Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, December 31, 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
9 9 Backtrack 3.00 1 2-1
16 16 Compa 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Prince Lucas 6.00 7.6 14-1
15 15 Wyatt Hunter 8.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Booted Up 6.00 8 15-1
13 13 Stillwater Moon 10.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Moving to Kentucky 8.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Davola 3.50 9.8 19-1
1 1 Taporical 20.00 9.9 19-1
4 4 Aves Makin’ Waves 12.00 11.7 22-1
12 12 Private Cabana 20.00 12.5 24-1
2 2 Mavis Mischief 20.00 12.8 24-1
11 11 Jackson’s Legacy 6.00 13.2 25-1
3 3 K’s Storm Ready 20.00 13.3 25-1
14 14 Carcharoth 5.00 15.1 29-1
10 10 Deportivo 6.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chubasco Sauce 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Quick to Judge 15.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 King of Fog 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Designed by Smarty 4.50 4 8-1
11 11 Cap’n Cats 2.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Spherification 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Whiskey Stones 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Lucky Capo 5.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Say Say Two K 10.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Elusive Reward 15.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Special Man 15.00 11.2 21-1
10 10 Penta Zero Miedo 10.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stassi 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pearls and Heels 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Lady Annabelle 20.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Our Uptown Girl 3.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Tempest Rising 3.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Tara’s Talent 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Mended We Stand 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Boss Like Beth 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gucci Vision 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Twirling Express 4.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Irish Tenor 5.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Saucy Ham 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Rocket Night 6.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Prairie Dunes 8.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Redoubtableripken 6.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 El Dollar 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 True Connection 6.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 War Commander 8.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Carry Grant 15.00 10.3 19-1
6 6 McKirgan 20.00 10.9 21-1
13 13 God Is Life 15.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Concrete Faze 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Popover Gal 12.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Pachelbel 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Confirmed Star 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Put the Crazy Away 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Maddie Ten 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Braquet 4.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 Scarborough Fair 15.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Classy Miss 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Nezy’s Girl 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gotmistyonthemind 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Daisy Believes 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Nohai 3.50 3.5 7-1
14 14 Lady Catalina 10.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Go Chloe Go 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Justtakethecannoli 3.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Gruene Hall 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Whiskey and Rain 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Sperry Chalet 4.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Hurricane Jane 20.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Queenmother 20.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Hope She Fires 5.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Misty Bay 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Kris Kringle S.) – Kris Kringle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Double Your Money 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Warp Nine 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Wild Vine 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ninetyprcentmaddie 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Deposition 20.00 4 8-1
9 9 Golden Ice 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Call Me Fast 4.50 5 9-1
2 2 Point Dume 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Adero 6.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Irish Cork 10.00 10.7 20-1
1 1 Hope’s Alive 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Blitzen S.) – Blitzen S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Buccherino 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Howgreatisnate 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Dropline 5.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Maximus Meridius 2.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Paradise Valley 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Twisted Ride 4.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sunny Breeze 8.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Global Steve 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mrs. Claus S.) – Mrs. Claus S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Promising 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Alani 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Not Too Late 20.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Foxy Junior 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Beach Daze 12.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Caitlin the Great 15.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Eclair Blanc 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Boutwell Time 5.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Jeanne Marie 6.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Doctor Abbie 12.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Jess’s Moment 12.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Al Gimaam 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cold Feet 12.00 1 2-1
13 13 No Easy Days 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 I Don’t See Colors 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Factor U and Me In 6.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Normandy Hero 3.50 5.7 11-1
15 15 He’s in Charge 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Grahmalamadingdong 10.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Final Shot 5.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Amusing Mischief 6.00 9 17-1
14 14 Spotted Bull 15.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Fighter Kite 20.00 10.5 20-1
7 7 Neigh Dude 8.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 Prince of Rain 20.00 11.8 22-1
1 1 Frosty the Giant 15.00 12.7 24-1
11 11 Lucky Dude 8.00 15 28-1

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.