Parx Racing Horse Racing Picks for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
First Squad 0 0-1
Road Call 0 0-1
4 4 Vin Santo 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bullet Breeze 3.50 3 6-1
8 8 Dos de Oros 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Utility 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Third Watch 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Surfboard 4.00 6 11-1
11 11 First Squad 15.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Game Misconduct 10.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Whoosh 8.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Badbadbobby 10.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Road Call 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Alchemism 0 0-1
5 5 Alchemism 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Byrde of War 2.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Day of Days 3.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Cool Million 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Sams After Party 5.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Smallschool Wonder 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fridayswithmurray 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Riley’s Rockstar 2.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Mr. Bogan 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Scudetto 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 El Dollar 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Marchin Into April 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Harp’s Hot Corner 0 0-1
3 3 Harp’s Hot Corner 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mr Sandman 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Enforcer 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Ninja Prize 5.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Soze 5.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Yo Yo Candy 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Speightster Red 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bourbon Calling 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Lord Winsalot 10.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Ron Don Scorese 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Makabim 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Suigu Star 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mega Charlie 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Forever Wicked 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Teewinot Pass 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Aztec 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jewels in the Bay 12.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Rich’s Way 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Hoku 3.00 4 8-1
4 4 Helium 4.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Epic Luck 8.00 7 13-1
5 5 Commingling 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Group Ticket 2.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Centaur Central 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cojelo Pa Ti 10.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Strand Road 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Marvelous Mo 10.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Sweetenthedeal 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Let’smakeitadouble 3.50 5.9 11-1
1 1 Light My Way 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Rons Gone Wrong 8.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Lovemeakaren 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Quercus 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Browneyedvalentine 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 She’s Justified 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Miss Raucus 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Laugh Like Lucy 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Queen Khaleesi 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Addieaddiebobaddie 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Just Step On It 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jasper’s Pride 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Divine Armor 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Hermoso Hombre 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Yes Sir Colonel 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 It’s Game Time 3.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 In Spades 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Dropline 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Check My Six 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Winged Foot 4.00 1 2-1
14 14 Zap Motion 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Copperhead Creek 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Hidden Promise 8.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Midnight Act 6.00 5 9-1
9 9 Super John 8.00 7 13-1
10 10 Chip’s Friend 12.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Jo Jo Katz 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Wynn Giant 6.00 8 15-1
12 12 Title Shot 15.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Sailor’s Return 12.00 9 17-1
5 5 Mucho Macho Eddie 20.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Olympic Romp 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Grand Pick 20.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.