Penn National Picks: Penn Mile (6/27/2025)

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Penn National Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 5:00 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $34.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 ELLIE’S BOYFRIEND (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid.

• #6 SPOTTED BULL (4-1): Contender. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 LEONIDS (5-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #3 CAJUN VIBES (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 2-1

• Exacta: #1/2, 6

• Double: #1 with #4,11

Penn National Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 5:30 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $50k; About 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 SHOSHANAH (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #11 ORGANIZED CHAOS (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #2 GIFT OF GAB (5-2): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.

• #6 GASTOWN BABE (10-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 11 – 2 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 3-1

• Exacta: #4/11, 2

Penn National Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Lyphard Stakes $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 LADY OUTOFTHE BLUE (8-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.

• #11 PRINCESS JAVONCIA (4-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.

• #6 JEANNE MARIE (10-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Ruiz and Reid. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.

• #3 NATURE’S CANDY (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 6 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #8 at 4-1

• Exacta Box: #8, 11, 6

• Trifecta Box: #8, 11, 6

Penn National Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 6:35 PM ET; Alphabet Soup Handicap $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 EFF THIRTY FIVE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #4 FIERCE AND STRONG (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #5 BARTLETT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #12 RETWEET (12-1): Fringe Contender. Haddock and Perez team up on this one. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 5 – 12

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 9-5

• Exacta: #9/4, 5

• Trifecta: #9/4, 5, 12/4, 5, 12

Penn National Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 7:10 PM ET; Penn Oaks $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 LAURELIN (3-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race may setup for this runner.

• #7 CANDY QUEST (5-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Running well of late.

• #5 BESSIE ABOTT (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.

• #3 LOVE YOU ANYWAY (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 5 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 2-1

• Exacta: #9/5, 7

• Trifecta: #9/7, 3, 5/7, 3, 5

• Pick 3 (races 5-7): #9, 7, 5 with #7 with #6

Penn National Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 7:45 PM ET; Penn Mile Stakes $400k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 ZULU KINGDOM (7-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #4 MI BAGO (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #8 DREAM ON (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.

• #2 BARBADIAN RUNNER (10-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 1-1

• Exacta: #7/8, 4

• Trifecta: #7/4, 2, 8/4, 2, 8

Penn National Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 8:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $50k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 BARTLETT (2-1): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group.

• #2 BIG BOYS ANSWER (5-2): Contender. Aguilar and Truehart team up on this one.

• #3 IN SPADES (6-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Should sit a good trip.

• #4 BESTSUGARDADDYEVER (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 8-5

• Exacta: #6/3, 2

Penn National Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 8:45 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 ROMAN EMPIRE (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.

• #1 MAKABIM (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #4 SUPER JOHN (9-2): Contender. Rivera and Perez team up on this one. Speed figs match up nicely.

• #2 HENRYTHETHIRD (7-2): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 2-1

• Exacta Box: #6, 1, 4

• Trifecta Box: #6, 1, 4

Penn National Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 9:12 PM ET; Claiming $21k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 TILTED TIARA (9-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top connections on the circuit with Flores and Kreiser.

• #3 FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #2 COMBAT HOOFS (7-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #6 WHEN YOUR STRANGE (4-1): Contender. Chiappe puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 9-2

• Exacta: #1/3, 2, 6

Penn National Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 9:39 PM ET; Claiming $16.5k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 FIRE DOWN BELOW (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.

• #6 DON’T LOSEMYMONEY (8-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 ROMANTIC GAMBLE (6-1): Contender. Flores puts this one in with a chance. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #4 FULL CONTACT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 2-1

• Exacta: #1/2, 6

Penn National Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 10:05 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 M 70 Y Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 LA MACCHINA ROSSA (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Top connections on the circuit with Chiappe and Beattie.

• #4 BRAQUET (8-5): Major Player. This mare debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Cora puts this one in with a chance.

• #3 GENIEINABRIDLE (2-1): Contender. Hernandez and Mcmahon team up on this one. May be able find the right setup.

• #2 SCOTT ALAIA (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 2-1

• Exacta: #5/3, 4

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