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Penn National Picks & Predictions — July 8, 2026

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Race 12True PhenomenonML 7/55:45 PM EDT

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It's a beautiful Wednesday at Penn National — clear skies, 82°F, and a tight seven-race card that gives you plenty to dig into. Conditions look ideal for the Dirt surfaces today, and with no rain in the forecast, expect a fast, consistent track that should reward horses with early speed and clean trips.

The card blends Claiming and Allowance company across both Dirt and Turf, and there's genuine intrigue spread throughout. A couple of longshot angles in the Allowance ranks are worth watching closely — including a 10/1 morning-line shot in Race 3 that our ratings flagged as a legitimate contender.

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Race 1

5:45 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A short six-furlong claiming sprint where one horse towers over the field on TrackWiz ratings, but a pair of capable stablemates from the Kravets barn could complicate matters in the placings.

win2True PhenomenonML 7/5

True Phenomenon checks in with a TrackWiz rating of 89.42 — a full 19 points clear of the next best horse in here. Trainer Jamie Ness is a name that carries weight at mid-Atlantic tracks, and Martin Chuan gets the call. The 7/5 morning line reflects public confidence, and with a field this modest, that price may actually be fair. The career win percentage of 11% looks modest, but in a claiming context it's about current form, and the numbers say this horse is head-and-shoulders above.

place4VicountessML 5/1

Vicountess (program #4) is one of two Kravets runners in the race, and at 5/1 she offers real each-way value. Her 26% career win rate is strong for the claiming ranks, and her TrackWiz rating of 70.1 makes her the clear second-best number in the field. Ricardo Chiappe rides, and the Kravets barn clearly has the key to this horse.

show5SheherhersML 6/1

Sheherhers owns the best average speed figure in the race at 55, and Maicol Inirio is a live rider at Penn National. At 6/1 on the morning line, she's a sneaky inclusion in exacta and trifecta plays — her 14% career win rate undersells a horse that clearly fires some big numbers on her best days.

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Race 2

6:14 PM EDT

Maiden Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Five furlongs on the turf for maiden claimers who've never won — a true wide-open puzzle, but TrackWiz analysis separates one horse from the pack by a significant margin.

win3SnowstormML 5/1

Snowstorm (program #3) packs a TrackWiz rating of 84.17, the highest in a competitive maiden field, and opens at a generous 5/1 on the morning line. David Cora gets the mount for trainer Ronald W. Rogers. Every horse here is winless, so we're leaning on the metrics — Snowstorm's profile simply outranks the rest by a meaningful gap. On a five-furlong turf sprint where pace can be unforgiving, having the top rating is a big deal.

place4RepurposeML 5/2

Repurpose brings the best average speed figure in the field at 57 — that's a notable edge in a sprint where raw pace matters. Gavin Ashton rides for Thomas Garner, and the 5/2 morning line suggests the public already respects this one. In a maiden field where the top horses are tightly bunched, the speed advantage could be the difference between win and place.

show2Moonlit FrostML 12/1

Moonlit Frost at 12/1 is our TrackWiz longshot flag in this one, landing a 61.26 rating that actually slots third in the field — not bad for a double-digit price. Trainer Damon R. Dilodovico sending out a turf maiden at 12/1 sometimes signals a horse that needs the experience, but the underlying numbers say she's live. Worth a small show ticket or trifecta spot if the board gets to double digits.

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The first three races are fully unlocked for every TrackWiz reader. Race 1 is your anchor play — True Phenomenon checks in at a 89.42 TrackWiz rating on the 6-furlong Dirt opener, and at 7/5 on the morning line, the market agrees. On a fast track like today's figures to be, front-runners and pace-pressers have an edge, so watch how this one loads out of the gate.

The value play in the free races is Race 3, where Thisishowwedoit opens at 10/1 in a 5-furlong Turf Allowance. Our analysis puts the rating at 76.88 — not a blowout number, but in a field that could set up chaotically on a short Turf sprint, overlays like this are exactly where the tickets pay off. Snowstorm in Race 2 (84.17 rating, 5/1 ML) rounds out the free card on the Turf as well, giving the early session a nice turf-forward flavor.

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Race 3

6:43 PM EDT

Allowance · 5 fur · Turf

An eleven-horse allowance turf sprint that's genuinely wide open — the ratings cluster tightly between 62 and 77, and the morning line is a maze of overlapping prices. Value hunters, this one's for you.

win7ThisishowwedoitML 10/1

Thisishowwedoit (program #7) is our TrackWiz top pick at a juicy 10/1 morning line, packing the highest rating in the field at 76.88. Trainer Mark V. Salvaggio sends out Jomar Torres, a rider who knows Penn National's turf course. A 20% career win rate in an allowance spot is respectable, and the 10/1 price suggests the market is sleeping on this horse. When the top-rated runner in a competitive field opens in double digits, that's exactly the type of value TrackWiz is built to find.

place6Whiskey LullabyML 6/1

Whiskey Lullaby (program #6) rates second among our picks at 69.80 and opens at 6/1 — another horse the morning line undervalues relative to its profile. Emilio Flores gets the mount, and trainer Lydee Shea's runner has a 21% career win rate that plays well in an allowance field this deep. At 6/1, she gives you a solid each-way look, especially if the race sets up as a contested pace on the front end.

show1Pageant PrincessML 6/1

Pageant Princess (program #1) brings a 27% career win rate — the best among our three picks — and a 67.52 TrackWiz rating that holds up nicely at the rail. Angel R. Rodriguez rides for Brandon L. Kulp, and the inside post in a five-furlong turf dash is a real asset if she breaks alertly. At 6/1, she's more than a throwback — she belongs on your trifecta tickets.

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Race 4

7:12 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A five-horse allowance dirt route where the top two TrackWiz-rated horses are the clear class of the field — but the tight gap between them sets up a legitimate battle for the win.

win3Good Man DanML 2/1

Good Man Dan (program #3) opens as the 2/1 favorite and backs it up with a TrackWiz rating of 87.18, best in the field. His 25% career win rate is the strongest in this spot, and Julio A. Hernandez piloting for trainer Henry Walters is a tidy combo. Over a mile and 70 yards of Penn National dirt, he'll need to fend off a capable rival, but the numbers say he's the one to beat.

place4RudiobusML 4/1

Rudiobus (program #4) is only a tick behind at 85.62 — just 1.5 rating points separating these two. The difference is that Rudiobus's 12% career win rate is lower, but he owns the best average speed figure in the race at 55, which suggests he fires big numbers even when he doesn't win. Angel R. Rodriguez in the irons for Elisha Perez, and at 4/1, he's a strong place contender who could easily flip the result.

show1RespighiML 7/2

Respighi (program #1) slots in at 64.92 on TrackWiz — a significant step below the top two, but a 12% win rate in allowance company and a 7/2 morning line suggest the public sees some bounce-back potential. Jomar Torres rides for Hugo O. Padilla, a trainer who knows how to place horses at this level. With only five runners, the show pool is shallow, and Respighi figures to be right there in the mix at the end.

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Race 5

7:41 PM EDT

Allowance · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Six go in this allowance dirt route and the top horse looks well-clear on TrackWiz ratings, but a runner with an eye-catching 66% career win rate makes this race far more interesting than a straightforward chalk play.

win1Try to Make CentsML 3/1

Try to Make Cents (program #1) owns the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.08 and opens at a fair 3/1. Samuel Marin takes the mount for trainer Jose A. Gallegos, and with a 15% career win rate in what's clearly a competitive allowance schedule, this horse has been doing the work. The rating stands alone at the top of this field, and at a mile and 70 yards, a consistent horse with top numbers gets every opportunity to prove it.

place2Fenton ForeverML 5/2

Fenton Forever (program #2) has a 66% career win rate — an extraordinary number that immediately demands attention. Trainer J. Tyler Servis is a well-regarded conditioner, and Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. is an accomplished rider. The TrackWiz rating of 68.59 is respectable but trails our top pick, which is why we land him in the place spot — but if he's anywhere close to his best form, he could easily blow past the field.

show6BrindanoML 8/1

Brindano (program #6) is our value inclusion at 8/1, sporting a 67.01 TrackWiz rating that's actually competitive with the rest of this field. Angel Cruz rides for Sergio H. Pradenas, and an 11% career win rate in allowance company doesn't scream standout, but the underlying speed figure profile at 52 is consistent with everyone else. At 8/1, the reward-to-risk ratio makes him worth a spot in your exacta and trifecta tickets.

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Race 6

8:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Two horses dominate this six-furlong dirt claiming sprint on TrackWiz ratings, setting up a potential duel between the top-rated closer and the chalky morning-line favorite.

win2Sacred LoveML 5/2

Sacred Love (program #2) earns the top TrackWiz rating in the field at 87.81 and opens at 5/2 — genuinely good value for the numbers horse. A 28% career win rate is among the best in the field, and trainer Todd M. Beattie puts Vladimir Diaz up, a workmanlike pairing that gets results. The average speed figure of 55 matches the top of the field, and in a six-furlong sprint, a consistent horse with elite ratings tends to get the job done.

place5Mega ChangerML 8/5

Mega Changer (program #5) is the morning-line favorite at 8/5, and for good reason — an 84.18 TrackWiz rating makes her a clear second in the field. David Cora rides for Paulina Sinnefia, and an 18% career win rate in claiming company is workmanlike but not dominant. She's the public pick, but our analysis puts Sacred Love a step above, making Mega Changer the prime place contender in a race where the top two could separate from the rest.

show3Cruzin AnnaML 4/1

Cruzin Anna (program #3) rates third at 60.42 with a 14% career win rate, and Ricardo Chiappe — a capable Penn National rider — takes the mount for Flint W. Stites. The 4/1 price is fair for a horse that profiles as a logical show finisher in a five-horse field. Her average speed figure of 55 ties for the best in the race, meaning on her best day, she's clearly capable of running with this group.

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Race 7

8:39 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A starter optional claiming sprint where the morning-line favorite is NOT our top-rated horse — Tejas Express rolls in as a 6/1 underdog with the best TrackWiz number in the field, making this race a prime value opportunity.

win5Tejas ExpressML 6/1

Tejas Express (program #5) is the pick of the card from a value standpoint — a 82.71 TrackWiz rating that leads the field, a 33% career win rate that is flat-out dominant at this level, and yet the morning line opens at 6/1. Wilfredo Corujo takes the mount for Elisha Perez, and in a starter optional claiming race, a horse with a third of his career starts ending in the winner's circle is exactly the kind of angle you circle. When the top-rated horse with the top win percentage is going off at 6/1, you play.

place2Ruby RubyML 4/1

Ruby Ruby (program #2) rates second among our picks at 70.35 and draws Julio A. Hernandez for trainer John T. Kirby. At 4/1 on the morning line, this is a horse whose profile fits the place column nicely — a 9% career win rate is modest, but in a starter optional claiming spot, the speed figures tell a more optimistic story. She gives the Kirby barn their best shot at the exotics.

show1Kylie's KissML 4/1

Kylie's Kiss (program #1) also sports a 9% career win rate but a 60.95 TrackWiz rating that holds up well for a show contender. Maicol Inirio rides for Flint W. Stites — the same barn sending out Cruzin Anna in Race 6, so this trainer is active and rolling tonight. At 4/1, she's not a screaming price, but in a five-horse field where every spot matters, the inside post could be an asset if she gets out cleanly.

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Today's best bets start with True Phenomenon in Race 1 and the longshot angle on Thisishowwedoit in Race 3 — both free for every reader. The full-card picture, including pace maps, exotic strategies, and the complete Race 4–7 breakdown, is waiting for TrackWiz subscribers. Good luck at the windows.

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