Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 20, 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
4 4 Justheart 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Miss Neo 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Royal Upstart 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Union Belle 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Sunny Side Up 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Twist Her 4.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Brooklyn Heights 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Raichu 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Melody’s Kiss 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Snapy Legacy 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Extrasexyzqteepeye 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tiza Smokeshow 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Mariah’s Big Girl 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Project Maximus 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Dress Like Coco 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Authentic Lady 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cisco Kid 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chineseiam 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Zoppi Fischbein 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Unswayed 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Nimmo 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Celestial Dark 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magic Eight Ball 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Once an Eagle 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Miss Cinnamon 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Alma Brilha 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Angelic Storm 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Far Heart 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Southern Dream 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scudetto 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Supreme Mind 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 Probationer 3.00 4 8-1
1 1 Skinny Joey 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Whoosh 6.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Run My Card 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Alyvia’s Lil Girl 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Union Doos 2.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Minxzraggztorichez 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 She’scomin’uprosie 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Savor It 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Law School 5.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 In the Biz 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mavis’s Prince 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Petey Motto 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Tough Guy Tony 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Quick to Judge 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Joy Boy 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Mailata 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Filled With Desire 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Vino Gray 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Put the Crazy Away 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 How Sweet She Is 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Noisy On the Bay 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 Civil Notion 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Racey Ruby 2.00 6 11-1
6 6 Zoning Order 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wax Box 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Otter Mischief 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Let’smakeitadouble 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Huggy 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Marvelous Mo 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Smile Maker 4.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Friday Surprise 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Young and Pretty 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Sunshine 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Seth’s War Song 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Bahamian Baby 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Saint Grace 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Refined Elaine 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Twinkle Twinkle 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Holy Lady 8.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Lu Lu Vaton 15.00 9 17-1

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.