Penn National

00:12

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MUSIC CLARIFCATION rates a strong recommendation. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Crossing Guard and Cohesive when last seen.

Music Clarifcation

Jockey: Silvestre Gonzalez Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5522

6/4

Comment: Finished in front of Crossing Guard and Cohesive in a maiden special weight when on the premises, finishing runner-up four weeks ago; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
14/04/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
24/03/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	59/10	-

Holy Hippie

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Todd Beattie Age/Wt: 3/8-10

4/1

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; related to Marvella Nasty, winning form over 5½f-1m; might have a say.

She's Justified

Jockey: Luis Ocasio Trainer: Scott Lake Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3-8824

4/1

Comment: Bobbled at the start in a maiden special weight when beaten 17l (fourth of six, Parx) last month; has displayed improved form on last two starts but form has an uneven look to it; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	23/2	-
23/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
10/03/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	171/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	96/5	-
17/12/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	38/5	-
20/11/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	116/5	-

Crossing Guard

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Paulina Sinnefia Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 233

9/2

Comment: Tried in blinkers when splitting two of these rivals last month in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Life Mission and some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a second; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
23/05/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
20/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	4/1	-

Cohesive

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Jr Robert Wolfe, Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 6

7/1

Comment: Behind Music Clarifcation and Crossing Guard (runner-up and third) here when beaten on her debut at 4-1 four weeks ago; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 6	39/10	-

Paddy'sheartofgold

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 4/8-13

12/1

Comment: Sibling of Runawaytothemoon (1m winner); Flint Stites newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Penn National; one to be interested in with signs of encouragement in profile.

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Penn National

00:41

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: There is not much between those likely to be involved in the shake-up. CARDINAL WAR CRY could cash in if the leaders go too fast and has won over this C&D. Neolithica and Auroralinna also merit consideration.

Dine And Dash

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7-19113

Comment: Finished third last month albeit only beaten 4½l at Laurel Park on debut for new trainer in a claimer; has made an impressive start to her career with three wins from six starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/5	-
11/05/25	Pimlico / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
06/04/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/5	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	1051/10	-
02/03/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
08/06/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	72/5	-

Lady Sriracha

Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz Trainer: Michael Moore Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 116352

Comment: Has two wins to her name this year; unfancied when going close in an optional claimer (Parx) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	52/5	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	101/10	-
01/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/10	-
28/03/25	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	3/1	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/5	-
02/02/25	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

Auroralinna

Jockey: Samuel Marin Trainer: Dimitrios Synnefias Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 61

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight last month, getting the job done by 3½l; related to Stakes winner Love My Jimmy; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	7/5	-
17/05/25	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	17/5	-

Kokopelli Girl

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 47-11

Comment: Successful by half a length to claim second C&D win last month; bidding for hat-trick; yard is ticking along nicely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	111/10	-
30/05/25	Penn National / Stakes, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	137/10	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	101/5	-
21/08/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/5	-
22/07/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	52/5	-

Cardinal War Cry

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Jr Michael Salvaggio, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-43312

Comment: A multiple C&D winner; not beaten far in an allowance race (sloppy track) last month; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
21/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	12/5	-
01/05/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	21/10	-
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
13/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-

Neolithica

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Kieron Magee Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 161

Comment: Has managed seven wins from 18 career runs; successful by 4½l at Laurel Park last month in an optional claimer; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
31/05/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	11/10	-
10/05/25	Pimlico / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
04/04/25	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
09/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	219/10	-
29/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	93/10	-

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Penn National

01:10

Runners: 4 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IRISH HONOR looks set for a big run. He can be forgiven an underwhelming run last time, while Entrust and The Gatekeeper should also be on the premises.

Sweet Spite

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 15313

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fourth win); third behind Spinning Musician last month in a claimer; claiming tag now upped from $7.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	63/5	-
24/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	26/5	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	29/2	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	63/10	-

The Gatekeeper

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Paulina Sinnefia Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: -0015

Comment: Finished out the back two months ago on first outing for new trainer in a claimer; grade looks suitable; claiming tag drops from $16k; in with a shout if finding his best form and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	34/5	-
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	-

Spinning Musician

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Cody Beattie Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 14131

Comment: C&D winner including when successful by a short head last month; up in class (in for $10k); others more persuasive despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-
15/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	8/5	-
03/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
13/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
03/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	61/10	-

Entrust

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 6-2132

Comment: Wins-runs record of 5-22; well held when runner-up 50 days ago in an optional claimer; has a good record when fresh and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	19/10	-
02/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	61/10	-
15/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	89/5	-
21/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-
13/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-

Going At It

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Jr Robert Wolfe, Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 7-6652

Comment: Winner of three starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m); went off 16-1 when good second 48 days ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	77/5	-
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	-

Irish Honor

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Michelle Castillo Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 23-25

Comment: Beaten 11l in fifth in a claimer nine days ago (sloppy track, Parx) on debut for this trainer; useful at this level and useful in his prime; $10k claiming tag this time (up from $7.5k); has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
29/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
28/08/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	97/10	-
02/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	207/10	-
17/07/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/2	-
26/07/23	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-

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Penn National

01:39

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from BYK. He likes to stalk the early speed and can add a fifth course success to his tally, while Neon Sign and Brother Rice are also of interest.

Mobeer

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Todd Beattie Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 246-54

Comment: Has managed four wins from 16 career runs; not beaten too far when fourth of five last month in an allowance optional claimer; this is competitive and may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	107/5	-
06/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/10	-
17/05/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
13/03/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
09/02/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	15/1	-
08/12/23	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	72/5	-

Eagles Cry

Jockey: Maicol Inirio Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 642545

Comment: Finished just behind Mobeer when last three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023) and form could be levelling off; meeting some horses in good form and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	62/5	-
10/06/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	104/5	-
06/05/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	89/5	-
23/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	89/10	-
17/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	181/10	-
03/03/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	241/10	-

Genghis

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: -7143

Comment: Not beaten that far in third (6l) four weeks ago at Delaware Park in an optional claimer; has a course-and-distance record of four wins from 12 starts; in for a $25k tag so up in class ($20k last time); others appeal more as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
08/05/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	237/10	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	353/10	-
21/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
07/11/24	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	411/10	-

Neon Sign

Jockey: Jomar Torres Trainer: Timothy Kreiser Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 112-5

Comment: Represents top trainer and has an excellent record over course and distance (four wins from 11 runs); respectable effort to finish fifth, beaten 4½l in an optional claimer (Laurel Park) 12 days ago; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	74/5	-
30/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
31/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/5	-
04/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
15/06/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	499/10	-
22/05/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/2	-

Byk

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Ricardo Murillo Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3311

Comment: Loves this track (four course wins); came out on top by just over 3l two months ago in a claimer; class riser as runs for a $25k tag here; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
13/04/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
19/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
04/01/25	Penn National / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1/1	-
28/11/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	49/10	-

Brother Rice

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Elisha Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-111

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including last month when finishing ahead of five rivals (30-100); unbeaten at this C&D after three runs; looking to land a four-timer; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/10	-
07/05/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/10	-
13/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/20	-
10/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	339/100	-
15/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	303/50	-

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