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Penn National Handicapper Selections — August 5, 2026

Fast main track, speed-favoring surface, hot and humid evening. Inside posts carry a modest edge in routes; tactical speed rules in sprints.

Race 1 — 1100f | Md Sp Wt | Fillies

Scabiosa (2) is the top selection with strong jockey confidence and tactical flexibility. Backed With Heart (4) shares favoritism and deserves respect as a legitimate win threat. One Time (5) is the value play at 5-1 and should not be dismissed in exacta coverage.

Race 2 — 1320f | OClm 16000 | Males

Rip My Heart (3) is the primary selection based on the barn's clear jockey preference signal. Alastar (4) is a legitimate co-favorite worth including in exacta combinations. Hall Of Jazz (2) at 4-1 offers secondary value as the barn's second string.

Race 3 — 1320f | Md 25000 | Males

Techstar (8) is the morning-line favorite and the horse to beat in a wide-open nine-horse field. Rosesforthequeen (9) is the top secondary choice backed by the meet's strongest jockey assignment. Smokin Hot Wife (6) at 4-1 and the Stites pair Monica (4) and Paddy'sheartofgold (1) at 8-1 each are viable trifecta fillers.

Race 4 — 1870f | Md 16000 | Males

Crown Apple (4) gets the top selection nod in the lone route of the card. On Secret Service (3) at 4-1 from the ideal stalking post is the value play and preferred win bet. Bourbon Time (5) at 10-1 warrants trifecta inclusion given the top jockey assignment on a longshot in a small field.

Race 5 — 1320f | Md 10000 | Fillies

Marlas Dream (5) is the narrow top selection at the basement claiming level. Little Miss Linda (1) at 4-1 from the rail with the meet's dominant trainer is a serious threat. Reckless Abandon (4) at 8-1 is the price play worth covering in trifecta tickets.

Race 6 — 1320f | Clm 10000n2x | Fillies

Bramwell (4) at 3-1 represents better value than the 2-1 favorite and is the top selection. MUSIC CLARIFICATION (2) is a legitimate win threat despite being a probable underlay. Rosie Warrior (7) at 6-1 with a top jockey is worth including in trifecta combinations.

Race 7 — 1320f | OClm 25000 | Males

Divine Child (5) is the morning-line favorite and the recommended win selection in the card's richest race. Captain Fancy (4) at 4-1 from a prime post is the top secondary choice. Bejuco (6) at 8-1 is the best value play on the entire card and should be included in all exotic tickets.

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