Penn National Race 6

Claiming

Prize Money: $28,701

UP AGAINST IT (3) is returning from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished fourth at Laurel (Dirt) over 1710m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Kieron Magee. Key runner while fresh. STARLITE WALKER (2) was far from disgraced after being in contention on the bend to finish 1.4 lengths away in third last start over 1207m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. BLAZING RED (8) was impressive last time at this track (Dirt), scoring by 3.5 lengths over this trip. Must be respected. KHAKI JACK (5) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1207m at this track. Fitter so can feature in the finish.
  • Distance: 1207m
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
  • Surface: Dirt
  • Class: CLM
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1Timothy Kreiser
  • Portal One (1) 3x00111654
  • Trainer: Timothy Kreiser (USA)
  • Jockey: Jomar Torres
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $229,244
  • Win / Place: 32% / 51%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MINESHAFT (USA)

Dam: TIMUQUANA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

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Rating

Stats
Career
31: 10-3-3
Distance
23: 8-2-3
Trk/Dst
5: 2-0-0
Track
5: 2-0-0
Season
6: 3-0-0
1st Up
7: 1-1-1
2nd Up
5: 0-1-1
3rd Up
5: 2-0-0
4th Up
4: 2-1-0
Metro
26: 8-3-3
Non-Metro
5: 2-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Dirt
30: 10-3-3
Fast
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
31: 10-3-3
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1207m, 5 len behind Capt Candy carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on May 4 over 1207m, 8 len behind Keeping It Country carrying 54.5kg at $24.20. Has to find improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 731/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U3Vladimir Diaz54.5kgFast1:12.0960.3 km/h4.9L6-7$5.6027$29,052-

1. Capt Candy

2. Redeem Eddie

3. Romantic Gamble

5th of 64/5/24Penn National1207mHCP 3U4Vladimir Diaz54.5kgFast1:10.1661.9 km/h8.3L3-5$2444$35,168-

1. Keeping It Country

2. Charge To Victory

3. Lost In Newyork

44 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 721/3/24Penn National1207mALLOW 4U1Vladimir Diaz54.5kgFast1:10.8861.3 km/h6.3L7-6$1721$53,846-

1. Magic Spin

2. Got Thunder

3. Oneofthegoodguys

1st of 1029/2/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U6Andy Hernandez55.5kgFast1:11.0461.2 km/h4.8L2-1$1.9036$25,797-

1. Portal One

2. Tommy The Torch

3. Tribal Notion

36 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 924/1/24Parx1207mCLM 4U6Andy Hernandez56kgGood1:12.9859.5 km/h4.0L-$1.7016$26,393-

1. Portal One

2. We Ready

3. Saponara

1st of 118/1/24Parx1106mCLM 4U11Andy Hernandez55kgGood1:05.3660.9 km/h7.0L5-1$4.4033$26,393-

1. Portal One

2. Diesel

3. R Goodtime Charlie

33 Day Freshen-Up
2Kimberly A Graci
  • Starlite Walker (2) 4325743x13
  • Trainer: Kimberly A Graci ()
  • Jockey: Manuel Aguilar
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $125,851
  • Win / Place: 17% / 43%
Starting Price Profile

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: SISHEBA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Silent Name

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Rating

Stats
Career
23: 4-2-4
Distance
11: 2-2-3
Trk/Dst
3: 0-0-2
Track
4: 1-0-2
Season
5: 1-0-2
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-1
3rd Up
2: 1-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-1-1
Metro
18: 3-2-1
Non-Metro
5: 1-0-3
Turf
2: 0-0-1
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Dirt
20: 4-2-3
Fast
2: 0-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
23: 4-2-4
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1308m

Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 8 len at this track May 10 over 1106m defeating Get Down Brown with 56kg at $1.10. Second run from a spell in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 1.4 len behind Indirectly carrying 56kg at $1.60. Not far away last start. Big chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 423/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U2Jomar Torres56kgGood1:10.1661.9 km/h1.4L3-2$1.6013$22,936-

1. Indirectly

2. He Is Bad

3. Starlite Walker

1st of 510/5/24Penn National1106mCLM 3U3Jomar Torres56kgSP1:03.5562.7 km/h8.5L2-1$1.1064$18,349-

1. Starlite Walker

2. Get Down Brown

3. Act Of Valor

64 Day Spell
3rd of 77/3/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U7A R Rodriguez54.5kgGood1:11.0861.1 km/h1.1L5-2$2.0042$32,308-

1. Bo's Bourbon

2. Summer Ash

3. Starlite Walker

42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 725/1/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U7Julio A Hernandez54.5kgSP1:11.1861.0 km/h3.0L5-2$2.4015$33,724-

1. Genghis

2. Graywing

3. Persistent Danger

7th of 910/1/24Parx1308mCLM 4U6Madeline Rowland55kgGood1:19.3559.3 km/h9.9L5-3$1650$41,056-

1. Power Agenda

2. Geebert

3. Jarlian

50 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 721/11/23Parx1408mCLM 3U2Lopez Daylor Berrios53kgFast1:26.1258.9 km/h12.8L5-5$3.7014$44,025-

1. Enforcer

2. Jebologist

3. Sensible Jim

3Kieron Magee
  • Up Against It (3) 467131191x
  • Trainer: Kieron Magee ()
  • Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
  • Weight: 54kg
  • Prize Money: $461,626
  • Win / Place: 21% / 38%

8 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: DESPITE THE ODDS (USA)

Dam: MANHATTAN MADAM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Not For Love

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Rating

Stats
Career
55: 12-2-7
Distance
4: 2-0-0
Season
6: 4-0-1
1st Up
6: 1-0-1
2nd Up
6: 0-1-1
3rd Up
6: 1-0-1
4th Up
6: 3-0-1
Metro
55: 12-2-7
Turf
14: 1-0-1
Good
5: 1-0-0
Dirt
41: 11-2-6
Fast
9: 0-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
55: 12-2-7
Jockey Stats
Horse
7: 2-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Laurel March 16 over 1207m defeating Shoot Themessenger with 57kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Laurel July 21 over 1710m, 7 len behind Shady Munni with 56kg at $12.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 616/3/24Laurel Park1207mCLM 4U4J D Acosta57kgFast1:12.3360.1 km/h0.8L5-3$1.907$34,000-

1. Up Against It

2. Shoot Themessenger

3. Crownedcountcristo

9th of 99/3/24Laurel Park1609mALLOW OCLM 48Jean C Alvelo54kgSP1:40.2657.8 km/h24.4L3-7$1722$82,923-

1. Hay Chief

2. Tops The Chart

3. Jeopardy James

1st of 916/2/24Laurel Park1408mHCP 4U4Jean C Alvelo57kgFast1:25.4259.3 km/h1.5L7-1$6.307$41,062-

1. Up Against It

2. Musical Heart

3. Fun Lovin Criminal

1st of 79/2/24Laurel Park1207mALLOW 4U5Jean C Alvelo57kgFast1:12.3560.1 km/h2.0L6-4$5.8013$41,244-

1. Up Against It

2. Commanding General

3. Charge To Victory

3rd of 727/1/24Laurel Park1710mHCP 4U7Jevian Toledo56kgM1:47.5557.2 km/h7.8L3-2$4.9015$37,214-

1. Southern District

2. Alottacents

3. Up Against It

1st of 912/1/24Laurel Park1609mCLM 4U7Jevian Toledo56kgFast1:38.4358.8 km/h5.5L3-1$4.9012$34,164-

1. Up Against It

2. Captain Cardo

3. He Hate Me

5Brandon L Kulp
  • Khaki Jack (4) 64622164x5
  • Trainer: Brandon L Kulp ()
  • Jockey: Angel Rodriguez
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $165,825
  • Win / Place: 12% / 53%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHACKLEFORD (USA)

Dam: LOVELY STEPS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Gone West

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Rating

Stats
Career
32: 4-7-6
Distance
20: 2-7-2
Trk/Dst
14: 2-5-1
Track
17: 3-5-2
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-1-1
3rd Up
3: 0-2-0
4th Up
3: 0-1-0
Metro
8: 0-2-2
Non-Metro
24: 4-5-4
Turf
6: 1-0-2
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Dirt
25: 3-7-4
Fast
5: 1-0-2
Anti-Clockwise
32: 4-7-6
Jockey Stats
Horse
3: 1-0-2
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 5th of 7 at this track on May 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Lost In Newyork carrying 54.5kg at $10.10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on March 15 2023 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Romantic Gamble carrying 54.5kg at $26.30. Fitter and worth including.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 724/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U2Jomar Torres54.5kgFast1:09.5862.4 km/h6.0L3-6$10252$32,110-

1. Lost In Newyork

2. Yes It's Roo

3. Gagetown

252 Day Spell
4th of 915/9/23Penn National1006mCLM 3U8Maicol J Inirio55kgFM0:56.0164.7 km/h3.5L2-3$7.1030$32,148-

1. Nitro Time

2. Live Fire

3. Tap Em

6th of 716/8/23Penn National1207mALLOW OCLM 35Maicol J Inirio55.5kgFast1:09.5062.5 km/h6.8L3-5$1156$43,263-

1. Johnny Ritt

2. Crazy Legs Hirsch

3. Noble Gaston

56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 621/6/23Penn National1207mALLOW 3U2Maicol J Inirio55kgFast1:10.3261.8 km/h1.8L3-1$1021$42,945-

1. Khaki Jack

2. Nolo Contesto

3. Asluckwouldhavit

2nd of 731/5/23Penn National1207mALLOW 3U2Anthony Salgado54.5kgFast1:11.4660.8 km/h0.1L2-1$2721$41,791-

1. Allaboutthemoney

2. Khaki Jack

3. Dathoss

2nd of 810/5/23Penn National1207mALLOW 3U8Anthony Salgado54.5kgFast1:11.5660.7 km/h3.8L3-2$1713$41,791-

1. Unimpeachable

2. Khaki Jack

3. Condition One

6George R Albright
  • He Is Bad (5) 3772216112
  • Trainer: George R Albright ()
  • Jockey: David Cora
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $85,649
  • Win / Place: 30% / 61%

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: BARBADOS (USA)

Dam: SHE AIN'T BAD (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Where's The Ring

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Rating

Stats
Career
13: 4-3-1
Distance
11: 3-2-1
Trk/Dst
11: 3-2-1
Track
13: 4-3-1
Season
5: 3-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 1-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
13: 4-3-1
Dirt
13: 4-3-1
Anti-Clockwise
13: 4-3-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
8: 3-3-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments
Racing well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 23 over 1207m, nose behind Indirectly carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that scored a big 5 len win at this track May 8 over 1207m defeating Kaz Munnings carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. In the mix again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 423/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U3D Cora56kgGood1:10.1661.9 km/h0.1L2-3$3.9015$22,936-

1. Indirectly

2. He Is Bad

3. Starlite Walker

1st of 68/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U3D Cora55.5kgFast1:10.9961.2 km/h4.8L2-1$3.8056$21,407-

1. He Is Bad

2. Kaz Munnings

3. Martinkelly

56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 913/3/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U1D Cora55.5kgFast1:10.4861.7 km/h3.8L5-3$9.7012$23,077-

1. He Is Bad

2. Giuseppe

3. Sea To Air

6th of 71/3/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U5D Cora55.5kgFast1:10.6461.5 km/h14.8L2-4$6.4037$29,231-

1. Orashi

2. Trophy Room

3. Bayou Shack

37 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 824/1/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U7D Cora55.5kgHeavy1:11.9460.4 km/h0.3L2-1$3.7033$20,528-

1. He Is Bad

2. Smart And Fast

3. Boss Holiday

33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 922/12/23Penn National1207mCLM 3U7D Cora55.5kgFast1:12.6159.8 km/h2.3L1-1$3.2014$16,290-

1. Money Making Kaz

2. He Is Bad

3. Wicked Irishman

7Bruce M Kravets
  • Tommy The Torch (6) 4423462513
  • Trainer: Bruce M Kravets ()
  • Jockey: Jorge Vargas Jr
  • Weight: 56kg
  • Prize Money: $282,077
  • Win / Place: 17% / 49%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GOLDEN TICKET (USA)

Dam: PEACE QUEEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

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Rating

Stats
Career
51: 9-8-8
Distance
24: 8-4-2
Trk/Dst
8: 1-2-0
Track
9: 1-2-1
Season
6: 1-1-1
1st Up
5: 0-1-1
2nd Up
5: 0-0-1
3rd Up
5: 1-3-0
4th Up
5: 1-1-1
Metro
12: 1-2-2
Non-Metro
39: 8-6-6
Turf
2: 0-1-0
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Dirt
48: 9-7-8
Fast
2: 0-1-0
Anti-Clockwise
51: 9-8-8
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 1-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on May 30 over 1006m, 6 len behind Pictor with 54.5kg at $7.70. Before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track May 2 over 1207m defeating Redeem Eddie with 55.5kg at $9. Wait until he shows more.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 630/5/24Penn National1006mCLM 3U3Jorge L Vargas54.5kgFast0:58.5861.8 km/h6.3L1-4$7.7028$33,639-

1. Pictor

2. Bo's Bourbon

3. Tommy The Torch

1st of 62/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U2Jorge L Vargas55.5kgFast1:11.2561.0 km/h2.0L3-1$9.0042$22,936-

1. Tommy The Torch

2. Redeem Eddie

3. Indirectly

42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 821/3/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U5Vladimir Diaz55.5kgFast1:11.2261.0 km/h6.6L4-7$1121$26,154-

1. Romantic Gamble

2. Dixie Cannonball

3. Hashtag Winning

2nd of 1029/2/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U7Jomar Torres55.5kgFast1:11.0461.2 km/h4.8L1-3$1827$25,797-

1. Portal One

2. Tommy The Torch

3. Tribal Notion

6th of 92/2/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U4Jacqueline A Davis54.5kgFast1:11.5760.7 km/h10.3L1-4$1014$34,901-

1. Brit's Candyman

2. Living Water

3. Mojovation

4th of 619/1/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U5D Cora54.5kgFast1:12.8959.6 km/h8.5L4-4$3.8058$35,191-

1. Brit's Candyman

2. Lord Winsalot

3. Martinkelly

58 Day Freshen-Up
9David W Geist
  • Romantic Gamble (7) 97x5051453
  • Trainer: David W Geist (USA)
  • Jockey: Emilio Flores
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $220,935
  • Win / Place: 22% / 40%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: GAMBLE'S EXCHANGE (CAN)

Dam: ROMANTIC SONG (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Songandaprayer

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Rating

Stats
Career
27: 6-3-2
Distance
13: 5-1-2
Trk/Dst
10: 4-1-1
Track
11: 4-1-1
Season
6: 1-0-1
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
4: 0-1-0
4th Up
3: 2-0-0
Metro
16: 2-2-1
Non-Metro
11: 4-1-1
Turf
4: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Synthetic
8: 1-2-0
Dirt
15: 5-1-2
Fast
3: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
27: 6-3-2
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Capt Candy carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1207m, 12 len behind Bo's Bourbon with 55.5kg at $3.10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 731/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U4Eswan Flores54.5kgFast1:12.0960.3 km/h2.4L1-2$6.6016$29,052-

1. Capt Candy

2. Redeem Eddie

3. Romantic Gamble

5th of 615/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U6Eswan Flores55.5kgSP1:10.2361.9 km/h12.5L5-5$3.1013$32,110-

1. Bo's Bourbon

2. Yes Sir Robert

3. Yes It's Roo

4th of 82/5/24Penn National1207mCLM 3U4Jomar Torres55.5kgFast1:09.9562.1 km/h3.3L7-7$8.5042$32,110-

1. Splicethemainbrace

2. Genghis

3. Brit's Candyman

42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 821/3/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U8Julio A Hernandez55.5kgFast1:11.2261.0 km/h0.3L3-1$2.4027$26,154-

1. Romantic Gamble

2. Dixie Cannonball

3. Hashtag Winning

5th of 1023/2/24Penn National1207mCLM 4U8Julio A Hernandez54.5kgFast1:11.5160.8 km/h3.4L3-4$6.3021$34,901-

1. Persistent Danger

2. My Last Mission

3. Yes Sir Robert

10th of 102/2/24Penn National1609mALLOW OCLM 43Julio A Hernandez55kgFast1:39.1458.4 km/h23.5L1-9$1549$54,628-

1. Crazy Legs Hirsch

2. Wish For Peace

3. Tune In

49 Day Freshen-Up
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