Penn National

00:22 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: STRIKING SPARKS looks set for a big run. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is proven at the trip. Shady Munni looks best of the rest.

1st	6. Wish For Peace Fav	5/6
2nd	5. My Redemption	14/1
3rd	4. Striking Sparks 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/6

Wish For Peace

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-13311

5/6

Comment: Accounted for Strawberry Treat and My Redemption when winning with a bit in hand two weeks ago in a claimer; boasts a creditable four from 26 record at this track; win last time suggests he can handle the step up in class so is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/20	-
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	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Striking Sparks

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 243-43

5/2

Comment: Held in third in a claimer at Parx 30 days ago; has managed four wins from 15 career runs and has been consistent of late; more on his plate this time but could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	43/20	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-
13/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
16/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Shady Munni

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: /6133-

4/1

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by a neck in an optional claimer at Laurel Park last July; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 7-32) and consistent lately; returns from an absence here; class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; one to be interested in despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
27/05/24	Monmouth Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
07/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
06/03/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	71/10	-
24/11/23	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
14/10/23	Laurel Park / Starter Stakes, Starter Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	11/10	-

Strawberry Treat

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 226-2

12/1

Comment: Winning form over C&D; wins have come at a lower level; not beaten too far when second of four over 1m here (claimer) behind Wish For Peace two weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class; latest form figure is not as flattering as it may appear so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
22/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

My Redemption

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Michael Zalalas Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 9-44354

14/1

Comment: Could not compete with Wish For Peace when last over 1m here (claimer) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; good C&D record but has never won a race of this value; in for a $25k tag here, up from $16k last time; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and passed over.

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

Suzy Q The Queen

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Jr John Manning, Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: -647

40/1

Comment: Not a frequent winner and wins have come at a lower level; finished last of seven in an optional claimer at Presque Isle Downs four weeks ago; hard to see her taking this with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	248/5	-
10/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	237/10	-
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	142/5	-
25/09/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	18/1	-
12/09/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	82/5	-
23/08/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	133/5	-

Penn National

00:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GANGLY is the recommendation. He can improve his excellent record at this trip, while Tactical Humor and I Once Stood Alone are more names to consider.

1st	6. Float On Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Kaz Sweet Heist	5/1
3rd	3. Tactical Humor	3/1

Favourite

5/2

2nd Favourite

5/2

Float On

Jockey: Anthony Salgado Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7-213

5/2

Comment: A close third in an optional claimer two weeks ago; now eased in the grades (in for $7.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	52/5	-
02/09/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	217/10	-

Tactical Humor

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 512346

3/1

Comment: Beaten sixth of seven in an allowance race last Wednesday; represents a powerful trainer and achieved three wins at this venue; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	119/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	81/10	-
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	-

Gangly

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 27975-

7/2

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fifth despite odds of 8-11 in October on first run for current trainer in a claimer; represents top trainer and one-time smart performer; returns from an absence here; major player given his record when fresh and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
31/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	10/1	-
24/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-

Kaz Sweet Heist

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 231126

5/1

Comment: Finished last of six in a stakes at Monmouth Park on his first start for this trainer five weeks ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an eighth win) and course specialist who has won four times here; others more persuasive despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	339/10	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-

Force Of Justice

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Murray Rojas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -5456

15/2

Comment: Finished last of six (Presque Isle Downs) four weeks ago in an allowance race; should go close as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	28/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	51/5	-
07/03/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/2	-
13/10/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	108/5	-
16/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-

I Once Stood Alone

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 51315

10/1

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) when last of five last week in an optional claimer; has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 13 runs); ought to be competitive as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	7/2	-
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	-

Yes It's Roo

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Ronald Rideout Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 35728

10/1

Comment: Finished last of eight in a claimer (off slowly at the start) last month; winner of three races at this venue but patchy form recently; slow starts becoming a regular occurrence so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	22/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	369/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/5	-
06/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/1	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	369/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	318/5	-