Parx Racing Picks & Predictions — October 28, 2026

Sam's Glory (2) rates second among this field at 74.35 and lands Francisco Martinez in the irons for trainer Robert Mosco — a competent combination in a race where the morning line pegs him at 5/2. The 52 average speed figure is a tick below the top three, but his rating separation from the mid-pack horses below him is significant. If Ragatony doesn't fire at his best, Sam's Glory is the most likely beneficiary.

Joseph Potato (1) gives trainer Demasi a formidable stablemate angle — she wheels two horses at the top of the card, and Joseph Potato at 6/1 is an intriguing underneath piece with a 61.09 rating and a 53 average speed. At morning line odds of 6/1, the exotics value is genuine for a horse trained by the same conditioner as the favorite. Bettors who key Ragatony on top should strongly consider using both Demasi horses in trifecta slots.

R J's Girl (3) is the value underneath play — 55.83 rating, 53 average speed, and trainer Kathleen A. Demasi (who we've seen make noise across today's card) sending her out with Eliseo Ruiz up. The 7/2 morning line suggests the market likes her too, and a sprint sets up well for a horse with that speed rating. She's our place play with legitimate win upside if the chalk stumbles.

Randi's Girl (6) brings a 54.17 rating and draws Paco Lopez — one of the meet's best jockeys — for trainer Devon Dougherty. At 9/2 on the morning line, she represents solid trifecta coverage in a field where the gaps between horses 3 through 6 on ratings are razor-thin. Lopez has been aboard winners all meet long, and if he can find a clean trip from the six-hole, don't be surprised if Randi's Girl runs into the money.

Petey Motto (2) rates second at 75.85 with a 54 average speed — matching the field's top figure — and trainer Edward J. Coletti, Jr. has Eliseo Ruiz in the irons. The 7% career win rate understates the talent here; this horse's raw speed consistently shows up. At 5/1, Petey Motto is a legitimate place play with win potential if Jeremiahtwentynine hits any traffic in the sprint.

Let'smakeitadouble (6) rates third in this field at 73.88 with a 53 average speed and an 8% career win rate. Trainer Jamie Ness saddles Mychel Sanchez, and the 3/1 morning line makes this a pricey show bet — but the competitiveness of Ness runners at Parx makes her worth including in trifecta combos. She's a natural stalker type who could benefit if the pace up front burns hot between the top two.

Bob John Ray (6) is the most compelling underneath piece in the race — an 81.69 rating and a 28% career win rate that's nearly as impressive as the favorite's. Trainer Richard Vega sends Inoel Beato from post six, and at 4/1 on the morning line, this horse represents genuine win upside that the odds undersell slightly. If Youbetterbejoking has any issues late in the route, Bob John Ray is the most likely horse to run him down.

Hey Porter (5) rates third overall at 71.06 with a 12% career win rate and Francisco Martinez up for trainer Elliott Soto-Martinez. At 5/1, he's the logical show play in this Starter Optional Claiming route — far enough off the pace leaders to avoid the speed duel, with enough back-class to handle the distance. He won't wow you in the winner's circle, but he's a useful piece in exacta wheels and trifecta boxes.

Bebedouro (6) checks in at a 72.20 rating with a 54 average speed and a 14% career win rate for the strong Jamie Ness barn — Martin Chuan rides at 3/1 morning line. Ness also runs Analog Jones (5) in this race, giving his outfit a tactical edge depending on how the pace develops. Bebedouro's speed figure is among the best in the field, making him a serious place contender who could easily find his way into the exacta.

Analog Jones (5) gives the Ness barn its second runner and rates at 70.74 with a 54 average speed — matching Bebedouro stride for stride on raw numbers. Mychel Sanchez takes the mount at 4/1, and with two horses in the same race from the same trainer, the pace scenario could benefit one or both Ness runners. Jones is a natural complement in trifecta coverage, and a 15% career win rate in starter optional company shows he's capable of running with this group.

Macaw (5) brings the most impressive resume in the field — a 33% career win rate that's genuinely elite for a claiming race — and pairs it with an 80.50 rating and 55 average speed. Julio A. Hernandez is up at 7/2 morning line, and trainer Panagiotis Synnefias has this horse pointing in the right direction. One-third of the time this horse enters a race, he wins it — that's the kind of consistency that makes him a legitimate win threat and a near-lock for the place spot.

Action Hero (2) is the value play in the show position — a 64.05 rating and 54 average speed for trainer Scott A. Lake, with Paco Lopez taking the assignment at 6/1 morning line. Lopez is the most accomplished jockey riding today and rarely gets on a horse without reason. The 16% career win rate is solid for claiming company, and at 6/1, he's the kind of horse who makes trifectas pay when the two chalk horses fill the top spots.