Horse Racing picks for Parx race track on Tuesday, July 26: You can count on The Count

12:55 pm ET Parx (Race 1) – Big City Ralph 3/1 (2-star play)

Big City Ralph has had plenty of trainers in recent times including Juan C Vazquez, for whom he made his sole start a winning one when delivering a 3 1/4 length victory in a mile $5,000 claiming contest at this venue at the end of last month.

He makes his first start for the Mario A Dominguez barn today and looks up to scoring receiving weight from his rivals with jockey Andy Hernandez looking to improve on a 15% strike-rate (61/420) at this meeting. 

2:43 pm ET Parx (Race 5) – Fran’s Worrier 2/1 (2-star play)

Fran’s Worrier has demonstrated some good form lately, winning 2 of his last 3 starts including last time out in a starter event over 6 furlongs at this venue. He had previously placed 2nd when beaten a neck over half a furlong further at this track when debuting for trainer John T Kirby.

Jockey Paco Lopez, on board for both his starts since joining the Kirby barn, takes the ride once more and the 6-year-old is selected to register his 11th win in 24 starts at this venue.  

4:04 pm ET Parx (Race 8) The Count 3/1 (2-star play)

This 2-year-old debutant is a rare runner at this venue for top trainer Todd Pletcher, who comes into this contest with a 40% strike-rate (2/5) at Parx since the meeting began.

The son of budget sire Peace And Justice has delivered some solid morning work in New York in recent times but took a marked step forward when clocking 47.01 over 4 furlongs in his most recent timed work. He looks up to starting with a victory under Ruben Silvera.

Exotic

Race 1: 1, 6
Race 2: 2, 5
Race 3: 1, 2

Stake: $2
Total stake: $16