Penn National

00:12

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ELENI is a firm choice. She has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick, while High Achiever and Warriors Jewel are also respected.

High Achiever

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

Comment: T Bernard Houghton team does well at Penn National with debutants; been active in workouts; has to be respected.

Eleni

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 53-929

Comment: Found life tough when 16l back in ninth in a maiden claimer at Aqueduct last month; best form so far in last two starts; leading contender as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and she finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	57/10	-
08/03/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/20	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	123/4	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	101/4	-
03/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	131/2	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	227/4	-

Peaceoftastycake

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Leslie Montford Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 443-54

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of seven in a maiden special weight (not far behind Warriors Jewel) two weeks ago; not yet off the mark in seven attempts although has finished third; down in class this time but passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	67/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/5	-
20/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	126/5	-
02/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	163/5	-
11/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	87/5	-
24/08/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	821/10	-

Vixenzhypnotkhoney

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7

Comment: Came home seventh over 5½f on her debut at 50-1 last month; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	101/2	-

Octet

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Mark Salvaggio Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 0

Comment: Beaten 18l to finish last on her debut at Laurel Park at 22-1 21 days ago; first run in claiming company; will need to progress to get off the mark despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	45/2	-

Warriors Jewel

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-2533

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; favourite but out of the places when third 13 days ago in a maiden special weight; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
08/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/5	-
30/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
02/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-

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Penn National

00:41

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from TAPAS WARRIOR. She made a positive debut and claimed the runners-up spot on her initial start. Cashpoint rates the main danger.

Trace Martinis

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Carlos Johnson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7677-8

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth when dropped in distance four months ago in a maiden claimer; recent form hardly the most inspiring and still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce); returns from a layoff here; difficult to build a solid case for her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	648/5	-
29/08/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	379/5	-
14/08/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	115/1	-
08/08/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	663/10	-
05/07/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-
14/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	19/2	-

Faux Pas

Jockey: Adam Bowman Trainer: Howard Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-32542

Comment: Gave good account to finish runner-up in a maiden claimer last month at Parx with Winbori just behind upped to this trip; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; she shouldn't be far away as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/5	-
18/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/2	-
03/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
03/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	63/5	-
15/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	156/5	-

Cashpoint

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: William Meister Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0533-4

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; out of the frame (beaten 6l in fourth) here over 6f (maiden claimer) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; likely to be a threat as shown she can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
30/01/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	17/5	-

Winbori

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Herold Whylie Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 746345

Comment: Yet to open her account after 19 starts; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (9l) at Parx over 7f (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $10k); may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	439/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	169/5	-
12/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	94/5	-
03/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	423/10	-
11/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	154/5	-
03/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	488/5	-

Spicy K

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Leslie Montford Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 666-4

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth 49 days ago in a maiden claimer; this just her fifth race; claiming value now drops to $10k; needs new headgear to provoke some improvement; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	104/5	-
02/11/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	667/10	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	593/10	-
24/08/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	61/2	-

Tapas Warrior

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 32

Comment: Minor honours when 30-100 last week in a maiden claimer; the Brandon Kulp outfit is running hot currently; if backing up initial run she is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 5	3/10	-
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 6	51/10	-

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Penn National

01:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TREBLE CLEF looks set for a big run. He is fancied to reverse the placings with Uncle Caesar from their last meeting and has been successful at this track before.

Malibu Star

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Moore Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 1-2343

Comment: Has winning track form; quality operator at his peak; finished third but only beaten 5l in a claimer at Parx 44 days ago; drops to a $25k tag; capable if in the mood so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
03/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	121/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	21/1	-
13/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	83/5	-
06/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	67/10	-
06/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	47/5	-

Tops The Chart

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-4414

Comment: Useful in this grade; far from disgraced (beaten 5l, Laurel Park, sloppy track) 12 days ago in an optional claimer; rates a likely contender if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
05/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
16/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	121/10	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-
06/12/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	97/5	-

Treble Clef

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6-4163

Comment: Beaten 10l in third here over 1m½f (allowance optional claimer, behind Uncle Caesar) three weeks ago; has won here; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
18/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	139/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
13/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	23/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	55/2	-
20/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-

Uncle Caesar

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-4612

Comment: Likes this combination of C&D; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; went down by 2½l when second over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) just ahead of Treble Clef last month; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	6/5	-
26/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	54/5	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	56/5	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-

Ten Gauge

Jockey: Adam Bowman Trainer: Daniel Velazquez Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 2-6226

Comment: In good form prior to backwards step last time out but has not been firing consistently; finished last of six in an allowance optional claimer at Parx five weeks ago; makes limited appeal as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	179/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/10	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	99/10	-
13/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	151/5	-
06/12/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
19/10/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	158/5	-

First Glimpse

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-82421

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) when landing a claimer over 1m½f by half a length two weeks ago; Timothy Kreiser's runners are going great guns at the moment; in for a $25k tag here, up from $16k last time; now up to allowance level so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	22/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	77/20	-
24/11/24	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	15/2	-

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Penn National

01:39

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for STYNER. He has plenty of winning form at this distance and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Curlington

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 2-424

Comment: Has been consistent of late and has an impressive record over course and distance (five wins from 11 runs); split a number of these rivals in a claimer two weeks ago; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	89/10	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	273/10	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-

The Gatekeeper

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Paulina Sinnefia Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 5-001

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer at Laurel Park last month; on target twice in his last six outings; should go close as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/2	-
17/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	151/5	-
26/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	139/5	-
12/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	149/10	-
16/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
16/09/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-

Debate

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Jr Robert Wolfe, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 543645

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here two weeks ago when behind three of these in a claimer; form could be levelling off; he can be taken on as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-

Brooklyn Strong

Jockey: Jadiel Zambrana Trainer: Daniel Velazquez Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 4-4232

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat five weeks ago, when runner-up at Aqueduct (sloppy track) in an optional claimer; consistent lately; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	87/10	-
14/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
14/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	77/20	-
19/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	113/4	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	19/10	-
25/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	297/10	-

Styner

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Jeffrey Englehart Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: -222

Comment: Has scored over C&D; showed smart form in his prime; beaten half a length in a claimer with three of these rivals behind him two weeks ago; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	33/10	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
19/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	6/1	-
28/10/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
08/10/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
27/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-

Memory Bouquet

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 21-303

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; not beaten too far (just under 3l) in a claimer splitting Styner, Curlington and Debate 15 days ago; his best looks to be behind him and looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/12/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
13/11/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-

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