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Penn National Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026

Friday, May 1, 20269 racesPenn National

Here's our expert breakdown of today's 9-race card at Penn National. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 9 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

2026-05-01T21:45:00

Allowance · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Mister Me looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Mister MeML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 1. Career win rate of 50% shows consistency. Ridden by David Cora, trained by T. Bernard Houghton. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.97 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 22% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 66% of races. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 3 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 of Sprint races. Has not raced in 156 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place3Showtime MatineeML 5/2

Rating board at 81.3. Ridden by Wilfredo Corujo. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.25 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 8 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

show4Chilling HassleML 5/1

Rating board at 77.8. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.51 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races.

Race 2

2026-05-01T22:14:00

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Gun Right looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Gun RightML 9/5

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.8 for Race 2. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez, trained by Brandon L. Kulp. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.64 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 39% win rate and finished in the money in 84% of races. 4 wins and placed in 17 of 26 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Penn National. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place7Porch SwingML 7/2

Rating board at 83.2 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Maicol J. Inirio. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. 9 wins and placed in 22 of 37 races on Dirt tracks.

show4Strawberry TreatML 3/1

Rating board at 60.8. Ridden by Inoel Beato. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.62 sec/furlong.

Race 3

2026-05-01T22:43:00

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Yahoo Omar looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win9Yahoo OmarML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 3. Career win rate of 33% shows consistency. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez, trained by Andrew L. Simoff. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.76 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. 7 wins and placed in 13 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Penn National. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has not raced in 183 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 10/29/2025. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place6Quasi WarriorML 5/2

Rating board at 83.8 • 80% career wins. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 39% win rate and finished in the money in 84% of races.

⚡ Longshot2Five DreamsML 12/1

Rating board at 59.6. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races.

Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 4

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Keystone State looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Keystone StateML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 4. Career win rate of 66% shows consistency. Ridden by Angel Cruz, trained by Cathal A. Lynch. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.12 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Penn National. Jockey & Horse combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place5Mary's RewardML 3/1

Rating board at 84.1 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 39% win rate and finished in the money in 84% of races.

show1HumoresqueML 9/5

Rating board at 82.6. Ridden by Joseph Rocco, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.01 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 5

Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Atomico looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win3AtomicoML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 5. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Robert A. Wolfe, Jr.. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.10 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 12 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot2StonecoldhandsomeML 15/1

Rating board at 44.2. Ridden by Manuel Aguilar. Claiming Price Decreased from $16000 to $5000.

Race 6

Maiden Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Belliqueux looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2BelliqueuxML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 6. Ridden by Wilfredo Corujo, trained by Timothy C. Kreiser. Placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Placed in 2 of 2 races at Penn National. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Marlas DreamML 3/1

Rating board at 79.8. Ridden by Jomar Torres. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.47 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.

show5BramwellML 6/1

Rating board at 62.6. Ridden by David Cora. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.81 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 22% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races.

Race 7

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Chain Reaction looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Chain ReactionML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 7. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.23 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. 8 wins and placed in 32 of 63 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 4 wins and placed in 25 of 36 races at Penn National. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

place2Lieutenant StanML 3/1

Rating board at 82.9. Ridden by Wilfredo Corujo. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.28 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 13 of 24 races on Dirt tracks.

show4Sunday GiltML 5/2

Rating board at 70.7. Ridden by Jomar Torres. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.35 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.

Race 8

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Jace Is No Joke looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Jace Is No JokeML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 8. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. 1 wins and placed in 11 of 17 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 6 of 9 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 7 of 8 races at Penn National. Horse won last time it raced. 04/09/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.

place5Bright ChargerML 5/2

Rating board at 77.9. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.53 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races.

show1CappettaML 2/1

Rating board at 75.7. Ridden by Emilio Flores. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.15 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 7 of 14 races on Dirt tracks.

Race 9

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Malibu's Rumrunner looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win10Malibu's RumrunnerML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 56.7 for Race 9. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Todd M. Beattie. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.36 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 17% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in 1 of the last 1 races. Has not raced in 238 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.21 sec/furlong.

place9Out in the ColdML 7/2

Rating board at 55.8. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.41 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

⚡ Longshot5Darrens DelightML 15/1

Rating board at 36.7. Ridden by Vladimir Diaz. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.25 sec/furlong.

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