Penn National

00:10

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIDWAY MEMORIES is strongly fancied to come out on top. She could cash in if the leaders go too fast. Bessie Abott, Laurelin and Accent also warrant respect.

Accent

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 1

Comment: Gained narrow success at Tampa Bay Downs first time out running over this trip at 7-2 in April; related to Grade 1 winner Program Trading and this daughter of Pinatubo looks the part on breeding; can give it a good shot despite being up in class and her jockey excels from low numbers over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	18/5	-

Pure Majestic

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: John Robb Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 18-988

Comment: Generally modest form since stakes success at Laurel Park in September; last of eight (Pimlico) last month in a stakes; meeting some horses in good form and can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	591/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	661/10	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	7539/100	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	25/1	-
28/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	77/10	-
05/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Love You Anyway

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 351

Comment: Scored by just under 3l at Keeneland over 1m½f (maiden special weight) when opening her account at the third time of asking in April; this demands more than last time so makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	28/25	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	62/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-

Reining Flowers

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1314-3

Comment: On target twice in her last five outings; produced a string of consistent efforts; out of the frame (beaten 8l in third, muddy track, Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month in a stakes; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	97/10	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	72/5	-
24/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-

Bessie Abott

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 1-22

Comment: Held in runner-up in a stakes Grade 2 Grade 3 (sloppy track, Saratoga) 20 days ago; looks the part on breeding (by Kuroshio) and related to Stakes winner Spirit And Glory; entitled to respect if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 3	5/1	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	393/100	-
02/08/24	Galway / Unknown / F	-	1 / 14	50/1	-

Midway Memories

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 21

Comment: Registered first success at the second time of asking over 1m½f at Aqueduct (maiden special weight) when a 1l winner in April; related to Grade 1 winner Zandon; every chance despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	3/5	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	39/10	-

Candy Quest

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -4124

Comment: 3l behind the winner, Laurelin, (Aqueduct) two months ago in a stakes; went close in a stakes in March; has chalked up two wins from her last five.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	46/5	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	31/10	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	9/2	-

Love And Poetry

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0-123

Comment: Ran well in a stakes in March; better was expected when beaten 4l over 1m½f at Churchill Downs (allowance optional claimer) 50 days ago; with more on her plate passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	207/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	26/5	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	543/100	-

Laurelin

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 11-1

Comment: Related to Listed winner Maud Gonne Spirit and justifying her reputation as a smart prospect in winning all starts to date; gained narrow success in a stakes at Aqueduct two months ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	49/20	-
17/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
13/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	57/10	-

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Penn National

00:45

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ZULU KINGDOM can prove superior to his rivals. He is a prolific scorer at this level and has won over this trip before. States' Rights and Mi Bago should also be in the hunt.

States' Rights

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 4-22

Comment: Beaten only narrowly (Keeneland) in April in an allowance race; admirably consistent; this represents a step up in class but in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	109/50	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	1/1	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	6/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	9/2	-
20/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	1351/100	-

Barbadian Runner

Jockey: Forest Boyce Trainer: Henry Walters Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 13412

Comment: A winner of a stakes four weeks ago but all his wins have been at a lower level; not beaten far when second over 1m½f at Delaware Park (stakes) 13 days ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as facing tougher company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	54/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 3	19/10	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	109/10	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
22/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	41/10	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	6/1	-

Panagiotis

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 2-115

Comment: This just his fifth race; Violence gets winners on the turf; last of five two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; facing a tougher assignment than last time, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	129/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-

Mi Bago

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 11042

Comment: Is a two-time winner this year and successful five times from ten career runs; respectable effort to finish second (sloppy track) 20 days ago at Saratoga in a Grade 3; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 6	5/4	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 14	61/4	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	77/20	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-

Out On Bail

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 22-2

Comment: Beaten narrowly over 5½f at Churchill Downs (stakes) two months ago; produced a string of consistent efforts; he has a shout despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	161/50	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	847/100	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	31/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	29/20	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	9/4	-

Cairo Caper

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Phil Schoenthal Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1154-7

Comment: Finished last of seven when behind the reopposing Dream On two months ago at Aqueduct on debut outing for new trainer in a stakes; hard to see him involved as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	103/4	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	191/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
04/07/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	31/5	-
31/05/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	43/4	-

Zulu Kingdom

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 17-11

Comment: Achieved plenty of success against this sort of company and winner of five of his six career starts; successful by just over 1l at Churchill Downs two months ago in a Grade 1; drops in class; the stable continues to be among winners recently; big run on the cards as he can go well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 14	217/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 12	43/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	17/20	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
04/06/24	Saint-Cloud / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	1 / 12	47/10	-

Dream On

Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5-151

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a stakes (Aqueduct) two months ago; managed three wins in his last seven outings; faces a tougher assignment this time so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 12	76/5	-
14/09/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	279/20	-
23/08/24	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	61/20	-

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Penn National

01:15

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG BOYS ANSWER looks the one to back. He sets the form standard and has been a winner over the trip, while Bestsugardaddyever and Bartlett could run well too.

Socially Awkward

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 112134

Comment: Knows how to win here; not disgraced when fourth two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
28/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-

Big Boys Answer

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Jennifer Truehart Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1312

Comment: Beaten three-quarters of a length over 7f at Parx (allowance optional claimer) last Tuesday; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 25 to date); has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so possesses leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
26/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
05/05/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
26/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
12/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
07/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/10	-

In Spades

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Felissa Dunn Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1364

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven last month in an allowance optional claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
01/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/1	-
03/02/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
08/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	26/5	-
17/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	19/5	-

Bestsugardaddyever

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-823

Comment: Has won here; has won six times from 6f to 1m½f; creditable third in a claimer at Parx 20 days ago; form of the trainer is a plus; poses a threat if finding his best form and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
15/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	41/5	-
18/08/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	4/5	-
23/07/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	14/5	-
30/06/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-

Strawberry Treat

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 26-25

Comment: Not the most consistent of horses lately and form could be levelling off; finished fifth, beaten 16l, in a stakes Grade 3 claiming last week; others appeal more despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	149/10	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	28/5	-
17/08/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
19/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	123/10	-
05/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	122/5	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/1	-

Bartlett

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

Comment: On target four times in his last seven outings; was tailed off over 7f at Laurel Park (stakes, muddy track) in April; likely to be in contention as he has won after a similar break before and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	-	-	-
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	-

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Penn National

01:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ROMAN EMPIRE will be hard to ignore over his favourite trip and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time). Makabim is an interesting candidate.

Makabim

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Juan Serey Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 523013

Comment: Smart performer at one stage; third in Parx claimer, 14l off winner two weeks ago; looks likely to be involved despite defeat last time as he was successful two runs ago and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	6/1	-
25/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	71/10	-

Henrythethird

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Leandro Barban Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 679122

Comment: Suited by this C&D; out of the frame (beaten 6l in runner-up) 21 days ago in a claimer; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	13/5	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	68/5	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	609/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	541/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	63/1	-

Sheltrfromthestorm

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-4614

Comment: Goes very well here with three C&D wins to his name; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 5½f here (claimer) 22 days ago; makes limited appeal with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	58/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	303/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	251/10	-
09/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-

Super John

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Tony Perez Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 506741

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer three weeks ago; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	23/2	-
25/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	19/2	-
10/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	136/5	-

Mighty Minion

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 462314

Comment: A winner over C&D; not far behind Henrythethird when last in a claimer three weeks ago; Leonardo Corujo a notable jockey booking; facing a testing assignment and very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	28/5	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	163/10	-
10/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	183/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/1	-
26/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	99/2	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	194/5	-

Roman Empire

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Juan Guerrero Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 0-66341

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by just under 2l at Parx three weeks ago; he's a serious player as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	97/10	-
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	149/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	9/1	-
31/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	6/1	-

Rustys Gfivefifty

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 249515

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and can be a player at this level; not far behind Sheltrfromthestorm when fifth in a claimer three weeks ago; has to be taken seriously if replicating the best of his form and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/2	-
09/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	187/10	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	41/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	11/1	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	53/10	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-

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Penn National

02:12

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD is the recommendation. She knows how to win and has been a winner over this C&D, while Combat Hoofs rates the main danger.

Tilted Tiara

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 631134

Comment: Record over this course and distance is eight wins from 23 runs and represents top trainer; close up behind When Your Strange when fourth in a claimer three weeks ago; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
06/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	61/10	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	23/10	-

Combat Hoofs

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-1441

Comment: Bagged a fourth C&D win two weeks ago (30-100); recent win points to her being able to handle class rise so hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
02/06/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/5	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	5/2	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	17/5	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-
24/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-

For Cryin Out Loud

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-6112

Comment: Runner-up here but only beaten 1l in a claimer 37 days ago; has an excellent record over course and distance (three wins from 11 runs); tag has been raised to $7.5k; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	5/2	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/10	-
28/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	27/5	-
31/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-

Uptown Seraphina

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 651333

Comment: A prolific C&D winner; producing solid form figures; wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten 1½l) in a claimer 14 days ago; class riser as runs for a $7.5k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/5	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	31/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	69/1	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
06/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	243/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-

Luckbealadytonight

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Elliot Sullivan Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 346-61

Comment: Has achieved ten wins from 45 career runs; ended losing run in a claimer when successful by 3l last month; class riser as runs for a $7.5k tag here; others more appealing despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/1	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	226/5	-
05/12/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	164/5	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	43/1	-
29/09/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	439/10	-
23/08/24	Charles Town / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	523/10	-

When Your Strange

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: George Albright Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 261232

Comment: Going for a fourth win this year and admirably consistent; decent effort when 14-1 second in a claimer 20 days ago; tag unaltered from last time ($7.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	147/10	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	49/10	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	9/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	42/5	-
17/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/5	-

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Penn National

02:39

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FULL CONTACT looks a solid choice. He is taken to improve his excellent record at this distance.

Fire Down Below

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Amy Albright Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 15-523

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and course specialist (eight wins); split Don't Losemymoney and Romantic Gamble when third two weeks ago in a claimer; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	7/5	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
02/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	89/5	-
20/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/20	-
22/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/20	-
01/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/20	-

Romantic Gamble

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: David Geist Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 77-434

Comment: Finished fourth beaten just over 4l over 6f here (claimer) when not far behind two of his rivals two weeks ago; specialist here with four wins; latest effort was encouraging so deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	82/5	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	128/5	-
24/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
28/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	21/2	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-

Bargaining Power

Jockey: Franklin Jr Gonzalez Trainer: Jonathanie Badillo Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 05467

Comment: Finished last of seven over 6f at Parx (claimer) two weeks ago; can figure as has been on the scene in the recent past and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/2	-
28/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	123/10	-
17/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/1	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	457/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	182/5	-

Full Contact

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Tony Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 48565

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Parx (beaten 8l) in a claimer (sloppy track) two weeks ago; drops to a $4k tag from $7.5k; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and possesses leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	129/10	-
03/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/1	-
19/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	76/5	-
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	153/10	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	86/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	113/10	-

Screen Star

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Frank Cifarelli Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 604236

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late and perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling; beaten 15l (sixth) over 6f here (stakes Grade 3 claiming), finishing behind three of these rivals 28 days ago; hard enough to fancy despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/2	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	52/5	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/1	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	127/2	-
27/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	343/5	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	274/5	-

Don't Losemymoney

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 2722

Comment: Brings plenty of winning course form to the table and one-time useful operator; ahead of Fire Down Below and Romantic Gamble when runner-up (beaten three-quarters of a length) two weeks ago in a claimer; is respected if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
09/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	161/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	79/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	26/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	277/10	-

Critical Thinking

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Lydee Shea Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 324-4

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten 5l) over 1m here (claimer) in February; perhaps looks to have to reached his ceiling and hasn't won for a while; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	237/10	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/2	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/10	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	213/10	-
03/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	57/5	-
19/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	144/5	-

Eclipticals Bear

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Naoise Agnew Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 225665

Comment: Form could be levelling off and form has an up and down look to it; split a number of these rivals here over 6f (stakes Grade 3 claiming) when beaten 15l (fifth of seven) 28 days ago; dropping in class but can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	129/5	-
10/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	167/10	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	61/5	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/5	-
27/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	87/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	46/5	-

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Penn National

03:05

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BRAQUET is fancied for this. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and can confirm placings with G's Fireball and Scott Alaia, who were behind her when last seen.

Happybirthdaycorey

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: William Meister Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 4-41546

Comment: Course specialist (three wins); last of six over 1m at Laurel Park (claimer) four weeks ago, behind Genieinabridle; up in class (in for $10k); a few rivals look in good form so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	311/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/1	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	241/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	22/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	287/10	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-

Scott Alaia

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Mark Ippolito Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: P-415

Comment: A course winner; was behind two of these rivals two weeks ago when fifth here in a claimer; meeting some horses in good form and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	201/10	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	20/1	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	P / 10	59/5	-
11/11/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	57/5	-
22/07/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/10	-

Genieinabridle

Jockey: Jorge Hernandez Trainer: Demelza McMahon Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-124

Comment: She meets the required standard ability wise and admirably consistent; somewhat disappointing when finishing fourth (9-10) at Laurel Park with Happybirthdaycorey just behind 32 days ago in a claimer; most recent speed figure last time suggests she can handle the higher tag so must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/10	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
28/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	77/10	-

Braquet

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 254192

Comment: Represents a powerful trainer; close up second in a claimer two weeks ago (had two of these rivals behind); should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
02/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	39/5	-
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	81/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	89/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/2	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	67/10	-

La Macchina Rossa

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2-223

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win) and consistent performer; out of the money, beaten 4½l, when third 20 days ago in a claimer; tag has been raised to $10k; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	4/5	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	57/10	-

G's Fireball

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 512813

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; winning form over C&D; not disgraced when third of six in a claimer two weeks ago; recently has been finding this claiming level too hot so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	159/10	-
15/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	28/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	2/1	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-

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