Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Parx Racing – Racing News and Analysis for September 18, 2026


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Parx Racing — Pick Pony Condensed Report: September 18, 2026

Fast track expected at Parx on a dry, mild Friday ahead of Pennsylvania Derby weekend. Speed has a slight edge in sprints; stalkers and pressers hold the advantage in routes. Ness-Sanchez is the dominant trainer-rider angle across the card.

Race 1 — 1320f | Clm 20000b | BUN

Bala De Plata (8) is the top choice with tactical versatility to sit just off a chaotic pace in this 18-horse field. Willisau (14) and If I Can Dream (4) are the main threats as forward pace types from favorable posts. Chilling Zensation (7) at 10-1 is the best longshot price in a wide-open field.

Race 2 — 1320f | Clm 20000b | BUM

Angie's Reward (8) commands the morning line at 2-1 with enough early speed to control this 14-mare field. Mamarsha (4) and Medium Cool (10) are the strongest secondary options at fair prices. Spoonbill (3) at 10-1 is worth a minimum exotic inclusion.

Race 3 — 1830f | Clm 10000 | BUN

Prince Colton (8) is the deserving favorite to stalk the pace and take over in the stretch. Aggregation (4) repeats the Ness-Sanchez pairing and should be shorter than 6-1 at post time. Escape Key (7) controls the pace and remains dangerous on the front end if fractions stay honest.

Race 4 — 1320f | Clm 20000b | BUN

Summonyourcourage (11) is the class of the field and likely to be bet below the 2-1 morning line, though the wide draw is the one concern. Stinger Bee (6) from the ideal six-hole is the main rival, and Possum (10) rounds out the top three. Global Steve (8) at 12-1 is an interesting longshot given his pilot's ability.

Race 5 — 1320f | Clm 10000 | BUN

Analog Jones (7) should clear from the outside and control a manageable nine-horse pace scenario. Carnaby (3) presses from a clean inside draw and is the chief threat. Peruvian Lucky (2) at 8-1 is the best longshot price worth a small exotic play.

Race 6 — 1320f | Clm 20000b | BUM

Chiquita's Way (7) has the early speed edge in this compact eight-horse field but may be underlaid at 2-1. Midnight Flight (4) at 3-1 offers better win value and draws favorably from the four-post. The Midnight Flight (4) over Chiquita's Way (7) exacta is the preferred wagering angle.

Race 7 — 1830f | Clm 10000 | BUM

Miles Of Smiles (9) gets the nod in a tight three-way battle with Cynthia Gail (8) and Sister Supream (11) all opening at 4-1. The Pino-Sanchez combination tips the scale toward Miles Of Smiles (9) as the top selection in a race where all three are legitimate. Spanish Girl (10) at 15-1 is worth a small exotics note if the pace collapses.

Race 8 — 1870f | OClm 30000 | BUN — $100,000

Devil's Cay (10) at 4-1 is the best single win bet on the card, representing genuine value with the Ness-Sanchez combination in a $100,000 event. Tizmarkus (1) from the rail and Try To Make Cents (11) are the strongest secondary threats and ideal exacta partners. Box all three in exactas; Devil's Cay (10) deserves a serious win wager.

Race 9 — 1320f | Clm 10000 | BUM

Pearls And Heels (2) and Mezcalifornia (5) are co-favorites at 4-1 and project as the dominant pace duel. Game Energy (3) at 5-1 with Sanchez up is the best secondary bet and a logical exacta alternate. Box Pearls And Heels (2) and Mezcalifornia (5) in exactas and include Game Energy (3) underneath.

Race 10 — 1830f | OClm 30000 | BUM — $100,000

Antonacci Girl (4) with Sanchez from a favorable four-post is the top choice in this complex 16-horse route. Lord's Lady (12) and Lika Rolling Stone (8) are the strongest secondary threats, while Warrior's Ransom (1) from the rail and Pink Rose (16) at 8-1 are the best longshot inclusions for trifecta coverage.

Race 11 — 1540f | Clm 10000n4l | BUN

Blazing Bucchero (8) is the top selection in the finale, with Klesaris's focused single-horse entry signaling a horse ready to deliver. Mission Artemis (4) for the in-form Padilla-Preciado barn is the main rival from an ideal post. Starlord (2) at 6-1 offers tactical flexibility and is the best value among the secondary choices.

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