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Free Penn National Picks & Predictions
Penn National runs on dirt and turf, with about 78% of races on the dirt, racing from 5 fur to 1 1/2 mi, with fields averaging 7.2 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 52 Penn National sheets published so far.
Latest Penn National Free Picks
Penn National is not racing today. Below are the free picks from the last Penn National card, September 4, 2026.
Race 1
Maiden Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Turf
A maiden claimer on the turf with zero career wins across the board — the TrackWiz ratings tell the story here, with Lady of Lords holding a commanding edge over a field that's still searching for its first ticket to the winner's circle.
Lady of Lords tops the TrackWiz ratings at 88.54 — a full 11 points clear of the next best in the field — and that kind of margin in a maiden field is hard to ignore. She's the morning line favorite at 2/1, meaning the market agrees this is her race to lose. Angel R. Rodriguez gets the call, and the mile-plus turf trip at 1 mi 70 yds suits a horse with her profile. In wide-open maiden company where no one has broken their maiden yet, the class edge here is real.
Lil Miss Perfect posts the second-best TrackWiz rating in the field at 77.46 and edges out a slight speed advantage with an average speed figure of 54 — tied for the top mark in the race. At 5/1 on the morning line, trainer Kevin C. Boniface has her priced as a live longshot, and she makes tremendous sense underneath as a place play. If Lady of Lords falters, Lil Miss Perfect looks like the most natural alternative.
Wanting Attention checks in at 68.25 on the TrackWiz scale — third-best in the field — and draws the rail under Bryan L. Torres, which on a turf course at this distance can be a legitimate advantage. She's listed at 3/1, making her a fair price for show purposes. As a hedge in your exotics, she rounds out the top three nicely.
Race 2
Claiming · 1 mi · Turf
This turf claimer is stacked with horses in a tight rating cluster at the top — Tallahatchiebridge, Keithsendshelloooo, and Take Me To Church are all within three points of each other — setting up a genuinely competitive mile that could produce a big exacta or trifecta payout.
Tallahatchiebridge owns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 82.71 and goes with David Cora, who brings a steady hand to the turf. At 6/1 on the morning line, this is a legitimate value play — the market is underrating a horse that our analysis puts at the head of the class. A career win rate of 8% in claiming company isn't flashy, but the speed and rating profile suggest a horse capable of stepping up today.
Keithsendshelloooo rates second in the field at 81.18 and carries a 13% career win rate into a race where consistency matters. What makes this horse interesting underneath is the 4/1 morning line — he's priced like a mid-tier contender but sits just off the top of our ratings. Jomar Torres aboard gives him a capable pilot for the turf mile, and he's a strong place contender in a bunched field.
Take Me To Church brings the best career win percentage among the top three rated horses at 15%, which speaks to a horse that knows how to finish. At 4/1 with trainer Gregory D. Sacco — a barn that travels with intent — this one fits neatly as a show play or bottom of a trifecta. The rating of 80.07 holds up well in this spot.
Race 3
Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf
Brockton looks like a standout on paper in this Starter Optional Claimer, but the pace scenario on a full turf field of ten could get complicated, and West Mountain's eye-popping 50% career win rate deserves at least a second look.
Brockton is the clear top selection here with a TrackWiz rating of 87.08 — the best in the field by more than 15 points — and the 3/1 morning line from trainer Brandon L. Kulp's barn reflects the market's respect for this horse. An average speed figure of 55 is the highest in the race, and a 12% career win rate in optional claiming company shows he can get it done. Angel R. Rodriguez takes the mount, a strong jockey-trainer pairing that wins races together.
Roxton comes in rated 71.94 — second-best in this field — and sports a 9/2 morning line that makes him an attractive place play in a race where Brockton figures to attract heavy action. An average speed of 54 and a 10% career win rate in similar conditions keep him very much in the mix for the runner-up spot. Noel Herman has the call and knows this track.
Mister Woodford slots in at a 67.41 TrackWiz rating with a 12% career win rate, and at 4/1 morning line, he's a solid underneath play. Wilfredo Corujo is a capable hand on the turf, and this horse's speed figure of 54 ties Roxton for second-best in the race. In a deep optional claimer, he's a reasonable show bet and a legitimate trifecta piece.
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About the Penn National Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Dirt and Turf
- Distance range
- 5 fur to 1 1/2 mi
- Typical field
- 7.2 starters
- Typical card
- 7.5 races
Most common race conditions at Penn National: Claiming, Starter Optional Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Allowance.
Measured across the last 24 Penn National cards we have handicapped.
Penn National Results & Payouts
Official finishing order and mutuel payouts for September 4, 2026.
Race 1
| Fin | # | Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Lady of Lords2/1 | Angel R. Rodriguez | $2.40 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2 | 4 | Dancing Deanna10/1 | Jordano Tunon | — | $6.00 | $2.60 |
| 3 | 1 | Wanting Attention3/1 | Bryan L. Torres | — | — | $2.40 |
| 4 | 2 | Lil Miss Perfect5/1 | David Cora | — | — | — |
Exotic payouts
- $1 Exacta 6-4 paid $9.70
- $0.50 Trifecta 6-4-1 paid $10.15
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Penn National Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Penn National card?
Yes. Every Penn National race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Penn National race on?
Penn National cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 78% of races were on the dirt.
How many races are on a typical Penn National card?
Penn National cards average 7.5 races, with fields of about 7.2 starters. Distances run from 5 fur to 1 1/2 mi.
When are Penn National picks published?
Penn National picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 52 Penn National sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.