Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Parx Racing – Racing News and Analysis for May 20, 2026


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Pick Pony Handicapper Report — Parx Racing, May 20, 2026

Fast track expected, low 70s, moderate southwest wind. Parx dirt favors inside posts in sprints (Posts 1–4) and mid-field draws (Posts 3–6) in routes. Speed bias is moderate; honest pace expected in most route races, setting up stalkers. Stall dispute may affect shipping trainers; Ness and Pino barns appear unaffected and are the operations to follow today.

Race 1

Top contender is Perugia (9), the Ness barn runner who overcomes the outside post at six and a half furlongs. Laughing Lady (3) gets the inside draw and figures forwardly placed at 4-1 value. Neighbelline (5) and It's A Shore Thing (7) are secondary pace factors worth including in exotics.

Race 2 — Best Bet

Assume Nothing (6) is the best bet of the card from the Ness barn, identified by multiple handicappers covering today's program. Best Bet (5) is the co-favorite and logical exacta partner. Mucho Mojo (1) at 4-1 gets the rail and stablemate dynamics from the Padilla-Preciado barn make him worth including in trifectas.

Race 3

Change Your Name (4) is the morning line choice at 2-1 with a premium jockey booking signaling genuine connections confidence. Rogue Prince (1) from the Servis barn gets the inside post at one mile and is the primary threat at 3-1. Ten Plus Ten (3) and Warheaded (6) round out trifecta coverage in an unpredictable maiden field.

Race 4

Co-favorites Dakota Springs (5) and Tootsie Toes (6) dominate this field of fillies and mares, and boxing them in exactas is the straightforward play. Rolls Royce Joyce (2) gets a clean inside trip at 4-1 and belongs in trifectas. Longshots Clout Chaser (1) and Shudabeenacowgirl (3) at 12-1 each need a lot to go right.

Race 5

Best value play on the card is Melt With You (1) at 2-1 opposing the likely below-even-money favorite Bestsugardaddyever (2). Melt With You (1) gets the rail and pace control for the Ness barn, making the exacta over Bestsugardaddyever (2) the primary wager. Fast Bob (6) at 4-1 is the trifecta fill if the favorite encounters trouble.

Race 6

Bold Endeavor (4) tops the field as another Ness-Hazlewood entry at 2-1 from a favorable mid-field post. Master Of None (6) is the co-favorite from the Pino barn and the most logical exacta partner. New Commission (7), the Pino stablemate, deserves trifecta inclusion as stablemate dynamics could benefit either runner.

Race 7

Judy's Flyer (5) is the clear top choice at 2-1 from a clean central post in the 1-3/16 mile route. Laugh Like Lucy (1) tries to control pace from the Servis barn at 4-1 and represents solid exacta value. Pino runners Fussy Girl (2) and Motown Honey (4) at 5-1 each are trifecta plays given the barn's active presence on today's card.

Race 8

Mad For Maddy (4) at 2-1 is the straightforward top selection with consistent class in a manageable spot. Et's Moon Maiden (1) gets the rail and figures to set a comfortable pace at 3-1, making her the natural exacta partner. Cruise Missile (2) at 4-1 from the Moore barn adds trifecta depth.

Race 9

Warrior's Ransom (6) at 4-1 represents the best value in the day's richest race given trainer form this meet. Concrete Faze (1) gets the rail with the card's top jockey and is the pace controller to respect at 3-1. Dancing On My Own (7) and Lovely Charm (3) fill out trifecta coverage in a wide-open four-way morning line.

Race 10

This Run's For You (2) at 3-1 gets the inside post advantage over the morning line favorite Young Squire (9) in a chaotic ten-horse finale. Competitive Saint (3) at 4-1 from a favorable draw is the trifecta option. In a full field at the lowest claiming level, superfecta coverage with Omaha Eight (4) at a small investment is worthwhile.

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