Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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
1 1 Uncle Water Flow 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Smarten Up 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Food Foodie 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 He’s On Fire 4.50 5.3 10-1
9 9 Major Cam 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Tequilamademedoit 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Imagine This 8.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Long Live Now 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Whiskey Prize 6.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Chip’s Friend 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Wizard Serrat 0 0-1
Create Again 0 0-1
6 6 Create Again 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Colonel Juan 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Look Out Lambo 1.60 2.3 4-1
1 1 Jonny Quist 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Wizard Serrat 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 Long Gray Line 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Allevare 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lion in the Sun 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amani’s Tiger 1.60 1.1 2-1
4 4 Sheer Dominance 3.50 3.4 7-1
2 2 Whoosh 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Carry Grant 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Bijah Again 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Borracho 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ava K’s Boy 3.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Dathoss 3.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Chain Reaction 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Big Brown Shoes 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Taco Bean 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Pylon 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sevier 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Silver Edge 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 El Hermano 4.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Secret Path 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Jarlian 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 DeSantis 4.50 7.1 13-1
8 8 Awesome Launch 8.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Dontinvademyspace 6.00 9 17-1
1 1 Large 6.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Warrior’s Vendetta 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rate Confirmation 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Coles Conundrum 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Long Legged Boy 12.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Tiempo Perfecto 4.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Nuedorf 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Eddiemush 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Starship Gotham 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Divine Miracle 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ahsad 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Baafeed 4.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Big John 3.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Fast Bob 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Souper Fly Over 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 My Devils Child 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Smart and Fast 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sunset Town 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Kenner 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Respirator 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Bobby’s Candy 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Booster Shot 5.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Warrior’s Vow 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Masrour 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Powerfully Built 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Traders Luck 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Fatih 5.00 5 10-1
4 4 Aggrandize 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Dadashev 15.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Center Mid Maddie 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Baton 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Runyonesque 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Centurion 3.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Roman Empire 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Midnight Cat 6.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Sensible Jim 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Dad’s On a Roll 6.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Kabod 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Forever Wicked 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Wilkinson Warrior 15.00 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.