Parx Racing Free Picks – 04/28/2026
Best Bet | Race 5 #5 Our Notion
Longshot | Race 9 #7 Coach Bennett
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 1 #3 Ortho Star
Pace Meltdown | Race 6
Race 1 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Face the Facts | Score: 30.8%
#1 Atrocious | Score: 26.4%
#3 Ortho Star | Score: 24.2%
#5 Authentic Kingdom | Score: 18.6%
Analysis:
#3 Ortho Star will take heavy action off a Clocker Special, hot trainer, and strong connections, but this is not a free square — making him a vulnerable favorite.
#6 Face the Facts is the preferred play with a more balanced profile and better value. He fits the race shape and does not need everything to go perfectly.
#1 Atrocious completes the top tier with enough consistency to stay involved and capitalize if the favorite fails.
Race 2 | 1m 70yds Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Sea Zest | Score: 31.2%
#3 Courageous Fergie | Score: 27.6%
#6 Ranting and Raving | Score: 24.1%
#2 Dale | Score: 17.1%
Analysis:
#5 Sea Zest is the top selection with a strong overall profile and consistency across class and pace figures.
#3 Courageous Fergie is a major threat with a strong Trainer Edge angle and improving form.
#6 Ranting and Raving rounds out the top contenders with strong connections and the ability to press the pace.
Race 3 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Inamorata | Score: 30.5%
#5 To Be Loved by You | Score: 28.3%
#1 Eleanor Rigby | Score: 22.0%
#3 Spanish Girl | Score: 19.2%
Analysis:
#4 Inamorata gets the edge as the top-ranked horse with a balanced profile and favorable race setup.
#5 To Be Loved by You is the main challenger with strong class credentials and consistency.
#1 Eleanor Rigby completes the top tier with enough tactical ability to stay competitive.
Race 4 | 5½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Twisted Halo | Score: 31.0%
#4 Nit Witness | Score: 27.8%
#1 Calisa | Score: 22.4%
#3 Golden Chakra | Score: 18.8%
Analysis:
#5 Twisted Halo is the top selection with the strongest combination of pace and class in a competitive sprint.
#4 Nit Witness is a major threat with a Blue Chip Trainer Play angle and upside.
#1 Calisa fits as the third contender with consistent form and the ability to stay within range.
Race 5 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Our Notion | Score: 33.9%
#1 Marvelous Mo | Score: 27.1%
#6 Nomowineforyou | Score: 22.3%
#2 Willisau | Score: 16.7%
Analysis:
#5 Our Notion is the strongest play on the card — a true “Sharp Recent Drill” type profile with clear speed and class advantages.
#1 Marvelous Mo is the main danger with a key race exit and competitive overall numbers.
#6 Nomowineforyou rounds out the top tier with a hot trainer and the ability to stay involved throughout.
Race 6 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Real Men Violin | Score: 30.2%
#2 Captain Fancy | Score: 27.6%
#4 Halftime Show | Score: 23.1%
#5 Gavone | Score: 19.1%
Analysis:
This is your Pace Meltdown Race, with multiple speed types creating pressure up front.
#7 Real Men Violin benefits most from that setup with a strong finishing profile.
#2 Captain Fancy is a major contender with consistency and tactical speed.
#4 Halftime Show fits as the third option with a strong Trainer Edge angle.
Race 7 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Pam Pam | Score: 32.6%
#1 I Can Run | Score: 27.5%
#6 Princess Kalamoh | Score: 22.1%
#7 Tower Twenty Two | Score: 17.8%
Analysis:
#4 Pam Pam is a standout with Track-Proven credentials and strong class advantage — a very reliable profile.
#1 I Can Run is the main challenger with a strong Trainer Edge angle.
#6 Princess Kalamoh completes the top tier with a hot Trainer/Jockey combo and consistent form.
Race 8 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Up N Runnin | Score: 30.7%
#2 Maximus Angelicus | Score: 27.9%
#3 Little Cocoa Bean | Score: 22.4%
#1 Xmas in Cairo | Score: 19.0%
Analysis:
#5 Up N Runnin gets the nod with the strongest overall profile and consistency in this allowance group.
#2 Maximus Angelicus is a major threat with a Clocker Special and hot connections.
#3 Little Cocoa Bean fits as the third contender with steady form.
Race 9 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Coach Bennett | Score: 29.8%
#3 Chowser | Score: 27.5%
#4 Ghost Army | Score: 22.7%
#2 Ragatony | Score: 20.0%
Analysis:
#7 Coach Bennett is the longshot play with a key race exit and hot trainer — a strong upset candidate at a price.
#3 Chowser is a major contender with a strong Clocker Special signal and improving form.
#4 Ghost Army completes the top tier with enough ability to stay competitive.
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