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Penn National Picks & Predictions — June 4, 2026

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Race 17The FurmanatorML 9/25:45 PM EDT

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Penn National fires up a 7-race Thursday card under partly cloudy skies with temperatures sitting at a comfortable 84°F. Conditions look favorable across the board, and with three turf races packed into the first half of the card, there's plenty to dig into before the dirt takes over.

What makes today interesting is the surface split — we go grass-grass-grass to start, then flip entirely to dirt for Races 4 through 7. That kind of card rewards players who can read pace scenarios on both surfaces, and TrackWiz analysis finds strong angles in all seven races. Our top-rated horse on the entire card, Whiskey Alley (89.71 rating), draws in Race 7 at a morning line of 6/5 — short, yes, but the number justifies the price.

Three races are open to all readers today. The remaining four are available to TrackWiz subscribers with full breakdowns, pace projections, and exotic plays. Here's how we see the card shaping up.

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Race 1

5:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

The morning line favorite gets upended by our top-rated horse in this 5-furlong turf sprint — The Furmanator's TrackWiz rating towers over the field despite going off at a generous 9/2.

win7The FurmanatorML 9/2

The Furmanator is the standout on ratings in this field, posting an 84.9 TrackWiz score that clears the second-best horse by nearly 10 points. Jockey Inoel Beato gets the call for trainer Richard Vega, and at 9/2 on the morning line, there's real overlay potential here against a short-priced favorite. The horse's average speed figure of 56 ties Bess' Candy for second-best in the field, but no other horse combines that raw speed with a comparable overall rating. In a 5-furlong turf dash where pace can be unforgiving, a horse with this kind of figure edge should be right in the thick of it from wire to wire.

place1Pageant PrincessML 7/5

Pageant Princess draws the rail and carries the lowest morning line in the field at 7/5, suggesting the public agrees she belongs — but our analysis pegs her as a place play rather than the top selection. Her 74.92 rating and 23% career win rate are both legitimate, and Jomar Torres is a capable pilot, but The Furmanator's rating edge is hard to dismiss. She's a solid exotics anchor and a worthy saver in win bets if you're playing it safe.

show5AfterneathML 4/1

Afterneath at 4/1 is the sneaky third piece of this puzzle, carrying the field's best average speed figure at 57 under trainer Michael E. Gorham. Her 72.45 rating is right in the mix behind the top two, and Madeline Rowland picks up what looks like a live mount at a fair price. Include her underneath in exactas and trifectas — the speed figure edge at a non-chalk price makes her a value-forward show selection.

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Race 2

6:14 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

A full twelve-horse field on the turf mile makes for a complicated pace scenario, but one horse's ratings and career win percentage separate them cleanly from a crowded pack of low-percentage performers.

win7Opera de RavelML 7/2

Opera de Ravel tops this field with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating, and a 25% career win rate is among the best in this gate — matching Quiet City for the field lead but with significantly stronger overall figures. Jomar Torres rode him in what appears to be a familiar connection with trainer Richard J. Hendriks, and the 7/2 morning line represents genuine value given the rating gap. On a turf mile, pace scenario matters, and with several horses in this field posting below-average speed figures, Opera de Ravel's 54 average speed should be competitive enough to sit a comfortable trip and pounce late.

place1Blame the BankerML 2/1

Blame the Banker opens at 2/1 as the morning line favorite, and while our rating (68.25) puts him second in the field, that 7% career win percentage is a flag worth noting — he's hit the board plenty but doesn't seal the deal often. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp and jockey Angel R. Rodriguez form a familiar Penn National barn-and-saddle combination. He's a solid place candidate in a race where he may get outgunned at the wire by the higher-rated Opera de Ravel.

show12Quiet CityML 15/1

Here's the value angle in the exotics: Quiet City (No. 12) goes postward at 15/1 despite a 25% career win percentage that leads the field. That's a significant disconnect between public perception and historical production. Trainer Elisha Perez sends her out with Angel R. Quinones, and her 66.63 rating is third-best overall. At those odds, she's an absolute must-use underneath in trifectas and superfectas.

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The free portion of today's card covers the first three races — all run on the turf — and there's a real thread connecting them. With warm, dry conditions and the grass likely playing firm to good, early speed figures from recent turf form deserve extra weight. Our top free pick in Race 1, The Furmanator (9/2 ML, 84.9 rating), stands out in what projects as a pace-dependent sprint. Race 2 brings Opera de Ravel (7/2 ML, 86.35 rating) into a Starter Optional Claiming mile, where class and stamina on the grass become the dominant factors. And Race 3's Allowance at a mile and 70 yards gives Souper Amusing (9/2 ML, 84.9 rating) room to stretch out — the added distance on turf is exactly the kind of condition our models love for this type.

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Race 3

6:43 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Turf

A twelve-horse allowance field going a mile and 70 yards on the turf looks wide open on paper, but two horses with strong ratings and solid back figures pull away from the pack on TrackWiz analysis.

win10Souper AmusingML 9/2

Souper Amusing draws the 10-post but don't let the outside gate fool you on the turf — trainer Michael J. Trombetta is a sharp conditioner and Daniel Centeno gets the mount. At 84.9, this mare's TrackWiz rating leads the field, and a 21% career win rate speaks to a horse that knows how to finish. Her average speed figure of 55 is tied for best in the race, and at 9/2, she's our best bet on the card for this race — a well-credentialed horse going a route of ground on a surface that suits her profile.

place2Maximo MadnessML 5/1

Maximo Madness (No. 2) shows an 81.17 rating and a 16% career win percentage for trainer Brandon L. Kulp, who also has Omikami in this field — showing confidence in his barn's presence here. Angel R. Rodriguez rides, keeping the familiar Kulp-Rodriguez partnership intact. At 5/1, the price is fair for a horse whose figures suggest she should be right there at the top of the stretch.

show11My Lady JbellaML 10/1

My Lady Jbella at 10/1 is a juicy show play with a 72.38 rating that ranks third in this field, behind only the top two picks. Trainer Elisha Perez saddles her with Jomar Torres aboard — Torres has been busy on this card and clearly trusts the horse. An 11% career win rate is modest, but the speed figure (54 average) and rating suggest she's capable of sneaking into the trifecta at a generous price.

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Race 4

7:12 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

This five-horse dirt sprint at 6 furlongs is top-heavy at the top, with two horses rated in the mid-80s pulling away from a short field — but the pace shape could flip the order.

win3Bright ChargerML 9/5

Bright Charger posts an 85.54 TrackWiz rating — the top mark in the race — and trainer Timothy C. Kreiser sends him out with Wilfredo Corujo in the irons. The 9/5 morning line makes this a short-priced favorite, and while chalk doesn't always offer value, the figure dominance here is hard to argue against. At 6 furlongs on dirt, a horse with a clean pace advantage and strong overall rating should be tough to beat in a race that lacks real depth behind the top two.

place4No No JoeML 5/1

No No Joe (No. 4) trails Bright Charger by just 1.37 rating points at 84.17, and his 22% career win percentage is the best in this field by a clear margin. Leonardo Corujo picks up the mount for trainer Cody Beattie, and at 5/1, this is a legit overlay if you think Bright Charger can be troubled. He profiles as a closer in a pace scenario that might set up perfectly for him off a hot early pace.

show5Go EastML EVN

Go East opens at even money, making him the public's choice behind only Bright Charger, but our TrackWiz rating (70.24) puts him a tier below the top two. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp and jockey Angel R. Rodriguez reunite here, and a 20% career win rate is respectable. Even at even money, he's a responsible show ticket and a key underneath horse in exacta boxes.

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Race 5

7:41 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A short five-horse field in this dirt starter optional claimer is dominated by one horse whose rating stands well above the rest — but a controversial-looking morning line creates some interesting betting angles.

win5Mega ChangerML 2/1

Mega Changer sits at the top of this field with an 88.54 TrackWiz rating — the highest score we see across any horse in the first five races of the card. Julio A. Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Paulina Sinnefia, who also has Eleni in this same race, suggesting real barn confidence in the stable's presence here. At 2/1 on the morning line, the price isn't a steal, but a horse with this kind of rating edge in a five-horse field is a strong play — the 11% career win rate is a bit modest, but the figure profile suggests the best is still coming.

place1Honey FunML 4/1

Honey Fun (No. 1) posts the second-highest rating in the field at 78.78 and a 16% career win rate for trainer Lydee Shea. Wilfredo Corujo gets the call, and on a dirt sprint, the rail post is a workable draw if she can find early position. At 4/1, she's a live exacta partner with Mega Changer and an honest place contender.

show4EleniML 6/5

Eleni opens as the second choice on the morning line at 6/5 despite ranking third in our ratings at 65.74 — which tells you the public respects trainer Paulina Sinnefia's barn form. Francisco Martinez rides, and with a 5% career win rate, she likely needs a perfect setup to win outright. Still, in a five-horse field, getting her in the show position at a potentially short price requires some exotic structuring — use her underneath with the top two.

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Race 6

8:10 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Dirt

A tight five-horse allowance at 6 furlongs on dirt features a clear TrackWiz top pick, but the morning line undervalues our selection relative to a short-priced horse with a much lower rating.

win4Blo by the FieldML 3/1

Blo by the Field (No. 4) is our top selection with an 87.08 rating and a stellar 30% career win percentage — one of the better win-rate marks you'll see anywhere on the card today. Trainer Mark V. Salvaggio saddles him with Jomar Torres, who has been active and effective throughout this card. At 3/1, there's a slight overlay versus the 2/1 morning line horse Cardinal War Cry, whose rating (53.13) trails by 34 points — this feels like a spot where the TrackWiz edge is being undervalued by the market.

place1Angie's RewardML 5/2

Angie's Reward (No. 1) carries a 28% career win rate that ranks second in this field, backed by a 70.11 rating that also places second. Trainer Brandon L. Kulp and jockey Angel R. Rodriguez are a reliable tandem at Penn National, and at 5/2 she's the kind of consistent, well-connected horse that lands in the exacta regularly. If Blo by the Field wins, she looks like the most likely to be right behind him.

show5Cardinal War CryML 2/1

Cardinal War Cry opens at 2/1 as the public's second choice, but his 53.13 rating lands him third in our analysis behind two horses with meaningfully stronger figures. David Cora takes the mount for trainer Michael W. Salvaggio Jr. — note the Salvaggio family connection with the top pick in this race, which adds an interesting dynamic. His 18% career win rate is solid, and the speed figure edge (55 average, best in the field) keeps him relevant as a show play.

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Race 7

8:39 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

The final race of the night on the Penn National dirt is a six-furlong claimer with a dominant top-rated horse going off as a strong favorite — the real question is who fills out the exacta and trifecta.

win5Whiskey AlleyML 6/5

Whiskey Alley (No. 5) is the standout in the finale with an 89.71 TrackWiz rating — the highest single-horse score across the entire card today. Julio A. Hernandez rides for trainer Paulina Sinnefia, who has been a prominent name in tonight's program with multiple starters. Opening at 6/5, she's a short-priced favorite, but the rating dominance and an average speed figure of 54 in a field where several horses sit at 51-53 justify the confidence. At 6 furlongs on dirt, a horse with this level of figure superiority should be able to control her own fate.

place2AtomicoML 5/2

Atomico (No. 2) is an interesting place contender at 5/2 — second on the morning line despite posting the second-highest rating in the field at 64.05. Trainer Robert A. Wolfe Jr. and jockey Yabriel O. Ramos combine on a horse whose 5% career win rate looks underwhelming on the surface, but that rating and the price suggest there's more here than the win record shows. He profiles as a horse that may have been running against tougher company; this spot could be where it clicks.

show6Designed by SmartyML 3/1

Designed by Smarty (No. 6) checks in at 3/1 on the morning line with a 46.25 rating for trainer Bruce M. Kravets, who also has Mencke in this race. Ricardo Chiappe picks up the mount, and a 14% career win rate is workable for a show play. He's clearly not in the same class as Whiskey Alley, but in a race this shallow behind the top pick, he offers some trifecta upside at a price that won't crush the ticket.

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It's a clean, well-structured 7-race card at Penn National today, with a turf-heavy opening act and four straight dirt sprints to close. The Furmanator, Opera de Ravel, and Souper Amusing headline the free picks, while Whiskey Alley stands as our top-rated horse on the card. Ready to go deeper? The full breakdown — pace, exotics, and all four premium races — is waiting for subscribers. Check out TrackWiz Premium and make the most of today's card.

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