Penn National

22:45 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EMILY'S ON FIRE looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has proved she can get her head in front. Charm Alarm is another to consider.

1st	1. Combat Hoofs	4/1
2nd	4. Emily's On Fire Fav	10/11
3rd	2. Charm Alarm 2nd Fav	2/1

Favourite

10/11

Emily's On Fire

Jockey: Andy Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Padilla Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 35314

10/11

Comment: She meets the required standard ability wise; respectable effort two weeks ago at Parx in an optional claimer; should have every chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	59/10	-
24/03/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/2	-
05/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
05/02/25	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	121/10	-
28/01/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
21/10/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	36/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Charm Alarm

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 5-3855

2/1

Comment: Last C&D win was 11 attempts back; not disgraced when fifth of six 49 days ago in an optional claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $10k here; one to consider as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	33/5	-
28/02/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	191/10	-
29/01/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	203/5	-
09/01/25	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	21/1	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	91/10	-
27/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	54/5	-

Combat Hoofs

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 4757-

4/1

Comment: Behind Amplio Esquema when beaten 7l (seventh of nine) upped to 1m½f (Presque Isle Downs) in October in a claimer; this C&D holds no fears; this is her level; one to consider as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	4/1	-
24/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
22/08/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	91/10	-
31/07/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	107/10	-
27/06/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
30/05/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-

Xerces

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Brandon Kulp Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 65112-

14/1

Comment: Was on the premises (second, beaten just over 1l) at Presque Isle Downs in July in an allowance race; successful twice in her last three starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
25/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
10/06/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-
27/05/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
18/05/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	57/2	-
16/04/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	171/10	-

Olivia Dee

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Jr Charles Martin, Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 656-

14/1

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) six months ago in an optional claimer; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	153/5	-
23/10/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	76/5	-
22/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
14/08/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
26/06/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	3/1	-
16/05/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-

Amplio Esquema

Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Trainer: Lawrence Antus Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 3668-

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and doesn't win often; finished last of eight at Presque Isle Downs over 1m½f (claimer) in October; class dropper as runs for a $10k tag here; readily passed over as best days now look to behind her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	372/5	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	681/10	-
23/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/2	-
28/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	143/5	-
13/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	14/5	-
30/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	4/1	-

Penn National

23:14 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: MY DETROIT CITY can prove superior to his rivals. Mo Says and Hoarding are also of interest.

1st	2. My Detroit City 2nd Fav	6/4
2nd	1. Hoarding Fav	1/1
3rd	4. Chucky Our Law	5/1

Favourite

1/1

Hoarding

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Michael Stidham Age/Wt: 4/8-12

1/1

Comment: Nicely bred (by Twirling Candy); stable gets plenty of debutant winners; sire capable of getting smart offspring; prospects with signs of encouragement in profile.

2nd Favourite

6/4

My Detroit City

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Bernard T Houghton Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 423-49

6/4

Comment: Beaten a long way six weeks ago in a maiden claimer; although no show last time out, he had been running consistently well prior to that; leading contender as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	31/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	97/10	-
20/12/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
15/11/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	39/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
10/09/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	389/10	-

Chucky Our Law

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Gerard Galligan Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 444

5/1

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fourth of six in a maiden claimer at Parx two weeks ago; claiming value now drops from $15k; others more likely as needs headgear to liven him up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
19/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	139/5	-

Viral Video

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Cesareo Marquez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 8-7663

10/1

Comment: Creditable third, beaten just under 4l, of seven in a maiden claimer (sloppy track, Parx) three weeks ago; possible that there's no more in the locker and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 27; in for a $16k tag here, up from $12.5k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	112/5	-
25/03/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	221/5	-
25/02/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	729/10	-
08/01/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	269/10	-
09/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	54/1	-
11/11/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	691/10	-

Mo Says

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Todd Beattie Age/Wt: 3/8-9

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; related to Edgee Angel, winning form over 6f-1m; one to consider with signs of encouragement in profile.

It's Saul Goodman

Jockey: Michael David Trainer: Gerard Galligan Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 45-674

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten; unable to land a blow in fourth at Colonial Downs 49 days ago in a maiden claimer; the class drop is a red flag so no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	174/5	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	141/10	-
10/01/25	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	117/10	-
19/12/24	Penn National / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-
16/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	111/10	-
29/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/10	-

Penn National

23:43 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LEONIDS is strongly fancied to prevail. He has shown he can get his head in front and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Strasse and Freedom's Start should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Leonids Fav	15/8
2nd	7. Purecrazigroove	5/1
3rd	2. Grumpy Brooksie	20/1

Favourite

15/8

Leonids

Jockey: Julio Hernandez Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 5/-78

15/8

Comment: All his winning form has come at Laurel Park (two successes); held when eighth of ten in a claimer (sloppy track) at Laurel Park three weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $5k; can have a big say as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
20/04/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	87/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Strasse

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos Trainer: Bruce Kravets Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-951

11/4

Comment: First success for some time when in front by 3½l six weeks ago in a claimer on debut for this trainer; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/10	-
08/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	61/10	-
27/02/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	5/1	-
03/12/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	2/1	-
11/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/2	-
04/11/24	Parx / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-

Freedom's Start

Jockey: Tyler Conner Trainer: Erin McClellan Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 55244-

9/2

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 16-1) to finish fourth in August in a claimer; wins infrequently but string of consistent efforts of late; returns from a break today; claiming tag drops from $10k; he shouldn't be far away as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	153/10	-
16/08/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/10	-
31/07/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
18/07/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	251/10	-
27/06/24	Penn National / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	139/10	-
13/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	8/5	-

Purecrazigroove

Jockey: David Cora Trainer: Jose Salinas Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 6-8513

5/1

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (claimer) when on the premises, finishing third five weeks ago; should not be far away as peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	78/5	-
21/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	447/5	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	309/5	-
26/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	64/5	-
13/11/24	Finger Lakes / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	107/10	-

Abby's Spirit

Jockey: Martina Rojas Trainer: Flint Stites Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 155-42

8/1

Comment: Admirably consistent; finished in front of several of these over 5½f here (claimer) when second at 20-1 (beaten 4½l) five weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	101/5	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
28/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	68/5	-
13/06/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	76/5	-
17/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
03/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	53/5	-

Keep Dem Talking

Jockey: Bryan Torres Trainer: Jr James Nicholson, Age/Wt: 5/7-12 F: 79-689

12/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing ninth of 11 at Parx last month in a claimer; subpar since successful in a claimer at Penn National in July and possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	841/10	-
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	36/1	-
10/03/25	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	897/10	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	48/1	-
16/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	179/10	-
31/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	66/5	-

Grumpy Brooksie

Jockey: Inoel Beato Trainer: Kevin Fields Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 5-666

20/1

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a claimer at Penn National in November; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 12l (sixth of nine) five weeks ago; others more likely given many of his rivals are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	503/10	-
07/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	74/5	-
07/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	75/2	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
08/11/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	327/10	-

Long Tom

Jockey: Emilio Flores Trainer: Jose Salinas Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 9557

33/1

Comment: Respectable display to finish seventh, beaten just over 5l at Charles Town last Thursday in a claimer; makes limited appeal in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	99/2	-
06/04/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	579/5	-
22/03/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	307/10	-
22/02/25	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	1299/10	-
23/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
04/05/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	46/1	-