It’s Money Monday at Parx Racing and we’ve got a full 10-race card to kick off the week the right way. Parx dirt can reward early speed — but when the pace melts down, the board lights up. Today we’re breaking down where to press, where to protect, and where the value may be hiding. On today’s show: 🎯 Terry’s Best Bet 💵 Bennie and the Bets ($100 strategy) 🔁 Pick 4 sequences 📊 Smart Sheets edge featuring TOTAL PACE, PAR+, C ZONE, TLRSP#, and pace pressure modeling We’re identifying: Potential lone speed runners Vulnerable favorites Class droppers in the right spot Hidden value horses the public may miss New week. Clean slate. Strong opportunities. Drop your Best Bet in the comments before first post and let’s start the week in the winner’s circle. 🏇💰
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Terry’s Picks
PARX Racing – 3-16-2026
Race 1–
6 – King Phoenix: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
5 – Chase a Dream: Terrible finish after a rough start so I will ignore that start; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer.
3 – Carcharoth: Drops in class today; Can improve while returning to a sprint; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters.
Longshot:
1 – Sittin Chilly: Rail post is winning at a 28% clip; Should improve while returning to a sprint.
Alternate:
2 – Battle Anthem
6 – Flag Song Flyin
Race 2-
3 – Week’s Strong: Won last race at PARX Racing; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
7 – Pastero: Won last race at PARX Racing; Strong trainer stats; distance will be a plus.
4 – Munyhungry: Drops in class today; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
Longshot:
1 – Drake Drive: Rail post is winning at 24% clip; Early speed running style helps chances; Has a high % winning jockey.
Alternate:
5 – Z Storm Is Coming
2 – Airman Trevor
$.50 Pick 4: 1,3,4,7/3,6/2,4,6/1,2,3,4 – Cost $48.00
Race 3–Female
6 – Breezethrutime: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Strong jockey stats.
3 – Rozzyroo: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race; Early speed running style helps chances; Best Dirt speed is close to the Avg Winning Speed.
2 – Nezy’s Girl: Has placed in the last 3 starts, including a win; distance suits.
Longshot:
5 – Joyful Joyce: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race.
Alternate:
4 – Classic Mystery
Race 4-Female
4 – Judy’s Flyer: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Best dirt speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
2 – Untouchable: Won last race by 11-length at PARX Racing; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
6 – People Get Ready: Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
$.50 Pick 4: 2,4,6/1,2,3,4/1,2,4,6/1,2– Cost $48.00
Race 5-Female
4 – West Side Diva: Won last race at PARX Racing.
1 – Melody’s Kiss: Finished 2nd in the last start; Rail post is winning at a 31% clip; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters.
2 – Quivira Crane: Early speed running style helps chances; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
Longshot:
3 – K D Kakes: Longer distance offers hope for improvement; Best dirt speed is faster than the Avg Winning Speed.
Alternate:
6 – Shines Madelin
Race 6-Female
4 – J C’s Lovin’ Life: Finished in the money in 4 races out of 5 career starts at PARX Racing, running 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
2 – Peacefulezfeeling: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; High % winning trainer.
6 – Elegant Lass: Debut runner; Dam produced 5 winners including 2 stakes winners. Breeding fits sprint distance. Trainer and jockey both have strong win records.
Longshot:
1 – Bidibidibombom: First time starter whose Dam has 1 winner from 1 starter; Breeding suits today’s sprint distance; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Alternate:
3 – Xmas in Cairo
5 – Likeastraightshot
Race -7-
1 – Mr Flowers: Finished in the money in 9 races out the last 10 starts, winning 2 start; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
2 – Iron Sharpens Iron: Placed 3rd last out against similar; now rides with a high-percentage jockey and trainer, who wins 20% of sprint-to-route attempts.
4 – Dreambuilder: Has won 2 races out of 4 starts at PARX Racing; Drops in class today; Strong trainer stats; Bullet 4F workout (Mar-10).
Longshot:
6 – All American Rod: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Alternate:
3 – Chain Lightning
7 – My Imagination
$.50 Pick 4: 1,2,4,6/3,4/1,2/1,2,3,4,5,7 – Cost $48.00
Race 8–
4 – Ortho Star: Performs well at PARX Racing, finishing in the money 71% of the time and winning 29%. Handles the distance, finishing in the money 50% of the time.
3 – Jackson Road: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high % winning jockey.
2 – Amore d’Oro: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 44% of the races, winning 17% of the starts; can handle the distance, finishing in the money in 50% of the races, winning 25% of the starts.
Longshot:
1 – One Improbable: Won last race at PARX Racing; Highest last race speed rating; Rail post is winning at a 22% clip; Has a high % winning trainer.
Alternate:
6 – Au Some Warrior
5 – Whiskeyromeosierra
Bet: $20.00 Win: 4 – $10.00 Exacta Box: 3/4 – $10.00 Exacta: 4/1,2,3 – $5.00 Exacta Box: 2,3,4
Race-9
1 – Dreaming of Gerry: Finished in the money in the last 4 starts, winning 1 race; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
2 – Hermoso Hombre: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Highest last race speed rating (tie); Trainer and jockey are a frequent winner.
3 – Gametime Gladiator: Won last race at PARX Racing; Has a high % winning trainer.
Longshot:
6- Elusive Target: Ran 2nd in last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
Alternate:
4 – Yodel E. A. Who
5 – Nixon Joy
Race 10-Female
4 – Extremely Gruntled: Drops in class today; Can handle the distance; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
7 – Thegoddessofsnakes: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 48% of the races, winning 11% of the starts; can handle the distance, finishing in the money in 55% of the races, winning 9% of the starts.
3 – Miss Chamita: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race; Likes the distance.
Longshot:
1 – Pacific Princess: Finished 3rd in last race; Rail post is winning at a 24% clip; Highest speed figure at today’s distance.
Alternate:
5 – Beyond a Million
2 – Beachgrass
Best Bet of the Day at PARX Racing – 8th Race – #4 – Ortho Star
Rich’s Picks
Race 1: 5 ½ Furlongs – Stalkers, 42% w2w – PP: Strong Rail. 2/3 Discount. 4-7 Fair, 8+ Strong
6 – KING PHOENIX – TLRSP# +9 – better 5 ways – room for more in 2nd at Parx after coming in from NYRA
5 – CHASE A DREAM – been off since NOV – ran well last time he had a long break
2 – BATTLE ANTHEM – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE and PAR+
7 – KERNER – tough picking from the rest – best distance 4/1-0-2 and 10/0-0-2 at any other
$0.50 Trifecta Box: 2,5,6,7
Race 2: 6 Furlongs – Early Speed, 45% w2w – PP: Inside Out
3 – WEEK’S STRONG – TLRSP# +4 – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE
1 – DRAKE DRIVE – on the gas on the rail, drops and 2nd up
4 – MUNYHUNGRY – decent works prepping for the first since July
7 – PASTERO – better LP with faster early fractions – 3rd up
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,3,4/2,3,5,6/2,4/1,2,4
Race 3: 6 ½ Furlongs – Early Speed, 47% w2w – PP: Inside Out
2 – NEZY’S GIRL – SIM FAV that was better 5 ways in last – Top TOTAL PACE
3 – ROZZYROO – on the lead with standout C ZONE
6 – BREEZETHRUTIME – consistent performer and resume says better in 2nd up
5 – JOYFUL JOYCE – TLRSP# +5 – same race – YES – but struggles to pair big efforts
Race 4: 1 Mile 70 Yards – Stalkers, 37% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2/3 Discount, 4+ a little better than Par
4 – JUDY’S FLYER – only YES horse – dominates Smart Sheets –
2 – UNTOUCHABLE – Sanchez – Pino – smoked in her only 2 turn race
6 – PEOPLE GET READY – could be the pace setter in a 3 horse race
$0.50 Pick 4: 2,4/1,2,4/1,3,4,6/1,2,4,6
Race 5: 7 Furlongs – Early Speed, 44% w2w – PP: Strong 1-3, 4-7 Hit, 8+ Almost Fair
2 – QUIVIRA CRANE – wins when she has the lead by herself – should be there with Standout C ZONE – only dropper with best PAR+ by far
4 – WEST SIDE DIVA – TLRSP# +7 – solid work between races
1 – MELODY’S KISS – only YES horse – maybe the most consistent – +5 LS edge
3 – K D KAKES – only horse with 2 cases of better pace and fractions
Race 6: 6 Furlongs – Early Speed, 45% w2w – PP: Inside Out
1 – BIDIBIDIBOMBOM – taking the top 2 firsters – 6 ranks higher – but rail has big edge
6 – ELEGANT LASS – top rated firster with some strong back works
3 – XMAS IN CAIRO – only YES horse and has solid works prepping
4 – J C’S LOVIN’ LIFE – has run well with some rest – like today
$0.50 Trifecta Box: 1,3,4,6
Race 7: 1 Mile 70 Yards – Stalkers, 37% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2/3 Discount, 4+ a little better than Par
2 – IRON SHARPENS IRON – SIM FAV and Top TOTAL PACE – 3rd up with upside
1 – MR FLOWERS – Ness – Sanchez in 2nd at Parx after track dropping – might be a turf horse
6 – ALL AMERICAN ROD – TLRSP# +3 with better EP/Fractions – Ness – Silvera
4 – DREAMBUILDER – Only YES horse and lone class dropper with a blazing work
$0.50 Pick 4: 1,2,4,6/1,4/1,2,3,4/3,4,7
Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs – Early Speed, 47% w2w – PP: Inside Out
1 – ONE IMPROBABLE – TLRSP# +4 – SIM FAV, Top SIM SPEED# – Top TOTAL PPACE – better 5 ways – 2nd up
4 – ORTHO STAR – Sanchez – Pino again – winning at 45% – strong works prepping
3 – JACKSON ROAD – 2nd at this level last out – top closer
2 – AMORE D’ORO – plenty of PARX back class – maybe we see some in 2nd up
$5 Exacta Key Box: 1/2,3,4,5
Race 9: 1 Mile 70 Yards – Stalkers, 37% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2/3 Discount, 4+ a little better than Par
1 – DREAMING OF GERRY – SIM FAV with +8 SIM SPEED# – Top TOTAL PACE – run back to Dec 30 Parx race – and it is easy
3 – GAMETIME GLADIATOR – could be the pacesetter – solid C ZONE
2 – HERMOSO HOMBRE – Pino and Sanchz again – solid maintenance work between
4 – YODEL E. A. WHO – last of the YES horses and Ness off the claim
$5 Exacta Key Box: 1/2,3,4
Race 10: 1 Mile 70 Yards – Stalkers, 37% w2w – PP: Rail Bonus, 2/3 Discount, 4+ a little better than Par
7 – THEGODDESSOFSNAKES – TLRSP# +14 – tends to pair strong runs – but just 1 win in 11 at the distance
4 – EXTREMELY GRUNTLED – taking a flyer with great chance to lead and Top C ZONE
3 – MISS CHAMITA – chance to be better in round 2 off the sidelines
1 – PACIFIC PRINCESS – rail bonus and ITM 50% at the distance
