Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 5, 2026

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
5 5 Midnight Flight 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Secret Oaks 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Samantha’s Capo 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Natures Fury 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Alyvia’s Lil Girl 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Wanting Attention 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Catrina Zar 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Storming Nun 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Breezefromtheeast 15.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Blue Betty 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shines Madelin 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 West Side Diva 4.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Second Best 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Queen Catalina 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Fifty Nine Fifty 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 To Be Loved by You 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Joyful Joyce 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Channel Loop 15.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Spanish Girl 15.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Wonderfulvenezuela 15.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Hard Spice 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Eleanor Rigby 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Imperial Spy 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lion in the Sun 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 It’s Authentic 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Hard Performer 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Warheaded 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Splitting Stones 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Showpiece 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Gunman Jayvo 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 The Hero Code 12.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Ten Plus Ten 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Compa 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wyatt Hunter 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 We Miss Neil 4.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Kuz It’s Chilly 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 One Improbable 6.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Stillwater Moon 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Major Mischief 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Coach Clint 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Crack the Code 20.00 11 21-1
6 6 Zihuatanejo 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Big Dosser 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Marty’s Magic 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 First Money 4.00 1.3 3-1
9 9 Vanzzy 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Ira the Icon 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Rackataptap 6.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Tactical Humor 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Bird King 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Jayjaydee 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Deplane 20.00 12 23-1
12 12 Bullet Breeze 20.00 12 23-1
3 3 Warrior’s Vendetta 20.00 12 23-1
1 1 Assembly Point (BRZ) 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Impressiveness 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Housebuster Dude 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Joseph Potato 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Filled With Desire 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Relentlessness 8.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Nilambar 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Please Pat My Back 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Starrosso 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Ur Honey 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Soar Above 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 J Cody 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Easy Action 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Liberty Star 4.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Borracho 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Frost Mountain 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 The Heights 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Uncaptured Star 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bad Advice 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Time Tested 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Geebert 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Holy Synergy 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Exciter 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Rosie Warrior 4.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Gurt’s Reward 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Let’em Hate 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Inner Excellence 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Extrasexyzqteepeye 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Inanoceanoflove 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Slash Alley 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Polar Magic 20.00 11 21-1
1 1 Disco Hopp 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 South Boundary 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Double Your Money 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Missouri River 4.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Hope’s Alive 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Tricolour 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Sturdy 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Secured Landing 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Sunday Spirit 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Metalhead 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Ohio Joe 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Nixon Joy (ARG) 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Majestic Tiger 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Ocala Dream 3.00 1 2-1
14 14 Hatch 3.00 1 2-1
13 13 Nicole’s King 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nancy Made My Day 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Golden Candy 4.00 1.8 3-1
12 12 Tuff Constitution 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mose Perfect 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Pogi 10.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Fight Fiercely 10.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Mr. Roundtree 12.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Amazing Woo 12.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Sam Wheat 12.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Brindisi 20.00 15 28-1
1 1 Immense Faith 20.00 15 28-1
2 2 This Run’s for You 20.00 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.