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Penn National Handicapper Selections — November 12, 2026

Fast track expected, modest speed bias in sprints, mid-draw preferred in routes. Follow Yabriel Ramos on Kravets barn secondaries throughout the card as the defining angle of the evening.

Race 1 — Maiden Special Weight, 6f

Warrior's Finale (6) is the class of this maiden field and the clear top pick at 2-1. An Album Cover (1) and Rarest Hour (5) are the main threats at 4-1, with both offering exacta value beneath the favorite. Six Of Spades (7) and The Real Mo Coy (4) are worth including in wide exotics at 6-1.

Race 2 — Allowance N1X, 6f

Techstar (5) is the top selection at 2-1 in this fillies-and-mares allowance. Remembrall (4) and Our Golden Gator (2) are the logical exacta partners at 4-1 each. Just One Kiss (1) at 6-1 from the rail is the value play of the race and merits a straight exacta underneath the favorite.

Race 3 — Optional Claiming $16,000, 1 1/16m

I Can Explain (1) is the morning line favorite at 2-1 and the top pick despite a potentially tricky rail draw at the route distance. Watch Me Sparkle (6) and Berlinwin (4) are the main threats at 4-1 and 5-1 respectively. Urban Impulse (5) at 8-1 with Ramos aboard is the live longshot angle worth trifecta coverage.

Race 4 — Optional Claiming $8,000, 1 1/8m

Lookin At Roses (4) is the value selection at 5-1, with Ramos choosing this mount over stablemate Bold Ambition (5) in the Kravets barn. What Does It Take (2) at 2-1 and Uninvited Guest (1) at 3-1 are the main threats and should be covered in exactas beneath the primary pick. Full exacta coverage is recommended given the small five-horse field.

Race 5 — Allowance $50,000, 6f

Maximus Meridius (6) is the top selection at 2-1 in the card's richest event. Houghton Shuffle (4) at 4-1 is the value play with Ramos aboard for the Kravets barn and should be played win as the overlay. Showstopper Copper (2) at 5-1 rounds out trifecta coverage, with Paterno (1) worth a superfecta inclusion at 6-1.

Race 6 — Claiming $5,000, ~7.25f

Souper Vinnie (2) is the morning line top pick at 2-1, but the critical angle is Buzz Adams (6) at 5-1 with Ramos aboard as the Kravets barn's potential primary weapon. Watch the tote — if Buzz Adams (6) is bet toward 3-1, switch the win play accordingly. More Power (4) at 3-1 with Rodriguez is the most reliable secondary choice.

Race 7 — Claiming $5,000, 6f

Gentle Breeze (1) is the top selection at 2-1, but again the Kravets barn split demands attention — Federal Exchange (7) at 5-1 with Ramos is the secondary entry to monitor closely on the tote. Super Tiz (4) and Cold As Hell (5) at 4-1 each are the logical exacta and trifecta fillers beneath whichever Kravets horse the money favors.

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