Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, January 8, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 D Day 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Pine Alley 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Aves Makin’ Waves 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Ominous Dude 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Texas Air Force 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Lord Seabee 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Stouthearted 4.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Harrison C 20.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Buchies Packin 15.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Capitan George 20.00 10.3 20-1
3 3 Celestial Dark 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jake Brake Alley 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Get Like Mike 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 What a Blast 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Track of My Tears 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Bobby’s Candy 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Curlins Cruzin 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Zoppi Fischbein 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Rumaway 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Run Cory Run 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Balantyne 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Big Beemster 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Harry’s Onthebeach 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Level Up 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Big John 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gurt’s Warrior 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Vini Vidi Vici 0 0-1
2 2 I Can Do Magic 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Compa 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Frosty the Roman 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Vini Vidi Vici 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Fully Committed 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Bad Advice 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Viral Video 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Leigh’s Last Hero 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Star Weaver 0 0-1
2 2 Rob the Rich 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Wood Be Wild 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Shanghai Superfly 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Almond Cider 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Star Weaver 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Mizzen Man 5.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Wild Mule 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Big Warden 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Cousin Andrew 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Pardsy 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Master of Tweets 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mine Seeker 5.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Cojelo Pa Ti 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Mavis Mischief 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Okie Den Den 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Matzoball Muhammet 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Mersin Heat 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lady Robo 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Royal Upstart 3.50 1.9 4-1
10 10 Sunny Side Up 6.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 She’sallatwitter 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Jump a Fox 5.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Lucky Opportunity 15.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Peach Pass 12.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Norho’s Gamble 12.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Five Star Fran 20.00 10.6 20-1
5 5 La Sierva C 15.00 10.6 20-1
11 11 Sister Eve 12.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Adeleke 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dazzy 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Miss Easy 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Tavin 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Amy Mule 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Sundria 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Missy Sixtysix 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Civil Notion 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Noisy On the Bay 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Racey Ruby 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Miss Cinnamon 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Vanellope 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Gun Runnin’ Gal 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Snow Lake 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Lost Love 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Royal Party 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 It’s Game Time 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Arrow Speed 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 In Spades 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Whiskeyromeosierra 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mo Rewards 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Sharp Tones 4.50 5.8 11-1
3 3 Awesome Flay 10.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Ike’s Gamble 10.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Supreme Being 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Remarkable Mo 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 One America 6.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Borracho Concho 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Birthday Bond Rob 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Z’s So Good 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Heavy Timber 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Checking Boxes 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Watch Hill 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 O’Brien 30.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Four Eyes 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Hyper Inflation 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Strasse 6.00 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.