Hawthorne

20:40 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from RACING THE LIGHT. She holds claims with a modest latest run excused. La Clasica and Aeronyx also have claims.

1st	5. Racing The Light 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	3. Savvy Smila	9/2
3rd	2. Aeronyx Fav	15/8

Favourite

15/8

Aeronyx

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-7

15/8

Comment: Trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; sibling of Berry Good (1m winner); needs to be respected as some good aspects to her profile.

2nd Favourite

11/4

Racing The Light

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 32-4

11/4

Comment: Not beaten that far in fourth (3½l) three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; has shown some ability on occasion and is a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
24/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	59/5	-

La Clasica

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 2734

4/1

Comment: Solid effort at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing five weeks ago (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	14/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	3/2	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	11/2	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/5	-

Savvy Smila

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 4

9/2

Comment: Problems early (off slowly) over 6f when beaten on her debut at 11-2 21 days ago; first run in claiming company; hard to make her a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 4	28/5	-

Miss Stephanie

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-

11/2

Comment: Beaten 32l on her debut at Canterbury Park at 11-1 in August; returns from a break today; runs in claiming company for the first time; needs to make above-average progress despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	11/1	-

Trinitythreeinone

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Ida Spagnola Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 63-95

20/1

Comment: Four-race maiden though does have a third place to her name; beaten 34l into fifth here over 1m½f (maiden special weight) last month; first attempt in claiming company; dropping in class but she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	279/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	1047/10	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	453/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	1131/10	-

Hawthorne

21:06 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: VIA DEL CORSO is a firm selection. He has shown he can get his head in front, while Journey and Regained Power could also have a role to play.

1st	4. Via Del Corso Fav	10/11
2nd	2. Red Rizzler	9/1
3rd	7. Regained Power	7/2

Favourite

10/11

Via Del Corso

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 156

10/11

Comment: Finished tailed off in an allowance race at Horseshoe Indianapolis 36 days ago upped to 1m; lightly raced with this just his fourth appearance; represents top yard; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; clear chance if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	38/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Journey

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Michele Boyce Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 313-67

5/2

Comment: Has won at this track; finished last of seven three weeks ago upped to 1m½f in a claimer; hard to ignore as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/10	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/2	-
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	18/5	-

Regained Power

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 33716

7/2

Comment: Tailed off in an allowance race (yielding) a week ago upped to 1m; seems to be improving based on last two runs; not ruled out if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	321/10	-
03/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	103/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	2/5	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	23/10	-

Red Rizzler

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-5221

9/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; lost his maiden tag when winning by half a length three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; he can be taken on as this step up from a maiden claimer looks tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	35/2	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	191/10	-
14/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	102/5	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	409/10	-

Poncho Attack

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Jr John Rednour, Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5200-9

20/1

Comment: Finished last of nine in a claimer when dropped back to 5f at Fair Grounds three months ago; a winner over this C&D; claiming value now rises to $30k; hard to see him doing much as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	359/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	378/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	68/1	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	34/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	179/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	131/10	-

Professor Higgins

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Dee Poulos Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 66-542

Comment: Went close when second over 1m here (claimer); closely matched with Shtarker on that running last month; you have to go back a fair way to find his only win; down in class now, dropping from a $25k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	231/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	103/10	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1357/50	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	41/5	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	23/5	-

Shtarker

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 16-8

Comment: A previous winner here; behind Professor Higgins over 1m here (claimer) when finishing last of eight last month; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $25k tag last time); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	139/10	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	451/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	79/5	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/1	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	113/10	-

Missed Option

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0931

Comment: Got the job done by just over 1l in a maiden special weight (dropped to this distance) when registering his first success at the fourth time of asking two weeks ago; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	34/5	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	3007/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	946/25	-

Hawthorne

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: STAGFLATION is arguably the leading player from a form perspective and given her current winning run, she has every chance of going in again. Accelerating Babe and Echo Dreamer are also respected.

1st	1. Echo Dreamer	4/1
2nd	2. Written Consent	7/1
3rd	4. Lady Helena Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Lady Helena

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 611126

5/2

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; finished just behind Echo Dreamer when sixth last month in an optional claimer; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	71/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Stagflation

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 74-211

10/3

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement and bids for hat-trick; won in easy fashion over 5½f at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing (claimer) last month; recent win points to her being able to handle class rise so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/5	-
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	139/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	549/100	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	697/50	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1253/50	-

Echo Dreamer

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-125

4/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; was held in fifth in an optional claimer last month; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/5	-
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	49/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	46/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	77/10	-
30/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-

Accelerating Babe

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-1325

4/1

Comment: Has run well here recently and this is her level; not beaten that far in fifth (9l) at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing 44 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; more than capable if on song so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	81/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	201/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	33/10	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-

Lost Sunset

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Frank Kirby Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 71-3

11/2

Comment: Third but only beaten 1½l last month in a claimer; has chalked up three wins from her last five; a winner over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	119/10	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	211/10	-

Written Consent

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: -64311

7/1

Comment: Bids for hat-trick; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; won by 3½l here over 5½f (claimer) last month; tag has been raised to $12.5k; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	53/10	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	109/10	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	49/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	73/5	-

Hawthorne

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BIG VINCE knows how to win and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Golden Bandit, Congrats On Fifty and American Mayhem are also of interest.

1st	10. Uncashed Fav	4/5
2nd	5. Congrats On Fifty 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	1. It's Bobs Business	9/1

Favourite

4/5

Uncashed

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 412

4/5

Comment: Represents a powerful stable; track has proven suitable before; found one too strong when beaten just over 1l two weeks ago at Mountaineer Park in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/50	-
22/03/25	Fonner Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	5/4	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/2	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Congrats On Fifty

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 31-001

5/2

Comment: Gained a 1½l success last month on his debut for this trainer in a claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-15); a likely player despite having more on his plate and win last time out points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	14/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	42/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	187/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/5	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-

It's Bobs Business

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 439-32

9/1

Comment: Creditable effort when 15-2 runner-up here over 6f (allowance optional claimer) last month; often been there or thereabouts lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	73/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	167/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	40/1	-
26/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-
31/08/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
18/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-

Twirling Roses

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 412317

10/1

Comment: Could not compete with Congrats On Fifty when last last month in a claimer; better than this level in his prime; suited by this C&D; up in class (in for $40k here, $25k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/2	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	91/25	-
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/1	-
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Unpredictable Bay

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 6/8-3 F: 14/691

12/1

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer (sloppy track, Oaklawn Park) five weeks ago; successful twice in his last five starts; claiming tag now upped to $40k; despite that Oaklawn Park success, hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	121/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	611/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	69/5	-
02/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-
17/08/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
04/08/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	861/20	-

Plunder

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21321

12/1

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; a winner over this C&D; got the job done in an allowance race by a short head last month; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	49/10	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	13/2	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	173/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1157/100	-

Golden Bandit

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 134-

Comment: Searching for his fourth career win; promoted from fifth to fourth in August at Canterbury Park in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a break today; on the shortlist if duplicating the form of his last win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
10/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
13/06/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
20/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	P / 8	14/1	-
09/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	12 / 12	557/10	-
05/08/23	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	1281/50	-

Big Vince

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1134

Comment: Beaten 10l (fourth) at Woodbine over 6f (stakes) five weeks ago; successful twice in his last four starts; from a powerful trainer; arguably the one to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	63/20	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	152/25	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	291/50	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	63/25	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-

Grand Hideaway

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: David Reid Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 1613-5

Comment: Three-time winner over C&D; respectable effort to finish fifth, beaten 2l three weeks ago in an optional claimer; can only watch as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	147/10	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	158/25	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	188/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/5	-

American Mayhem

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: /816-

Comment: Better than this level in his prime and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced in sixth in October upped to 7½f in an allowance optional claimer; returning from a layoff here; knows how to win so should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	4/1	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	159/25	-
19/08/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/25	-
21/07/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	38/5	-
01/10/22	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	7/5	-

Hawthorne

22:21 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from EMPIRE BUILDER. He could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has won over this C&D.

1st	8. Empire Builder Fav	1/1
2nd	1. Calibrate	7/1
3rd	2. Soul Coaxing	7/1

Favourite

1/1

Empire Builder

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -824

1/1

Comment: Record over this C&D is three wins from five runs; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 6l) in an optional claimer in March; he has won after a layoff in the past and must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	47/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	43/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	249/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	57/2	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Megan's Honor

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 246-21

9/2

Comment: Got the job done by just over 2l last month (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) in an allowance optional claimer; wins-runs record of 8-34 and useful in his prime; poses a threat as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	9/2	-
07/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
09/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
26/05/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-

Calibrate

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 4347-6

7/1

Comment: Sixth beaten 12l behind Empire Builder, at Oaklawn Park three months ago in an optional claimer; winner of six races from 6½f to 1m4f; definite chance as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	89/2	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	169/10	-
24/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/2	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	281/10	-
25/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	78/5	-
23/09/23	Parx / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-

Soul Coaxing

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Francisco Villa Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 362-15

7/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of seven over 7½f here (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; this is his grade and one-time useful performer; now a lower claiming tag ($25k from $40k) so down in class; definite chance if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	499/100	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/1	-

Readthecliffnotes

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Michele Boyce Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 46-2

7/1

Comment: Boasts a creditable ten from 24 record at this track and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 15th win); not beaten far when runner-up 46 days ago behind Soul Coaxing in a claimer; should be on the premises as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/1	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	14/5	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	3/1	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/2	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-

Coni's Coup

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 518-

7/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when eighth of nine behind two of these in September in an allowance optional claimer; has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 15 runs); drops to a $25k tag from $50k; returns from a layoff; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	211/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
02/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
18/05/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
27/04/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-

Global Empire

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Ida Spagnola Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1-453

25/1

Comment: Specialist here with five wins; solid effort when beaten just under 5l to finish third in an optional claimer last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/5	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	47/10	-
07/07/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	47/5	-

Hard To Fathom

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 125-80

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing tenth in a claimer at Oaklawn Park in March; has managed four wins from 16 career runs; up in class (in for $25k); passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	201/5	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	301/10	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	133/10	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
09/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
19/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	19/5	-

Hawthorne

22:47 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS MIKOS is arguably the pick of these based on her recent success and has won over this C&D. Little Poison and Steampunk are interesting.

1st	3. Mary's Boon	7/1
2nd	7. She's Inthearmynow Fav	10/3
3rd	8. Little Poison 2nd Fav	5/1

Favourite

10/3

She's Inthearmynow

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-51631

10/3

Comment: Has managed four wins from 17 career runs and thriving at present; scored by just over 2l 18 days ago in an optional claimer; steps up in grade so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	26/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	6/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-

Steampunk

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 109-8

7/2

Comment: Useful at this level; finished last of eight at Churchill Downs last month in an allowance race; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1091/100	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	542/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	633/50	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	323/50	-
10/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	174/5	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	44/25	-

Lemon Bomb

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0-4335

9/2

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) last month in an allowance race; a winner four times from 25 runs (5f-1m½f); this looks a fair heat so she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	27/10	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	481/100	-
26/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	423/50	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	36/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Little Poison

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 1325-

5/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when fifth of seven in November at Fair Grounds in an allowance optional claimer; possesses winning form at this track; proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes in October; returns from a layoff; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	1/2	-
24/08/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	8/1	-
01/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-

Miss Mikos

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 23-61

11/2

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; C&D winner including when successful by 4l last month; holds major claims despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	62/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	11/10	-
01/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
18/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	2/5	-

Mary's Boon

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1/7-61

7/1

Comment: Lightly raced; on target twice in her last four outings; won with plenty in hand in a claimer on debut for this handler three weeks ago; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/10	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	139/10	-
18/06/23	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
04/05/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	62/5	-
01/04/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	157/10	-

Omaha Stamp

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 20-1

10/1

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking in a maiden special weight when springing a 13-1 surprise last month; makes limited appeal despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	127/10	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	191/4	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	51/2	-

Larksong

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Rebecca Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 00911

16/1

Comment: Won with something to spare in an allowance race (Belterra Park) last month; bidding for hat-trick and has arguably shown improved form the last twice.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	1/10	-
10/05/25	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	4623/50	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	6523/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	3623/100	-

Hawthorne

23:13 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GUNNY SACK is top of the list. He looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can get off the mark at the second time of asking.

1st	1. Gabe's Choice	7/2
2nd	7. Frontier Marshal 2nd Fav	15/8
3rd	4. Good Yegg	5/1

Favourite

7/4

Gunny Sack

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Kirby Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2

7/4

Comment: Had five of these rivals behind him over C&D at 13-5 two weeks ago; plenty of appeal if replicating initial run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	13/5	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Frontier Marshal

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Michele Boyce Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 45-3

15/8

Comment: Out of the frame when third four weeks ago (bumped at the start) in a maiden claimer; few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; hard to ignore despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	67/5	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-

Gabe's Choice

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 5

7/2

Comment: Respectable debut effort (beaten 8l) running here over 6f at 20-1 25 days ago; warrants respect now that he knows his job.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	103/5	-

Good Yegg

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 366-63

5/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 20; fair effort (bumped at the start) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	379/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	349/10	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	9/1	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	8/1	-

Dripping Springs

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Frank Kirby Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 6

14/1

Comment: Solid effort first time out over C&D at 9-1 last month; capable of making an impact as he should benefit from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	19/2	-

Senor Ruben

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Yard gets plenty of debutant winners; the only newcomer; related to Isabellacannetella (winner from 5f up to 7f); he has a shout with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.

Jakes Channel

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Jr John Rednour, Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 768-4

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 14; split a number of these rivals in a maiden special weight when dropped to this distance two weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	189/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	77/1	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	561/10	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	679/10	-
15/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	374/5	-
25/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	577/10	-

Holden Michael

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-5547

Comment: Yet to manage better than fourth in his seven races; last of seven in a maiden special weight when dropped back to this trip last month; not hard to turn elsewhere with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	239/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	47/10	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	16/5	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	313/10	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	374/25	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	531/10	-

Lord Block

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 88-

Comment: This just his third race; behind Jakes Channel in a maiden claimer when tailed off last July; returns from an absence here; facing a tougher assignment than last time, can't be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	487/10	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	311/10	-

Lone Return

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 77-645

Comment: Yet to win, defeats are stacking up but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just under 4l) in a maiden special weight two weeks ago; likely to be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	129/10	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	273/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	377/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	49/10	-