Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 26, 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
2 2 Latest Edition 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Violets Smile 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wild Girl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 She Can Scat 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 May Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rose of Sharon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Laugh Like Lucy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Queen Catalina 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sister Marjorie 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 It’s a Shore Thing 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shines Madelin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aggro 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 West Side Diva 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Por Voce 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ancient 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bree Ritt 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Buster’s Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lucky Lu Lu 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Punch and Judy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Blame Eve 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Irie and Mellow 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alice Fantastic 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Inner Excellence 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Last Dime 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Emmyaswifty 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wholelotoftrouble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Highway Patrol 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cajun Reward 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Monster Max 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kid Mo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Righteous Felon 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Spartacus 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 City Broad 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tiptop 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mon Cher Amour 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spoonbill 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Union Doos 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Angie’s Reward 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Polar Magic 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Crown Royal Babe 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Arch Competitor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Very Bad Guy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Let’smakeitadouble 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gus’ Ten 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Starrosso 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Twooutathreaintbad 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coach Rudy 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Best Bet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Movisitor 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Assume Nothing 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Noted 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just Step On It 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Ice 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 El Cordobes 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dreambuilder 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chilling Zensation 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Backside 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cap’n Cats 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 It’s Go Time 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jimmy’s Page 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mesopotamia 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quick to Judge 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Aussie’s Heir 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.