Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Penn National – Racing News and Analysis for May 20, 2026


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Penn National — Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Fast main track, firm turf. Favor speed and inside posts in dirt sprints, tactical stalkers in dirt routes, and horses with Penn turf form on the grass. Trainer Kulp and jockey Rodriguez dominate the card; follow their combinations throughout.

Race 1 — 1320f | Dirt | Maiden Special Weight

Endless Glow (6) is the controlling speed in a moderate-pace field and merits top billing at 2-1. Remembrall (2) and Kylie's Kiss (1) are the logical exacta fillers. QUEEN OF THE COSMOS (7) at 4-1 is worth trifecta consideration if the pace collapses.

Race 2 — 1870f | Turf | Claiming $10,000

Gangly (3) from the ideal 3 post on a tight turf route is the top selection, with Bay Street Money (8) as the co-equal threat. Mr. Hustle (1) from the rail and Curlington (10) round out the trifecta; Tallahatchiebridge (4) and Ocala Dream (9) offer modest exotic value at 8-1 and 10-1.

Race 3 — 1100f | Turf | Claiming $10,000 (NW3L)

Uptowneagleslanded (11) is the morning line second choice with strong barn support despite the wide draw. Heavy Timber (4) from the favorable 4 post is the primary trifecta partner, with Highs N Goes (12) dangerous under a top rider. Sharon's Prince (2) at 10-1 from the rail-adjacent post is the longshot of the night.

Race 4 — 1210f | Dirt | Claiming $5,000 (NW2L)

Craving Carbs (3) with the meet's top trainer-jockey combination is the strongest single on the card despite the compressed 1-1 price. Tap And A Hug (2) is the necessary exacta backup, and Red Betty (5) at 4-1 is the clear trifecta fill if the co-favorites duel each other into the ground.

Race 5 — 1320f | Dirt | Allowance $41,000

Mister Me (4) earns the slight edge over co-favorite Willisau (6) based on post position and home barn advantage in the night's feature. Paterno (1) from the rail at 4-1 is the most dangerous secondary threat, with Letter To You (3) offering comparable odds and a ground-saving draw. Wave Rider (2) at 6-1 is a live trifecta fill.

Race 6 — 1870f | Dirt | Claiming $4,000 (NW2Y)

Makabim (1) from the rail in a two-turn dirt route is the top selection, with Gun Right (3) as the essential exacta partner. Mighty Minion (5) at 3-1 is the primary pace beneficiary and best trifecta play; Wish For Peace (6) at 5-1 adds further exotic depth.

Race 7 — 1320f | Dirt | ROC $20,000–$35,000

Cloud In The Wind (1) closes the card with the rail, the meet's leading trainer, and the top jockey — the clearest win single of the finale. Shigeko (6) and Qualified Hire (8) are the structured trifecta box partners. Combat Hoofs (3) at 10-1 from the 3 post is a genuine trifecta value play and worth the inclusion.

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