Penn National Picks: Penn Mile Stakes (5/29/2026)

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Penn National Picks: Penn Mile Stakes (5/29/2026)

Penn National Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $39k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 PASSIONFORGLORY (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 EASY PICK (1-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 TUDOX ROCKET (7-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #2 CHUBBLESOME (15-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3 / 1,6

Penn National Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:31 PM ET; Claiming $17k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 NEW YORK STRONG (2-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #10 MAX BARLEY (7-2): Major Player. Beato puts this one in with a chance. Running well of late.
• #7 TWIST 'N TWIRL (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Chuan puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 BERMUDA TRIANGLE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-5

Exacta: 8 / 10,4

Penn National Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:04 PM ET; Lyphard Stakes $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 CANDY REWARD (4-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 MODAROSA (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 NATURE'S CANDY (6-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 JEANNE MARIE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 3-1

Exacta: 9 / 5,1,7

Penn National Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:37 PM ET; Alphabet Soup Handicap $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 FIERCE AND STRONG (5-2): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 EFF THIRTY FIVE (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 BARTLETT (9-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 SHARP TONES (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8 / 4,1,3

Penn National Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:12 PM ET; Penn Oaks $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 VEKOMA VIEW (4-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 FINAL ACCORD (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 SMEXY (6-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #4 CALL ON ME (5-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-1

Exacta: 1 / 5,7,4

Penn National Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:51 PM ET; Penn Mile Stakes $400k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 ALPYLAND (5-2): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.
• #4 TEDDY'S ROCKET (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 HONEY DUTCH (2-1): Major Player. The 93 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 IMMORTALISED (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Velazquez and Walsh team up on this one.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7 / 4,5

Penn National Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 8:23 PM ET; Allowance $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 DISCO EBO (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #1 CONFIRMED STAR (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #5 CONQUERTHOSEWECAN (8-5): Fringe Contender. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 BACK FORTY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 1,2

Penn National Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:51 PM ET; Allowance $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SHOWSTOPPER COPPER (7-2): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 HOUGHTON SHUFFLE (4-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 SPEED BOAT BEACH (9-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 TUDOX OPPORTUNITY (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Hernandez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 5,3

Pick 3 (Races 8-10 ): #6,5,4 with #1,4,3 with #8

Penn National Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 9:18 PM ET; Ratings Optional Claiming $17k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 INTER MIAMI (20-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #4 IRA THE ICON (15-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #3 SAPPHIRE PRINCE (7-5): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 STRAWBERRY TREAT (8-5): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Trifecta: 1 / 4,3 / 4,3,2

Penn National Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 9:45 PM ET; Claiming $12k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 PRINCE OF RAIN (7-2): Best Bet of the Card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #9 CHAIN REACTION (3-1): Fringe Contender. Productive recent form. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #5 FIRE DOWN BELOW (5-2): Fringe Contender. Likely in the mix early. Ramos and Albright team up on this one.
• #7 DISTURBED (8-1): Underneath. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 1-1

Exacta: 8 / 9,7

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