Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 16, 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
3 3 Midnight Flight 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sacred Prayer 3.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Courageous Fergie 5.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 In the Biz 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bulma 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Wanting Attention 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Blue Betty 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 J K Strong 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Always in Play 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Union Express 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Southern Dream 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Regalpains 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Riley’s Rockstar 4.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Ramiel 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Authentic Kingdom 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Union Purrfection 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Donnelly’s Hollow 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Evasive Moves 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Seven P R C 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Breezethrutime 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Wonderfulvenezuela 5.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 West Side Diva 2.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Joyful Joyce 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 J J’s Honor 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gavone 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grande Felino 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Knockanarrow 2.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 J Cody 3.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Say Say Two K 5.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Jethro Excellence 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Iracebeth 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Girl Dynamite 1.60 1.5 3-1
5 5 Hopeforgreatness 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Nanisca 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Shudabeenacowgirl 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Rose of Sharon 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Brooklyn Heights 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Quick to Judge 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spherification 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Global Winner 4.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Lucky Capo 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mr Cefolo 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Elusive Reward 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Quetzal Island 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Always Laughing 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ambitiously Placed 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Could Be a Cougar 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Lady Annabelle 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Society Ball 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Sister Eve 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Tempest Rising 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Stassi 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 I Believe in Magic 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Annmarie 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Sheza Bernardini 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Queen Wiggy 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Alyvia’s Girl 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Umbral 4.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Golden Philly 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Sirani 20.00 7 13-1
1 1 Emily’s On Fire 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Five Star Fran 20.00 10.3 19-1
3 3 Aruma 6.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Concrete Faze 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Princess Kalamoh 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Jess’s Moment 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Pam Pam 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mended We Stand 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Center Stage 4.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Mavilus 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Put the Crazy Away 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Peek 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Silent Mode 6.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 I Feelucky Tonite 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Dreaming of Gerry 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Always Gambling 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sunday Spirit 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Preach It Warrior 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hermoso Hombre 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Fluff the Pillow 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 English Painter 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Arak 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Wicked Genius 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Jigsaw 5.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Cattin 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Liberty Runner 20.00 7 13-1
12 12 Grand Daniel 12.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Sir Cupid 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Doctor Doom 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mega Charlie 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Batter Up Bud 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Amity Road 3.00 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.