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Parx Racing Full Card Analysis

Parx Racing: Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby (9/19/2026)

Parx Racing Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 10:35 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 FIRST SITE (8-5): Major Player. Improving with each start. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Joseph.
• #1 PHILLY GIRL (10-1): Major Player. Much better than the last line indicates. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
• #2 TURNING TO GOLD (5-1): Contender. Consistently runs above the level it faces. Best late pace figure in the field at 83.
• #5 OLYMPIC DREAMER (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Trifecta: 8,1 / 8,1,2,5 / 8,1,2,5

Parx Racing Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:03 AM ET; Claiming $16k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 NOGRADI (4-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. The 12 speed rating is among the top in the group.
• #9 WISH CAREFULLY (3-1): Major Player. Outruns the class par more often than not. Padilla-Preciado and Silvera team up, and that combination wins its share.
• #3 MISSOURI RIVER (8-1): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in.
• #6 COMPATRIOT (5-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight. Has been exceeding what the level demands.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Exacta: 8 / 9,3

Parx Racing Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 11:31 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 MIDNIGHT RIDE (4-1): Major Player. Owns the fastest recent figure in the field at 83. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.
• #4 DIGITAL SIGNAL (8-1): Major Player. The work tab reads like a horse ready to run, not one being educated. Bred to be effective on this surface right away.
• #11 WORTH WAITING FOR (8-1): Contender. Has been drilling steadily into the debut. Serious work pattern behind this first start.
• #2 CHEF SPARROW (10-1): Contender. The morning line of works shows a horse wound up for the opener. Enough recorded works to trust the fitness.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 11 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 4,11

Parx Racing Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #14 LADY ANNABELLE (7-2): Major Player. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. Strong connections with Padilla-Preciado sending out Gonzalez.
• #7 VANILLA (6-1): Major Player. Ran into trouble last out and deserves another look. Recent form lines measure up to these.
• #1 SNAPPY RIDE (10-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Pino has the barn rolling and keeps Sanchez aboard.
• #2 FOGGY NOTE (5-1): Contender. No class question at this level. Looks good based on the 2 speed rating.

Selections: 14 – 7 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #14 at 5-2

Trifecta: 14,7 / 14,7,1,2 / 14,7,1,2

Parx Racing Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 12:29 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 PACO THE TACO MAN (4-1): Major Player. Belongs on class and should be in the mix. Closing kick is the strongest of this group.
• #7 COLD FEET (6-1): Major Player. Distance change should suit. Has the numbers to be involved late.
• #5 BAND CAMP (9-2): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two. The Eubanks barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
• #4 GREAT COMPOSER (15-1): Contender. Beaten only 84 lengths last out against similar. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,7 / 3,7,5,4 / 3,7,5,4

Parx Racing Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 12:58 PM ET; Claiming $16k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 15 runners.

• #2 DIVINE SEEKER (4-1): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out. Form lines read well against this group.
• #8 WHATTA WORLD (10-1): Major Player. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots. Vargas takes the mount for Padilla-Preciado, which is worth noting.
• #7 I AM RUE (10-1): Contender. On a steady upward trend. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.
• #9 SECANE (5-1): Contender. Has handled this exact setup before. Connections are as strong as any in the race.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 7 – 9

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2 / 8,7

Parx Racing Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 1:27 PM ET; Philly Special Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 SCALABLE (2-1): Best Bet of the Card. Course and distance record is the strongest here. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 U LITE UP MY LIFE (5-1): Major Player. Has been beating the par for the class by 2 points. Finishes better than anything else entered.
• #3 PRONGHORN (3-1): Contender. Improving with each start.
• #5 SUGAR FISH (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Sets up well if the front end folds.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 8-5

Pick 3 (Races 7-9): #1 with #5,8 with #4,9,7

Exacta: 1 / 6,3

Parx Racing Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 1:56 PM ET; Stable Recovery Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 QUINT'S BREW (5-2): Major Player. Figures have climbed in three straight. A 106 late-pace number leads the field.
• #8 VIBE (4-1): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
• #4 MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
• #2 BUCCHERINO (6-1): Contender. Figures fit comfortably at this level.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Trifecta: 5,8 / 5,8,4,2 / 5,8,4,2

Parx Racing Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 2:26 PM ET; Liberty Bell Stakes $150k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 HAULIN ICE (8-5): Major Player. Knows the surface and the trip, which counts for plenty.
• #9 IRISH MAXIMA (9-2): Major Player. Has done its best running under these exact conditions.
• #7 SHE'S A GAMER (5-1): Contender. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
• #3 KAPPA KAPPA (8-1): Contender. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Trifecta: 4,9 / 4,9,7,3 / 4,9,7,3

Parx Racing Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 2:57 PM ET; Greenwood Cup Stakes $150k; 1 1/2 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 PARCHMENT PARTY (9-5): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out.
• #3 SAN SIRO (5-2): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before.
• #8 STRONSINO (6-1): Contender. Course and distance record is the strongest here.
• #5 CAROLO RAPIDO (9-2): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Trifecta: 9,3 / 9,3,8,5 / 9,3,8,5

Parx Racing Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 3:30 PM ET; Parx Dirt Mile Stakes $300k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 WILD VINE (10-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Running 3 above par is the tell here. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 SAUDI CROWN (3-1): Major Player. Knows the surface and the trip, which counts for plenty.
• #5 BRACKET BUSTER (9-5): Contender. Has done its best running under these exact conditions.
• #7 MARGIE'S FUN SON (12-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two. Will be running when the early speed comes back.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-2

Trifecta: 6,10 / 6,10,5,7 / 6,10,5,7

Parx Racing Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 4:03 PM ET; Grade 2 Gallant Bob Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 STRADALE (4-1): Major Player. On a steady upward trend.
• #10 CAPTIVATOR (9-2): Major Player. Outruns the class par more often than not.
• #6 DR. KAPUR (8-1): Contender. The 97 speed rating is among the top in the group.
• #4 BRAVARO (8-1): Contender. Improving with each start.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Trifecta: 8,10 / 8,10,6,4 / 8,10,6,4

Parx Racing Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 4:58 PM ET; Grade 1 Cotillion Stakes $1M; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 ALWAYS A RUNNER (8-5): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 BODACIOUS BAY (8-1): Major Player. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in.
• #1 MY MISS MO (5-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight.
• #8 MEASURE (4-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Trifecta: 4,2 / 4,2,1,8 / 4,2,1,8

Parx Racing Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby $1M; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 THE PUMA (4-1): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out.
• #7 FURTHER ADO (2-1): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before.
• #2 IRON HONOR (5-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two.
• #4 IGNITER (8-1): Contender. On a steady upward trend.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6 / 7,2

Parx Racing Picks – Race 15

Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Claiming $16k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #2 MONSTER MAX (5-1): Major Player. Course and distance record is the strongest here.
• #10 TROTSKY (8-1): Major Player. Improving with each start.
• #9 A VOTRE SANTE (8-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight.
• #1 HIGHER SENSE (20-1): Contender. Excuse for the finish position last time.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 9 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Exacta: 2 / 10,9

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