Penn National

00:12 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CITIZEN K is fancied for this. He bids for a second course success and a good pace up front will help him, while Bold Hoppertunity looks best of the rest.

1st	1. T Rex	10/1
2nd	5. Damir	8/1
3rd	4. Barleewon	20/1

Favourite

13/8

Citizen K

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 7713

13/8

Comment: Has won at this course; finished third of 12 three weeks ago (Colonial Downs) in a claimer; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	11/1	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
26/05/25	Monmouth Park / Starter Handicap / F	-	7 / 8	30/1	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	217/10	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	423/10	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	48/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Wicked Genius

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Michael Pino Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-22748

9/4

Comment: Not far behind Teewinot Pass when last over 1m at Parx (claimer) last Tuesday in blinkers for the first time; one-time useful operator; has to be taken seriously if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	67/5	-
07/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	69/10	-
02/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	43/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
19/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	77/10	-

Bold Hoppertunity

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Jack Abrams Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 044031

13/2

Comment: Wins-runs record of 3-13; came out on top by just over 4l over 1m here (claimer) 13 days ago; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
19/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	71/10	-
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	93/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/5	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	147/10	-

Sachmo

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Jr Michael Salvaggio, Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 40-425

15/2

Comment: No impression when fifth of ten in a claimer (soft) 19 days ago upped to 1m4f; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins; can be in the thick of things with drop back in trip looking the right move and he ran well two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/5	-
26/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	103/10	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	28/5	-
10/11/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	331/10	-
10/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	49/5	-
25/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	35/2	-

Damir

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Giovanni Salinas Age/Wt: 7/8-0 F: 4/90-94

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth last month on his debut for this trainer dropped back in distance in a claimer; quite a while since he tasted success; drops to a $9k tag from $10k; hard to see him taking this as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	86/5	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	811/10	-
27/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	229/10	-
13/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	164/5	-
22/12/23	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	188/5	-
26/08/23	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	97/10	-

T Rex

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Ronald Rogers Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 3308-3

10/1

Comment: Creditable effort when 20-1 third splitting Sachmo and Hardy Choice last month in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win two years ago); makes limited appeal as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	199/10	-
19/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	31/2	-
07/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	176/5	-
16/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
26/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	79/2	-
08/07/24	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	93/5	-

Barleewon

Jockey: Julio Correa Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 17-U54

20/1

Comment: Split Saketumi (runner-up) and Sachmo (fifth) in a claimer (soft) when beaten 11l (fourth of ten) 19 days ago upped to 1m4f; has won seven times from 1m up to 1m3f but been generally quiet since successful in a starter allowance at Mountaineer Park in September; may not be up to this as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	89/5	-
25/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	113/2	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	U / 7	106/5	-
23/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	154/5	-
11/09/24	Mountaineer Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
05/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	343/10	-

Teewinot Pass

Jockey: Franklin Jr Gonzalez Trainer: Leslye Bouchard Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 533426

25/1

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability; beaten 13l in sixth at Parx over 1m (claimer) last Tuesday; in for a $9k tag so down in class ($10k last time); now running on turf for the first time; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	128/5	-
01/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	146/5	-
07/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	69/10	-
20/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/2	-
29/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	159/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	43/2	-

Saketumi

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: William Dowling Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 17-062

Comment: A winner over this C&D; better than this level in his prime; finished in front of two of these when getting across to lead early from a wide stall upped to 1m4f (soft) three weeks ago in a claimer; interesting as the return to this distance should be more suitable and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	47/5	-
27/06/25	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	626/5	-
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	-

Hardy Choice

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 256114

Comment: Disappointing to see him finish fourth last month given market expectations in a claimer; from powerful stable and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-23; form of the trainer is a plus; in for the same $10k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	13/10	-
13/06/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
31/05/25	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
28/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/1	-
12/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	63/10	-

Penn National

00:41 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: METALHEAD looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Au Some Warrior and Pops Harper can give the selection something to think about.

1st	7. Tropandhagen	9/2
2nd	5. Metalhead Fav	11/8
3rd	6. Au Some Warrior	6/1

Favourite

11/8

Metalhead

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 622386

11/8

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of eight at Churchill Downs over 6½f (claimer) six weeks ago; last two runs were below standard set by third at Keeneland three starts ago; must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	161/10	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	487/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/25	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	179/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	204/25	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Milo

Jockey: Jose Batista Trainer: Diane Morici Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 29-137

4/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; beaten seventh of eight at Monmouth Park over 5½f (claimer) two weeks ago; likely to go well if finding his best form and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	74/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	123/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
11/10/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	26/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/5	-
07/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	8/1	-

Tropandhagen

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 84-854

9/2

Comment: Admirably consistent; solid effort over 5f here (optional claimer) three weeks ago; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	29/10	-
22/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	19/1	-
08/06/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	52/5	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	683/100	-
02/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	53/1	-
05/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	299/10	-

Au Some Warrior

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 133324

6/1

Comment: Last of four two weeks ago in an optional claimer; running consistently; the trainer is going well; he should go close if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	29/10	-
18/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
10/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	3/1	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	13/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	7/2	-

Davola

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: John Servis Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 48-61

8/1

Comment: A most decisive winner at Parx three weeks ago when registering his first success at the fourth time of asking in a maiden claimer; Christian Maragh here for just this ride; now switched to dirt for the first time; despite that Parx success, others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	24/5	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	73/10	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	363/10	-

One Last Kiss

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Michael Pino Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 252152

10/1

Comment: Close up runner-up in a claimer at Parx 23 days ago on debut for this trainer; claiming tag now upped to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
07/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
07/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/5	-
25/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-
04/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-

Pops Harper

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 85-214

12/1

Comment: Beaten 23l (fourth) in an optional claimer (sloppy track) 28 days ago at Delaware Park upped to 1m½f; he can be competitive at this level and has displayed improved form on last two starts; must go on the shortlist if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	127/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	21/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1/1	-
27/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	161/5	-
04/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	16/5	-

Private Cabana

Jockey: Joezer Rangel Trainer: Cesareo Marquez Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 566425

Comment: Finished last of five 27 days ago in a claimer; achieved just the one win; this is the only ride on the card for Joezer Rangel; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $10k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	371/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	141/10	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	503/10	-
02/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	487/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	221/10	-

Penn National

01:10 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TOOTALOO KANGAROO could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D. Missy Sixtysix, Pinotslilgirl and Honorable Win are interesting.

1st	2. Pinotslilgirl Fav	2/1
2nd	7. Dancing Diana	6/1
3rd	5. Auroralinna	10/1

Favourite

2/1

Pinotslilgirl

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Joanne Shankle Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 240814

2/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (six from 21 to date); fair effort in an optional claimer at Delaware Park 21 days ago; poses a threat despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
02/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
07/06/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	47/5	-
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	162/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	39/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	2/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Cardinal War Cry

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Jr Michael Salvaggio, Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 433123

7/2

Comment: Finished third but only beaten 3½l in an allowance race three weeks ago; has gained three wins over course and distance and producing consistent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	23/10	-
18/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-

Tootaloo Kangaroo

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 5-1131

7/2

Comment: Four-time C&D winner, including last time when finishing ahead of seven rivals (5-4); plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	9/5	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	41/10	-

Angel Of Hope

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Padilla Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 226-11

4/1

Comment: Sprang 9-1 surprise in an allowance race at Parx three weeks ago; bids for hat-trick and best form so far in last two starts; Andy Hernandez here for just this ride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	19/2	-
03/06/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
30/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	11/2	-
09/12/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	41/10	-
20/11/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	21/10	-
30/10/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	109/10	-

Dancing Diana

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: II James Lawrence, Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 8-34242

6/1

Comment: Behind Tootaloo Kangaroo three weeks ago when beaten 1½l in an allowance race; knocking at the door recently; just the one win to her name.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
11/06/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	122/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	46/5	-
25/03/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	11/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	61/5	-

Auroralinna

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 612

10/1

Comment: Lightly raced (this just her fourth race); winning form over C&D; produced a good effort to finish runner-up three weeks ago in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	69/10	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	17/5	-

Missy Sixtysix

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Michael Moore Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 454123

Comment: Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-19); good effort when beaten into third by half a length 22 days ago at Parx in an allowance optional claimer; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
09/06/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	33/5	-
21/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
29/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	25/2	-
31/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	67/10	-

Put The Crazy Away

Jockey: Francisco Martinez Trainer: Robert Mosco Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 615444

Comment: Has struggled to factor since winning an optional claimer at Parx in April; beaten 17l into fourth at Parx over 7f (optional claimer) 23 days ago; this looks a fair heat so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/1	-
05/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	121/10	-
21/05/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
29/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	32/5	-
14/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-

Honorable Win

Jockey: Anthony Salgado Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 121-5

Comment: Was fifth of six, beaten 6l, at Presque Isle Downs three weeks ago in a stakes; a winner of a stakes in December and has won two of her four career starts; dropping in class a definite plus and prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-
30/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
14/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	91/10	-

Penn National

01:39 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELLIE'S BOYFRIEND is strongly fancied to come out on top. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and put in an eyecatching run last time out.

1st	4. Cali Heat	10/1
2nd	3. Ellie's Boyfriend Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Memory Bouquet	15/2

Favourite

9/4

Ellie's Boyfriend

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 336272

9/4

Comment: Was a close runner-up in an optional claimer on debut for this handler; closely matched with Cajun Vibes on that running last month; a previous winner here; the yard is going well; can have a big say if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-
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	-

El Divino Nino

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Joanne Shankle Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 118525

9/4

Comment: Grade looks suitable and has got his head in front twice this year; not disgraced in fifth in a starter allowance three weeks ago at Delaware Park on debut for this trainer; should prove competitive as is no stranger to the winners' enclosure and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Delaware Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	38/5	-
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	218/5	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-
19/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	659/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/10	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Saponara

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 112151

6/1

Comment: Got the job done by 4½l in an optional claimer when dropped back to this trip 48 days ago; good record here of seven wins from 12 runs; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	37/10	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Float On

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Michelle Castillo Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 7-21313

7/1

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 4l) two weeks ago in a claimer; has scored over C&D; on target twice in his last four outings; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
05/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
19/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
08/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	32/5	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	251/10	-

Memory Bouquet

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 1-30346

15/2

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Delaware Park (beaten 7l) in an optional claimer (bumped at the start, dropped to this distance) three weeks ago; very smart in his prime and has gained five wins over course and distance; competes from same tag here ($12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/5	-
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/10	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	137/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-
27/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	12/5	-

Cali Heat

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Mark Salvaggio Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 312133

10/1

Comment: Specialist here with four wins but yet to win over 6f; wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten 3½l) over 5½f at Delaware Park (optional claimer) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	86/5	-
18/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-

Trophy Room

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 644112

12/1

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing runner-up over 5f here (claimer) behind Cali Heat last month; a prolific winner over this C&D; claiming tag rises from $10k last time; makes limited appeal as he never really looked like winning last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
15/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-

Cajun Vibes

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Leslie Montford Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 812124

20/1

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and has an excellent record over C&D (four wins from seven runs); close up behind Ellie's Boyfriend when fourth in an optional claimer 33 days ago; a few rivals look in good form so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
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	-

Sophia's Prince

Jockey: Angel Castillo Trainer: Trevor Gallimore Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 311642

25/1

Comment: Going for a third win this year; cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up in a claimer at Parx three weeks ago; up in class (in for $12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	151/10	-
12/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	3/1	-
26/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	58/5	-
12/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
05/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	27/5	-
22/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-

Penn National

02:08 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GANGLY looks the one to back. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has a good record of rewarding his backers. Bo's Bourbon and Pylon could run well too.

1st	2. Fire Down Below 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	10. Chain Reaction	4/1
3rd	3. Eddiemush	20/1

Favourite

7/4

Gangly

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 8/8-13 F: 975-61

7/4

Comment: Very useful in his prime and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a 11th career win); back to winning ways in a claimer when successful by just over 2l three weeks ago; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/10	-
21/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	57/20	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	63/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Fire Down Below

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Amy Albright Age/Wt: 9/8-11 F: 5-5231

9/4

Comment: Good course-and-distance record (eight wins); got the job done by 2½l in a claimer last month; despite that Penn National success, has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
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	-

Chain Reaction

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 722143

4/1

Comment: Split Eddiemush and Rockin The Palace when third 21 days ago in a claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 15 runs); has largely been consistent of late; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
09/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	107/10	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	329/10	-

Pylon

Jockey: Julio Correa Trainer: Irving Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 563554

6/1

Comment: Ten-time winner within the resume (from 5½f-1m½f) and useful in his prime; finished fifth but subsequently promoted to fourth in a claimer at Parx two weeks ago; drops to a $4k tag from $7.5k; definitely of interest if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	197/10	-
08/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	68/5	-
30/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	97/10	-
09/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	101/10	-
17/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/1	-

Rockin The Palace

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 185324

10/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth in a claimer three weeks ago; loves this venue (three wins from 24 course runs); recent efforts have generally been solid; this looks a fair heat so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
18/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	89/10	-
02/06/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	37/5	-
12/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	21/2	-
27/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	18/5	-

Eddiemush

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 185652

20/1

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind him 21 days ago when beaten 4½l into runner-up at 16-1 in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	153/10	-
20/06/25	Penn National / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	109/5	-
05/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/1	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	73/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	62/5	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	32/5	-

Mighty Minion

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 623144

33/1

Comment: Close up behind Sheltrfromthestorm when fourth over 1m½f here (claimer) last month; knocking at the door recently; makes limited appeal as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/5	-
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	-

Abby's Spirit

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 274431

33/1

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win three weeks ago when successful by half a length; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $5k) so down in class; others have more pressing claims despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/2	-
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	88/5	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	48/5	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	91/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/5	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	101/5	-

Sheltrfromthestorm

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-46143

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) last month upped to 1m½f, finished ahead of Mighty Minion in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last six; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
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	-

Bo's Bourbon

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-3051

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after three-quarters of a length win here last month; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/5	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	41/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	27/10	-
30/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
15/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-