Penn National

22:45

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: QUEEN KHALEESI enjoyed a good run last time and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Lady Lemoncello, Hop For Helga and Daisy's Angel are interesting.

Cashpoint

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: William Meister Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-434

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; finished fourth, beaten 19l, at Delaware Park two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($16k from $20k) so down in class; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	217/10	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
28/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	57/10	-
11/05/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
23/02/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	37/5	-

Daisy's Angel

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Kelly Deiter Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 332446

Comment: Still without a win after nine starts; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l) over 1m at Delaware Park (maiden claimer) 22 days ago; if replicating best previous efforts in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	19/2	-
07/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	211/5	-
17/05/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	57/10	-
30/03/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-

Quiz Whiz

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 6-9

Comment: Attempting to open her account at the fourth time of asking; beaten 17l into ninth at Laurel Park five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; in for a $16k tag so down in class ($20k last time); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	67/10	-
11/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	32/5	-
12/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	19/5	-

Lady Lemoncello

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5768

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 9l, upped to 1m (Laurel Park) last month in a maiden claimer; she shouldn't be far away as lower claiming tag should make this easier and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	51/10	-
24/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	23/2	-
22/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	27/10	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/5	-
22/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
02/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/2	-

Hop For Helga

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Jennifer Truehart Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut at Parx with blinkers tried at 11-1 in May; considered on best trackwork.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	111/10	-

High Achiever

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 564

Comment: Warrior's Reward gets winners on the turf; held in fourth in a maiden claimer two weeks ago upped to this trip; calmer waters here (in for $16k, $25k tag last time); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	261/10	-
05/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/2	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	25/2	-

Octet

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Mark Salvaggio Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 045

Comment: Fifth of six beaten 12l when close behind High Achiever 15 days ago upped to this trip in a maiden claimer; best she's managed so far is fourth from three career starts; claiming tag drops to $16k (from $25k); makes limited appeal as needs headgear to liven her up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	48/5	-
16/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	45/2	-

Queen Khaleesi

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 242

Comment: Went off 16-1 when good runner-up at Delaware Park last month in a maiden claimer; admirably consistent and shown recent signs of improvement; has strong claims if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	78/5	-
05/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/10	-
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	141/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	127/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	159/10	-
28/01/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	24/1	-

Sheppton Sisters

Jockey: Manuel Aguilar Trainer: Bernard Dunham Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7

Comment: Held last of seven but was making her first appearance (5f, Delaware Park) at 20-1 last month; only ride on the card for Manuel Aguilar; could improve although needs to as significantly reduced claiming tag a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 7	207/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Penn National

23:14

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PREACH IT WARRIOR is a strong pick. He has been a winner at this track and a good pace up front will help him, while Kalahari Not Sorry looks best of the rest.

Skimble Shanks

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 62133

Comment: Has two wins to his name this year; has largely been consistent of late; not disgraced when third of five last month in an allowance race; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	31/5	-
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	9/1	-
15/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
20/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	36/5	-

Kissthemoon

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1-1

Comment: Winner of three races at this venue and out to complete a hat-trick; won by just under 3l in a claimer last month; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
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	-

Preach It Warrior

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5111

Comment: Narrow winner of an allowance race last month; looking to land a four-timer; could be hard to beat as his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
12/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	54/5	-
12/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/2	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	51/10	-

Kalahari Not Sorry

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1122

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last four; produced a string of consistent efforts; was on the premises (runner-up, beaten 2½l) last month in an allowance race; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
22/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	239/10	-
08/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
26/10/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	43/5	-

Melt With You

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Jamie Ness Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 654

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 15l into fourth) over 1m at Parx (claimer, broke slowly at the start) two months ago; has achieved four wins from 19 career runs; the yard is going well; shown signs of promise here and there and warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
07/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/10	-
15/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	73/20	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	97/10	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	64/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Penn National

23:43

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CRABTREE has to be the first name on the shortlist. Annihilate 'Em and Ollie Boy should also be on the premises.

Gollum

Jockey: Julio Correa Trainer: Lawrence Smith Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 776

Comment: Beaten a long way in a maiden claimer in March upped to 1m½f; Hoppertunity gets winners on the turf; few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $10k); returns from a layoff; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	617/10	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	611/10	-
06/02/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	627/10	-

Annihilate 'em

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 553766

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a maiden claimer at Laurel Park three weeks ago; has shown some ability on occasion and rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3/2	-
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	53/5	-
18/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	26/5	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	184/5	-
23/02/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	21/2	-

Ollie Boy

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Charles DeMario Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 44552

Comment: Went down by 1½l over 6f here (maiden claimer) after showing little previously when dropped in distance four weeks ago; $16k claiming tag this time (up from $10k); if he is able to build on his most recent effort then needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
12/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	427/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	35/2	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/5	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	48/5	-

Peace Crusader

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Michelle Castillo Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 333434

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in fourth) dropped back in distance at Monmouth Park (problems in the gate at the start) two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; facing a testing assignment and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	53/10	-
18/06/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	36/5	-
31/05/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	93/10	-
19/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
22/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
24/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-

Merging Traffic

Jockey: Abner Adorno Trainer: Jennifer Truehart Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 2-473

Comment: Fair third of eight at Delaware Park over 7½f (maiden claimer) at the weekend; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/10	-
29/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	189/10	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	241/10	-
04/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/1	-
02/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	6/1	-
17/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	129/10	-

Magic Of Twosday

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Mclane Hendriks Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 4

Comment: Came home last over 5f on his debut here at 9-2 four weeks ago; sire does get winners on the turf; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 4	22/5	-

Channel King

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: C O Callaghan Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0-3

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his fifth race); tailed off in a maiden claimer (sloppy track) four weeks ago; claiming tag drops from $25k; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	51/10	-
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	144/5	-
26/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	212/5	-
07/02/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	158/5	-

Uncle Arlys

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: -

Comment: Conceding experience to all his rivals; Brandon Kulp-trained newcomers have a healthy record; Malibu Moon gets winners on the turf; related to 1m½f winner War Union; entitled to respect with signs of encouragement in profile and trainer is in good order.

Crabtree

Jockey: Martin Chuan Trainer: Susan Yoder Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 45335

Comment: Last of five in a maiden special weight at Thistledown last month; has raised his game the last twice and he can be competitive at this level; first run on turf; has shown glimpses of ability recently and has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	163/10	-
29/05/25	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	99/10	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	19/2	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	38/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	31/10	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	51/2	-

City Panda

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5577

Comment: Beaten 6l in seventh in a maiden claimer 42 days ago at Laurel Park on his first start for this trainer (just behind Annihilate 'Em) upped to 1m½f; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	181/10	-
26/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	377/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	217/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/10	-
28/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	271/10	-

Electioneering

Jockey: Kevin Gomez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 02

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten just under 3l) over 1m½f at Delaware Park (maiden claimer) on Wednesday; tag unchanged at $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	22/5	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	11 / 11	167/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite