Penn National

00:12

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BALLAD OF WARRIOR has an obvious shout. He should be able to confirm placings with Easter Bet and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

Come Prima

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: -331

Comment: Opened account at the third time of asking here over 5½f (maiden special weight, sloppy track) two weeks ago when getting the job done by 1l on debut for this trainer; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	59/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	131/10	-

Bronx Boys

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6121

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here last month; managed two wins in his last three outings; this looks tougher but one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	34/5	-
02/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	147/10	-
11/11/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	167/10	-

I Once Stood Alone

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: -5131

Comment: Has won three times over C&D following a nose success here last month; now up to allowance level so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	54/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	5/2	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/5	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	77/10	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3/2	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	4/1	-

Tactical Humor

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-5123

Comment: Achieved three wins at this venue; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (7l) in an allowance race (dropped to this distance) three weeks ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	67/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	261/10	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
06/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-

Picture This

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Steve Klesaris Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 388-62

Comment: Finishing runner-up was a good effort in an allowance race, finished ahead of Tactical Humor when back to this trip 20 days ago; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	183/10	-
12/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	7/5	-
25/06/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	21/5	-
04/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
01/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	73/5	-

Ballad Of Warrior

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 3-212

Comment: Went down by 1½l in an allowance race upped to 1m finished just ahead of Easter Bet last month; recent runs have been consistent; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	19/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
30/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
27/11/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	66/5	-
21/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	91/10	-

Easter Bet

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 386514

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here in an allowance race four weeks ago, behind Ballad Of Warrior; a lot on his plate here and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	63/5	-
11/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	68/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	603/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	34/1	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	256/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Penn National

00:41

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MIRACLE TRIP is expected to get the job done. Free Drop Bach is another for the shortlist.

Free Drop Bach

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Bernard Dunham Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 523-6

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing sixth of eight last month in a claimer; just the one victory on his CV but can be a player at this level; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	18/5	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
31/10/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/5	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	103/10	-
03/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	263/10	-

Miracle Trip

Jockey: Luis Rivera Trainer: Felix Coba Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-66447

Comment: Held when seventh beaten 21l in a claimer (Parx) last week; drops to a $5k tag from $7.5k; strong claims based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	91/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	63/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	47/5	-
14/01/25	Parx / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	19/1	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/10	-

Runawaytothemoon

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 631-66

Comment: Behind Town Kisser over 1m½f here (claimer) when beaten 31l (sixth of seven) three weeks ago; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	69/2	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/5	-
19/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/10	-
01/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	339/10	-
18/05/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-
02/05/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	103/10	-

Town Kisser

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -22222

Comment: Came up short when favourite and beaten 7l finished just ahead of Runawaytothemoon 21 days ago in a claimer; subpar record of 1-14 but has been consistent of late; cannot be ignored as should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
15/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	14/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/10	-

Warrior's Way Out

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-64445

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fifth (beaten 4½l) in a claimer when splitting two of these rivals 28 days ago; one win to his name was achieved a fair way back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	177/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	391/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	389/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	43/2	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	14/1	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	27/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Penn National

01:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PRUSSIAN BLUE is expected to get the job done. She is a C&D winner and can't be faulted for consistency, while Bonita Lassie and Pretty Lily also warrant respect.

La Lima

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Mark Ippolito Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 79-945

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l) 22 days ago in a claimer; a few throw outs since her success in a claimer at Penn National 12 months ago and possible that there's no more in the locker; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	65/1	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	102/5	-
06/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	783/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	187/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	441/10	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	71/5	-

Prussian Blue

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 154-22

Comment: Favourite and only narrowly beaten last week in a claimer; course specialist who has won four times here and has maintained her consistent level of form; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/10	-
22/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/2	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
10/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	299/10	-

Carly Hustle

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 9-43705

Comment: Has won four times from 6f up to 1m but may not have any more improvement left; last of five last Thursday on her debut for new trainer upped to 1m in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	134/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	547/5	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	22/1	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	243/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	579/10	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	246/5	-

Bonita Lassie

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 6-76U6

Comment: Achieved ten wins at this venue and better than this level in her prime; not beaten too far when sixth of ten in a claimer 22 days ago on debut for this trainer; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	16/5	-
24/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	U / 10	187/5	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	53/5	-
13/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	61/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	181/10	-
13/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	307/10	-

Pretty Lily

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 082632

Comment: Not beaten far (sloppy track) two weeks ago in a claimer; definite chance as lower claiming tag should make this easier and lots of promise in her latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	62/5	-
14/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/5	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	539/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	85/2	-
05/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	183/10	-

Stephanie My Love

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 55649

Comment: Perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling and not really built on success in a claimer six months ago at Penn National; comfortably beaten finishing ninth in a claimer four weeks ago; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	401/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	101/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
06/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	117/5	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	77/2	-

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Penn National

01:39

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PAYNTER'S PRODIGY is expected to get the job done. He has every chance with winning C&D form and he knows how to win.

Riverboat Bandit

Jockey: Jean Aguilar Trainer: Frank Cifarelli Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-17

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; seventh of ten beaten 15l in a claimer when splitting two of these rivals three months ago; Jean Aguilar here for just this ride; little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	729/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	183/5	-
31/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	829/10	-
16/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	379/5	-
19/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	533/5	-
27/06/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	-	663/10	-

Grated Coconut

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-232

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; favourite and only narrowly beaten two weeks ago (bumped at the start) with Sweet Spite and Lucky Lucky Luke behind in a claimer; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; recent display was promising so should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	13/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	24/5	-
16/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	127/5	-
25/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/2	-
19/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/5	-

Sweet Spite

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-8153

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; suited by this C&D; split Grated Coconut and Lucky Lucky Luke when third two weeks ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/2	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	63/10	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	68/5	-

Lucky Running Cat

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 22-278

Comment: Last of eight when close behind Lucky Lucky Luke 38 days ago at Parx in a claimer; moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); no surprise to see him go well despite defeat last time as ran well at Parx three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	3/1	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	41/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	34/5	-
12/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	14/5	-
09/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	41/5	-

Paynter's Prodigy

Jockey: Wesley Ho Trainer: Michelle Castillo Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2-8319

Comment: Suited by this C&D; this is his grade; out of the frame (beaten 8l in ninth) in a claimer at Parx three weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $5k; has to be considered as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	39/10	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
14/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	18/5	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	47/10	-
16/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
23/11/24	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	9/2	-

Lucky Lucky Luke

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 238476

Comment: Infrequent winner and form lately has been a mixed bag; behind Grated Coconut and Sweet Spite (runner-up and third) here in a claimer when last of six 15 days ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	159/10	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/1	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

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