Parx Racing serves up a competitive 9-race card today with several races shaped by pace pressure, class drops, and strong local form. With a fast track expected, speed and tactical positioning could be the difference maker, especially in shorter dirt races where early foot often dominates. Today’s Smart Sheets breakdown focuses on identifying pace advantages, Total Pace leaders, C-Zone standouts, simulated favorites versus morning line value, and hidden longshots that could outrun their odds. Parx can be one of the most profitable circuits when identifying horses with local affinity and favorable pace setups. Today’s card offers multiple opportunities for exactas, Pick 4s, and value-driven win bets.

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Race 1

Terry’s Picks

1. 1 – Fussy Girl: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
2. 3 – Be My Queen: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 67% of the races, winning 17% of the starts; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
3. 5 – Shudabeenacowgirl: Early speed running style helps chances; so at the shorter distance will help; Has a high% jockey.
4. Longshot: 7 – Celtic Tiger: Finished in the money in 4 races out of 9 starts at PARX Racing, winning 2 races; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.

Suggested Bet: $.50 Pick 4: 1,3,5,7/4,6/2,4,6/4,5,6,7 – Cost $48.00

Rich’s Picks

1. 1 – FUSSY GIRL – TLRSP#+9 by far best PAR+
2. 7 – CELTIC TIGER – potential pacesetter as possible lone E as top C ZONE
3. 5 – SHUDABEENACOWGIRL – most likely pacesetter – Left Arrow
4. 3 – BE MY QUEEN – 3rd up after stopping last out – has EP too

Suggested Bet: $0.50 Pick 4: 1,7/2,3,4/1,4,6/2,4,6,7

Race 2

Terry’s Picks

1. 6 – Golden Chakra: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race at PARX Racing; Highest last race speed rating; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
2. 4 – Bective Abbey: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 100% of the races, winning 33% of the starts; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
3. 3 – Persuasive: Finished 3rd vs similar in last race; Has a high% trainer and switches to a high% jockey; Can handle the distance.
4. Longshot: 2 – Gingersayschill: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Has a high% trainer.

Suggested Bet: $.50 Pick 4: 2,3,4,6/2,4,6/4,5,6,7/2,3 – Cost $48.00

Rich’s Picks

1. 4 – BECTIVE ABBEY – Top Total Pace and SIM SP# – maybe some value
2. 2 – GINGERSAYSCHILL – only w/ better EP/FRACTIONS and drops
3. 3 – PERSUASIVE – Ness and Hazelwood – 3rd up after Z Pattern
4. 6 – GOLDEN CHAKRA – best average race on Speed Chart

Suggested Bet: $0.50 Pick 4: 2,3,6/4,6/2,4,6,7/1,2,3,4

Race 3

Terry’s Picks

1. 4 – Little Cocoa Bean: Ran 2nd vs tougher in last race; Drops in class today; Strong trainer stats.
2. 6 – Pearls and Heels: Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Has a high % winning jockey.
3. 2 – Lady Annabelle: Won last race at PARX Racing easily; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
4. Longshot: 1 – Snappy Ride: Rail post is winning at 23% clip; Has a high % winning trainer who wins 45% of the races when taking a horse from a Sprint-Route-Sprint; Strong jockey stats.

Rich’s Picks

1. 6 – PEARLS AND HEELS – most upside with top Total Pace +7
2. 4 – LITTLE COCOA BEAN – SIM FAV on the lead with strong C ZONE
3. 1 – SNAPPY RIDE – Sanchz and Pino – win 33% together
4. 2 – LADY ANNABELLE – big race last out – but might be a peak effort
5. 5 – JUMP A FOX

Race 4

Terry’s Picks

1. 7 – Umbral: Finished in the money in last 4 races; Early speed running style helps chances so the shorter distance will help; Switches a high % winning trainer.
2. 4 – Zoning Order: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 56% of the races, winning 25% of the starts; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
3. 5 – Date Night Kisses: Ran 2nd in last race; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Has a high % winning trainer and switches to a high% jockey.
4. Longshot: 6 – Peach Perfect: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 61% of the races, winning 37% of the starts; Strong trainer and jockey stats.

Suggested Bet: $.50 Pick 4: 2,4,5,6,7/1,2,3,4,7/1,6/2,4 – Cost $50.00

Rich’s Picks

1. 4 – ZONING ORDER – SIM FAV – drops a little with the strongest PAR+
2. 7 – UMBRAL – grades well in every Smart Sheets category – only better EP/FRACTIONS
3. 6 – PEACH PERFECT – tied for the biggest class drop
4. 2 – SOCIETY BALL – could be Lone E with the most upside

Suggested Bet: $0.50 Pick 4: 2,4,6,7/1,2,3,4/1,6,8/1,5

Race 5

Terry’s Picks

1. 3 – B D Saints: Won 2 races out of the last 4 starts; Strong trainer and jockey stats; Can handle the distance.
2. 2 – Amity Road: Won last race; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
3. 7 – It’s Game Time: Drops in class today; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
4. Longshot: 4 – Rerally: Finished 3rd vs tougher in last race; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer.

Rich’s Picks

1. 1 – ALWAYS GAMBLING – 4SP# increases – Standout C ZONE in a chaos race – SIM FAV
2. 3 – B D SAINTS – Top TOTAL PACE and can run with any style – Ness/Hazelwood
3. 4 – RERALLY – another with 4SP# increases and ran faster by about 1.5 seconds
4. 2 – AMITY ROAD – Paco stays on after a big win – involved from start to finish

Suggested Bet: $5 Exacta Key Box: 1/2,3,4,7

Race 6

Terry’s Picks

1. 1 – Essentially Fast: Finished 3rd vs tougher in last race; Rail post is winning at a 30% clip; Drops in class today; Strong jockey stats.
2. 6 – We Miss Neil: Ran 2nd vs tougher in last race at PARX Racing; Drops in class today.
3. 4 – Munyhungry: Drops in class today; Best Dirt speed is faster than the Avg Winning Speed.
4. Longshot: 2 – Sunny Magic: Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer who wins 20% of the races when taking a horse from a Route to Sprint.

Suggested Bet: $20.00 Win: 1 – $10.00 Exacta Box:1/6 – $10.00 Exacta: 1/2,4,6 – $5.00 Exacta Box: 1,4,6
Suggested Bet: $.50 Pick 4: 1,6/2,4/1,2,3,5,7/2,3,5,6,8 – Cost $50.00

Rich’s Picks

1. 1 – ESSENTIALLY FAST – TLRSP# +3 – better EP & LP with faster fractions – drops
2. 6 – WE MISS NEIL – SIM FAV on the lead with only + C ZONE – EP – can co pilot too
3. 8 – CHILLING TIME – biggest class dropper with biggest in race edge + LP
4. 3 – DRAKE DRIVE – tough call over the rest – but will be forward

Suggested Bet: $0.50 Pick 4: 1,6,8/1,5/1,2,3/2,3,5,7,8

Race 7

Terry’s Picks

1. 2 – Tested: Won last race; Highest last race speed rating (tie); Strong trainer and jockey stats.
2. 4 – Try to Make Cents: Won last race; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
3. 5 – All American Rod: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Highest last race speed rating (tie); Strong trainer and jockey stats.
4. Longshot: 1 – El Cordobes: Rail post is winning at a 21% clip; Drops in class today; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters.

Rich’s Picks

1. 1 – EL CORDOBES – YES – only with better EP/FRACTIONS standout C ZONE
2. 5 – ALL AMERICAN ROD – on the lead as top TOTAL PACE
3. 2 – TESTED – super steady – similar in 2nd up and tied for TLRSP#
4. 4 – TRY TO MAKE CENTS – 1st at PARX – dominated at Delaware last out – came from GP

Suggested Bet: $5 Exacta Key Box: 1/2,4,5

Race 8

Terry’s Picks

1. 5 – Prince Colton: Likes PARX Racing, finishing in the money in 74% of the races, winning 23% of the starts; The distance will not be a problem, finishing in the money in 72% of the races, winning 19% of the starts.
2. 2 – Street Party: Early speed running style helps chances; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
3. 1 – Alilnalot: Ran 2nd in last race; Rail post is winning at a 20% clip; Highest speed figure at today’s distance; Has a high % winning trainer.
4. Longshot: 7 – Lost and Confused: Strong trainer and jockey stats.

Rich’s Picks

1. 1 – ALILNALOT – Most upside as SIM FAV and Top PAR+
2. 2 – STREET PARTY – Pino – Sanchez and faced tougher in Ky – Keen/CD
3. 3 – DYLAN’S RUBY – YES horse – TLRSP#+6 – 3rd up
4. 5 – PRINCE COLTON – Pacesetter with solid C ZONE – just fades lately

Race 9

Terry’s Picks

1. 5 – Punch and Judy: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Best Dirt Speed is fastest among today’s starters; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
2. 2 – Medium Cool: Finished 3rd vs tougher in last race; Drops in class today; Has a high % winning trainer and jockey.
3. 3 – Miss Mo Town: Ran 2nd vs similar in last race; Strong trainer and jockey stats.
4. Longshot: 8 – Tiza Smokeshow: Strong trainer and jockey stats; Lasix added.

Rich’s Picks

1. 5 – PUNCH AND JUDY – Only YES horse = must have
2. 8 – TIZA SMOKESHOW – Pure MSW dropper catching 1st Lasix
3. 7 – CANDY KANE – Top Rated 1st versus all other noes and a few maybes
4. 3 – MISS MO TOWN – Ness and Paco – just missed at this level last out

Suggested Bet: $5 Exacta Key Box: 5/2,3,7,8

Best Bet

Terry’s Best Bet of the Day at Parx Racing: Race 6 – #1 Essentially Fast