Penn National

00:22

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 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.

Strawberry Treat

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

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	-

Suzy Q The Queen

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

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	-

Shady Munni

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

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	-

Striking Sparks

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

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	-

My Redemption

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

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	-

Wish For Peace

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

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	-

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Penn National

00:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 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.

Gangly

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

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	-

I Once Stood Alone

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 51315

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	-

Tactical Humor

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

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	-

Kaz Sweet Heist

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

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

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	-

Float On

Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr Trainer: Esteban Padilla Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7-213

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	-

Yes It's Roo

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

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	-

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