Parx Racing Free Picks – 04/13/2026
Best Bet | Race 8 #5 Play the Gray
Longshot | Race 1 #4 Matzoball
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 4 #5 Light My Way
Pace Meltdown | Race 5
Race 1 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Matzoball | Power Score: 31.4%
#3 Gentleman Don | Power Score: 26.7%
#5 Two Dollar Bill | Power Score: 23.5%
#7 Craigh Na Dun | Power Score: 18.4%
#4 Matzoball tops the overall rankings and fits well in this maiden claiming sprint. Horses leading the Top-3 category in these races tend to reproduce their last effort at a high rate.
#3 Gentleman Don and #5 Two Dollar Bill both bring competitive speed figures, while #7 Craigh Na Dun adds depth with tactical speed.
Projected Pace:
Honest early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced sprint.
Key Signal:
Top-3 ranking strength for #4 Matzoball.
Race 2 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Soundsmischievous | Power Score: 30.8%
#5 Golden Chakra | Power Score: 27.1%
#1 Noulikeabook | Power Score: 22.6%
#6 Maddie’s Garden | Power Score: 19.5%
#3 Soundsmischievous leads the overall rankings and projects a strong trip in this competitive allowance.
#5 Golden Chakra adds a Trainer Edge, while #6 Maddie’s Garden brings a Clocker Special, making her dangerous at a price.
Projected Pace:
Fast early fractions.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Speed contest.
Key Signal:
Clocker Special for #6 Maddie’s Garden.
Race 3 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Thisgirlsgotchill | Power Score: 29.9%
#2 Little Bohemia | Power Score: 26.8%
#5 South Boundary | Power Score: 24.1%
#7 Miss Mo Town | Power Score: 19.2%
#1 Thisgirlsgotchill leads the Top-3 rankings and appears well-positioned to deliver a strong effort.
#5 South Boundary is dangerous with a Hot Trainer/Jockey Combo, while #7 Miss Mo Town also carries strong barn momentum.
Projected Pace:
Fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Competitive sprint.
Key Signal:
Hot connections behind #5 South Boundary.
Race 4 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Light My Way | Power Score: 32.2%
#6 Union Express | Power Score: 27.4%
#4 Modica | Power Score: 22.6%
#2 Praetorian Guard | Power Score: 17.8%
#5 Light My Way is a Horse-for-Course and tops the overall rankings, making him the logical favorite.
#6 Union Express is Sharp and Ready, making him a serious upset threat if he improves off the last effort.
Projected Pace:
Moderate route pace.
Pace Advantage:
Forward runners.
Race Shape:
Controlled tempo.
Key Signal:
Sharp form for #6 Union Express.
Race 5 | 7f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Mighty Lindsey | Power Score: 30.6%
#6 The Beach Goes On | Power Score: 27.9%
#3 Alyvia Mavis | Power Score: 23.5%
#1 Give Her Another | Power Score: 18.0%
This race profiles as a Pace Meltdown with multiple speed types expected to duel early.
#5 Mighty Lindsey benefits from a Hot Trainer/Jockey Combo, while #6 The Beach Goes On is both a Clocker Special and Sharp and Ready.
Projected Pace:
Very fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Closers.
Race Shape:
Meltdown.
Key Signal:
Multiple strong trainer signals.
Race 6 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Dreaming of Bella | Power Score: 31.0%
#2 Courageous Fergie | Power Score: 27.2%
#5 Lighten | Power Score: 23.6%
#7 Think I’m in Love | Power Score: 18.2%
#4 Dreaming of Bella leads the rankings and brings a Hot Jockey into a favorable setup.
#2 Courageous Fergie is Sharp and Ready, while #5 Lighten adds a Trainer Edge.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced.
Key Signal:
Sharp form for #2 Courageous Fergie.
Race 7 | 7f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Rocket Night | Power Score: 29.7%
#9 Saucy Ham | Power Score: 26.8%
#4 We Miss Neil | Power Score: 23.6%
#6 Spherification | Power Score: 19.9%
#5 Rocket Night leads the rankings and appears well suited for this claiming event.
#6 Spherification exits a Key Race and carries strong trainer/jockey momentum.
Projected Pace:
Fast.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Competitive.
Key Signal:
Key race exit for #6 Spherification.
Race 8 | 1m70y Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Play the Gray | Power Score: 33.5%
#3 Real Men Violin | Power Score: 26.7%
#8 Shallus | Power Score: 22.8%
#4 Imperial Spy | Power Score: 17.0%
#5 Play the Gray is the 3-Star Best Bet and exits a strong race, making him the most likely winner on the card.
#3 Real Men Violin adds a Trainer Edge, while #8 Shallus brings strong speed figures.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
#5 Play the Gray
Race Shape:
Controlled.
Key Signal:
Best Bet profile.
Race 9 | 1 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Halo Hottie | Power Score: 30.8%
#2 Courage On Tap | Power Score: 26.4%
#5 Ranting and Raving | Power Score: 23.1%
#3 Eye Candy Warrior | Power Score: 19.7%
#1 Halo Hottie leads the rankings and benefits from a Trainer Edge in this allowance race.
#3 Eye Candy Warrior is also dangerous with a strong trainer angle.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced.
Key Signal:
Multiple trainer angles.
Race 10 | 7f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Paddy’s Gift | Power Score: 32.1%
#1 Channel Loop | Power Score: 27.4%
#9 Toxic Girl | Power Score: 23.6%
#3 She Can Scat | Power Score: 16.9%
#4 Paddy’s Gift tops the rankings and benefits from a Hot Trainer, making this runner the most likely winner in the finale.
#1 Channel Loop also carries strong trainer/jockey momentum.
Projected Pace:
Fast.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Competitive.
Key Signal:
Trainer momentum behind #4 Paddy’s Gift.
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