Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Penn National – Racing News and Analysis for September 4, 2026


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Penn National — September 4, 2026 — Quick Reference Handicapper Report

Partly cloudy, mid-70s, fast main track, firm-to-good turf. Penn National's main track favors speed and inside posts in sprints; posts 4–6 are historically strongest. On the tight turf oval, inside and middle posts hold a clear edge, and pace-pressers will have the advantage on a firm surface tonight. The featured Race 7 optional claimer anchors the card, with the Kulp-Rodriguez combination in Quasi Warrior (3) representing the best single bet of the evening.

Race 1 — Turf, Maiden Claimer, $18,000 Purse

Wanting Attention (1) is the top selection with the ideal inside turf post and a strong trainer-jockey combination. Lady Of Lords (6) is the morning line favorite and a necessary exacta inclusion despite the wide draw. My Lizzy Lou (3) and Lil Miss Perfect (2) are worth trifecta consideration at 8-1 and 5-1 respectively.

Race 2 — Turf, Claiming $10,000, $22,000 Purse

Thick As Thieves (4) is the horse to beat with a favorable post and the ability to control or stalk the pace. Keithsendshelloooo (5) is the prime exacta partner at 4-1, and Take Me To Church (10) is notable as a potential dropper from a quality barn at the same price. Tallahatchiebridge (1) earns a trifecta mention at 6-1 with the valuable inside turf post.

Race 3 — Turf, Optional Claimer $16,000, $22,000 Purse

Mr Flowers (4) gets the top call with a clean post and a sharp trainer-jockey pairing. Brockton (10) shares co-favorite billing and is a genuine threat despite the wide draw, while Roxton (5) at 4-1 from an ideal post is the best value in the race. West Mountain (6) and Kitten's Ploy (8) round out trifecta coverage if the pace gets contested.

Race 4 — Dirt, Claiming $5,000, $16,000 Purse

Bravo Kitten (6) is the 2-1 favorite and the class of this bottom-level field with a barn that has been sharp with the drop. Lachicafortequila (4) is the second barn entry at 4-1 and a legitimate threat, while My Sugar Boo (3) and Desi's Reward (2) both offer fair value from workable posts for an active rival barn.

Race 5 — Dirt, Claiming $4,000 n1y, $12,000 Purse

Dakota Springs (2) is the top selection in this short five-horse field with an ideal post and a reliable rider. Diamond Essence (5) at the same 2-1 price from the outside is a co-equal threat and necessary exacta box partner. Kentucky Reign (3) at 4-1 and Scott Alaia (4) at 4-1 are both legitimate trifecta pieces, with Pretty Lily (1) offering the best price in the field at 5-1.

Race 6 — Dirt, Optional Claimer $8,000, $25,000 Purse

Uncle Money (1) gets the top call with the rail in a five-horse field and a trainer having an active and productive evening. Strawberry Treat (2) is a co-equal threat from the second post and must be included in all structures. Nancy Made My Day (5) at 5-1 is the best upset play on the card — if the four inside horses create a pace war, this lone closer sweeps the board.

Race 7 — Dirt, Optional Claimer $40,000, $39,000 Purse

Quasi Warrior (3) is the best single bet of the night, with the dominant Penn National trainer-jockey combination and an ideal post in the card's featured race. J D Factor (2) is the co-favorite and a must-use exacta partner, while In The Dance (1) at 4-1 offers value as a stalking type from the rail. Wyoming Class (4) and Brighty (5) are trifecta inclusions if the co-favorites engage in a pace duel.

Race 8 — Dirt, Maiden Claimer $10,000, $16,000 Purse

Crown Apple (5) gets the top call as the primary runner for the most active claiming barn on the card tonight. Batant (4) is a co-equal threat at the same 2-1 price and must be boxed in exactas, while Johnny Mac (3) at 5-1 gives the same barn a third angle and is the key trifecta piece. Baby Rasta (1) and Louisville Liam (6), both at 5-1, are worth including in the trifecta bottom.

Race 9 — Dirt, Claiming $5,000 n2y, $18,000 Purse

Gun Right (3) is the top value selection at 4-1 — an ideal post, a productive barn, and a sharp jockey booking make this the best price play on the card. Solar Glare (7) is the 2-1 favorite and must anchor all exacta and Pick 3 structures despite the wide draw. Time Tested (4) at 5-1 and Makabim (2) at 5-1 are the strongest secondary options, with Genghis (5) at 6-1 worth including as the surprise runner from the Kreiser barn.

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