Parx Racing Free Picks – 04/22/2026
Best Bet | Race 8 #1 Shane’s Wonder
Longshot | Race 7 #8 Queen Wiggy
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 4 #4 Cathedral Aisle
Pace Meltdown | Race 9
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Downtownchalybrown | Power Score: 30.5%
#5 Yuletide Gallop | Power Score: 26.8%
#3 Runandscore | Power Score: 22.7%
#2 Borracho | Power Score: 20.0%
Analysis:
#7 Downtownchalybrown gets the edge with a strong Trainer Edge profile and a sharp recent drill — a powerful combo at this level.
#5 Yuletide Gallop is a logical contender, while #3 Runandscore is Track-Proven and consistent enough to stay in the mix.
Race 2 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Backside Buzz | Power Score: 29.8%
#3 Transcendental | Power Score: 27.2%
#2 Ahsad | Power Score: 22.1%
#1 Try Harder | Power Score: 20.9%
Analysis:
#4 Backside Buzz exits a possible key race and fits well on both class and pace metrics.
#3 Transcendental brings an In-Form Rider/Barn Team angle, while #2 Ahsad has upside if the race gets contested early.
Race 3 | 1m 70yds Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Luminous Secret | Power Score: 31.6%
#5 Candothis | Power Score: 27.4%
#4 Pittore d’Oro | Power Score: 22.9%
#3 Nezy’s Girl | Power Score: 18.1%
Analysis:
#6 Luminous Secret lands in a favorable setup with a strong In-Form Rider/Barn Team signal and tactical advantage.
#5 Candothis is consistent and dangerous, while #4 Pittore d’Oro has Trainer Edge appeal.
Race 4 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Rosie Warrior | Power Score: 29.1%
#4 Cathedral Aisle | Power Score: 28.4%
#1 Tush Push | Power Score: 22.5%
#3 Sugar Princess | Power Score: 20.0%
Analysis:
#4 Cathedral Aisle will take heavy action but looks vulnerable given the competitive nature of this field.
#2 Rosie Warrior offers better value with strong Trainer Edge and rider signals, making her the preferred play.
Race 5 | 1m 70yds Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Sunday Spirit | Power Score: 30.3%
#6 Chachaching | Power Score: 27.6%
#2 Missouri River | Power Score: 22.1%
#5 Elusive Target | Power Score: 20.0%
Analysis:
#4 Sunday Spirit is both Distance Proven and Track-Proven — a powerful combination in these route claimers.
#6 Chachaching is a major threat with similar credentials, while #2 Missouri River comes in off a hot barn.
Race 6 | 6½f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Ambitiously Placed | Power Score: 29.7%
#3 Island Dream Girl | Power Score: 26.8%
#5 Popover Gal | Power Score: 22.4%
#7 Rolls Royce Joyce | Power Score: 21.1%
Analysis:
#1 Ambitiously Placed brings a strong combination of Track-Proven ability and In-Form Rider/Barn Team support.
#3 Island Dream Girl is the main alternative, while #5 Popover Gal fits well in a race that should feature pace.
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Queen Wiggy | Power Score: 28.8%
#3 Peak of Chic | Power Score: 27.9%
#9 Dakota Springs | Power Score: 22.5%
#4 Solemn Oath | Power Score: 20.8%
Analysis:
#3 Peak of Chic is a strong favorite but faces pressure from multiple angles.
#8 Queen Wiggy offers longshot value with a hot rider and the right pace setup to capitalize late.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Shane’s Wonder | Power Score: 34.9%
#3 Presenceisapresent | Power Score: 26.7%
#6 Gold in My Hands | Power Score: 21.9%
#2 Connor’s Crew | Power Score: 16.5%
Analysis:
#1 Shane’s Wonder is the most reliable winner on the card, boasting a perfect Track-Proven record and clear class edge.
#3 Presenceisapresent is the main danger, but the gap in consistency gives the top pick a decisive advantage.
Race 9 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Carmelina | Power Score: 29.6%
#1 Disco Ebo | Power Score: 27.8%
#6 Kappa Kappa | Power Score: 22.3%
#8 Pachelbel | Power Score: 20.3%
Analysis:
This is your Pace Meltdown Race, with multiple speed types signed on.
#3 Carmelina benefits from a strong Track-Proven profile, while #1 Disco Ebo enters off a dominant “Sharp Recent Drill” type performance.
Race 10 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Ninetyprcentmaddie | Power Score: 30.2%
#7 Gordian Knot | Power Score: 27.5%
#2 Twisted Ride | Power Score: 22.8%
#9 Kohler’s | Power Score: 19.5%
Analysis:
#1 Ninetyprcentmaddie gets the nod with Distance Proven credentials and a key race exit.
#7 Gordian Knot is a major threat with strong connections, while #2 Twisted Ride brings sharp recent work signals.
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