Penn National Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
HOWDIDTHATWORKOUT (8) brings the sharpest recent 1000m form, leading and winning a 905m maiden at Charles Town in March before racing handy when 7th over 1006m here on 2 May. BALLYKEEFE (6) has early speed and was a Delaware 1006m maiden winner last year; showed pace before fading 5th at Laurel last start. SPICY BUBBA (4) broke through here over 1207m on 18 March and can be competitive back to the short trip. MUSIC CLARIFCATION (2) was runner-up here over 1207m on 18 March and maps handy. These look the key hopes at the sprint trip.

Jockey: Inoel Beato
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 24-day break; last start 4th of 6 at Penn National over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 10.8L on FT with 55.5kg after settling 6th early. Prior Laurel Park runs in Sep–Oct were well back over 1609–1811m at $29 and $41. Only win came at Penn National over 1674m in a Maiden Claiming 50 on 11 Sep 2025, defeating Lady Lemoncello. Draws barrier 1 and retains Inoel Beato; needs to lift but has place claims with the run of the race.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 8-9-7-11 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Jomar Torres | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-10-10 | 4 |
| 6L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FM | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 45 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | SY | Jomar Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 24/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | SOFT | Tyler Conner | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-8-8 | 3 |
| 9L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FAST | Jomar Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-5 | 5 |
| 12L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | GOOD | Tyler Conner | 55kg | - | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2025 | - | 3-6yo | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FIRM | Tyler Conner | 53kg | - | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Jomar Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip from 1207m and draws barrier 2 after a tough last start 6th of 6 at Penn National on 24 Apr, beaten 28L on FT, with 55.5kg. Prior run was better: 2nd of 7 at Penn National over 1207m on 18 Mar, beaten 3L at $4.20 after racing on-speed. Track record is sound here (7:1-3-1) for trainer Kathleen A. Demasi, with Jomar Torres taking over. Can feature with a return to that March form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 28L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 53kg | - | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | Allowance 80 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Silvestre Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FAST | Silvestre Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Jomar Torres | 55kg | - | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | GOOD | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | SY | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Angel Quinones
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip by 705m and draws barrier 3. Last start 4th of 4 at Penn National over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 43L with 55.5kg after racing last throughout. Earlier finished 6th of 7 over 1207m here on 18 Mar in a Starter Optional Claiming 66 at $22, beaten 20.5L. Has place claims if the drop back in distance sparks improvement.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 24/04/2026 | - | Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FT | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 43L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Wilfredo Corujo | 56kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $22.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | Fredy Peltroche | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/12/2025 | - | Allowance 68 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Fredy Peltroche | 55kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Yabriel O Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Yabriel O Ramos | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FT | Yabriel O Ramos | 55kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Inoel Beato | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | GOOD | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-7-7 | 6 |
| 24.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1674m | FAST | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.25L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | MY | Yabriel O Ramos | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | GD | Inoel Beato | 56kg | - | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | SY | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Jordano Tunon | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FT | Inoel Beato | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Leonardo Corujo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 24 days, draws barrier 4 for Lydee Shea with Leonardo Corujo up at 54kg. Last start 5th of 6 at Penn National over 1207m on 24 Apr, beaten 19.8L (FT), after racing handy; winner was Java Tales. Prior run 4th of 5 over 1207m on 3 Apr (FT), beaten 13.5L in Starter Optional Claiming 70. Won three back leading throughout in a Penn National 1207m Maiden Claiming on 18 Mar at $8; can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Wilfredo Corujo | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Wilfredo Corujo | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Wilfredo Corujo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Chiappe | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FAST | Maicol J Inirio | 55kg | - | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1106m | FT | Maicol J Inirio | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Vladimir Diaz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip and drops 1kg after finishing 9th of 10 at Penn National over 1006m on 2 May, beaten 11L on FM, after racing handy early. Prior win came at Penn National over 1609m on 4 Dec by 7.25L in 02 grade when leading throughout at $18. Draws 5 with Vladimir Diaz for Pamela A. Arnold and has 1 win from 2 starts at this track. Needs to lift on the latest run but has place claims if finding that December form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Wilfredo Corujo | 55kg | - | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FAST | Wilfredo Corujo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.25L | $18.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Javier Padron Barcenas | 54kg | - | 6-9-8-9 | 5 |
| 39.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 8-8-9 | 2 |
| 10L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 10-day turnaround after leading and fading to 5th of 7 at Laurel Park over 1106m on 8 May, beaten 7.3L on firm going with 47.3kg; winner was Serene Spirit. Prior run was 8th of 9 there over 1106m on 18 Apr, beaten 14.5L on firm. Won a Delaware Park 1006m maiden in Aug 2025 when making all. Lightly weighted here and can improve with a softer run; has place claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 53kg | - | 4-4-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | - | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 259 days. Won last start at Presque Isle Downs over 1207m on 1 Sep by 3.5L on FT, settling 2nd then taking over late at $3.20. Prior run 2nd at the same track/trip on 15 Aug, beaten 3.8L at $15 behind Chris's Kitty. Up in barrier by one and down 1kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | David Delgado | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | David Delgado | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 16-day turnaround after fading to 7th at Penn National over 1006m on 2 May, beaten 6L in Allowance 81 after racing handy with 54.5kg. Prior form solid at Charles Town, winning a 905m Maiden Claiming on 11 Mar on MY by a neck at $4.33 after leading. Also twice placed at 905m earlier this year, including a close 2nd when leading throughout on 10 Jan. Can feature with a softer run on speed.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | MY | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | SY | Nomar Arroyo Bueno | 46.5kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | - | 3-4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | SY | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Wilfredo Corujo | 55.5kg | - | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 30.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Wilfredo Corujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 157 days. Last start 5th of 5 at Penn National over 1207m on 12 Dec, beaten 10.8L with 56kg at $4.20. Prior run placed 3rd at Laurel Park over 1106m on 22 Nov, beaten 1.3L at $15. Draws barrier 9 and carries 55.5kg; has Penn National win on the record and can improve fresh.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Jomar Torres | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 7-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Chiappe | 56kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Ricardo Chiappe | 56kg | - | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FIRM | Ricardo Chiappe | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FT | Ricardo Chiappe | 56kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1207m | MY | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SY | Ricardo Chiappe | 57kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |