Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hope for Gold 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Amigos Guitar 1.80 1.4 3-1
3 3 Healy’s Hope 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Mr. Briggs 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Splitzville 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 American Nightmare 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Bourbon Mission 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Look Out Lambo 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Vitesse 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Mississippi 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Load Up Moe 12.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Long Gray Line 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Just Nod and Smile 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Superhighway 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Positively Awesome 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Taco Bean 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Distractandattack 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Current Hope 10.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Hide the Ransom 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Dangnabbit 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Louie’s Wish 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Scotty 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 The Angry Man 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Sunny Saint 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Melina’s Dream 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Amount 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Almond Cider 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Stouthearted 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Last Dream 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Dooq 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Sharp Sensation 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 The Boatman 5.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Ash of My Enemy 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Miss Peppina 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Decoupage 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Peachy Weachy 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bucks Some 4.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Tomarie 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Take Charge Erica 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 American Pyramid 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Grandpa’s Kid 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Fletcher 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Praetorian Guard 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Winnin’onweekends 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 My Imagination 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Son of a Buck 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 All Eyes On You 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hoopla 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kobe B 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Passage of Lines 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Secret Path 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Smarten Up 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Jacohare 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Big Brown Shoes 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Expensive Cut 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tune In 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Eagles Cry 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Super John 6.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Roan Mountain 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Noneedtoworry 20.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Allevare 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Irish Honor 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Exit Right 2.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Good Culture 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Margin of Air 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Causalistic 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Microscope 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mr. Doda 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Verbier 10.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.