Penn National

00:12

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NATURE'S CANDY is strongly fancied to prevail. She is a frequent winner over this distance and has a healthy career record, while Stassi represents a threat.

Paula's Surprise

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-36

Comment: Finished last of six in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) four weeks ago at Parx (bobbled at the start) upped to this distance; has achieved three wins from ten career runs; this line-up contains some strong opposition so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	29/1	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	136/5	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	97/10	-
24/09/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	13/5	-
09/03/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-
22/02/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-

You're The One

Jockey: Carol Cedeno Trainer: Lynn Ashby Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 213-44

Comment: Has won previously at this course; useful in this grade; not far behind So Fully Sue when fourth in an allowance optional claimer last month (Parx) upped to 1m; more than capable if on song so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	27/2	-
02/12/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-
01/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
16/10/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
21/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	41/10	-

So Fully Sue

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Jr Louis Linder, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-513

Comment: Ran well to finish third at 20-1 (Parx) last month in an allowance optional claimer; has scored over C&D; managed two wins in her last five outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/1	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	21/5	-
27/01/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	51/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	223/10	-
19/08/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/10	-
15/07/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	109/10	-

Stassi

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 54211-

Comment: Scored narrowly in a stakes in November; seeking a hat-trick today and achieved five wins at this venue; returns from an absence here; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
09/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
25/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
08/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/10	-
10/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	129/10	-
11/07/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	101/5	-

Nature's Candy

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Padilla Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 24-1

Comment: A good winner at Parx last month in an allowance race; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fourth win); strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
31/12/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	64/5	-
16/12/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/1	-
29/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
11/10/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	27/5	-

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Penn National

00:41

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UNIFIED BY CANDY is a firm choice. He is chasing a third win over this C&D and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time), while Keeping It Country and Mo Money Mo Money also merit consideration.

Keeping It Country

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-235

Comment: Beaten 13l in fifth in an allowance optional claimer at Parx eight days ago; goes very well here with five course-and-distance wins to his name and from a powerful trainer; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	17/2	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
08/07/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
17/06/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
16/05/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/5	-

Cody Pass

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: U515

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth over 1m here (allowance race) two weeks ago; a previous winner here; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	163/5	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	143/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	47/5	-
14/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	U / 6	19/1	-

Egot A Poker Face

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: -69747

Comment: Likes it here (three wins) but a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win 18 months ago); sluggish at the start in an allowance optional claimer (Parx) when seventh of ten two weeks ago; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	723/10	-
29/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	53/2	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	111/5	-
02/02/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	79/10	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	59/10	-
19/11/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	79/5	-

Unified By Candy

Jockey: Manuel Aguilar Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 447-31

Comment: Managed two wins in his last six outings; from powerful yard; C&D winner including when successful by 1l 41 days ago; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
01/03/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
04/06/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	5/1	-
18/05/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	33/10	-
27/03/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	153/10	-
07/03/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	267/10	-

Mo Money Mo Money

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Corby Caiazzo Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 156-

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; beaten 12l in sixth over Christmas (dropped to this distance) in an allowance race; returns from a break today; should not be ruled out if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	19/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	389/10	-
13/09/24	Delaware Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	58/5	-

Palm Island

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 47-414

Comment: Has scored over C&D; he meets the required standard ability wise; fair effort (Parx) 23 days ago in an optional claimer; has to be considered as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	81/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
24/01/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	99/10	-
05/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	31/10	-
28/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	53/5	-
23/09/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-

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Penn National

01:10

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CONCRETE JACK has more scope for improvement than some of these and is expected to take a step forward from his debut. Dave Did It represents a threat.

Yacht Intentions

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Murray Rojas Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4-6

Comment: Finished last of six on debut for this handler last month in a maiden claimer; few miles on the clock with this his third race; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	18/5	-
10/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	36/5	-

Concrete Jack

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8

Comment: Held on his debut in first-time blinkers (4-1) 48 days ago over C&D; needs to be taken seriously as shown signs of ability in his exercise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	4/1	-

Volodymyr

Jockey: Jordano Tunon Trainer: George Albright Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6730-6

Comment: Seven-race maiden but has managed to finish third but form is hit and miss; finished last of six last month in a maiden claimer; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	158/5	-
25/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	193/5	-
19/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	223/5	-
01/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	476/5	-
25/05/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	401/10	-
10/05/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	51/2	-

Michaelshatrick

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Jr David Boyer, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-935

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice but yet to open his account after 13 starts; beaten 18l in fifth two months ago in a maiden claimer; hard enough to fancy as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	387/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	57/1	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	827/10	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	161/5	-
14/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	117/10	-
24/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-

Dave Did It

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: J Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 95-564

Comment: Yet to open his account after ten starts; beaten 12l in fourth at Charles Town over 4½f (maiden claimer) last month; claiming value rises from $5k last time; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	547/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	86/5	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	81/10	-
13/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	97/5	-
09/10/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	48/5	-

Cappetta

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 783-22

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; displayed a fair level of form when 6l runner-up in a maiden claimer (had Ollie Boy and Yacht Intentions behind) last month; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	79/5	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	6/5	-
07/10/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	19/2	-
26/08/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	64/5	-
12/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	32/5	-

Ollie Boy

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Charles DeMario Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4

Comment: Held on his debut (10-1) 13 days ago over C&D; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 6	48/5	-

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Penn National

01:39

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SMART SHERYL LEE gets the vote. She should be able to confirm placings with Mygirlisabomb, Buckfast Abbey and Kentucky Reign and is going for her second course success.

Mygirlisabomb

Jockey: Manuel Aguilar Trainer: J Martinez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1-3743

Comment: Producing consistent form; not beaten far over 5½f here (claimer) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
16/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	113/5	-
01/02/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	111/10	-
17/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	139/10	-
01/12/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	18/5	-
08/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-

Kentucky Reign

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Jose Bobadilla Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-54337

Comment: Had three of these ahead of her in a claimer when last of seven last month; possible that there's no more in the locker and sole victory becoming a distant memory; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
07/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/5	-

Stella D'amore

Jockey: Shirley Gomocio Yancapallo Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 9-3657

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer (Parx) last month; claiming tag drops from $12.5k; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	597/10	-
31/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	389/10	-
04/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	98/5	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	593/5	-
18/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	511/10	-
27/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-

Bitcoin Baby

Jockey: Madeline Rowland Trainer: Thomas Iannotti Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 56-50

Comment: Beaten 19l at Parx 50 days ago in a claimer; tag drops from $7.5k to $5k here; her best form stacks up so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	291/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/1	-
02/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	193/10	-
30/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
24/09/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
09/09/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	21/10	-

Smart Sheryl Lee

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 188-62

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind her when runner-up here on her debut for new trainer 14 days ago in a claimer; a previous winner here; the stable continues to be among winners recently; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
28/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/10	-
22/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	603/10	-
31/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	114/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	33/10	-
12/06/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	104/5	-

Buckfast Abbey

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Naoise Agnew Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 655-56

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing sixth of seven over 5½f here (claimer) splitting Smart Sheryl Lee, Mygirlisabomb and Kentucky Reign last month; has a record of 1-12; difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	539/10	-
14/03/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	107/10	-
08/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/10	-
24/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	337/10	-
26/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
13/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	22/5	-

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