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Penn National Picks & Predictions — May 8, 2026

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Race 14Watch Me SparkleML 2/15:45 PM EDT

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Last 30 days at Penn National: our top pick won 10 of 33 races (30%) and finished in the money in 20.

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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

5:45 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win4Watch Me SparkleML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 1. Ridden by Jomar Torres, trained by A. Ferris Allen III. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 13.03 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Placed in 4 of 5 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 5 races. Has placed in 3 of 3 races at 1 mi. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place2Majestic RainML 7/2

Rating board at 72.3. Ridden by Wilfredo Corujo. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 13.23 sec/furlong. Placed in 2 of 4 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot3Pharoah's MarcML 8/1

Rating board at 34.8. Ridden by Julio A. Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Has not raced in 168 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.

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Race 2

6:14 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

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

win3Wink of an EyeML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 76.9 for Race 2. Career win rate of 26% shows consistency. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez, trained by Elisha Perez. For past year, Jockey has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 1 mi. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 2 races at Penn National. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.04 sec/furlong. Horse won last time it raced. 04/17/2026. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place8Qualified HireML 6/1

Rating board at 67.1 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.29 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

⚡ Longshot6AmaterasuML 10/1

Rating board at 64.3 • 21% career wins. Ridden by Abner Adorno. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races.

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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 3

6:43 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

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

win2Uncle MoneyML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 3. Career win rate of 40% shows consistency. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Carlos M. Johnson. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 5 wins and placed in 9 of 11 of Sprint races. 5 wins and placed in 8 of 10 races at Penn National. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Has WON 3 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 04/23/2026.

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Race 4

7:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

⚡ Longshot5Callin My NameML 10/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 47.9 for Race 4. Ridden by Ricardo Chiappe, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.92 sec/furlong.

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Race 5

7:41 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi · Dirt

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

win4Tempting LadyML 6/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 82.7 for Race 5. Career win rate of 22% shows consistency. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.53 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 56% of races. 5 wins and placed in 14 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at 1 mi. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

place2Lord's LadyML 2/1

Rating board at 78.4. Ridden by Jomar Torres. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 1 wins and placed in 8 of 10 races on Dirt tracks.

show3Secret JourneyML 3/1

Rating board at 71.1. Ridden by David Cora. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 10 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 6

8:10 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win2Back FortyML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 6. Career win rate of 33% shows consistency. Ridden by Jomar Torres, trained by Michael W. Salvaggio, Jr.. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.03 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. 8 wins and placed in 17 of 21 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 8 wins and placed in 16 of 18 races at 6 fur. 8 wins and placed in 17 of 19 races at Penn National. Jockey & Horse combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. Has WON 2 races in a row! More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 04/17/2026. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place4Joyous SongML 6/1

Rating board at 80.9. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.12 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races.

show1Pure LureML 3/1

Rating board at 71.1. Ridden by Andy Hernandez. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races.

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Race 7

8:39 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

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

win2Bronx BoysML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 7. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez, trained by Brandon L. Kulp. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.35 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 12 of 24 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. 3 wins and placed in 7 of 10 races at Penn National. Jockey & Horse combo has a 30% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. Has not raced in 232 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

⚡ Longshot4Kbcya LaterML 15/1

Rating board at 24.6. Ridden by Wilfredo Corujo. 5 wins and placed in 19 of 36 races on Dirt tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

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