Penn National Race 7

Allowance Optional Claiming

Prize Money: $77,760

BIG BOYS ANSWER (2) continues to race well with a win two back at Parx (Dirt) before finishing 0.8 lengths away in second last time over 1408m at Parx (Dirt). Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. BARTLETT (6) returns from a spell of 11 weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when sixth over 1408m at Listed level at Laurel (Dirt). Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will give a great sight. BESTSUGARDADDYEVER (4) is a distance specialist who has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 5 lengths away in third over 1673m at Parx (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. IN SPADES (3) has switched yards since finishing fourth six weeks ago over 1609m at this track. Something for the Multiples: STRAWBERRY TREAT (5)

Distance: 1673m
Track: Fast
Weather: CLOUDY
Surface: Dirt
Class: ALLOW OCLM

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In Spades (1) 1353741364
Trainer: Felissa Dunn (USA)
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $417,767
Win / Place: 21% / 53%

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: PEACE AND JUSTICE (USA)

Dam: LADY KIERKEGAARD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Arch

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 6-3-6

Distance

15: 4-2-5

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

27: 6-3-6

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

27: 6-3-6

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

28: 6-3-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 3-2-3

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1673m

Comments

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Take The Pledge with 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 7 at Parx on April 1 over 1609m, 14 len behind Point Dume carrying 55.5kg at $5.30.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	15/5/25	Penn National	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Angel R. Rodriguez	54.5kg	Good	96640	-	6.75L	2-3-2-2	$5.50	44	$60,938	$3,656	1. Take The Pledge 2. Bestsugardaddyever 3. Socially Awkward
44 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	1/4/25	Parx Racing	1609m	Allowance Op	6	Silvestre Gonzalez	55.5kg	Fast	97750	-	14L	6-6-7-7	$5.30	29	$83,067	$655	1. Point Dume 2. Deposition 3. Bernie's Mitts
3rd of 6	3/3/25	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	6	Silvestre Gonzalez	55.5kg	Fast	107310	-	2.35L	3-2-2-2	$9.00	28	$83,467	$12,841	1. Jamie Dreams 2. Eloquist 3. In Spades
1st of 6	3/2/25	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	6	Mychel J. Sanchez	55.5kg	Fast	104210	-	-0.75L	4-1-1-2	$3.60	26	$80,515	$67,633	1. In Spades 2. Stronsino 3. Awesome Flay
4th of 9	8/1/25	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	8	Mychel J. Sanchez	55.5kg	Fast	101220	-	1.8L	5-6-3-4	$6.20	22	$80,645	$4,839	1. Sharp Tones 2. Mo Rewards 3. Awesome Flay
7th of 8	17/12/24	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	3	Silvestre Gonzalez	55.5kg	Sloppy	104280	-	11.6L	2-1-1-3	$4.80	28	$77,042	$616	1. Dropline 2. Yes Sir Colonel 3. Hermoso Hombre

Bestsugardaddyever (2) 116175x823
Trainer: Jamie Ness (Italy)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $297,628
Win / Place: 33% / 55%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BLOFELD (USA)

Dam: BEST MOM EVER (USA)

Dam's Sire: After Market

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 6-2-2

Distance

9: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

5: 1-2-0

Season

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

13: 5-0-2

Non-Metro

5: 1-2-0

Dirt

18: 6-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

18: 6-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1709m

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Parx on June 7 over 1673m, 5 len behind Prince Colton with 55.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on May 15 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Take The Pledge carrying 54.5kg at $5.60.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	7/6/25	Parx Racing	1673m	Claiming	7	Ruben Silvera	55.5kg	Fast	104540	-	4.75L	3-3-3-3	$3.20	23	$49,767	$7,664	1. Prince Colton 2. Vanzzy 3. Bestsugardaddyever
2nd of 7	15/5/25	Penn National	1609m	Allowance Op	4	Martin Chuan	54.5kg	Good	96640	-	2.25L	6-6-6-3	$5.60	12	$60,938	$12,188	1. Take The Pledge 2. Bestsugardaddyever 3. Socially Awkward
8th of 9	3/5/25	Laurel Park	1709m	Allowance Op	11	Mychel J. Sanchez	56kg	Fast	103310	-	44.6L	4-4-7-9	$9.20	258	$98,094	$469	1. Post Time 2. Union Fleet 3. Feeling Woozy
258 Day Spell
5th of 5	18/8/24	Laurel Park	1609m	Stakes	3	Mychel J. Sanchez	55.5kg	Fast	98790	-	21L	5-5-5-5	$1.80	26	$115,207	$3,456	1. Riccio 2. Hunter Joe 3. Wicked Prankster
7th of 8	23/7/24	Parx Racing	1609m	Allowance Op	5	Mychel J. Sanchez	57kg	Fast	98390	-	11.75L	4-2-4-4	$3.80	23	$79,699	$602	1. Adero 2. Irish Cork 3. Market Maven
1st of 6	30/6/24	Laurel Park	1709m	Allowance Op	6	Jaime Rodriguez	56kg	Fast	106380	-	-3L	3-3-3-2	$2.70	20	$87,130	$50,755	1. Bestsugardaddyever 2. Vance Scholars 3. Hay Chief

Strawberry Treat (3) 4416226x25
Trainer: Michael Zalalas ()
Jockey: Julio Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $197,606
Win / Place: 15% / 34%

Unbeaten 3rd Up

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: WELL SPELLED (USA)

Dam: FISH BOWL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Northern Afleet

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 4-4-1

Distance

13: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

14: 1-2-0

Track

23: 4-4-1

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

24: 4-4-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

25: 4-4-1

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

26: 4-4-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1673m

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1609m, 7 len behind Wish For Peace with 54.5kg at $6.60. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on June 20 over 1673m, 16 len behind Wish For Peace carrying 54.5kg at $15.90.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	20/6/25	Penn National	1673m	Claiming	1	Julio A. Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	101770	-	16L	1-3-4-6	$16	14	$65,319	$1,960	1. Wish For Peace 2. My Redemption 3. Striking Sparks
2nd of 4	6/6/25	Penn National	1609m	Claiming	2	Julio A. Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	98450	-	7.25L	1-1-1-1	$6.60	294	$34,215	$8,554	1. Wish For Peace 2. Strawberry Treat 3. Debate
294 Day Spell
6th of 7	16/8/24	Penn National	1207m	Allowance Op	1	Ricardo Chiappe	55kg	Fast	70090	-	9L	5-4-6	$9.60	28	$55,300	-	1. Catty's Uncle 2. Chapa 3. Wild Vine
2nd of 5	19/7/24	Penn National	1673m	Allowance Op	5	Ricardo Chiappe	55kg	Fast	102880	-	1.75L	4-4-4-4	$13	14	$54,135	$10,827	1. Margin Of Air 2. Strawberry Treat 3. Wild Vine
2nd of 8	5/7/24	Penn National	1207m	Allowance Op	6	Ricardo Chiappe	55kg	Fast	70360	-	5.25L	1-6-7	$25	35	$54,135	$10,827	1. Tudox Opportunity 2. Strawberry Treat 3. Gun Collector
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	31/5/24	Penn National	1709m	Allowance Op	4	Ricardo Chiappe	54.5kg	Fast	104490	-	15L	1-6-5-6	$25	9	$55,046	-	1. Houghton Shuffle 2. Margin Of Air 3. Jayjaydee

Bartlett (4) 1x13115x6x
Trainer: John C Servis (USA)
Jockey: Frankie Pennington
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $228,398
Win / Place: 50% / 62%

Unbeaten the Distance

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)

Dam: BRILLIANT SUNSHINE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smarty Jones

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 4-0-1

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

8: 4-0-1

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

7: 4-0-1

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

8: 4-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

8: 4-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m

Comments

Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at Laurel in LR on April 12 over 1408m, 46 len behind Worcester with 55.5kg at $2.70. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 8 len win at Parx July 8 over 1308m defeating Mr Sandman carrying 53.5kg at $5.60.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	12/4/25	Laurel Park	1408m	Stakes	5	Frankie Pennington	55.5kg	Muddy	84380	-	46.75L	1-1-1	$2.70	154	$159,744	$1,597	1. Worcester 2. New King 3. Seven's Eleven
154 Day Spell
5th of 7	9/11/24	Aqueduct	1810m	Stakes	1	Frankie Pennington	54kg	Firm	106580	-	6.75L	3-1-1-1	$11	18	$304,414	$12,177	1. Deterministic 2. Cugino 3. Royal Majesty
1st of 8	22/10/24	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	2	Frankie Pennington	55.5kg	Fast	102160	-	-2.5L	1-1-1-1	$1.20	27	$75,145	$63,121	1. Bartlett 2. Praetorian Guard 3. Chelonian
1st of 6	25/9/24	Parx Racing	1673m	Allowance Op	5	Frankie Pennington	54kg	Fast	102670	-	-10.75L	1-1-1-1	$2.70	35	$73,529	$61,765	1. Bartlett 2. Supreme Being 3. In Spades
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	21/8/24	Parx Racing	1307m	Allowance Op	5	Frankie Pennington	53.5kg	Fast	78680	-	5.75L	1-1-1	$2.00	44	$76,805	$11,828	1. Must Be Love 2. Capital Conquest 3. Bartlett
44 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	8/7/24	Parx Racing	1307m	Allowance	1	Frankie Pennington	53.5kg	Fast	77260	-	-8.75L	6-1-1	$5.60	272	$61,654	$36,992	1. Bartlett 2. Mr Sandman 3. Swing Oil
272 Day Spell