Unlock the other 7 races on today's card, plus AI ratings on every runner and SmartBet ticket construction.

The winner is in our top 4 picks 75% of the time, across 17 tracks.

Daily Picks

Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — October 13, 2026

October 13, 202610 racesAll Parx Racing picks

It's a picture-perfect Tuesday at Parx Racing — clear skies, 75°F, and a 10-race all-dirt card that gives bettors plenty to chew on from first post to nightcap. Conditions couldn't be more favorable for fast times, and with a dry, consistent surface expected throughout the afternoon, speed figures should be reliable and pace scenarios clean.

The headliner is Race 9, a 7-furlong Stakes that has us circling the longshot Presenceisapresent at 8/1 on the morning line — a price that looks generous given our TrackWiz rating of 79.79 in a field where the chalk may be overbet. But honestly, there's intrigue up and down this card, from a pair of Maiden Special Weight sprints bookending the card to a sharp Allowance mile in Race 8 where Drum Roll Please profiles as a dominant force.

Three races are available free to all TrackWiz readers today, and subscribers unlock the full 10-race breakdown — including pace projections, exotic plays, and multi-race wager strategies across the card's best betting opportunities.

Best Bets

Race 1

4:40 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

A wide-open Starter Optional Claiming sprint at 7 furlongs where the TrackWiz ratings reveal a clear top three — but the morning line underestimates the favorite, creating potential overlay opportunities in the exotics.

win6TrotskyML 9/2

Trotsky tops the TrackWiz ratings at 84.9, a significant cushion over the rest of the field, and Paco Lopez is one of the sharpest pilots at Parx — this is a rider who gets horses in position and rarely wastes a trip. Trainer Louis C. Linder, Jr. puts him in with a 9/2 morning line that looks generous given the rating edge. With an average speed figure of 54 in a field where most competitors are clustered at 53 or below, Trotsky has the profile of a horse who can rate off the pace and finish with authority at 7 furlongs.

place1Zeus' WarML 3/1

Zeus' War checks in with a 74.28 TrackWiz rating — second best in the field — and shares the same barn as Vancougar under trainer Ernesto Padilla-Preciado, who clearly has this group fit. At 3/1 on the morning line, Zeus' War posts an average speed figure of 56, tied for the field's best, and a 15% career win rate that's respectable at this level. If Trotsky gets any traffic trouble, Zeus' War has the raw speed to capitalize.

show7VancougarML 7/2

Vancougar rounds out what looks like a formidable Padilla-Preciado stable entry, also posting an average speed figure of 56 and a 68.9 rating that puts him firmly third in the TrackWiz rankings. At 7/2, he's fairly priced, and the fact that he shares a trainer with Zeus' War suggests both horses will be fit and aimed. Exotic players should consider keying all three of these top-rated horses in exactas and trifectas.

Race 2

5:07 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Nikki's Charm enters as a massive ratings outlier in this 7-furlong Starter Optional Claiming affair, sporting a 50% career win rate that dwarfs anything else in the field — the question is whether the 5/1 morning line holds or she gets bet down sharply.

win2Nikki's CharmML 5/1

Nikki's Charm is the standout in this field by a wide margin — an 84.17 TrackWiz rating combined with a jaw-dropping 50% career win percentage makes her look like a serious class edge over these rivals. She also leads the field with a 55 average speed figure, and Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. gets the call, a jockey who knows how to navigate Parx's main track. At 5/1 on the morning line, there's genuine overlay potential here — that career win rate screams winner, and trainer Roberto J. Rosado appears to have her primed.

place1Beale Street BoyML 2/1

Beale Street Boy is the public's morning line choice at 2/1 under trainer Jamie Ness, and while his 61.98 rating trails Nikki's Charm considerably, he brings a 15% career win rate and the experience of riding for one of the more active conditioners in the region. Mychel J. Sanchez is a reliable partner, and in a race where Nikki's Charm might attract all the money, Beale Street Boy could represent fair value for place tickets if any pace pressure develops.

show3America's HonorML 4/1

America's Honor sits third in the TrackWiz rankings at 60.68 with an 18% career win rate — a solid number that signals consistency at this level. Trainer Susan L. Crowell puts her in at 4/1, and with Abner Adorno in the irons, there's a competent team behind this runner. She's the type who figures to be in the hunt late and is worth including in trifecta coverage.

Race 3

5:34 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Two horses — Relevate and Maclean's Lullaby — are separated from the rest of the 6.5-furlong Starter Optional Claiming field by a significant ratings gap, setting up what could be a two-horse show with a longshot sneaking in for the minor placings.

win5RelevateML 2/1

Relevate is the top-rated horse in Race 3 at an imposing 88.54 — the highest rating among all three of the top picks — and Mychel J. Sanchez, one of the meet's busiest and most effective riders, gets the assignment. A 10% career win rate might look modest, but at the Starter Optional Claiming level, what matters is the raw performance profile, and Relevate's figures back up the 2/1 morning line. Trainer Robert Mosco has this horse ready, and at this price, she's a strong best bet.

place7Maclean's LullabyML 3/1

Maclean's Lullaby counters with an 82.8 rating and a 54 average speed figure — matching Critical Magic for the field's best in that category. Scott A. Lake is one of the most prolific trainers at Parx, consistently placing horses in spots where they can compete, and a 3/1 morning line reflects legitimate respect from the bookmakers. Francisco Martinez takes the reins, and if Relevate stumbles or gets involved in early pace pressure, Maclean's Lullaby has the talent to pick up the pieces.

show2Smokin Hot WifeML 5/1

Smokin Hot Wife is a bit of a contradictory profile — a 5/1 morning line with just a 5% career win rate — but her 54.7 TrackWiz rating places her third in this field and she earns her spot in the show position based on overall figure superiority to the rest of the pack. Trainer Jacinto Solis is active at Parx, and at that price she's worth a small inclusion in trifecta tickets as a hedge behind the top two.

The three free races today are all dirt sprints under Starter Optional Claiming conditions, and there's a common thread worth noting: on a fast, dry Parx surface like we're expecting today, early speed tends to get rewarded in these sprint distances. Trotsky in Race 1 and Nikki's Charm in Race 2 both set up as tractable types in the 7-furlong chute, while Relevate in Race 3 carries the highest TrackWiz rating of the free trio at 88.54 and comes in as the 2/1 morning line favorite at 6½ furlongs — a horse that deserves serious respect.

Across these three openers, the pace scenario looks relatively honest, which means closers will have their shot but frontrunners with tactical speed hold an edge. Keep an eye on how the first race plays out — if early speed is converting wire to wire, that's a telling sign for the rest of the afternoon. Dig into each free race card below for the full individual breakdowns.

Send me tomorrow's free Parx Racing card before post time.

Free picks in your inbox each morning. No card required, unsubscribe anytime.

Full Card Analysis

Race 4

6:01 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

This mile Claiming race on dirt features a genuine pace scenario battle with multiple horses posting strong ratings — Briscoe County headlines as an overlay at 6/1 despite rating credentials that suggest he belongs at shorter odds.

win4Briscoe CountyML 6/1

Briscoe County tops the TrackWiz ratings in Race 4 at 82.71 and brings a career win rate of 18% — best among the top picks in this field — along with a 54 average speed figure that leads the race. Trainer Jacinto Solis doubles up in this race with both Briscoe County and Astrid, and it's telling that Briscoe County draws Andy Hernandez, suggesting Solis may have extra confidence in this runner. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is the kind of overlay that serious players look for — strong figures, active trainer, and morning line odds that don't match the rating.

place7Lady SrirachaML 4/1

Lady Sriracha sits second in the ratings at 79.38 with an average speed figure of 54, matching Briscoe County at the top of the speed column. Trainer Michael M. Moore deploys Eliseo Ruiz in the irons, and while an 8% career win rate looks thin, Lady Sriracha's overall figure profile suggests she runs competitive races even when she doesn't win. At 4/1, she offers a logical place alternative and a nice exacta key underneath the top pick.

show5AstridML 5/2

Astrid is the 5/2 public choice and brings a 21% career win rate — the highest in the field — under trainer Jacinto Solis, who also conditions the top pick. Her 65.94 rating is third in the field and her profile as the likely favorite means she'll attract heavy wagering, making her more useful as a place/show safety net than as a win play at those short odds. Noel Herman pilots, and this horse's consistency gives her strong each-way appeal.

Race 5

6:28 PM EDT

Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Keeping It Country looks like a dominant, short-priced winning machine in this 7-furlong Claiming race, boasting the field's top rating by a wide margin — the real question for bettors is whether the chalk delivers enough value or if playing underneath makes more sense.

win5Keeping It CountryML 8/5

Keeping It Country owns the field's top TrackWiz rating at 89.12 — a number that truly separates her from the rest — and carries a 23% career win rate that reflects a horse who converts regularly. Jean Aguilar handles the riding duties for trainer Miguel Penaloza, and at 8/5 morning line, the betting market already respects this runner's credentials. The 53 average speed figure is consistent with the top contenders, and in a 7-furlong dirt sprint, a horse with this kind of rating edge is hard to beat.

place3First MoneyML 5/2

First Money rates second on the TrackWiz sheet at 77.08 with a career win rate of 20% — among the best in the field — and trainer Jaime Bravo-Estrada sends him out at 5/2. Noel Herman picks up the mount, and the combination of a strong win percentage and solid speed figure (53) makes First Money a logical exacta partner underneath Keeping It Country. He's the type of consistent performer who can secure the place position even when outclassed by the top horse.

show1Action HeroML 7/2

Action Hero rounds out the top three at a 74.58 rating, giving Paco Lopez and trainer Scott A. Lake a prime mount in this field. A 13% career win rate is workmanlike, and the 53 average speed figure keeps him in the conversation on raw figures. At 7/2 on the morning line, he's the kind of grinder worth including in trifectas — consistently competitive without necessarily threatening to win outright.

Race 6

6:55 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A deep ten-horse Starter Optional Claiming sprint at 6 furlongs where the ratings are tightly clustered in the 60s and 70s — Strawberry Treat leads on the TrackWiz sheet, but Amusing Mischief at 12/1 is the most intriguing value play on the card.

win3Strawberry TreatML 5/1

Strawberry Treat leads the Race 6 TrackWiz ratings at 77.85 and posts a 55 average speed figure matching several rivals, but it's the 21% career win rate that gives Inoel Beato and trainer Michael Zalalas confidence heading into this spot. At 5/1 on the morning line, she's not a steal, but the ratings edge is real and she figures to be a strong contender in what is a fairly wide-open sprint. If she can break cleanly from the 3 post, the short run to the first turn shouldn't be a problem.

place5Amusing MischiefML 12/1

Amusing Mischief is the value play of the race at 12/1 — a morning line that looks out of step with a 73.96 TrackWiz rating that ranks her second in this field. A 29% career win rate is excellent for this level, and Mychel J. Sanchez is one of the savviest riders at Parx, capable of finding a ground-saving trip from the 5 post. Trainer Richard Vega also conditions Nancy Made My Day in this race, meaning he has multiple pieces on the board — but Amusing Mischief's rating and win rate suggest she's the better of the two.

show9Frost MountainML 4/1

Frost Mountain rounds out our top three at a 68.26 rating with a 29% career win rate — another horse in this field with strong conversion credentials. Ruben Silvera rides for Ernesto Padilla-Preciado, a trainer who has shown good form throughout the card today. At 4/1, Frost Mountain is fairly priced and serves as solid trifecta depth in a race where several horses are capable of running on.

Race 7

7:22 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Maiden Special Weight sprints at 5.5 furlongs are notoriously difficult to handicap — this one is especially tricky with multiple first-time starters and a tight ratings cluster, but Vandalism gets the edge based on the best available speed figures.

win4VandalismML 3/1

Vandalism tops the Race 7 TrackWiz ratings at 56.67 and shows the field's best average speed figure at 55 — a meaningful edge in a race where several horses lack any published workout or speed data. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp sends Angel R. Rodriguez to the irons, and the 3/1 morning line reflects legitimate respect from the morning line makers. In maiden sprints with unknown quantities, leaning on the horse with the strongest speed figure is often the best approach, and Vandalism delivers that here.

place6Mommy MakeoverML 4/1

Mommy Makeover comes in without a published average speed figure, which introduces uncertainty, but her 55.0 TrackWiz rating — second in the field — and the presence of trainer John C. Servis make her worth noting. Servis is a proven conditioner with a history of presenting first-time starters ready to fire, and Frankie Pennington provides experienced guidance at 4/1. When you can't rely on figures, trainer pedigree becomes a key angle, and Servis's name on the program carries weight.

show7Tengo EsperanzaML 9/2

Tengo Esperanza also lacks a published average speed figure but rates third on the TrackWiz sheet at 54.17 and comes in at a fair 9/2 morning line under trainer Guadalupe Preciado. Martin Chuan takes the call, and in a race this wide open, including a third horse with solid ratings credentials in your exotics is smart bankroll management. The tight ratings cluster here means the show position could be filled by several runners — Tengo Esperanza just edges the competition on our numbers.

Race 8

7:49 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Race 8 is an Allowance showdown at a mile and 70 yards where the top two rated horses are separated by a razor-thin margin — Drum Roll Please and Our Notion are nearly identical on the TrackWiz sheet, setting up a fascinating betting dynamic.

win4Drum Roll PleaseML 2/1

Drum Roll Please edges Our Notion by just 0.34 rating points at 88.15 — essentially a coin flip on the numbers — but a 21% career win rate and a 53 average speed figure (best in the field alongside Party With Smarty) give the nod to Melvis Gonzalez and trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero. At 2/1 morning line, this is the race's deserving favorite, and the Allowance conditions at a route distance favor horses who can sustain their figures — Drum Roll Please fits that profile.

place1Our NotionML 5/2

Our Notion is almost impossible to separate from the top pick on raw ratings at 87.81, and Jamie Ness is a well-respected conditioner who places horses in the right spots. Mychel J. Sanchez aboard is a legitimate upgrade, and a 20% career win rate mirrors Drum Roll Please closely. The 5/2 morning line makes Our Notion a sensible exacta partner — the two top-rated horses in this field figure to finish 1-2 in some order, and boxing them is a reasonable wager.

show6Donnelly's HollowML 9/2

Donnelly's Hollow rates third at 81.4 with Paco Lopez in the irons for trainer Ronald B. Abrams — a formidable jockey-trainer team for an Allowance spot. A 15% career win rate and 52 average speed figure are a slight step below the top two, but Paco Lopez's ability to conserve energy in the early stages of a route can be decisive. At 9/2, Donnelly's Hollow is worth including in trifecta bets for players who want to anchor the top two and spread underneath.

Race 9

8:16 PM EDT

Stakes · 7 fur · Dirt

The stakes race at 7 furlongs is headlined by Lady Annabelle as the 9/5 morning line choice, but TrackWiz analysis flips the script — Presenceisapresent at 8/1 earns the top spot on our sheet, making this one of the best potential overlays on the card.

win1PresenceisapresentML 8/1

Presenceisapresent is our top-rated horse in the Race 9 stakes field at 79.79 — well ahead of a 8/1 morning line that suggests the public hasn't fully recognized the form. A 50% career win rate is absolutely elite and the best mark in any field today, and trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero has already shown sharp form with Drum Roll Please earlier on the card. Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. gets the call from the rail, and while post position 1 in a sprint can be tricky, this horse's win rate suggests she handles adversity. At 8/1, this is the overlay play of the day — circle it.

place7Nature's CandyML 5/2

Nature's Candy checks in at a 76.06 TrackWiz rating, third in the field, with a 32% career win rate that matches Lady Annabelle for the highest conversion mark among the morning line contenders. Andy Hernandez rides for trainer Hugo O. Padilla, and an average speed figure of 54 is right there with the front-runners. At 5/2, she's fairly priced and makes an ideal exacta companion underneath the top pick — a horse with a 32% win rate in a stakes race deserves respect.

show3Lady AnnabelleML 9/5

Lady Annabelle is the 9/5 morning line favorite and carries a 32% career win rate with a 55 average speed figure — the best raw speed number in the field. Silvestre Gonzalez rides for Ernesto Padilla-Preciado, a trainer who is sending out winners throughout today's card. While our ratings rank her third, her speed figures and morning line favoritism mean she absolutely has to be included in any exotic wager — even as a show horse in trifectas, she's too talented to leave out.

Race 10

8:43 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

The finale is another Maiden Special Weight sprint at 5.5 furlongs, and Schubert Sonata stands out like a sore thumb with an 84.17 rating that towers over a field full of first-time starters and lightly raced juveniles — but Valhalla's connections add intrigue.

win7Schubert SonataML 5/1

Schubert Sonata's 84.17 TrackWiz rating is the clear top number in Race 10 — a full 27-plus points ahead of the next-closest entrant with an average speed figure to back it up at 53. Trainer Hugo O. Padilla sends out Andy Hernandez, and the 5/1 morning line looks attractive given the rating separation. In a field full of unknowns, leaning heavily on the horse with the most established figure profile is the smart play, and Schubert Sonata earns that distinction decisively.

place9ValhallaML 3/1

Valhalla catches the eye despite no published speed figure — trainer Todd A. Pletcher is one of the most respected conditioners in the sport, with a track record of presenting well-prepared debut runners that show up ready to run. Kendrick Carmouche is a high-percentage jockey whose experience in maiden races is a genuine asset. At 3/1 morning line, Valhalla is the one horse who could realistically challenge Schubert Sonata if Pletcher has this one pointed and fit.

show2CannonburyML 9/2

Cannonbury sits third on the TrackWiz ratings at 54.17 with a 54 average speed figure — one of the better published numbers in a field of mostly untested runners. Trainer Kathleen A. Demasi has a presence throughout today's card, and Abner Adorno provides a capable ride from post 2. At 9/2, Cannonbury is a logical trifecta inclusion for players who want to back the top two and spread to a third with genuine figure credentials.

Premium Content

Get the Full Card Analysis

Unlock expert picks for every race, detailed speed figures, trainer angles, and our SmartBet recommendations.

View Plans Sign In

Bottom line: Parx has a sharp 10-race card today with real betting opportunities from top to bottom. Relevate in Race 3 is our strongest free-race selection, while Keeping It Country (Race 5, 8/5 ML) and Drum Roll Please (Race 8, 2/1 ML) headline the premium card as potential singles in multi-race wagers. And don't sleep on Presenceisapresent in the Stakes at 8/1 — that's exactly the kind of price that makes a good day great. Full card breakdowns, pace scenarios, and exotic tickets are waiting for subscribers — check out our plans at /pricing and get the most out of every race today.

← All Parx Racing picks & predictions

You're reading 3 of 10 races free