February 9, 2026

Featured Tracks: Mahoning Valley • Parx Racing • Sunland Park • Turf Paradise • Will Rogers Downs

🏆 Race of the Day

Sunland Park Race 9 – Winsham Lad Stakes

8 Furlongs Dirt • 4:00 PM MT • Purse: $65,000

This is the headline race across all five tracks, featuring a competitive field of older horses going a mile on the main track.

The Contenders:

• #2 Cornishman (PP 2) – 3/1 ML – C. Ramos up for trainer D.L. McFarlane. Well-positioned early and should be forwardly placed throughout.

• #9 Bearings (PP 9) – 5/1 ML – Strong recent form for the Evans barn, expect a big effort.

• #8 Ze’bul (PP 8) – 5/2 ML – Morning line favorite has the tactical speed to control the pace.

• #7 Mine That Star (PP 7) – 6/1 ML – Another Cappellucci runner with early speed.

Betting Suggestion: Box the top four in exactas and trifectas. For those looking for value, try a trifecta wheel with Cornishman on top over Bearings, Ze’bul, and Mine That Star.

💎 Best Bets of the Day

Race 1: Mahoning Valley (12:15 PM ET)

8.32 Furlongs Dirt • $5,000 Claiming

#3 Bozaano (PP 3) – 2/1 ML E. Barbaran rides for trainer R.M. Gorham. This one stands out significantly in this claiming field and should control the pace from the start.

Betting Suggestion: Win bet and use in the early double with Race 2.

Race 3: Parx Racing (12:59 PM ET)

6 Furlongs Dirt • Starter Optional Claiming $25,000

#4 Mo Says (PP 4) – 3/1 ML R. Chiappe rides for B.M. Kravets in what looks like a competitive sprint. This one has the tactical speed and finishing kick to get the job done.

Top Threats:

• #7 Big Z Og (PP 7) – 6/1 ML

• #6 Huggy (PP 6) – 7/2 ML

Betting Suggestion: Exacta box #4, #6, #7 ($6 for $1 unit).

Race 7: Parx Racing (2:47 PM ET)

6.5 Furlongs Dirt • $10,000 Claiming

#3 Easy Action (PP 3) – 7/2 ML A. Adorno up for J.T. Servis. This gelding looks like a standout in this competitive claiming race and should be tough to catch once in gear.

Betting Suggestion: Win/Place bet. Strong single in Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences.

Race 4: Turf Paradise (2:37 PM MT)

6.5 Furlongs Dirt • Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000

#8 Mission Beach (PP 8) – 4/1 ML M. Americano rides for J. Silva, Jr. Gets the rail-skimming trip and should be in perfect striking position turning for home.

Also Consider:

• #6 Chuckanut Bay (PP 6) – 3/1 ML – H.F. Gibson trainee has tactical speed

Betting Suggestion: Exacta: 8 with 2,3,5,6 ($8 for $1 unit).

🎯 Multi-Race Sequences

Early Pick 4 Special – Parx Racing (Races 2-5)

$0.50 Minimum • 12:32 PM ET Start

Race 2: #7 Sister Marjorie (PP 7), #2 Purple Lu Lu (PP 2) Race 3: #4 Mo Says (PP 4), #6 Huggy (PP 6), #7 Big Z Og (PP 7) Race 4: #6 Brave Blend (PP 6), #4 Tested (PP 4), #2 Light My Way (PP 2) Race 5: #11 Rosie Outlook (PP 11), #7 Samantha’s Capo (PP 7), #1 Craving Carbs (PP 1)

Cost: $54 for $0.50 unit (2x3x3x3)

Pick 5 Opportunity – Sunland Park (Races 6-10)

$0.50 Minimum • 2:37 PM MT Start

This sequence features the Grade-level Jamison Memorial Stakes in Race 8.

Race 6: #6 Mama Was a Rocket (PP 6), #9 Marked Kiss (PP 9), #3 Bye Bye Holley (PP 3) Race 7: #1 Fun Money (PP 1), #7 Charlee Mae (PP 7), #8 Buzzworthy (PP 8) Race 8: #3 Mojica (PP 3), #1 Antonios Mark (PP 1) Race 9: #2 Cornishman (PP 2), #9 Bearings (PP 9), #8 Ze’bul (PP 8), #7 Mine That Star (PP 7) Race 10: #11 Jolie Candy (PP 11), #2 Your Money (PP 2)

Cost: $36 for $0.50 unit (3x3x2x4x2)

💰 Value Plays

Mahoning Valley Race 9 (3:59 PM ET)

6 Furlongs Dirt • Allowance • Purse: $41,400

#10 Chris’s Revenge (PP 10) – 7/2 ML E. Barbaran for J.A. Radosevich. This one has been training brilliantly and catches a field with multiple question marks.

Longshot Special: #3 Pupil (PP 3) – 10/1 ML – Could surprise at a price with A. Chavez aboard.

Betting Suggestion: $2 Win/Place on #10, $1 exacta box #10 with #3, #6 ($6 total).

Will Rogers Downs Race 8 (4:39 PM CT)

8 Furlongs Dirt • Handicap • Purse: $36,000

#3 Classy Empire (PP 3) – 3/1 ML W. Hamilton rides for M.E. Biehler in this competitive handicap. Look for this one to sit a perfect trip and pounce late.

Value Overlay: #7 Shouldaboughtdabar (PP 7) – 5/1 ML – Don’t overlook this one at the price.

Betting Suggestion: Exacta: 3,4 with 1,5,6,7 ($12 for $1 unit).

🔥 Late Double Special

Parx Racing Races 9-10 (3:41 PM – 4:08 PM ET)

Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming • $52,000 Purse #3 Confirmed Star (PP 3) – 9/2 ML – S. Gonzalez up #11 Lovely Charm (PP 11) – 5/1 ML – L.M. Ocasio aboard

Race 10 – $5,000 Claiming #6 Capital Conquest (PP 6) – 3/1 ML #9 Amazing Woo (PP 9) – 6/1 ML

Betting Suggestion: $1 Daily Double: 3,11 with 6,9,11 ($6 total)

📊 Track-by-Track Highlights

Mahoning Valley Race Course

10-Race Card • First Post: 12:15 PM ET

Don’t Miss: Race 7 (3:03 PM) – $25,000 Claiming for fillies and mares features #4 Lionistic (PP 4) who looks like a cut above this field.

Parx Racing

10-Race Card • First Post: 12:05 PM ET

Standout: Race 8 (3:14 PM) – #5 Bestsugardaddyever (PP 5) at 3/1 should dominate this $16,000 claiming route.

Sunland Park

10-Race Card • First Post: 12:25 PM MT

Featured: Race 8 (3:32 PM) – Jamison Memorial Stakes for New Mexico-breds. #3 Mojica (PP 3) is 8/5 on the morning line and looks tough to beat.

Turf Paradise

Starting Race 2 • First Post: 1:40 PM MT

Key Race: Race 2 (1:40 PM) – #1 First Call (PP 1) looks like a solid favorite at 6/5 in the allowance optional claiming event.

Will Rogers Downs

9-Race Card • First Post: 1:15 PM CT

Closer: Race 9 (5:11 PM) – Maiden special weight for Oklahoma-bred fillies. #10 Brielle (PP 10) and #3 Bailey Sioux (PP 3) look like the main contenders.

🎲 Longshot of the Day

Mahoning Valley Race 5 (2:07 PM ET)

#11 Truly Inclusive (PP 11) – 4/1 ML

In a competitive $6,500 claiming race for fillies and mares, this D.L. Parker mount could surprise at a decent price. The connections have been hot lately.

💡 Handicapping Notes

• Parx Racing has the deepest and most competitive card with several allowance and optional claiming races

• Sunland Park features two stakes races (Races 8 and 9) worth a combined $145,000

• Turf Paradise offers a turf race in Race 7 for a change of pace

• Mahoning Valley and Will Rogers Downs feature several competitive state-bred races with enhanced purses

• Weather conditions appear favorable at all five tracks

🏁 Closing Thoughts

Monday’s multi-track action provides excellent betting opportunities from coast to coast. The Winsham Lad Stakes at Sunland Park is your marquee event, but don’t overlook the competitive allowance races at Parx and the value-laden claiming races at the smaller tracks.

Best Overall Strategy: Focus on the Parx Pick 4 in the early afternoon, then pivot to the Sunland Park Pick 5 sequence that includes both stakes races. End your day with some value plays at Will Rogers Downs.

Total Suggested Bankroll for Recommended Plays: $150-$200

All times and odds subject to change. Please confirm post times and check current odds before wagering. Bet responsibly.

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