Penn National

22:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CROSSING GUARD is taken to get off the mark after finishing runner-up on her first start and made a good fist of her first run. High Achiever and Music Clarifcation should also be in the hunt.

1st	1. Honey Fun	4/1
2nd	6. Music Clarifcation 2nd Fav	2/1
3rd	2. Crossing Guard Fav	15/8

Favourite

15/8

Crossing Guard

Jockey: Jordano Tunon Trainer: Paulina Sinnefia Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2

15/8

Comment: Just held on her debut when beaten just under 2l three months ago over C&D; related to Stakes winner Life Mission; has strong claims on best trackwork and her initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	4/1	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Music Clarifcation

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 55

2/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth of eight in a maiden special weight at Parx five weeks ago; poses a threat with that experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	6/1	-
24/03/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	59/10	-

Honey Fun

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Lydee Shea Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 23

4/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten despite finishing third in a maiden claimer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 9	78/5	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	42/5	-

Secret Journey

Jockey: Anthony Salgado Trainer: C O Callaghan Age/Wt: 4/8-12

4/1

Comment: Related to Procidana, winning form over 7f-1m1f; first start for this daughter of Sky Kingdom; a watching brief the best policy.

High Achiever

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

10/1

Comment: T Bernard Houghton debutants have a strong record at Penn National; this daughter of Warrior's Reward is running for the first time; certainly not out of it as some good aspects to her profile.

Valerie's Special

Jockey: Richard Mitchell Trainer: Marvin Richards Age/Wt: 3/8-9

33/1

Comment: First time on the track for this daughter of Fog Of War; yard doesn't have the finest record with newcomers so the betting may be the best guide.

Penn National

23:14 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: POPS HARPER is strongly fancied to come out on top.

1st	3. Showtime Matinee Fav	4/5
2nd	5. Pops Harper 2nd Fav	7/4
3rd	4. Hot Rod Kitty	5/1

Showtime Matinee

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 42

4/5

Comment: Not beaten far two weeks ago (sloppy track) where just ahead of Hot Rod Kitty in a maiden special weight; should figure as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	61/10	-
15/04/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	6/5	-

Favourite

7/4

Pops Harper

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Cathal Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 085-2

7/4

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (runner-up of five, beaten just under 3l) in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; yet to win, defeats are stacking up but appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; strong claims if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
15/09/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1/1	-
27/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	161/5	-
04/07/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	16/5	-
13/06/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	183/10	-
16/03/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/10	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Hot Rod Kitty

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 73

5/1

Comment: Finished just behind Showtime Matinee when third over 5½f here (maiden special weight, sloppy track) 14 days ago; claiming debut; others more appealing despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	53/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	41/5	-

Paol Labamba

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 3/8-9

14/1

Comment: Sire gets speedy types; related to Paolla's Heart, winning form over 6f-1m½f; market confidence needed to make him of interest against runners with experience.

Extrasexymcsteemee

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) with blinkers applied when beaten on his debut (22-1) 30 days ago over C&D; claiming debut; must make above-average progress to figure despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	231/10	-

Penn National

23:43 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Good

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from LEONIDS. He boasts a good career strike-rate and has been a winner over this C&D, while Trophy Room represents a threat.

1st	5. Trophy Room Fav	9/4
2nd	6. Going At It	14/1
3rd	2. Leonids 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

9/4

Trophy Room

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-46441

9/4

Comment: Four wins from ten runs over C&D, including last time when beating six rivals (100-30); one to note as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
15/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	51/10	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	103/10	-
08/01/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	131/10	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	42/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Leonids

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: -781

5/2

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer 21 days ago; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-10); should be involved as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
11/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	58/5	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/5	-
03/07/23	Belmont Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	16/5	-
10/06/23	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-
06/05/23	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	1/2	-

Grey Streak

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 12-163

11/4

Comment: Quality operator in his prime and admirable career strike-rate (eight from 37 to date); ahead of Mischief Warrior and Going At It when third (beaten just under 5l) two weeks ago in a claimer; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	34/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-

Collectorate

Jockey: Luis Negron Trainer: Julie Stansbury Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5-17

5/1

Comment: Successful five times from 18 career runs; finished last of seven at Mahoning Valley in March in an allowance optional claimer; Luis Negron here for one ride; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	60/1	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	97/10	-
24/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/10	-
03/06/24	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
07/11/23	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	99/5	-
18/09/23	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	43/10	-

Mischief Warrior

Jockey: Jordano Tunon Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 6554

10/1

Comment: Subpar since successful in a claimer at Penn National five months ago; problems at the start (bumped) when beaten 6l in fourth (split Grey Streak and Going At It) two weeks ago in a claimer; this looks a decent race so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	88/5	-
23/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	329/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	168/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	233/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	101/10	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	97/5	-

Going At It

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz Trainer: Jr Robert Wolfe, Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 7-665

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth in a claimer when just behind two of these 16 days ago; has won three races from 6f to 1m but slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Penn National in August; a lot on his plate here and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	74/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	89/2	-
06/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	242/5	-
28/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	619/10	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	231/5	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	107/5	-