Penn National Picks & Predictions — May 21, 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
Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Shining Spirit looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.1 for Race 1. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez, trained by Brandon L. Kulp. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.57 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 31% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 40% win rate and finished in the money in 83% of races. 4 wins and placed in 16 of 27 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $4000. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 62.7 • 23% career wins. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Claiming Price Decreased from $5000 to $4000.
Rating board at 42.4. Ridden by Vladimir Diaz. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.81 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.
Race 2
Starter Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Music Clarifcation looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 89.4 for Race 2. Ridden by Jomar Torres, trained by Kathleen A. Demasi. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 78% of races. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Penn National. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Race 3
Claiming · 5 fur · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Gentle Breeze looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 79.8 for Race 3. Career win rate of 21% shows consistency. Ridden by Yabriel O. Ramos, trained by Bruce M. Kravets. 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 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races at 5 fur. 3 wins and placed in 7 of 10 races at Penn National. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 5 races on Turf tracks. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.
Rating board at 78.2. Ridden by Angel R. Rodriguez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.53 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 31% win rate and finished in the money in 75% of races.
Rating board at 64.8. Ridden by Jomar Torres. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 78% 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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