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Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 23, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Sergeant Sinatra 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 King Phoenix 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Son of Delilah 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Booted Up 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Battle Anthem 3.50 8.2 15-1
11 11 Run My Card 10.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 Extrasexymcsteemee 4.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Coach Clint 20.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Davola 5.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Taporical 20.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Big Dosser 20.00 10.8 20-1
1 1 Prairie Dunes 12.00 11 21-1
10 10 Private Cabana 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Borracho 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Frost Mountain 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Aggrandize 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Power Agenda 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Big Brown Shoes 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Curlins Cruzin 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Tuff Constitution 10.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Ira the Icon 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Enforcer 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Union Lights 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Filled With Desire 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mybandit 5.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Cap’n Cats 4.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Thomas Benjamin 12.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Starrosso 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Soar Above 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Like Tyson 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Onishenko 6.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Dirty Cash 6.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Chaser Racer 6.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Western Woman 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mink Stole 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Leilauni Sue 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Shubagail 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Stress Reliever 3.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Little Cocoa Bean 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Leretha 6.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Quivira Crane 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Save a Prayer 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cisco Kid 3.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Carbonite 5.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Soar Richard 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Levee Was Dry 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Clever Tiger 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bad Advice 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Seven Anniversary 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Fazaro 6.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Immense Faith 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Banjo 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 One Improbable 6.00 4.5 8-1
14 14 My Kid Syd 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Moving to Kentucky 4.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Star Man Bob 6.00 7.6 14-1
15 15 Carnaby 15.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Hoppy Time 5.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Guaio 4.50 8.2 16-1
16 16 Racket 15.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Backtrack 12.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Real Blues 20.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Happyflyer 20.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Drunkle 6.00 10 19-1
9 9 Watch Hill 15.00 10.6 20-1
11 11 Badbadbobby 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Dirty Harry 20.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Persian 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Give Her Another 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Sevenon 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Marelow 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Broad Strokes 15.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Didn’t It Rain 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Tiptop 6.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 More Than Grace 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Recker Point 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ten Gauge 10.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Excellorator 2.50 1.9 3-1
6 6 Margin of Air 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Just Step On It 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 In Spades 6.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Tricolour 8.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tough Guy Tony 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ponder and Dream 2.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Live Stream 8.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Racetrack Romance 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Wave Rider 4.50 5.6 11-1
6 6 Bootleg Runner 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Warrior’s Miss 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Mischief 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Old Head 3.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Fast Motion 10.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Pacific Princess 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Sirani 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Waitwaitdonttellme 20.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Spirited Ride 4.50 7.1 13-1
6 6 Popthechampagne Ro 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Charm of the Song 15.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Five Star Fran 15.00 10.5 20-1
11 11 Bad Temper 8.00 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.

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