We kick off the new week with 10 fast dirt races at Parx Racing — a clean, speed-focused card that should give us clear pace setups and decisive outcomes. Fast dirt at Parx often rewards horses that can secure position early — but when the pace heats up, the right closer can light up the board. Today’s card sets up for both scenarios. On today’s show: 🎯 Terry’s Best Bet 💵 Bennie and the Bets ($100 strategy) 🔁 Pick 4 sequences 📊 Smart Sheets edge with TOTAL PACE, PAR+, C ZONE, TLRSP#, and trip modeling With all races on fast dirt, consistency in track profile gives us a strong read on bias and pace flow — and that’s where separation horses emerge. New week. Clean slate. Let’s start it strong. Drop your Best Bet below before first post. 🏇💰
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Terry’s Picks
PARX Racing – 3-09-2026
Race 1–Female
1 – She Can Scat: Won last race at PARX Racing; Rail post is winning at a 24% clip; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
5 – Rose of Sharon: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race at PARX Racing; Strong trainer stats.
8 – Girl Dynamite: Finished in the money in the 2 races out of 4 starts at PARX Racing; Can go the distance.
Longshot:
2 – Browneyedvalentine: Won 2 races out of 9 starts at PARX Racing; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Alternate:
3 – Royal Party
6 – Flag Song Flyin
Race 2-Female
2 – Lady Catalina: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race at PARX Racing; Highest last race speed rating.
7 – Instant Vision: Drops in class today; Can improve while returning to a sprint; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters.
1 – Fifth of May: High % winning trainer wins 26% of the races when bringing beaten favorite back; The shorter distance can help.
Longshot:
5 – English Elsa: Switches to a high % winning jockey; Should improve while returning to a sprint; Best dirt speed is close to the Avg Winning Speed.
Alternate:
8 – Daisy Believes
4 – Lady Amelie
$.50 Pick 4: 1,2,5,7,8/1,4/1,2,6/3,5,6 – Cost $45.00
Race 3–Female
1 – Midnight Flight: Won last race at PARX Racing; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
4 – Tush Push: Switches to a high % jockey; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters (tie).
2 – Uptown Art: Finished in the money in the last 2 starts out of 4 races at PARX Racing, winning 1 race; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters (tie); Lasix added.
Longshot:
5 – Astrid: Early speed running style helps so the shorter distance will be a plus.
Alternate:
6 – Mariah’s Big Girl
3 – Sugar Princess
Race 4-
2 – Diamond Heist: Won 2 races out of the last 3 starts; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
6 – Little Lance: Performs well at PARX Racing, finishing in the money 50% of the time and winning 25%. Handles the distance with 31% wins.
1 – Curious Soul: Finished in the money in 5 races out of 6 starts at PARX Racing, winning 2 start; Strong trainer stats.
Longshot:
5 – Chineseiam: Won 2 races out of the last 3 starts at PARX Racing; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Alternate:
3 – Bad Advice
$.50 Pick 4: 1,2,5,6/5,6/2,6,8/1,3,5,6 – Cost $48.00
Race 5-
6 – Lookin Wild: Finished in the money in the last 6 starts, winning 2 last races; Has a high % winning trainer; and jockey.
5 – Riley’s Rockstar: High % winning trainer wins 26% of the races when bringing beaten favorite back; Highest speed figure at today’s distance.
3 – Encrypt: Finished in the money in 8 races out of 13 starts at PARX Racing, winning 1 start; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
Longshot:
7 – Mr. Mendelssohn: Finished 3rd in last race; Best dirt speed is close to the Avg Winning Speed.
Alternate:
4 – Union Express
2 – Coalville
Race 6-Female
2 – Mollewantacracker: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Switches to a high % winning trainer and jockey.
8 – Waitwaitdonttellme: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 73% of the races, winning 18% of the starts; can handle the distance, finishing in the money in 67% of the races, winning 17% of the starts.
6 – Amy Mule: High % winning trainer wins 23% of the races when bringing beaten favorite back; Likes the distance.
Longshot:
4 – Obstinate: Won last race at PARX Racing; Trainer and jockey has high win rates; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters.
Alternate:
5 – Tomarie
Race -7-Female
5 – Never Sway: Won last race at PARX Racing; Best Dirt speed is faster than the Avg Winning Speed; Can handle the distance.
6 – Sonadora Girl: Poor finish in last race after being bumped, winning the 2 previous races; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning jockey.
1 – Sister Eve: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race at PARX Racing; Rail post is winning at a 24% clip; Highest last race speed rating.
Longshot:
3 – Popover Gal: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 54% of the races, winning 23% of the starts; can handle the distance, finishing in the money in 67% of the races, winning 44% of the starts.
Alternate:
7 – Spicy Delight
2 – Dakota Springs
$.50 Pick 4: 1,3,5,6,7/1,2/3,7/4,5,7,8,9 – Cost $50.00
Race 8–Female
2 – Mighty Lindsey: Has won 1 race out of 2 career starts; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey; Should improve at the shorter distance.
1 – Soundsmischievous: Won last race at PARX Racing; Has a high % winning jockey.
7 – Rosie Warrior: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters; Has a high % winning trainer.
Longshot:
6 – Floyness: Drops in class today; Lasix added; Trainer and jockey has high win rates.
Alternate:
3 – Crown Royal Babe
4 – Moon Halory
Bet: $20.00 Win: 2 – $10.00 Exacta: 2/1,3,4,6,7 – $5.00 Exacta Box: 1,2,7
Race-9
3 – Melt With You: Won last race at PARX Racing; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
7 – Mo Rewards: Finished in the money in 4 races out of 5 starts at PARX Racing, winning 2 races; Drops in class today; Trainer is a frequent winner.
6 – Preach It Warrior: Won 4 races out of the last 5 starts; Has a high % winning jockey.
Longshot:
2- Kaladin: Has won his last two races in a row and now goes for a hat trick; Bullet 4F workout (Feb-27).
Alternate:
1 – Silent Mode
4 – Expensive Cut
Race 10
8 – Marty’s Magic: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 60% of the races, winning 20% of the starts; can handle the distance, finishing in the money in 56% of the races, winning 17% of the starts.
9 – Sal N Louie: Finished in the money in the last 5 starts, winning the last start; Trainer and jockey are a frequent winner.
5 – Alilnalot: Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Longshot:
4 – English Painter: Won last race at PARX Racing; Can handle the distance.
Alternate:
7 – We Ready
10 – Vanzzy
Best Bet of the Day at PARX Racing – 8th Race – #2 – Mighty Lindsey
Rich’s Picks
Race 1: 6 Furlongs – Early Speed, 43% w2w – PP: Inside Out
8 – GIRL DYNAMITE – has a great chance to be on the lead- +8 ES – Top C ZONE
2 – BROWNEYEDVALENTINE – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE
5 – ROSE OF SHARON – better EP in her last – proper distance
3 – ROYAL PARTY – better ATB in last cut back in distance helps
$1 Double: 2,8/1,2,5,7
Race 2: 5 ½ Furlongs – Stalkers, 2/8 w2w – PP: Strong Rail, 2/3 Discount, 4+ Bonus with outside Better
2 – LADY CATALINA – TLRSP#+10 and Top Total Pace +9
1 – FIFTH OF MAY – SIM FAV – better in 2nd up and 2nd after track dropping to PARX
7 – INSTANT VISION – could be the pacesetter – YES and lone class dropper
5 – ENGLISH ELSA – the last of the YES horses – not much else to beat
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,2/1,3,4/1,2,5,6/2,5,6,7
Race 3: 6 ½ Furlongs – Early Speed, 50% w2w – PP: Mostly Fair, Little Inside 3 Edge
1 – MIDNIGHT FLIGHT – TLRSP# +8 – better ATB – Pino and Sanchez winning at 31%
4 – TUSH PUSH – in Philly – got to have a horse with that name – Z Pattern
3 – SUGAR PRINCESS – Top TOTAL PACE and C ZONE – will be closing
5 – ASTRID – maybe better in 2nd PARX start – does best when forward – should be there
Race 4: 6 Furlongs – Early Speed, 43% w2w – PP: Inside Out
2 – DIAMOND HEIST – better EP/Fractions and Strong C ZONE Edge – Pino/Sanchez
1 – CURIOUS SOUL – could be the pacesetter – strong rail – Lone E Potential
5 – CHINESEIAM – proper distance 11/3-2-2 and 10/1-2-1 at others
6 – LITTLE LANCE – should be forward – won 4 at the distance in 13 and just 2 in 22 at any other
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,2/5,6,7/2,4,5,6/1,3,4,5
Race 5: 1 Mile – Early Speed, 28% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2-7 Fair, 8+ None
7 – MR. MENDELSSOHN – SIM FAV – better EP and Fractions – first at PARX decent works – strong C ZONE
6 – LOOKIN WILD – consistent performer – top TOTAL PACE
5 – RILEY’S ROCKSTAR – a little better EP in last
2 – COALVILLE – could be the pacesetter – tough call over a few others
$0.50 Trifecta Box: 2,5,6,7
Race 6: 1 Mile – Early Speed, 28% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2-7 Fair, 8+ None
2 – MOLLEWANTACRACKER – strong SIM FAV – good works prepping
6 – AMY MULE – a little better EP and drops
5 – TOMARIE – Top TOTAL PACE – Strong C ZONE
4 – OBSTINATE – TLRSP# +14 – could be pacesetter – better 5 ways
Race 7: 6 Furlongs – Early Speed, 43% w2w – PP: Inside Out
4 – TARA’S TALENT – standout C ZONE – race a little better than it looks – similar fractions
5 – NEVER SWAY – better ATB – could boom or bust in the 2nd up
3 – POPOVER GAL – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE
1 – SISTER EVE – better 5 ways and likely better in round 2 off the bench – biggest in race edge +6
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,3,4,5,6/2,4,3,6,7/1,6/5,8
Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs – Early Speed, 50% w2w – PP: Mostly Fair, Little Inside 3 Edge
2 – MIGHTY LINDSEY – Ness – Sanchez – 3rd race bounce back – biggest class dropper
3 – CROWN ROYAL BABE – Top TOTAL PACE – 1st Lasix helps
6 – FLOYNESS – on the lead with 1st LASIX
7 – ROSIE WARRIOR – SIM FAV in competitive race
Race 9: 1 Mile 70 Yards – Stalkers, 42% w2w – PP: Strong Rail Bonus, 2/3 Discount, 4+ Fair
1 – SILENT MODE – 1-1 SIM FAV and TOP TOTAL PACE – TLRSP#+10
6 – PREACH IT WARRIOR – winner 4 of 6 at PARX – better EP/Fractions
2 – KALADIN– runs hot off the bench and you got to like the bullet and go
3 – MELT WITH YOU – Ness Horse – better in 2nd up – better EP/Fractions
$5 Exacta Key Box: 1/2,3,6,7
Race 10: 1 1/16 Miles – Closers, 1/6 w2w – PP: All from 2-7
8 – MARTY’S MAGIC – TLRSP# +7 – +8 ES edge, SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE
5 – ALILNALOT – Ness – Hazelwood – lone Class Dropper
4 – ENGLISH PAINTER – resume says 2nd up at least as good – gets 10 pounds off
7 – WE READY – best PAR+ – only over 50% – most LS where closers win
$5 Exacta Key Box: 8/4,5,7,9
