Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Penn National – Racing News and Analysis for July 1, 2026


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Penn National Handicapper Selections — July 1, 2026

Warm, humid evening with possible afternoon showers; check turf conditions at post time as any softening favors horses with yielding-ground form. Kulp/Rodriguez is the dominant barn-jockey combination across the card. Best win value of the night is Didn't It Rain (1) in Race 4 at 4-1 from the ideal post; Amazing Bernie (6) in Race 7 at 4-1 is the best nightcap value against a short-priced favorite.

Race 1 — 1100f Turf | Alw 37000n1x

Letter To You (4) is the logical top choice on turf pedigree and recent form at a fair 2-1. Tropandhagen (3) and I See You Lookin (5) are the preferred secondary options, with the latter a pace threat that could be difficult to catch if given a soft lead. Elon (6) at 5-1 is a legitimate overlay from the outside worth a small win ticket.

Race 2 — 1100f Turf | Clm 8000

Gins And Tins (6) tops the field at 2-1 with a favorable rider booking in a wide-open eight-horse field. Great Kisser (1) from the rail is the preferred secondary, ideally positioned to control or press the pace throughout. Harbor Of Gold (4) at 8-1 is the best longshot value in the race.

Race 3 — 1830f Turf | OClm 16000

Brockton (9) is the morning-line choice despite a tough outside draw that is far more manageable at this route distance. Billy White Shoes (8) at 4-1 is the preferred alternative from the same barn with a slightly better post, and Royal Renegade (2) at 6-1 from an inside draw is the top exotic inclusion. Master Munnings (1) at 5-1 from the rail deserves inclusion in trifectas on post position alone.

Race 4 — 1760f Turf | Clm 10000

Didn't It Rain (1) is the best value play on the card at 4-1, holding the inside post in a ten-horse field against a morning-line favorite breaking from the extreme outside. Starship Belmont (10) and Lady Emily Kathryn (9) are the logical secondary choices despite their wide draws. Mary's Reward (3) at 8-1 is worth including in trifectas as the second barn entry.

Race 5 — 1320f Dirt | Alw 37000n1x

Artist Mark (4) at 3-1 is the top selection, ideally positioned as the stalker if the two 2-1 co-favorites duel on the front end. No No Joe (5) and Searcy (1) are the expected pace setters and round out the exacta structure. Oneofthegoodguys (2) at 5-1 is a reasonable win saver in a short five-horse field.

Race 6 — 1320f Dirt | Alw 37000n1x

Bronx Boys (4) at 2-1 is the top selection with the strongest rider booking in a five-horse field. Showtime Matinee (3) at 2-1 is an equally legitimate co-top choice and the preferred exacta partner. Countthebrave (1) at 3-1 from the inside post offers the best value among the secondary options, and Clarely Tom (5) at 4-1 is a reasonable place or show saver from the outside.

Race 7 — 1320f Dirt | RHP 20-40

Strawberry Treat (4) at 2-1 is the dominant morning-line choice and figures to control the pace if uncontested. Amazing Bernie (6) at 4-1 is the best value selection and the preferred exacta alternative, with Uncaptured Star (1) at 4-1 from the inside rail rounding out the key exotics. Prince Of Rain (3) at 6-1 as the second barn entry is worth a minimal trifecta inclusion.

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