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
12 12 Private Cabana 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Prince Lucas 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Moving to Kentucky 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Compa 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Aves Makin’ Waves 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 K’s Storm Ready 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Carcharoth 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Taporical 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Stillwater Moon 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Jackson’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Deportivo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Davola 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Backtrack 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Booted Up 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Wyatt Hunter 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mavis Mischief 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Special Man 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lucky Capo 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Elusive Reward 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Cap’n Cats 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Penta Zero Miedo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Say Say Two K 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Whiskey Stones 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Quick to Judge 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 King of Fog 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Designed by Smarty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spherification 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chubasco Sauce 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tara’s Talent 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pearls and Heels 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Our Uptown Girl 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tempest Rising 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mended We Stand 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stassi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Boss Like Beth 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Annabelle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Twirling Express 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Prairie Dunes 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rocket Night 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Irish Tenor 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 True Connection 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Saucy Ham 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Carry Grant 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Redoubtableripken 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 War Commander 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 God Is Life 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gucci Vision 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 McKirgan 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 El Dollar 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Classy Miss 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Put the Crazy Away 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pachelbel 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Confirmed Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maddie Ten 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Scarborough Fair 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Concrete Faze 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Braquet 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Popover Gal 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Whiskey and Rain 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Queenmother 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nezy’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Daisy Believes 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Go Chloe Go 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Lady Catalina 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Justtakethecannoli 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sperry Chalet 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hope She Fires 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Hurricane Jane 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nohai 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gotmistyonthemind 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Misty Bay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gruene Hall 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Irish Cork 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Call Me Fast 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wild Vine 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ninetyprcentmaddie 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Adero 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Warp Nine 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Point Dume 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Double Your Money 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deposition 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Golden Ice 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hope’s Alive 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Twisted Ride 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Howgreatisnate 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Paradise Valley 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunny Breeze 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Buccherino 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maximus Meridius 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dropline 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Global Steve 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beach Daze 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Doctor Abbie 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Foxy Junior 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Promising 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jeanne Marie 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Alani 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Jess’s Moment 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eclair Blanc 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Boutwell Time 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Not Too Late 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Al Gimaam 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caitlin the Great 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Final Shot 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Prince of Rain 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Spotted Bull 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 He’s in Charge 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Amusing Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lucky Dude 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Neigh Dude 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 I Don’t See Colors 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fighter Kite 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 No Easy Days 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cold Feet 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Normandy Hero 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Factor U and Me In 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frosty the Giant 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Grahmalamadingdong 0.00 1 2-1

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.