Parx Monday January 24: Building Bankroll for Loaded Weekend

Plenty of action in the lead up to Pegasus World Cup from Parx.

Highlighted by the Pegasus at Gulfstream this weekend will be one of the best of the winter. Early week tracks like Parx give players a chance to build bankroll for the main events.

Monday Analysis

Parx Race Course Race 1

Post: 12:25 PM ET; Purse: $42,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

#3 USING COCONUTS (7-2) is a major contender given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class. #6 MOONCHILD (9-2) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions. #2 SUPER DUPER FLY (5-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done. #4 NYSSA (6-1) is in with a puncher’s chance.

Selections: 3-6-2-4

Parx Race Course Race 2

Post: 12:52 PM ET; Purse: $22,000 Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 8

I like the #4 SHEKNOWSTHEDRILL (12-1) to pull the upset with a bunch of figures that aren’t that far off some of the more fancied runners in this spot. #5 ABSOLUTE ANNA (7-2) is with a great chance based on the horse's stamina & projected pace scenario of today’s event. #6 BELLA G (10-1) could be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form. #7 HOLIDAY RAID (9-2) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.

Selections: 4-5-6-7

Parx Race Course Race 3

Post: 1:19 PM ET; Purse: $23,000 Waiver Maiden Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#8 LATE TO THE SHOW (5-1) is worth a look here given edges in race flow & pace numbers. #4 O'BRIEN (9-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed figures. #1 FICTIONALFAIRYTALE (6-1) wouldn't be a huge surprise in the winner's circle. #3 HELOSTHISMARBLES (7-2) has to be respected based on the connections.

Selections: 8-4-1-3

Parx Race Course Race 4

Post: 1:46 PM ET; Purse: $18,000 Claiming, 1 Mile 70 Yards on Dirt; Entries: 11

#9 TY RAN A HOMER (9-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating. #8 LOUIE'S WISH (8-1) merits consideration in this spot given the competitive speed figures & and projected pace setup. #5 BIG CITY RALPH (4-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & pace numbers. #10 DEVINE DENTAL (5-1) has to be respected based on the connections.

Selections: 9-8-5-10 (Best Bet: #9 TY RAN A HOMER)

Parx Race Course Race 5

Post: 2:13 PM ET; Purse: $25,000 Starter Optional Claiming, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#5 GAVICHI (9-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & power rating. #2 B B'S ROCKET (10-1) has competitive speed figures & among the best records at the distance. #6 FRAME THIS (4-1) has to be respected based on the connections. #7 CHELSEA WALL (7-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & pace numbers.

Selections: 5-2-6-7

Parx Race Course Race 6

Post: 2:40 PM ET; Purse: $26,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 9

#6 HIGH CLASS DIVA (8-1) would be an upsetter, but this group lacks any legitimate punch. #1 PERFECT DIRECTION (15-1) is worth a look here given edges in pace numbers. The bloodlines don’t make this one impossible. #5 SWEET BALLERINA (10-1) is worth a use given the vulnerability at the top of the market. #7 DECISIVE CAUSE (15-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & record at the distance.

Selections: 6-1-5-7

Parx Race Course Race 7

Post: 3:07 PM ET; Purse: $28,000 Starter Allowance, 1 Mile 70 Yards on Dirt; Entries: 8

#7 BESS (5-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & connections. #5 MISS DILLINGHAM (9-2) is in with a great chance based on the horse's form & power rating. #1 ASSUME CONTROL (4-1) should definitely be a player in the outcome of the race. #8 MISTY TASTE (5-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & record at the distance.

Selections: 7-5-1-8

Parx Race Course Race 8

Post: 3:34 PM ET; Purse: $21,000 Claiming, 1 Mile 70 Yards on Dirt; Entries: 10

#6 WAGON BOSS (7-2) has to be respected today edging the field in several key handicapping factors including stamina & power rating. #2 BIG BEAUTIFUL WALL (8-1) is a major player based on speed figures. #4 ESPRESSO CALIENTE (6-1) is a fringe contender in this spot. #1 LEGIT (10-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.

Selections: 6-2-4-1

Parx Race Course Race 9

Post: 4:01 PM ET; Purse: $28,000 Starter Allowance, 1 Mile 70 Yards on Dirt; Entries: 12

#8 SEVIER (3-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed & power rating. #9 SILVER EDGE (10-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done. #10 KINGSVILLE (15-1) is a cut below these, but the price compensates for the talent difference. I won’t fall out of my chair if #11 JAMMINWITHBRANDON (9-2) wins.

Selections: 8-9-10-11

Parx Race Course Race 10

Post: 4:28 PM ET; Purse: $48,000 Allowance, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

#3 DREAMS UNTOLD (3-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & power rating. #8 BACKSIDEOFTHEMOON (5-1) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & form. #7 BROAD STREET BULLY (8-1) is worth a look given edges in stamina & pace numbers. #5 FORTHELUVOFBOURBON (4-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & race flow.

Selections: 3-8-7-5

Parx Race Course Race 11

Post: 4:57 PM ET; Purse: $18,000 Claiming, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 16

#13 DIG CHARLIE DIG (7-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form. #11 STAR LUCK (9-2) is worth a look here given edges in pace numbers & power rating. #8 JERSEY JOE B (8-1) is an interesting longshot to be used in the vertical exotics. #16 COLOUR GUARD (8-1) is a player based on speed figures as well.

Selections: 13-11-8-16

Tuesday Selections

Parx racing will continue on Tuesday. Below are selections for Tuesday’s Card. These selections were made by pulling the top 4 win percentages from the Betting News free handicapping tools

  1. 2-4-5-1
  2. 4-1-2-3
  3. 3-5-2-8
  4. 2-12-5-8
  5. 3-6-7-4
  6. 3-4-2-8
  7. 2-1-4-7 (Best Bet: #2 MAKEAJOYFULNOISE)
  8. 6-3-8-7
  9. 10-12-6-4
  10. 5-6-2-10
  11. 12-1-7-3

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By Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.