Penn National Picks & Predictions — May 6, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 7-race card at Penn National. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 7 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-05-06T21:45:00Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — The Feisty One looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.4 for Race 1. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.28 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. 5 wins and placed in 11 of 17 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 7 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at 6 fur. 3 wins and placed in 5 of 5 races at Penn National. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.60 sec/furlong. Has WON 3 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 03/18/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 43.7 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Jordano Tunon. 4 wins and placed in 11 of 14 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 5 races.
Race 2
2026-05-06T22:14:00Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Blast of Mischief looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 45.0 for Race 2. Ridden by Inoel Beato, trained by Juanita Bennett. Has not raced in 186 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.25 sec/furlong.
Race 3
2026-05-06T22:43:00Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bet N Win looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 3. Ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Louis C. Linder, Jr.. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.41 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 82.1 • 28% career wins. Ridden by Edwin Gonzalez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races.
Rating board at 65.4. Ridden by Teshawn Hazelwood. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.36 sec/furlong.
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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