Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, August 17, 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
5 5 American Peaches 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Candothis 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Keystormrising 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 J J’s Honor 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Royalties Riches 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Noble Annie 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ranting and Raving 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Extrasexyzqteepeye 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Catrina Zar 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Badbadbobby 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Southern Dream 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prairie Dunes 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bobo Liver 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reverse the Curse 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vix 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Battle Anthem 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scudetto 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Back East 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Run Cory Run 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Real Conviction 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 War Commander 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 What It Tiz 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 River’s Gamble 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Solemn Oath 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 I Believe in Magic 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 So Swell 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sundria 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mollewantacracker 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spirited Ride 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Racket 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Awol 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Evasive Moves 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sincerito 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 The Tire Man 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Deportivo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mission Artemis 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Desert Aire 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tiz the Coast 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Will’s Music 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Munyhungry 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Vino Dominus 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiztimonial 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Centaur Central 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coach Clint 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Easter Blessing 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thomas Benjamin 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ahsad 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ducale 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Carbonite 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Always Gambling 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Keeping It Country 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Romantic Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Asmodeus 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Capital Conquest 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nicole’s King 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Irish Wish 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sole Lute 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cahvari 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spring St. Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tregetour 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Brother Energy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mor Cheese Please 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Everything Orly 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carcharoth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 No Mor Stones 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Smallchangegeep 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 It’s Authentic 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hephepcutdownnets 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 King Barou 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brentwood 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Quetzal Island 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lord Winsalot 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Pylon 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Enforcer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Batter Up Bud 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chip’s Friend 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiempo Perfecto 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Action Hero 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Adios Jersey 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cojelo Pa Ti 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mission First 0.00 1 2-1

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.