Penn National

00:12 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: NO EASY ANSWER takes the eye from a recent form perspective and has been very consistent of late. Nail Polish and Dakota Springs should also be in the mix.

1st	2. No Easy Answer Fav	11/8
2nd	3. Prussian Blue	12/1
3rd	1. Dakota Springs	3/1

Favourite

11/8

No Easy Answer

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 57-322

11/8

Comment: Missed out by three-quarters of a length last month in a claimer; normally pretty consistent and has a good record at this venue, including five course-and-distance wins; drops to a $12.5k tag from $16k; can make her presence felt as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	37/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
15/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	339/10	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	32/5	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

Nail Polish

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 11-115

7/4

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; smart performer at one stage and six wins over course and distance; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	71/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	121/10	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	93/10	-
29/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
02/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
20/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/1	-

Dakota Springs

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-1119

3/1

Comment: Achieved four wins at this venue; not beaten too far when ninth of ten in an allowance race on her first start for this trainer last month; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	84/5	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	8/5	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	439/10	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	46/5	-

Prussian Blue

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 54-221

12/1

Comment: Chasing a fourth C&D success after 3l win here last month; claiming tag rises from $4k last time; is passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-
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	-

Peace Out

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: William Meister Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 29515

20/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of seven in April at Laurel Park in a claimer; claiming value rises from $7.5k last time; record fresh suggests she might need this run; looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	203/5	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	399/10	-
05/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	56/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/10	-
04/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	268/5	-

Early Frost

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Mark Ippolito Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 7555

33/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth in a claimer (bumped at the start) 22 days ago; perhaps looks to have to reached her ceiling and not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); hard to make a case for her as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	125/2	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	248/5	-
06/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	106/1	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1167/10	-
23/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	118/5	-

Thunder Boss

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 6/8-1 F: 8566

40/1

Comment: Generally struggled of late and quite a while since she tasted success; not beaten too far when sixth of seven 47 days ago (Mountaineer Park) in a claimer; a lot on her plate as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	106/5	-
10/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	339/10	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	267/10	-
08/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	177/5	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	333/10	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	203/10	-

Penn National

00:41 - RESULT

Runners: 3 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: WISH FOR PEACE looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D. Kissthemoon and Classic Union should also be on the premises.

1st	5. Wish For Peace Fav	1/3
2nd	2. Strawberry Treat 2nd Fav	11/2
3rd	3. Debate	10/1

Favourite

1/3

Wish For Peace

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-1331

1/3

Comment: Won in good style in a claimer last month; from powerful trainer and good record here of three wins from 25 runs; recent win points to him being able to handle class rise so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
25/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/10	-
05/04/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/5	-
02/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/10	-
06/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

Strawberry Treat

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6226-

11/2

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing sixth of seven over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) in August; four-time winner in his career (from 5f-1m½f); returns from a layoff; meeting some horses in good form and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
22/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
08/05/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	108/5	-

Debate

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Jr Robert Wolfe, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 436453

10/1

Comment: Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (8l) last month in a claimer; no longer appears to be improving; not hard to turn elsewhere as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	73/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	223/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	117/5	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	73/20	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	39/20	-
07/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	129/10	-

My Redemption

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 9-4435

Comment: A winner over this C&D; no impression when fifth of seven here over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer) 44 days ago; drops to a $16k tag from $25k; his best looks to be behind him and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	453/10	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	177/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	7/1	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	174/5	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	893/10	-
02/09/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-

Kissthemoon

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 281-

Comment: Caused a surprise when landing a claimer over 1m½f by 2½l at Laurel Park in September; on target three times in his last five outings; this C&D holds no fears; returns from a layoff here; trainer is ticking along nicely; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/2	-
22/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	52/5	-
19/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
26/06/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
01/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
24/05/24	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	181/10	-

Classic Union

Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez Trainer: Miguel Penaloza Age/Wt: 5/8-3 F: 4776

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; finished last of six last month at Parx in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $25k; competitive shout as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/5	-
16/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	227/10	-
01/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	121/10	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	171/10	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	5/1	-

Penn National

01:10 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHAIN LIGHTNING has won here twice before and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Bronx Boys and Ira The Icon could also have a role to play.

1st	3. Bronx Boys 2nd Fav	9/4
2nd	5. Chain Lightning	10/3
3rd	4. Easter Bet	16/1

Favourite

5/4

Ira The Icon

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 55113

5/4

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last six; respectable third in an allowance race at Parx last month; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/1	-
07/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/10	-
24/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	69/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Bronx Boys

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 1215

9/4

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last four; not beaten that far in fifth (9l) last month in an allowance race; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	9/5	-
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	-

Chain Lightning

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -5431

10/3

Comment: Won by just under 3l (sloppy track) last month in an allowance race; managed two wins in his last six outings; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
02/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	44/5	-
26/10/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-

Notturno

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Matz Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 528-1

9/1

Comment: Sprang a 33-1 shock in a maiden optional claimer at Gulfstream Park when registering his first success at the fourth time of asking five months ago; returns from a layoff; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	331/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	34/1	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-

Renewing Vows

Jockey: Victor Carrasco Trainer: Juanita Bennett Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 4255-

14/1

Comment: Managed just one success in his career to date; close up behind Easter Bet when fifth in an allowance race (sloppy track) in December; layoff to overcome; a few rivals look in good form so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	239/10	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	283/10	-
31/08/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	104/5	-
26/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	57/5	-
22/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	55/2	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	149/1	-

Easter Bet

Jockey: Matilda Burnham Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 4/8-1 F: 865146

16/1

Comment: Close up behind Bronx Boys when last here over 6f (allowance race) last month on debut for this trainer; hard to make a case for him as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	128/5	-
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	-

Penn National

01:39 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: OLIVE KAT has to be the first name on the shortlist. She has been admirably consistent of late and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick.

1st	1. Leviosa Fav	6/4
2nd	2. La Lima	4/1
3rd	3. Kelly's Party Girl	5/1

Favourite

6/4

Leviosa

Jockey: Bryan Torres Trainer: Jose Milian Age/Wt: 6/8-2 F: 155-66

6/4

Comment: Beaten 13l when sixth of seven at Parx over 5½f (claimer, muddy track) in April; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 10-44); can figure as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/5	-
07/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	161/5	-
26/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	51/2	-
14/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	87/10	-
24/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
10/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Phancy Philly

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 662393

2/1

Comment: Knows how to win here; not beaten too far (3l) last month in a claimer; possible squeak if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/5	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	149/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	56/5	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	53/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	114/5	-

La Lima

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Mark Ippolito Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 9-9452

4/1

Comment: Runner-up of six when sent off 16-1 two weeks ago in a claimer; may have reached limits of her ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/5	-
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	-

Kelly's Party Girl

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Charles DeMario Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 25674

5/1

Comment: Has won three times here; fourth, not beaten that far (16-1) in a claimer 22 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/5	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	171/5	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	161/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	19/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	113/10	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	609/10	-

Carly Hustle

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Konstantin Harigeorgiou Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 437054

16/1

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Mountaineer Park in September; bumped at the start when close behind La Lima (dropped back to this trip) in a claimer posting a respectable display to finish fourth last month; makes limited appeal with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	433/10	-
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	-

Olive Kat

Jockey: Raul Mena Trainer: Michael Gorham Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 42213-

Comment: Ran encouragingly when just over 5l third in a claimer in December; recent runs have been consistent and useful in her prime; layoff to overcome; Raul Mena here for just this ride; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	21/2	-
30/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
09/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	41/10	-
18/10/24	Meadowlands / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	29/2	-
04/10/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/5	-

Kentucky Reign

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 543374

Comment: Been a while since she achieved her only career win and no longer appears to be improving; not disgraced when fourth in a claimer four weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	59/10	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	123/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/2	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	127/10	-
06/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	99/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	35/2	-