning line makes her the public's third choice, and our model agrees — she's the class of the second tier. Silvestre Gonzalez gets the call, and in a 16-horse field, her consistency makes her a strong show bet.

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Race 5

12:29 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A nine-horse starter optional claiming sprint features a top-rated standout, but a deep field of horses with solid win percentages makes this race trickier to handle than the morning line suggests.

win3Paco the Taco ManML 4/1

Paco the Taco Man (No. 3) tops the TrackWiz ratings at 85.62 and puts up an average speed figure of 55, tied for best in the race. Trainer Jamie Ness has this horse in a spot where a 31% career win rate should translate, and Mychel J. Sanchez is one of the more reliable riders on the Parx circuit. At 4/1, this looks like a solid win bet anchor.

place5Band CampML 9/2

Band Camp (No. 5) rides a strong 38% career win rate into this spot — second only to Concrete Glory in the field — and Paco Lopez takes over for trainer Daniel G. Eubanks. The 55 average speed figure matches our top pick, and at 9/2, Band Camp could easily flip the result if Paco the Taco Man encounters any traffic trouble in a nine-horse sprint.

show7Cold FeetML 6/1

Cold Feet (No. 7) quietly owns the best average speed figure in the race at 56 and carries a 31% career win rate, competitive with the top selections. Dexter Haddock pilots for trainer Silvino Ramirez at 6/1, and the raw pace number here is worth noting — if this one gets away clean from post 7, the speed advantage could carry Cold Feet into the money.

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Race 6

12:58 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A deep, wide-open allowance optional claiming field at 7 furlongs where the TrackWiz model finds a clear top selection but three distinct tiers of contenders makes exacta and trifecta construction challenging.

win2Divine SeekerML 4/1

Divine Seeker (No. 2) tops this 15-horse field with an 85.62 TrackWiz rating and a 28% career win rate, bringing a best-of-field 55 average speed figure to the table for Robert E. Reid, Jr. Mychel J. Sanchez handles the riding duties, and this horse has the profile of a class standout in an allowance optional claimer. The 4/1 morning line looks fair.

place10TruthorconsequenceML 9/2

Truthorconsequence (No. 10) posts a 74.54 TrackWiz rating and a 17% career win rate with a 54 average speed figure for trainer Michael M. Moore, with Andy Hernandez getting the mount. Opening at 9/2, this one slots neatly as the second-best on our numbers, and the place spot at that price gives you solid value in exactas. Don't let the name fool you — this one is a legitimate threat.

show9SecaneML 5/1

Secane (No. 9) draws Flavien Prat for Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. — a combination that demands respect in any field. The 65.21 TrackWiz rating and 16% career win rate aren't flashy, but when Prat takes a mount for Joseph, you pay attention. At 5/1, this one makes sense as a show ticket and a trifecta includer.

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Race 7

1:27 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Stakes company over a mile and 70 yards with a well-beaten favorite that our model doesn't fully endorse — TrackWiz finds better value above the morning-line chalk, highlighted by a big-number closer and a double-digit price with intriguing credentials.

win3PronghornML 3/1

Pronghorn (No. 3) leads our model at 82.82 — well clear of the public's favorite Scalable — and posts a 37% career win rate with Jose L. Ortiz aboard for Hall of Fame trainer Steven M. Asmussen. Asmussen-Ortiz combinations in stakes at this distance have a deserved reputation for showing up live, and a 53 average speed figure keeps this one in the right ballpark. At 3/1, Pronghorn is our best bet in this race.

place7Nature's CandyML 10/1

Nature's Candy (No. 7) is the live long price of the race, opening at 10/1 despite a 76.88 TrackWiz rating — the second-best mark in the field and notably higher than the morning-line favorite Scalable's 43.54. Andy Hernandez picks up the mount for Hugo O. Padilla, and a 33% career win rate over a route trip suggests this one knows how to get to the wire. The price makes this a compelling place and exacta option.

show6U Lite Up My LifeML 5/1

U Lite Up My Life (No. 6) gives trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. a second runner in this spot, with Paco Lopez in the irons and a 74.22 TrackWiz rating to back it up. The 35% career win rate is the highest among our top three selections, and at 5/1, this horse offers a legitimate show play and a natural trifecta key underneath Pronghorn.

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Race 8

1:56 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A wide-open sprint stakes at 6½ furlongs that features multiple horses with elite win percentages — this could be one of the most competitive races on the card, but our top selection separates itself on raw numbers.

win5Quint's BrewML 5/2

Quint's Brew (No. 5) tops the field with an 86.84 TrackWiz rating and a remarkable 53% career win rate — best among horses who show a speed figure in this race. Forest Boyce rides for Edward T. Allard, and a 55 average speed figure matches the top tier in this sprint. The 5/2 morning line makes this the second choice, but our model has this horse as the clear top selection.

place2BuccherinoML 6/1

Buccherino (No. 2) is a fascinating play at 6/1 — a 79.81 TrackWiz rating combined with a 42% career win rate gives this one legitimate credentials. Trainer Alfredo Velazquez puts Eliseo Ruiz up, and the 55 average speed figure holds its own in this company. If Quint's Brew draws the majority of the action, Buccherino could offer nice exacta value at a price.

show4Maximus MeridiusML 8/1

Maximus Meridius (No. 4) slots in at 79.79 on the TrackWiz model — nearly identical to Buccherino — with Paco Lopez doing the riding for Robert E. Reid, Jr. The 37% career win rate and 55 average speed figure round out a very solid profile for a 8/1 morning line. Including No. 4 underneath in your trifectas makes a lot of sense given how tight the top three are in our numbers.

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Race 9

2:26 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A 10-horse sprint stakes where the morning line leans heavily on a short-priced favorite, but TrackWiz finds an overlay underneath that's been winning at a remarkable clip and deserves serious attention.

win4Haulin IceML 8/5

Haulin Ice (No. 4) opens as the 8/5 favorite and backs it up with an 87.12 TrackWiz rating — tops in the field — along with a 50% career win rate and the best average speed figure at 56 for trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. Flavien Prat gets the mount, and this combination of top rider, top barn, top numbers, and a legitimate pace weapon makes Haulin Ice a strong win bet even at a short price.

place9Irish MaximaML 9/2

Irish Maxima (No. 9) is the most intriguing runner in the race for exotic players — a 63% career win rate is the highest in the field by a wide margin, and the 84.90 TrackWiz rating is right behind the favorite. Frankie Pennington rides for John C. Servis at 9/2, and if Haulin Ice gets into early speed trouble, Irish Maxima has the form to capitalize. This is your best exacta play underneath.

show7She's a GamerML 5/1

She's a Gamer (No. 7) brings a 68.17 TrackWiz rating, 35% career win rate, and a 55 average speed figure for trainer Kelly J. Breen with Javier Castellano in the saddle. That's a high-caliber jockey-trainer pairing for a horse opening at 5/1, and in a stakes race where the top two selections consume the most action, She's a Gamer looks like a smart show ticket and trifecta includer.

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Race 10

2:57 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/2 mi · Dirt

A marathon stakes at a mile and a half — the longest race on the card — with a clear model standout against a public favorite whose numbers don't fully justify the morning line price.

win3San SiroML 5/2

San Siro (No. 3) posts an 86.70 TrackWiz rating — best in the field — with Tyler Gaffalione aboard for Brendan P. Walsh, a trainer who handles routers with precision. The 22% career win rate and 53 average speed figure are steady for this distance, and Walsh-Gaffalione is a combination worth following in any field. At 5/2, San Siro is our top selection in the day's longest race.

place8StronsinoML 6/1

Stronsino (No. 8) is the value play in this race at 6/1 — an 82.71 TrackWiz rating, 23% career win rate, and 53 average speed figure give trainer Jamie Ness a legitimate contender. Yedsit Hazlewood gets the mount, and if San Siro gets any interference in the early stages of this 12-furlong trip, Stronsino is well-positioned to be sitting in the right spot late.

show9Parchment PartyML 9/5

Parchment Party (No. 9) draws John R. Velazquez for Hall of Fame trainer William I. Mott — arguably the deepest connections among any horse below our top pick. The 9/5 morning line makes this the public's choice, but our model rates Parchment Party third with a 70.24 rating. The 40% career win rate is strong, and in a route this long, Mott's talent for route preparation keeps this one in the mix.

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Race 11

3:30 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 mi · Dirt

An 11-horse mile stakes with a morning-line favorite that our model fades and a double-digit longshot whose TrackWiz rating separates it from the mid-priced horses fighting for share in the middle of the field.

win6Wild VineML 10/1

Wild Vine (No. 6) opens at 10/1 on the morning line, yet tops the TrackWiz ratings in this field at 76.88 — a number that significantly outpaces the public's choice Bracket Buster (9/5, rating 61.07). Trainer Jamie Ness keeps Yedsit Hazlewood in the irons, and a 36% career win rate in a one-mile stakes is a strong base. Our model considers this the most underlaid horse in the race.

place10Saudi CrownML 3/1

Saudi Crown (No. 10) brings a 52% career win rate — highest in the field — with Flavien Prat up for Brad H. Cox, a combination that commands serious respect in any stakes field. The 64.10 TrackWiz rating slots Saudi Crown as the second horse in our model, and at 3/1, the place spot here is a solid play even if Wild Vine takes care of the win bet.

show2Warp NineML 10/1

Warp Nine (No. 2) is an interesting show option at 10/1 — a 61.56 TrackWiz rating and 53 average speed figure for trainer Harold Wyner with Frankie Pennington riding. The 17% career win rate isn't flashy, but in a complex 11-horse stakes field, getting a 10/1 shot into the show position on your trifecta ticket gives you strong coverage at a price that can pay off nicely.

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Race 12

4:03 PM EDT

Stakes · 6 fur · Dirt

A deep 12-horse sprint stakes packed with horses who know how to win, but our model surfaces a surprising top selection with elite career stats hiding behind a mid-range morning line price.

win3Ryan's RunML 8/1

Ryan's Run (No. 3) opens at 8/1 but carries the highest TrackWiz rating among the top selections at 76.98 — and the career win rate of 80% is simply extraordinary for a stakes field. Trainer Jeff C. Runco puts Arnaldo Bocachica up, and while the 54 average speed figure is a step below the race's fastest horses, a horse winning at that frequency rarely does so by accident. This is a legitimate value play.

place1RamajayML 12/1

Ramajay (No. 1) gives trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr. a strong presence in this race, drawing Flavien Prat and combining a 73.96 TrackWiz rating with a 56 average speed figure — best in this sprint. The 22% career win rate may look modest, but the raw pace number suggests Ramajay can set or press the tempo, which is a powerful weapon in a six-furlong stakes. At 12/1, this is a strong overlay for the place spot.

show5LangvadML 5/1

Langvad (No. 5) keeps the Joseph barn relevant in yet another spot, posting a 73.48 TrackWiz rating, 37% career win rate, and 55 average speed figure. Micah J. Husbands gets the call at 5/1, and in a race where three Saffie Joseph horses are running, trainer intent matters — the barn clearly believes in this field. Langvad makes sense as the third piece of any trifecta combination.

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Race 13

4:58 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

A loaded stakes at a mile and a sixteenth with a clear public favorite at 8/5 that our model supports, but the second and third choices offer enough credentials to make the trifecta construction genuinely interesting.

win4Always a RunnerML 8/5

Always a Runner (No. 4) is the race's morning-line favorite at 8/5 and backs it up with an 85.25 TrackWiz rating and the field's best career win rate at 60%. Jose L. Ortiz rides for Chad C. Brown — arguably the top trainer-jockey pairing in this field — and a 54 average speed figure keeps the pace credentials in order. This looks like a deserving favorite in a quality stakes field.

place1My Miss MoML 5/1

My Miss Mo (No. 1) is the second-highest-rated horse in the race at 81.45 with a 42% career win rate for trainer Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., who saddles Tyler Gaffalione. The 53 average speed figure is consistent with the top of the field, and at 5/1, My Miss Mo represents solid value underneath the favorite — this one knows how to hit the board.

show2Bodacious BayML 8/1

Bodacious Bay (No. 2) gives Joseph a second bullet in this race, and the 79.79 TrackWiz rating backed by a 54 average speed figure makes it a credible third option. Micah J. Husbands rides, and while a 25% career win rate isn't as eye-popping as some stablemates, this horse fits the profile of a horse that consistently earns a piece of the purse. At 8/1, Bodacious Bay is worth including in all trifecta configurations.

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Race 14

5:48 PM EDT

Stakes · 1 1/8 mi · Dirt

A stakes mile and an eighth to close out the stakes card that features a morning-line favorite our model fades — the numbers point to an 8/1 shot with a superior rating over the 2/1 chalk.

win4IgniterML 8/1

Igniter (No. 4) leads the TrackWiz model in this race at 77.48 despite opening at 8/1, a clear overlay against the public's money on Further Ado (2/1, rating 75.85). Luis Saez handles the mount for Richard E. Dutrow, Jr., and a 50% career win rate combined with the race's best average speed figure at 55 makes this a horse that knows how to get the job done. Our model considers this the best value on the entire stakes card.

place7Further AdoML 2/1

Further Ado (No. 7) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 with a 75.85 TrackWiz rating and a 44% career win rate for Brad H. Cox — a trainer who competes effectively in stakes races at this level. Flavien Prat pilots, and while our model puts Further Ado second, the horse is close enough on numbers that fading the win and taking the place is a reasonable strategy for those who want safer tickets.

show3Our MoneymanML 8/1

Our Moneyman (No. 3) brings a 73.45 TrackWiz rating and a 54 average speed figure for trainer W. Bret Calhoun with Manuel Franco in the irons. The 33% career win rate is respectable, and at 8/1, you're getting a competitive distance horse from a capable trainer at a price that makes the show spot genuinely worthwhile. This one rounds out a logical trifecta.

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Race 15

6:16 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A wide-open 14-horse allowance optional claimer at 7 furlongs to close the card — the model finds a clear top selection but the place and show picks offer meaningful value at prices that could produce a nice trifecta payoff.

win5Mister MeML 9/2

Mister Me (No. 5) tops this 14-horse field with an 84.90 TrackWiz rating — a significant edge over the second-best horse in our selections — and a 28% career win rate with a 54 average speed figure. Frankie Pennington gets the mount for T. Bernard Houghton, and at 9/2 on the morning line, this one is a clear overlay relative to how dominant the model numbers are. Mister Me is our best bet to close the card.

place10TrotskyML 8/1

Trotsky (No. 10) is worth a long look at 8/1 — a 72.95 TrackWiz rating and 54 average speed figure tell a better story than the price suggests. Trainer Louis C. Linder, Jr. puts Yedsit Hazlewood up, and a 10% career win rate in a tough allowance field isn't as damning as it looks if this horse has been running against tougher competition. At 8/1, the place spot is generous.

show2Monster MaxML 5/1

Monster Max (No. 2) carries a 69.19 TrackWiz rating, a 25% career win rate, and a 53 average speed figure for trainer Marya K. Montoya with Mychel J. Sanchez aboard. The 5/1 price on a horse that ranks third in our model in a 14-horse field is workable, and Sanchez is one of the more dependable riders at Parx when it comes to getting horses into the money. A solid show ticket to end the card.

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