01:39 penn-national Thursday 26th February 2026

VIROLOGIST (1) opened this campaign last start with a second, beaten 4. 5 lengths, over 6f at Parx. Has a sound record here with two wins and five minor placings from seven starts. This looks an ideal assignment. DIAMOND ESSENCE (4) lines up for the first time since December 12. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 6f at this track. Looks a winning chance. NANISCA (2) is a distance specialist who was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5½f at Parx, beaten 8 lengths into fifth. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. NAUGHTY DESTINY (3) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 4½f at Charles Town, beaten 9 lengths into seventh. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.