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About
Penn National R7 Race 7 Book Runner is a 6yo horse from the United States trained by Michael L. Catalano, Jr. It was sired by the stallion Mineshaft out of the dam She’s Hot Stuff. Book Runner has recorded five victories in its career. On 9 Jul 2025 at Philadelphia Park, it secured its most important win to date, earning $21840.00 in the claiming race.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Park 10-Mar-26 1207m R6 Philadelphia Park Race 6 $410 (of $20,000) Barrier 10 1st Backside Buzz ( 117 ) 2nd Midlaner ( 122 ) 3rd Amazing Woo ( 122 ) 8th Book Runner ( F Martinez 122 , Cd 0 ) | F Martinez 55.3kg, Cd 0 | 8 (10) |
| Philadelphia Park 23-Dec-25 m R6 Philadelphia Park Race 6 $410 (of $20,000) Barrier 1 1st New Commission ( 122 ) 2nd Balantyne ( 122 ) 3rd It's Game Time ( 122 ) 8th Book Runner ( S Gonzalez 122 , Cd 0 ) | S Gonzalez 55.3kg, Cd 0 | 8 (10) |
| Philadelphia Park 14-Oct-25 1207m R8 Philadelphia Park Race 8 $410 (of $41,000) Barrier 4 1st Grahmalamadingdong ( 122 ) 2nd Face the Facts ( 122 ) 3rd Wax Box ( 119 ) 6th Book Runner ( K Rivera 115 , Cd 0 ) | K Rivera 52.2kg, Cd 0 | 6 (6) |
| Philadelphia Park 03-Sep-25 1609m R7 Philadelphia Park Race 7 $14,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 5 1st Dreambuilder ( 119 ) 2nd Book Runner ( 115 ) 3rd Yes Sir Colonel ( 115 ) | 52.2kg | 2 (5) |
| Penn National 08-Aug-25 1710m FIRM R3 Race 3 $2,450 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.160, SP: 4.33 rated in the two path, was driven in the four path around the far turn, but finished evenly. 1st Magnificent Mile ( M Chuan 121 ) 2nd Kalahari Not Sorry ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 2.75L 3rd Caughtandcollected ( J Torres 121 ) 3.25L 4th Book Runner ( F Pennington 121 ) 3.75L See full results | F Pennington 54.9kg 3.75L | 4 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 09-Jul-25 1670m FIRM R4 Philadelphia Park race 4 $21,840 (of $21,840) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.310, SP: 17/10 Stalked, bid,edged off 1st Book Runner ( A Adorno 122 ) 2nd Mose Perfect ( F Martinez 122 , Cd 117 ) 0.00L 3rd New Commission ( F J Gonzalez 122 ) 0.00L | A Adorno 55.3kg | 1 (5) |
| Philadelphia Park 02-Jun-25 1670m FIRM R2 Philadelphia Park race 2 $20,160 (of $20,160) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:44.010, SP: 7/5 Long duel, drew away 1st Book Runner ( J Aguilar 125 ) 2nd Aula ( R Silvera 125 ) 2.25L 3rd Dr Bayter ( D Haddock 125 ) 5.50L | J Aguilar 56.7kg | 1 (7) |
| Philadelphia Park 03-May-25 1670m FIRM R2 Philadelphia Park race 2 $2,772 (of $10,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:45.330, SP: 13/10 Tracked inside, evenly 1st Dr Bayter ( D Haddock 122 ) 2nd Jardani ( J V Jr 122 ) 0.00L 3rd Book Runner ( A Adorno 125 ) 0.00L | A Adorno 56.7kg 0.00L | 3 (7) |
| Philadelphia Park 14-Apr-25 1610m FIRM R3 Philadelphia Park race 3 $17,640 (of $17,640) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:39.390, SP: 2/1 Wore down pacesetter 1st Book Runner ( A Adorno 122 ) 2nd Alilnalot ( M Sanchez 122 ) 0.00L 3rd Big John ( J Correa 122 ) 0.00L | A Adorno 55.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Philadelphia Park 27-Jan-25 1310m FIRM R6 Philadelphia Park race 6 $400 (of $21,840) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:19.580, SP: 9/2 Ins, checked 7/16 1st Commingling ( L Ocasio 122 ) 2nd Minxzhippsdontleye ( E Ruiz 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Nifty ( S Gonzalez 122 ) 0.75L 7th Book Runner ( J V Jr 122 , Cd 0 ) 9.00L | J V Jr 55.3kg, Cd 0 9.00L | 7 (11) |
| Philadelphia Park 25-Nov-24 1670m FIRM R4 Philadelphia Park race 4 $4,312 (of $16,535) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:44.350, SP: 40/1 Rail bid 1/4, mildly 1st Hoku ( W Vasquez 122 ) 2nd Splendor Beauty ( M Sanchez 122 ) 0.00L 3rd Book Runner ( A Adorno 122 ) 0.00L | A Adorno 55.3kg 0.00L | 3 (9) |
| Monmouth Park 01-Sep-24 1710m FIRM R8 Race 8 $600 (of $24,002) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:44.640 raced four wide early, then stalked four wide and gave way. 1st Wandering West ( I Castillo 124 ) 2nd Cupid's Dude ( J Rendon 124 ) 1.25L 3rd King Of Hollywood ( J L Gonzalez 124 ) 2.50L 8th Book Runner ( J Torres 124 ) 38.00L See full results | J Torres 56.2kg 38.00L | 8 (8) |
| Penn National 23-Aug-24 1670m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $31,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.970 pressed the early going between rivals and stopped. 1st Street Glide ( G Maldonado 121 , Cd 116 ) 2nd Alvy ( J Torres 121 ) 5.00L 3rd Awesome Launch ( F Martinez 121 , Cd 114 ) 5.75L 7th Book Runner ( M Aguilar 123 ) 24.25L See full results | M Aguilar 55.8kg 24.25L | 7 (7) |
| Penn National 20-Jul-24 1610m FIRM R2 Race 2 $13,860 (of $22,002) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:40.080 broke alertly to take command from the gate, opened a clear lead while well rated down the backside, maintained that advantage to midway down the lane and held the closer safe in deep stretch. 1st Book Runner ( M Aguilar 121 ) 2nd Kissthemoon ( A R Rodriguez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd We Dont Need Roads ( J Torres 121 ) 3.50L See full results | M Aguilar 54.9kg | 1 (6) |
| Penn National 27-Jun-24 1610m FIRM R5 Race 5 $4,200 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:39.970 stalked the pace three wide and made a two wide bid on the far turn but could not match strides with the winner while being clearly second best. 1st Kissthemoon ( A R Rodriguez 120 ) 2nd Book Runner ( M Aguilar 123 ) 3.00L 3rd Bejuco ( I Beato 123 ) 9.25L See full results | M Aguilar 55.8kg 3.00L | 2 (5) |
| Penn National 05-Jun-24 1210m FIRM R4 Race 4 (of $36,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.810, SP: 40.00 was reserved early on the inside and was never a factor. 1st Gun Collector ( C Marrero 122 ) 2nd Bazinga D ( J V Jr 120 ) 3.75L 3rd Picture This ( J Hernandez 120 ) 0.75L 8th Book Runner ( M Inirio 124 ) 18.75L See full results | M Inirio 56.2kg 18.75L | 8 (8) |
| Penn National 16-May-24 1670m FIRM R4 Md $19,530 (of $31,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.920, SP: 8.00 set the early pace on the inside while clear, widened the margin off the turn and then was put to mild urging to prove much the best. 1st Book Runner ( M Aguilar 124 ) 2nd Tricolour ( S Gonzalez 124 ) 4.25L 3rd East Aurora ( R Chiappe 121 ) 0.30L See full results | M Aguilar 56.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Penn National 10-May-24 1710m GOOD R4 Md (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:46.340, SP: 5.00 chased the pace on the inside and tired. 1st Max Barley ( A Rodriguez 121 ) 2nd Work From Home ( J Hernandez 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Thirty West ( J Mendoza 121 ) 0.20L 6th Book Runner ( M Aguilar 124 ) 11.85L See full results | M Aguilar 56.2kg 11.85L | 6 (8) |
| Philadelphia Park 09-Apr-24 1670m FIRM Md (of $30,000), Winning Time: 01:46.960, SP: 31.00 Vied, clear, gamely 1st Whitewalker ( A Adorno 124 ) 2nd Tricolour ( S Gonzalez 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Book Runner ( M Sanchez 124 ) 1.00L | M Sanchez 56.2kg 1.00L | 3 (7) |
| Charles Town 17-Mar-24 1710m FIRM R3 Md $2,750 (of $27,501) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:49.510, SP: 36.00 settled off the rail, gave chase leaving the seven sixteenths pole, rounded the turn about the three path and ran evenly in the lane. 1st American Symphony ( A Cruz 124 ) 2nd Run For Reagan ( G Whitacre 124 ) 0.75L 3rd Book Runner ( M Chilo 124 ) 2.25L See full results | M Chilo 56.2kg 2.25L | 3 (7) |
| Penn National 23-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R1 Md (of $23,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.880, SP: 17.00 was reserved early, came five wide into the lane and had a late rally. 1st Mr. Houghton ( J Torres 124 ) 2nd Uncle Georgy ( M Rojas 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Bazinga D ( J Hernandez 124 ) 2.50L 5th Book Runner ( J Villegas 124 ) 4.35L See full results | J Villegas 56.2kg 4.35L | 5 (7) |
| Penn National 08-Feb-24 1210m FIRM R5 Md $2,380 (of $34,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.790, SP: 5.50 was taken back early, saved ground on the turn and had no rally. 1st Camulus ( H Julio 124 ) 2nd American Symphony ( T Jevian 124 ) 5.50L 3rd Bazinga D ( C David 124 ) 5.50L 4th Book Runner ( V Jerry 124 ) 15.75L See full results | V Jerry 56.2kg 15.75L | 4 (5) |
| Penn National 20-Jan-24 1210m FIRM R1 Md $6,800 (of $34,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:14.460, SP: 21.00 was allowed to settle early, saved ground on the turn and finished well up the inside to be second best. 1st Town's Warrior ( A Rodriguez 124 ) 2nd Book Runner ( J Villegas 124 ) 2.00L 3rd Brady ( D Cora 124 ) 1.50L See full results | J Villegas 56.2kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Penn National 25-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R5 Md $3,620 (of $18,099) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.900, SP: 15.00 was reserved early, came four wide into the lane and finished well late to gain the place award. 1st Houghton Shuffle ( D Cora 123 ) 2nd Book Runner ( I Beato 123 ) 4.75L 3rd Brokenhearted ( A Salgado 124 ) 0.50L See full results | I Beato 55.8kg 4.75L | 2 (6) |
| Penn National 04-Nov-23 1210m FIRM R4 Md (of $18,099) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.650 was reserved early on the inside and lacked a rally. 1st Make Me Lucky ( M J Inirio 124 ) 2nd Sharp Style ( J A Hernandez 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Wild Vine ( A Rodriguez 124 ) 5.00L 6th Book Runner ( D Cora 123 ) 6.35L See full results | D Cora 55.8kg 6.35L | 6 (7) |
| Penn National 16-Sep-23 1210m R5 Md (of $31,600) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.720 passed the tiring rivals. 1st Certain Justice ( J Tunon 122 ) 2nd Wild Vine ( J A Hernandez 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Bejuco ( R Chiappe 122 ) 2.25L 5th Book Runner ( D Cora 122 ) 7.25L See full results | D Cora 55.3kg 7.25L | 5 (8) |
| Penn National 24-Aug-23 1710m R3 Md (of $18,099) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:40.630 lacked a rally. 1st Hanford ( T Conner 124 ) 2nd Fifth Element ( E Rodriguez 124 ) 12.75L 3rd Icandothat ( J A Hernandez 122 ) 12.85L 5th Book Runner ( D Cora 122 ) 15.60L See full results | D Cora 55.3kg 15.60L | 5 (8) |
| Penn National 03-Aug-23 1210m R6 Md $2,212 (of $31,600) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.940 tracked the leaders down the backstretch then made a three wide bid on the turn, moved out to four wide at the top of the stretch for a late run and was outnodded. 1st Tiz Speedy ( A Wolfsont 122 ) 2nd Warrior's Payoff ( A R Rodriguez 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Certain Justice ( C J Baker 122 ) 8.00L 4th Book Runner ( D Cora 122 ) 8.10L See full results | D Cora 55.3kg 8.10L | 4 (7) |
| Penn National 22-Jul-23 1210m FIRM R7 CLMd $1,267 (of $18,100) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.990, SP: 26.00 Outside bid,moved up 1st Oneofthegoodguys ( A Rodriguez 122 ) 2nd Bear Or Bull ( L Corujo 122 ) 6.75L 3rd Bejuco ( J Tunon 122 ) 0.75L 4th Book Runner ( D Cora 122 ) 7.50L See full results | D Cora 55.3kg 7.50L | 4 (8) |
| Penn National 30-Jun-23 1710m R3 Md (of $18,099) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:43.490 tracked the early pace three wide, then went up to stalk the pace four wide on the backstretch, tired. 1st Ripken ( M J Inirio 124 ) 2nd Mischief Warrior ( A R Rodriguez 119 ) 0.75L 3rd Hanford ( V R Carrasco 124 ) 2.50L 7th Book Runner ( J Villegas 121 ) 17.75L See full results | J Villegas 54.9kg 17.75L | 7 (10) |
| Penn National 27-May-23 1610m R3 Md (of $18,099) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.190 lacked a rally. 1st Lightning Ridge ( K Gomez 121 ) 2nd Hanford ( C Cedeno 124 ) 0.05L 3rd City Of God ( J A Hernandez 121 ) 0.80L 8th Book Runner ( D Cora 121 ) 8.55L See full results | D Cora 54.9kg 8.55L | 8 (10) |
| Penn National 01-Apr-23 1210m FIRM R2 Md (of $27,101) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 11.00 Passed tiring rivals 1st Spinning Musician ( A Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd Snip The Roses ( E Gonzalez 123 ) 5.75L 3rd On An Island ( M Aguilar 123 ) 0.75L 4th Book Runner ( E Flores 123 ) 12.00L | E Flores 55.8kg 12.00L | 4 (8) |
| Penn National 25-Feb-23 1210m FIRM R3 Md (of $18,099) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.440, SP: 12.00 Bmpd st,swung6w,rally 1st Macho Honcho ( T Conner 122 ) 2nd Book Runner ( E Flores 122 ) 5.75L 3rd On An Island ( M Aguilar 122 ) 2.25L | E Flores 55.3kg 5.75L | 2 (8) |
| Penn National 02-Feb-23 1610m FIRM R2 Md (of $16,089) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.250, SP: 36.00 Came 4 wide, closed 1st Impetud ( C Olivero 122 ) 2nd Book Runner ( I Beato 122 ) 3.25L 3rd Macho Honcho ( T Conner 122 ) 0.50L | I Beato 55.3kg 3.25L | 2 (8) |
| Penn National 13-Jan-23 1210m GOOD Md (of $16,853), Winning Time: 01:12.630, SP: 56.00 Lacked rally 1st Renewing Vows ( C Cedeno 122 ) 2nd Mobeer ( V Diaz 122 ) 1.00L 3rd On An Island ( A Salgado 122 ) 2.25L 7th Book Runner ( E Flores 122 , Cd 0 ) 13.00L | E Flores 55.3kg, Cd 0 13.00L | 7 (8) |
| Penn National 21-Dec-22 1210m FIRM Md (of $12,549), Winning Time: 01:11.390, SP: 5.50 Came 5 wide, improved 1st Meet The Elite ( A Nunez 122 ) 2nd On An Island ( A Salgado 122 ) 6.00L 3rd Secret Addiction ( J Barbosa 122 ) 0.30L 6th Book Runner ( V Diaz 122 , Cd 0 ) 12.25L | V Diaz 55.3kg, Cd 0 12.25L | 6 (9) |
| Penn National 14-Dec-22 1610m FIRM Md (of $12,549), Winning Time: 01:42.030, SP: 4.00 Ins,swung4w, rallied 1st Spelled Well ( V Diaz 122 ) 2nd Charlies Medal ( J Hernandez 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Book Runner ( D Cora 122 ) 0.25L | D Cora 55.3kg 0.25L | 3 (6) |
| Penn National 30-Nov-22 1610m FIRM Md (of $9,429), SP: 1.10 1st Brobro Corman ( A Rodriguez 121 ) 2nd Book Runner ( J V Jr 121 ) 3rd Mr. Jekyll ( C Baker 121 ) 11.50L | J V Jr 54.9kg | 2 |
| Penn National 10-Nov-22 1110m FIRM Md (of $14,453), SP: 19.00 1st Byk ( J Hernandez 121 ) 2nd Sir Smoak ( V Diaz 121 ) 6.50L 3rd Bejuco ( J Tunon 121 ) 1.00L 4th Book Runner ( J V Jr 121 , Cd 0 ) 7.75L | J V Jr 54.9kg, Cd 0 7.75L | 4 |