Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Monday, August 31, 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
7 7 Whoosh 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 We Miss Neil 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Week’s Strong 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Catalina Cree 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grande Felino 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lorden’s Pride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Basin Bay 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Designed by Smarty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Essentially Fast 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Classic Mystery 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wonderfulvenezuela 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 California Smoke 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Noulikeabook 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Craving Carbs 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bective Abbey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rosie Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Breezefromtheeast 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Brown Shoes 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lunar Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chip’s Friend 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sophia’s Prince 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Omaha Eight 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Clever Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Little Lance 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stinger Bee 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 King Deivys 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Captain Fancy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Docsgotallthecandy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Possum 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ten Plus Ten 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chubasco Sauce 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Onlygodcanjudgeme 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bad Advice 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Aficionado 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Celestial Dark 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Starlord 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Adios Jersey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Improbable 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Star Man Bob 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Catalina 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 J J’s Honor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alyvia Mavis 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Miss Tifeye 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sugar Princess 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 No Mo Muffins 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Astrid 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 She’s a Good Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kuz It’s Chilly 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Carry Grant 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Extrasexymcsteemee 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Smallchangegeep 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Imperial Spy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coach Clint 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Iron Sharpens Iron 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bonafide 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spidey Man 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Parker Boone 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Smoked Bourbon 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Respighi 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wave Rider 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Onceinawhile 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jump a Fox 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sister Eve 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 I Am Rue 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Irish Banba 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rock Me Gently 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 More Than Grace 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Inanoceanoflove 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tiz the Coast 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Munyhungry 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pastero 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tiztimonial 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chilling Time 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Shouldawoodacoulda 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Disco Rhodes 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Like Tyson 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stormbreaker 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thomas Benjamin 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.