Parx Monday January 24: Building Bankroll for Loaded Weekend

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

More Early Week Tracks

Looking to build that bankroll for the weekend? Betting News has plenty of early week action covered for you. Early week tracks include:

• Louisiana Downs
• Parx
• Turf Paradise