Penn National Race 7 - Race 7 - Ratings Optional Claiming
MY SUGAR BOO (5) looks the one to beat after leading throughout to win by 4.5L here over 1207m last start. CLOUD IN THE WIND (1) brings sharp recent form, coming off a 2nd at Parx over 1308m beaten 0.3L after making all. COMBAT HOOFS (3) holds consistent 1207m figures at this track and was 2nd then 3rd at recent Penn National runs, including 2nd in a 1207m Claiming on 3/5. SHIGEKO (6) wasn’t far away when 4th here over 1207m on 3/5, beaten 2.4L, and fits in as a key chance back to this trip.

Jockey: Angel Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 5-day turnaround after a narrow 2nd at Parx over 1308m on 12 May, led throughout and beaten 0.3L in Claiming 65 with 55.5kg. Draws the rail and carries 56kg under Angel Rodriguez for Brandon L. Kulp. Strong local profile with 4 wins and 4 seconds from 11 at the track, and 5 wins at 1207m. Can feature with a similar front-running ride.

Jockey: Maicol Inirio
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip with a 402m drop after finishing 5th of 5 at Penn National over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 40.25L, with 55.5kg. Prior run at 1207m here on 8 Apr was 5th of 5, beaten 19L in Claiming 68. Has 2 wins and 4 placings from 20 tries at 1207m, and draws barrier 2 for Jose F. Bobadilla with Maicol Inirio up. Needs to lift but has place claims if finding her best at this distance.

Jockey: Inoel Beato
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark at Penn National, placing in four of the last five. Last start 3rd of 5 after settling 3rd at Penn National over 1207m on 8 Apr, beaten 6.3L on a fast track with 55.5kg. Prior run was a forgive 5th of 5 over 1674m in Allowance grade on 27 Mar, then a solid 2nd over 1207m on 5 Mar beaten 2L behind Mary’s Reward. Consistent at this trip and track; can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around Penn National throughout a 20-start career for 3 wins and 7 placings. Last start 6th of 6 at Penn National over 1207m on 9 Apr, beaten 26L on FT, with 54.5kg after settling last. Prior runs last season included a 4th of 6 in AOC 87 over 1609m and midfield efforts up to 1710m. Needs to lift but can improve from barrier 4 with 56kg under Vladimir Diaz for Konstantinos Harigeorgiou.

Jockey: Yabriel Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 46-day let-up after a strong win at Penn National over 1207m on 1 Apr, led throughout to score by 4.5L on FT with 54.5kg. Prior run 4th of 6 there over 1207m on 19 Mar, beaten 6L at $3.70 after sitting handy behind Blackdiamond Dinny. Two wins from six this season and 1-from-4 at this track, with Yabriel Ramos sticking. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.

Jockey: David Cora
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 73-day break after closing from last for 4th at Penn National over 1207m on 5 Mar, beaten 2.4L on a sloppy track at $7 carrying 55.5kg. Prior run 4th of 7 there over 1207m on 26 Feb in Claiming 81 at $6.50, beaten 3L. Proven at Penn National with 4 wins from 11. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a midfield 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.8L in Claiming 79. Last start struggled on a SY track at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 2 May, 7th of 7 and 12.8L behind Athena's Wisdom. Five wins at 1207m from 17 attempts highlight the distance suits. Can feature with a cleaner getaway and dry ground.

Jockey: Wilfredo Corujo
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip after a 16.3L 6th of 7 at Penn National over 1609m on 8 May in Claiming 68, after racing midfield then weakening with 54.5kg. Prior run was 4th of 6 over 1609m here on 17 Apr in Claiming 75, beaten 6.5L after settling back and improving mid-race. Has a solid Penn National record overall (12:3-0-2) and has won at 1207m. Draws barrier 8 with 55kg and Wilfredo Corujo booked; can improve back to this distance.

Jockey: Julio Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 43-day break. Last start 6th of 10 at Aqueduct over 1609m on 4 Apr, led early then faded, beaten 12.25L on FAST with 57kg. Won the prior two at Aqueduct over 1609m, including a 3.25L win leading throughout on 11 Feb at $3.10. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 9; can feature with a more controlled ride.