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
8 8 Alyvia’s Lil Girl 6.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Catrina Zar 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Wanting Attention 8.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Natures Fury 5.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Breezefromtheeast 15.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Secret Oaks 4.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Samantha’s Capo 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Blue Betty 20.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Storming Nun 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Second Best 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Joyful Joyce 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Shines Madelin 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Queen Catalina 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 West Side Diva 4.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Eleanor Rigby 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Wonderfulvenezuela 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Channel Loop 15.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Hard Spice 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Fifty Nine Fifty 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 To Be Loved by You 10.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Spanish Girl 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lion in the Sun 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 The Hero Code 12.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Ten Plus Ten 20.00 2 4-1
5 5 Gunman Jayvo 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Hard Performer 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Warheaded 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Showpiece 10.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Imperial Spy 3.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 It’s Authentic 5.00 9.8 19-1
10 10 Splitting Stones 8.00 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
3 3 One Improbable 6.00 5 10-1
7 7 Wyatt Hunter 4.00 5 10-1
6 6 Zihuatanejo 20.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Stillwater Moon 8.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Major Mischief 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 We Miss Neil 4.50 7.3 14-1
1 1 Coach Clint 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Big Dosser 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Crack the Code 20.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Kuz It’s Chilly 6.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jayjaydee 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Ira the Icon 5.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 First Money 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Rackataptap 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Assembly Point (BRZ) 20.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Vanzzy 4.50 5.2 10-1
11 11 Tactical Humor 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marty’s Magic 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Warrior’s Vendetta 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Deplane 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Bird King 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bullet Breeze 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Filled With Desire 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Joseph Potato 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Impressiveness 3.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Housebuster Dude 3.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Starrosso 12.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Soar Above 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Relentlessness 8.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Ur Honey 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 J Cody 20.00 10.1 19-1
7 7 Please Pat My Back 10.00 10.9 21-1
10 10 Nilambar 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Liberty Star 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Easy Action 3.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Borracho 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Frost Mountain 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 The Heights 6.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Uncaptured Star 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Geebert 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Bad Advice 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Time Tested 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Holy Synergy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Polar Magic 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Extrasexyzqteepeye 10.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Let’em Hate 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Exciter 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Rosie Warrior 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Slash Alley 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Inanoceanoflove 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Gurt’s Reward 4.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Inner Excellence 6.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 South Boundary 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Disco Hopp 20.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Metalhead 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Sturdy 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Secured Landing 10.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Ohio Joe 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sunday Spirit 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Hope’s Alive 5.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Majestic Tiger 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Nixon Joy (ARG) 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Tricolour 8.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Missouri River 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Tuff Constitution 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Nancy Made My Day 3.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Amazing Woo 12.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Pogi 10.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Nicole’s King 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Mose Perfect 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Brindisi 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Sam Wheat 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 This Run’s for You 20.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Immense Faith 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Mr. Roundtree 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Golden Candy 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Ocala Dream 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Hatch 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Fight Fiercely 10.00 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.