Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, March 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
2 2 Always in Play 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Essential Girl 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Bulle Babe 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Samantha’s Capo 2.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 J K Strong 4.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bulma 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Catrina Zar 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Confrontational 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Carnaby 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Backtrack 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Racket 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Lucchesi 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Scudetto 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Smooth Motion 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Real Talented 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 My Kid Syd 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Two Dollar Bill 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Up the Kingdom 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Imperial Spy 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Penn Franklin 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Ten Plus Ten 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Warheaded 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Honor for Mandin 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz the Coast 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sergeant Sinatra 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Airman Trevor 5.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Lovemeakaren 5.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Great Composer 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Drake Drive 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Jadon’s Honor 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Perugia 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 People Get Ready 5.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Calisa 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Judy’s Flyer 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Gingersayschill 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sandy Girl 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Keystormrising 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Wine and Roses 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Azure Lady 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shudabeenacowgirl 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Melittlefrostgirl 3.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Miss Cinnamon 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Shock 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lil Sally 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Alastar 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vino Gray 5.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Ragatony 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 El Huirro 5.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Stormbreaker 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Lexington Pike 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Try Harder 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prince Colton 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Group Ticket 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Happily Delusional 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Chachaching 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Hey Porter 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Kevin’s Strike 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr Flowers 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cool Million 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Beyondexpectations 2.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Chain Lightning 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Willisau 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 McCrakens Ghost 4.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Starlord 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Malibu Warrior 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Angie’s Reward 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Divine Intentions 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Divine Seeker 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Downanddirtydonna 15.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Bounce 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Wanna Go Home 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Halo Hottie 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Goldieness 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mexican Sugar 10.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Jezebel Jade 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Fuhgeddaboudit 6.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Solemn Oath 15.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Moor Strength 5.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Bon Fire Diva 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Why Not Babe 12.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Emily’s On Fire 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 So Swell 12.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Gia’s Fuego 8.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Tomarie 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Creme Caramel 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Shining Spirit 4.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Union Belle 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.