Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 8, 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
2 2 Stinger Bee 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kerner 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Wampanoag Chief 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Alphadini 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 El Tamalero 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Irish Wish 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ducale 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Diamond Heist 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Full Irish 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Aggrandize 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 No No Joe 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Hot Rod Rumble 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Catire Vizcaya 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Big Brown Shoes 5.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Cobble Road 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stella Mars 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mainstream Sellout 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Emily’s On Fire 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 So Swell 15.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Mollewantacracker 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Classy Miss 4.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Tomarie 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Clout Chaser 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lullaby Land 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Burning Embers 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Pacific Princess 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Amaterasu 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Sirani 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Bad Temper 5.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Nohai 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lucky Larry 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Vino Gray 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Accelerated Dating 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Supernova Dream 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Quetzal Island 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 React 6.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Bigshot Ness 3.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Twooutathreaintbad 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Smooth Motion 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Majestic Frontier 6.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Cattin 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Agarramesipuedes 4.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Batter Up Bud 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Back East 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 King Deivys 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Trotsky 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Real Men Violin 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Atrocious 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Tavern Time 2.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Magnificent Rags 4.50 5.8 11-1
2 2 Party With Smarty 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Give Her Another 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Harmony Road 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Devils Arrow 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Up N Runnin 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Irish Banba 2.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 D’oro Road 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Capital Conquest 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon Aficionado 3.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Run Cory Run 4.50 5.4 10-1
9 9 Carbonite 6.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Competitive Saint 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Bet N Win 5.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Midnight Getaway 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Shanghai Superfly 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Zippy Gizmo 15.00 9.8 19-1
1 1 Modern Midas 8.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Gun Maestro 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Frosted Lace 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hala Blue (IRE) 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Inamorata 20.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Purple Lu Lu 2.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Champagne Mischief 4.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Browneyedvalentine 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Sandy Girl 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Angel Mesa 20.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Red Betty 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Flaming Eyes 20.00 10.7 20-1
6 6 Savannah Georgia 12.00 11.4 22-1
5 5 Saint Grace 12.00 12 23-1

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.