Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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
Grand Pick 0 0-1
8 8 Zap Motion 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cupid’s Claws 5.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Sailor’s Return 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Shoot Themessenger 6.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Super John 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Grand Pick 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Mucho Macho Eddie 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Title Shot 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Cabinet Pik 20.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Wizard Serrat 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Winged Foot 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Superness 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Save a Prayer 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Brother Vinny 4.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Big Dosser 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Wild Captain 15.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Three Wells 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Chilling Time 10.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Don’t Doubt Declan 4.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Lotta Charlie 15.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Mersin Heat 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Titoschangedmyluck 0 0-1
1 1 Buckin’ Lucky 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amy Mule 0.80 1.3 2-1
7 7 Liam’s Kiss 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Titoschangedmyluck 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Amalfi Lady 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Mo Town Annie 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Gormley Girl 6.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Dorothy’s the Boss 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Been Real Busy 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Royal Upstart 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 She Can Scat 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sunny Side Up 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Love Like Crazy 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Chance Occurrence 5.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 End of the Rainbow 10.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Spanish Girl 8.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Angel of Harlem 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lil Sally 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Edge of the Blade 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Princess Vera 5.00 3 6-1
10 10 Lady Tozi 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Mia Counting 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Lily’s Time 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Mariah Kathryn 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Imperio Azteca 1.80 SCRATCH
1 1 Carolyn Doris 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miss Hard to Get 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Socially Awkward 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sunday Spirit 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Prince of Chill 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Majestic Lion 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 I Feelucky Tonite 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Motskari 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 Patriarchal 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Curlin Gunner 6.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Zoppi Fischbein 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Must Be Love 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thirsty Pappy 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Group Hug 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Awesome for Sure 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Runyonesque 4.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Book Runner 6.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Kobe B 4.50 6.8 13-1
9 9 Commingling 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Brindisi 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ambitiously Placed 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Pachelbel 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Sister Supream 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Juradicial 50.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Tavin 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Between Dreams 50.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Clout Chaser 50.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Pearls and Heels 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Our Uptown Girl 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Snappy Ride 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Harp’s Hot Corner 1.80 1 2-1
12 12 All American Rod 10.00 3 6-1
11 11 I Don’t See Colors 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cathedral Beach 3.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Top of the Street 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Awesome Flay 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Capital Conquest 6.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Don Tequilas 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Humble Joe 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Center Mid Maddie 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Dream Knight 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bernie’s Mitts 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Bullet Breeze 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Surfboard 4.50 3.7 7-1
11 11 El de Leo 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Birthday Bond Rob 8.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Watch Hill 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Action Dream 10.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Travel Guide 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Badbadbobby 15.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Game Misconduct 5.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Social Joe 12.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Road Call 20.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Blackwater Falls 30.00 11.7 22-1
13 13 William’s Cause 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Takemetothemoon 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.