Penn National Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
JACE IS NO JOKE (6) comes off a strong last-start win at Penn National over 1207m, scoring by 2.3L, and looks well placed again. OLLIE BOY (3) was a winner two back at this track and trip before finishing 3rd over 1106m last start. WIZARDOFEZ (4) also brings recent winning form, having scored at Penn National over 1207m two starts ago. BRIGHT CHARGER (5) has been consistent, placing 3rd at this distance three runs back and 2nd over 1106m prior. These four shape as the leading chances based on recent form at the track and distance.
Jockey: Emilio Flores
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 7 at Penn National over 1207m on 20 Mar, beaten 13.5L at $12. Placed two runs back when 3rd over this trip, just 1L from the winner at $4.40. Has a consistent record at this track and distance. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: David Cora
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 5 after leading early at Penn National over 1106m on 16 Apr, beaten 8.8L with 54.5kg. Previous run finished 8th of 9 over this trip, beaten 22.5L at $8.50. Has won twice at this track but recent form is below best. Needs to lift to feature.
Jockey: Maicol Inirio
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 5 at Penn National over 1106m, beaten 5L behind Rolly. Won two starts back at this track and trip, defeating Wajda by 0.5L at $18. Has a solid record at 1207m with a win and two placings from 8 attempts. Can feature with a repeat of his best recent form.
Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Won two starts back at Penn National over 1207m in Claiming 62, defeating Knockanarrow by a nose at $3.10. Last start finished 5th of 6 behind Harbor Of Gold in Claiming 76 over this trip, beaten 8.3L. Has a solid record at the distance with 2 wins and 2 placings from 9 attempts. Can feature with a return to best form.
Jockey: Angel Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 4th of 5 at Penn National over 1674m, beaten 10.8L by Where's My Chew. Ran 3rd over this trip three starts ago behind Sir Mendel as a short-priced favourite. Has placed twice in his last four runs and is a two-time winner at 1207m. Can feature with the right run back to this distance.
Jockey: Yabriel Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start won at Penn National over 1207m by 2.3L after settling midfield, defeating Whiskey Alley. Prior run was a distant 4th in similar grade on a sloppy track. Has a solid record at this track and distance. Can feature again if holding form.