Penn National Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
TAP AND A HUG (2) brings the best recent form, scoring last start at Penn National over 1207m after sitting handy, and has prior 1106m placings here. CRAVING CARBS (3) won a Penn maiden by 3.5L two back and wasn’t disgraced next time when up in grade; back to 1106m suits after a close 3rd at the trip earlier in the year. RED BETTY (5) has local claims off a 2nd at Penn over 1207m two starts ago and can be competitive dropping back in trip. Imelda’s Saver (1) and BELLA CATTIVA (4) have recent margins against and need sharp improvement.
Jockey: Eddie Dominguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Draws the inside gate and stays at 55.5kg with Eddie Dominguez for Cesareo Marquez. Last start 7th of 9 after leading early at Parx At Philadelphia over 1207m on 6 Apr, beaten 20.3L on a fast track. Prior run 6th of 6 at Parx over 1308m on 10 Mar, beaten 37.8L at $17. Can improve from barrier 1 but needs to lift.
Jockey: Julio Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a strong win at Penn National over 1207m on 1 May, stalking 2nd before taking over and scoring by 6.8L with 56kg (Julio A Hernandez). Earlier 3rd over 1106m here on 22 Oct 2025 behind Love And Kisses, then 4th over 1106m on 11 Dec 2025 at $6. Draws barrier 2 and sticks at 56kg for trainer Paulina Sinnefia. Can feature with a similar run.
Jockey: Angel Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Won two back at Penn National over 1207m on 27 Mar (SY) leading throughout at $1.91. Last start 4th of 5 at Penn National over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 14.3L in Claiming 57 after racing handy with 54.5kg. Drops 0.5kg and back slightly in trip to 1106m where she placed earlier in the year. Can feature with a clean jump from barrier 3 under Angel Rodriguez for Brandon L. Kulp.
Jockey: Yabriel Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 23.5L 5th of 5 at Penn National over 1207m on 23 Apr, fading from 4th with 55.5kg. Prior runs included 6th of 6 at Charles Town over 1408m on 1 Nov and 10th of 10 at Delaware Park over 1207m on 18 Oct. Draws barrier 4 and stays at 55.5kg under Yabriel Ramos for Joey Martinez. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Jockey: Maicol Inirio
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a distant 4th of 4 at Penn National over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 16.3L with 55.5kg. Prior run was a clear 2nd at Penn National over 1207m on 17 Apr, beaten 7L by Azami. Consistent rider Maicol Inirio stays on for George R. Albright. Can feature with the right run back sprinting.