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Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 18, 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 Vino Gray 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bigshot Ness 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Notamistake 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 World Wide Web 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Lookin At Mac 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Chuck’s Law 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Ad Majora 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Tongue Tied 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Walk Away Joe 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Amity Road 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Book Runner 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Batter Up Bud 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Thirsty Pappy 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Admiral’s Wave 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Good Reunion 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rowsie Express 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Date Night Kisses 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Battling Time 3.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Obstinate 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Classy Miss 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Society Ball 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Waitwaitdonttellme 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Banjo 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Prairie Dunes 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Star Man Bob 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Compa 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Sergeant Sinatra 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Lucchesi 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Scudetto 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gwen to Win 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Honor Our Country 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Bective Abbey 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Mighty Lindsey 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Spoonbill 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Extrasexyzqteepeye 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Always in Play 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tested 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Play the Gray 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Halftime Show 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Regalpains 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 King Deivys 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Keeping the Faith 8.00 7 13-1
4 4 Donnelly’s Hollow 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Amedeus Music 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fromanothamutha 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Tricolour 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Union Lights 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Real Conviction 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Cattin 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Checkitup 15.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 I Can Do Magic 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Trotsky 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Complex Music 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Captain Fancy 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Harrigan 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 My Imagination 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Iron Sharpens Iron 10.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Smile Maker 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Who’s the King 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Group Ticket 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Profound 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Devil’s Cay 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Prince Colton 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Hey Porter 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Freedom’s Echo 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Alchemism 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Punch and Judy 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Legal Lightning 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Anita Glassofwine 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Thirtyninered 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Emmyaswifty 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Stay Loyal 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Warrior Bunny Zee 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Polar Magic 15.00 8 15-1

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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