Penn National

22:00

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELLIE'S BOYFRIEND can prove superior to his rivals. He has been a winner at this track and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed, while Ampersand and Cajun Vibes are also of interest.

Ellie's Boyfriend

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 233627

Comment: Finished last of seven at Monmouth Park 27 days ago (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; a previous winner here; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; the yard continues to be among winners recently; should have every chance as pleasing in workout last Friday and finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
10/05/25	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	163/10	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
23/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-

Leonids

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -78134

Comment: Admirably consistent; a winner over C&D; not disgraced when fourth in an optional claimer three weeks ago (just behind Cajun Vibes) on debut for this trainer; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	6/1	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/5	-
03/07/23	Belmont Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-

Cajun Vibes

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Leslie Montford Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 181212

Comment: Missed out by three-quarters of a length in an optional claimer on first run for this trainer 22 days ago; good C&D record (four wins); must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	15/2	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
31/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	41/10	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-

Ampersand

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Demelza McMahon Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 1352-

Comment: Has won here previously; useful in his prime; good effort when close up when dropped back to this trip in October in a claimer; has had some time off; can go well fresh and likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
28/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	297/10	-
02/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
27/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
19/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
23/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-

Kaz Creed

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 26475

Comment: A course winner; respectable effort (beaten 2½l) in a claimer at Delaware Park a week ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	31/10	-
11/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/10	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/10	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/2	-

Spotted Bull

Jockey: Jadiel Zambrana Trainer: Jonathanie Badillo Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 34124

Comment: Producing solid form figures; has got his head in front twice this year; comfortably beaten into fourth over 6½f at Parx (optional claimer, sloppy track) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	229/10	-
28/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/5	-
13/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	129/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	101/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Penn National

22:30

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GIFT OF GAB likes to stalk the early speed and has won over this C&D. Up For It, Shoshanah and Gastown Babe should also be considered.

Afandi

Jockey: Manuel Aguilar Trainer: Bernard Dunham Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 29-

Comment: A winner over C&D; couldn't land a blow when ninth of ten over 5½f at Laurel Park (allowance optional claimer) in October; returns from a layoff; not hard to turn elsewhere with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	223/10	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/2	-
19/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	233/5	-
28/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	11/1	-
02/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	10/1	-

Gift Of Gab

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Suzanne Stettinius Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 3-4315

Comment: Grade looks suitable and she was in the money in a stakes 42 days ago; solid run when fifth over 6f at Laurel Park (stakes) at the weekend; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	15/2	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	13/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	169/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	61/10	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	9/2	-
10/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-

Princess Runaway

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 811-4

Comment: Has a good C&D record (four wins from eight runs); solid effort (soft) 14 days ago when not far behind two of her rivals in an allowance race; can figure as her last run (after a break) should have set her up nicely for this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	99/10	-
03/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
14/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	99/10	-
24/06/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	131/10	-
21/08/23	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 13	111/10	-

Shoshanah

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Kyle Horlacher Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 6-4863

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; has been consistent of late; split Organized Chaos (runner-up) and Princess Runaway (fourth) in an allowance race (soft) two weeks ago; must go on the shortlist if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	63/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	95/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/2	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	70/1	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	103/5	-

Malibu Moonshine

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Todd Beattie Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 264

Comment: Last of four over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (allowance optional claimer) 31 days ago; ran well in a stakes four months ago and has achieved five wins from 16 career runs; running on turf for the first time; this looks a fair heat so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	22/5	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	34/5	-
08/03/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	319/10	-
21/12/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/5	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	66/5	-
12/10/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	69/10	-

Gastown Babe

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Justin Nixon Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3448-

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in her peak; out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in eighth) splitting Gift Of Gab, Wonder Girl and Afandi in October (Laurel Park) in an allowance optional claimer; returns from an absence here; not devoid of ability based on the pick of her form and expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	9/5	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 9	31/2	-
03/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	431/20	-
28/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
28/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	37/5	-
04/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	4/1	-

Sally's Sassy

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Todd Beattie Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5594/

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth in an allowance race at Belterra Park two years ago; been off the track a long time; others appeal more as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/23	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	39/10	-
02/04/23	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	4121/100	-
06/03/23	Parx / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	82/5	-
18/02/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
17/01/23	Golden Gate Fields / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
26/11/22	Golden Gate Fields / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-

Up For It

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 28-06

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; useful at this level; not beaten too far when sixth of seven at Monmouth Park a week ago in a stakes; reunited with Julio Hernandez who gets on well with her; dropped in grade to claiming level so has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	127/2	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	102/5	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	327/10	-
05/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
29/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/5	-
13/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-

Wonder Girl

Jockey: Carlos Lopez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 267-1

Comment: Back to winning ways scoring narrowly (dropped back to 5½f) on debut for this trainer two weeks ago at Laurel Park in an optional claimer; more on her plate this time but must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	182/5	-
28/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
08/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	17/5	-
20/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	131/5	-
29/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	19/5	-

Time For An Angel

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 53236-

Comment: Finished last of six over 6f at Presque Isle Downs (allowance optional claimer) in October; returning from a layoff here; makes limited appeal as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	14/5	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
16/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
25/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
06/06/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	261/10	-
04/05/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 14	389/4	-

Organized Chaos

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 246-42

Comment: Unfancied when going close in an allowance race with Shoshanah and Princess Runaway behind (soft) two weeks ago; knocking at the door recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	103/10	-
29/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	1/1	-
13/07/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
24/06/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	103/5	-
12/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Penn National

23:00

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: JEANNE MARIE is the recommendation. She looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and has rewarded supporters in the past, while Nature's Candy, Pachelbel and Princess Javoncia should also be taken seriously.

Getaway Palace

Jockey: Dexter Haddock Trainer: Ruperto Perez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 218-

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; almost victorious in a stakes in August; favourite when last of eight upped to 1m1f at Laurel Park in October in an optional claimer; returning from a layoff here; she should go close despite moving up in class and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	8/5	-
16/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	13/2	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-
26/06/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	1/2	-
17/06/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Stern Chaser

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 67-76

Comment: Has winning C&D form to her name; finished sixth four months ago albeit only beaten just under 3l at Gulfstream Park in a claimer; returns from a layoff; this represents a step up in class so she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	67/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	253/10	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	79/10	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	101/10	-
27/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	13/5	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-

Nature's Candy

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Padilla Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 24-11

Comment: Gained narrow success in an allowance optional claimer last month; attempts to land a hat-trick and admirable career strike-rate (four from 14 to date); one to take seriously despite this step up in class and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
21/04/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	64/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/1	-
29/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-

Dancing Chime

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 521271

Comment: A surprise scorer at 16-1 (sloppy track) upped to this distance last month on first run for her current trainer in an allowance race; successful twice in her last four starts; wins have come at a lower level; switching to turf for the first time; faces a tougher assignment this time so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	82/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	377/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	77/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-

Corinna

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1216-

Comment: Could not compete with Princess Javoncia when sixth at Delaware Park in September in a starter allowance; successful four times from 14 career runs but wins have come at a lower level; returns from an absence here; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	97/10	-
24/08/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
15/06/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
17/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	12/5	-
20/10/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	22/5	-

Jeanne Marie

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Jr Robert Reid, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4215-1

Comment: Has achieved four wins from ten career runs; landed a narrow success in an allowance optional claimer at Parx when dropped back to 6½f two months ago; plenty of appeal despite moving up in class and she goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/2	-
06/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/2	-
09/10/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
16/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	31/10	-
26/08/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	4/1	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	187/10	-

So Fully Sue

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Jr Louis Linder, Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -51322

Comment: On the premises when second of seven in an allowance optional claimer at Parx 25 days ago; has been consistent of late but has gained all her wins at a lower level; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	73/10	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	107/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/1	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	21/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	51/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	223/10	-

Lady Outofthe Blue

Jockey: Angel Cruz Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 135-

Comment: Suited by this C&D; held in fifth at Churchill Downs in November in a starter allowance; returns from a break today; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	1373/100	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	27/5	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	73/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	49/10	-

Doctor Abbie

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-32155

Comment: Has managed ten wins from 36 career runs but yet to win a race of this value; out of the frame (beaten 9l in fifth) over 6f at Parx (stakes, sloppy track) 12 days ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Parx / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	91/5	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	79/10	-
07/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/10	-
21/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	93/5	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	183/10	-

Pachelbel

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Ernesto Preciado Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 322131

Comment: Has gained all her wins at a lower level but admirable career strike-rate (eight from 35 to date); scored by just under 3l at Parx over 7f (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; can give it a good shot despite moving up in class and her peak speed figure over the past year puts her clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	53/10	-
06/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/5	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
05/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
11/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-

Princess Javoncia

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 22-5

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing fifth of seven 21 days ago at Laurel Park in an allowance optional claimer; has won at this track; this is her level; Flavien Prat booked; deserves respect as is no stranger to the winners' enclosure and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	61/10	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	27/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	69/10	-

Anoint

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 9-63

Comment: Not beaten far when third over 1m at Laurel Park (optional claimer) a week ago; successful four times from 18 career runs but has never won a race of this value; facing a tougher assignment than last time, has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	101/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	37/5	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	17/2	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	57/10	-
10/11/23	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	33/5	-
24/10/23	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-

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Penn National

23:35

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Handicap

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Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: EFF THIRTY FIVE has to be the first name on the shortlist. He bids for a second C&D success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him, while Bartlett and Fierce And Strong are also shortlisted.

Trevesso

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 1506-5

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 4l to Take The Pledge in March in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	117/5	-
12/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	101/5	-
14/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	9/1	-
04/08/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	139/10	-
24/06/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
01/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	673/10	-

Dylan's Ruby

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 274-31

Comment: Narrow success in an allowance race at Parx last month upped to this trip; all his wins have been at a lower level; switching to turf for the first time; likely to go well despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
13/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	37/5	-
11/11/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	21/10	-
21/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	7/2	-
16/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
08/07/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	51/5	-

Movisitor

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez Trainer: Marya Montoya Age/Wt: 5/8-5 F: 262-3

Comment: Successful six times from 22 career runs and string of consistent efforts of late; far from disgraced (beaten 4½l) in an allowance optional claimer (Parx) when dropped in distance last month; good record with Mychel Sanchez, who is restored to the saddle here; he should go close despite this step up in class and his latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	71/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
27/11/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
05/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
26/08/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
07/07/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-

Fierce And Strong

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Jr Michael Salvaggio, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 227-1

Comment: Came out on top by 1l at Pimlico over 5f (allowance optional claimer) 42 days ago; a winner over C&D; one to note despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	97/10	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	13/5	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	33/10	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	31/10	-
03/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
22/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-

Bartlett

Jockey: Frankie Pennington Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 115-6

Comment: Beaten a long way over 7f at Laurel Park (stakes, muddy track) in April; has recorded plenty of wins at this level; is respected as he goes well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
22/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
25/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
21/08/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/1	-
08/07/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-

Take The Pledge

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 21-211

Comment: Won an allowance optional claimer by just over 2l when beating Major Thomas (sixth) and Retweet (last) last month; seeking a hat-trick today; warrants respect despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
12/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	44/5	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	137/10	-

Sharp Tones

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 4-151

Comment: Not fancied in the betting (40-1) when a narrow winner last month at Pimlico in an allowance optional claimer; has achieved four wins from 17 career runs but has done all his winning at a lower level; this demands more than last time so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	188/5	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	42/5	-
08/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	103/10	-
06/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/10	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	59/10	-

Saketumi

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: William Dowling Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 717-0

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; yet to win a race of this value; finished last of ten in an optional claimer at Laurel Park five weeks ago; faces a tougher assignment this time so makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	178/5	-
01/08/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	41/5	-
11/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
28/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	72/5	-
16/11/23	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	133/5	-
26/10/23	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	259/10	-

Eff Thirty Five

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -621

Comment: Successful three times in his last seven starts; brings winning C&D form to the table; won in easy fashion (Laurel Park) in April in an allowance optional claimer; leading contender despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	223/10	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	79/2	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	33/5	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/5	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-

Fletcher

Jockey: Jean Briceno Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 182-5

Comment: Respectable effort to finish fifth, beaten 2½l (Delaware Park) 23 days ago in an allowance race; producing consistent form and can be a player at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	351/10	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	47/10	-
16/05/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
18/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	18/5	-
14/10/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	9/1	-

Major Thomas

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 323-6

Comment: Was behind Take The Pledge here last month when beaten 20l in an allowance optional claimer; in good form before making a backwards step last time out; has won at this track; others appeal more as has more on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/1	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/10	-
25/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	68/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	18/5	-
11/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	28/5	-

Retweet

Jockey: Dexter Haddock Trainer: Ruperto Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 626-7

Comment: A C&D winner; wins have come at a lower level; last of seven here over 1m (allowance optional claimer) last month; faces a tougher assignment this time so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	377/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	215/4	-
26/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/10	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	61/10	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	13/5	-
01/08/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/10	-

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