Hawthorne

20:43 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from GOGH. Union Cait and Fight The Power should also be in the mix.

1st	1. Bridge Classic	5/2
2nd	2. Union Cait	11/2
3rd	5. Fight the Power	10/1

Gogh

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 42

15/8

Comment: Hard to crab his most recent performance (second of five) in a maiden special weight two weeks ago; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 5	87/10	-
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 7	73/10	-

Bridge Classic

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 23

5/2

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) in a maiden special weight when third of five 17 days ago; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 5	29/10	-
20/07/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 3	31/10	-

Lieutenant Charm

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

4/1

Comment: Pedigree suggests he may improve with time; trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win.

Union Cait

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

11/2

Comment: Breeding suggests he may get better with age; related to 6f winner Frozentap; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; in with a chance.

Track Rocket

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

8/1

Comment: First start in public for this two-year-old son of Hit It A Bomb; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise.

Fight the Power

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

10/1

Comment: Related to 5½f winner Sweet N Sassy; racing education begins here for this son of Protonico; ought to be competitive.

Hawthorne

21:17 - RESULT

Runners: 5

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ALTO ROAD didn't have much luck in running last time, encountering traffic problems and has proved he can get his head in front. Alibi Ike is another for the shortlist.

1st	6. Alto Road	5/4
2nd	1. Alibi Ike	9/4
3rd	4. Star of Kodiak	11/4

Alto Road

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 912344

5/4

Comment: Better than this level in his prime and grade looks suitable; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when fourth beaten 4½l three weeks ago; can make his presence felt as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
12/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
12/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	1/2	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	7/10	-
05/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	23/5	-

Alibi Ike

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 724613

9/4

Comment: Has won here; split a number of these rivals when third beaten just over 4l three weeks ago in a claimer; latest effort was encouraging so not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	14/5	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	53/5	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	78/5	-
19/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	82/5	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-

Star of Kodiak

Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 114672

11/4

Comment: Winner of four races at this venue and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 13-57); had three of these behind when close runner-up three weeks ago in a claimer; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	319/10	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	337/10	-
24/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	59/10	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-

Off to the Races

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 251335

10/1

Comment: Behind three of these in a claimer when fifth of six three weeks ago; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	84/5	-
27/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	48/5	-
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
03/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	24/5	-
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/5	-
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-

Minnesota Moon

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 443146

14/1

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of seven (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) 12 days ago in a claimer; a course winner; now eased in the grades (in for $4k); may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	129/2	-
12/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	213/10	-
17/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	5/2	-
03/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	19/10	-
20/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/5	-

Hatchet Creek

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 225436

Comment: Boasts a creditable four from 36 record at this track; found life tough when 16l back in sixth last month in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $4k here; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	39/10	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/2	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/1	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	34/5	-

Hawthorne

21:47 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SAN ANTON rates a strong recommendation. Best Dressed Man is another to consider.

1st	2. Best Dressed Man	9/4
2nd	4. My Last Escapade	2/1
3rd	1. Cruzin N Cursin	9/1

My Last Escapade

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 347223

2/1

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; finished third but only beaten just over 2l in a maiden claimer last month (not far behind Best Dressed Man) upped to this distance; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
19/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	108/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-

Best Dressed Man

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 68-432

9/4

Comment: Signs of improvement in a maiden claimer last month when runner-up at 10-1 (beaten just over 2l) upped to this distance; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; recent effort was creditable so can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	49/5	-
27/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	69/10	-
10/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	207/10	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	113/25	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	1737/50	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	43/5	-

San Anton (IRE)

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-8452

9/2

Comment: 11l runner-up in a maiden claimer last month; claiming tag drops to $10k (from $15k); tries dirt for the first time; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	17/5	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-
14/06/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	249/10	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	101/10	-
26/03/23	Santa Anita / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	7/2	-

Storm Back

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 9-6825

5/1

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; held when fifth beaten 13l in a maiden claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis (bumped at the start) five weeks ago; in for a $10k tag so down in class ($15k last time); others appeal more as slow starts are becoming a habit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	261/5	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	18/1	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	97/10	-
31/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	36/5	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	3317/100	-
08/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	53/10	-

Cruzin N Cursin

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 46-546

9/1

Comment: Came home sixth, beaten 10l, over 1m here (maiden claimer) 35 days ago; yet to open his account after eight starts; claiming value now drops to $15k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	196/5	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	233/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	166/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	537/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	169/10	-

Black Russian

Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 302543

9/1

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (23 on the bounce); beaten third of five in a maiden claimer two weeks ago when just behind San Anton; claiming tag drops from $15k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	37/5	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	11/1	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	107/10	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	259/10	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	91/5	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-

Hawthorne

22:17 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ROAR OF SILENCE bids for a fourth course success and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. What's To Do represents a threat.

1st	3. Roar of Silence	1/1
2nd	4. April's Gem	6/1
3rd	5. Freedom Lass	11/4

Roar of Silence

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1U7-16

1/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when sixth of seven in an allowance optional claimer four weeks ago; successful three times in her last six starts; a leading contender as from low numbers over this C&D her jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	5/2	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	9/2	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	7/1	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	U / 10	21/5	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-

Freedom Lass

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 622-62

11/4

Comment: Smart performer in her prime; comfortably beaten finishing runner-up (6l) upped to this distance when ahead of several of these rivals five weeks ago in an optional claimer; claiming value now drops to $15k; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/10	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	11/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
21/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	6/5	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	4/5	-
04/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	49/10	-

What's to Do

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 877613

5/1

Comment: Not disgraced when third four weeks ago in a claimer; her three wins have all been over this trip; down in class now, dropping from a $15k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	174/5	-
19/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	43/10	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	83/5	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	67/10	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	369/10	-

April's Gem

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 452634

6/1

Comment: Fair effort here over 5½f (optional claimer) last Thursday; course specialist (five wins) but possible that there's no more in the locker; is passed over as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	4/1	-
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	169/10	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	15/2	-
03/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	6/1	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	93/10	-

Lotta Roses

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 856482

12/1

Comment: Finished in front of April's Gem and Get N Tipsy last month when going close (sent off 25-1) in an optional claimer; wins infrequently and could be at the extent of her ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	126/5	-
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	67/2	-
03/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	45/1	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	163/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	321/10	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	761/25	-

Get N Tipsy

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 7-5874

25/1

Comment: Behind Lotta Roses and April's Gem (second and third) here when beaten 8l 21 days ago in an optional claimer; her best looks to be behind her and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	93/5	-
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/2	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	159/10	-
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	71/5	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	5/1	-
17/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	57/10	-

Autism Compassion

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 211131

Comment: Won by just under 5l in an allowance race two weeks ago upped to 1m½f; specialist here with four wins from six visits.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
17/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	24/5	-

Hawthorne

22:47 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FRONTIER MARSHAL is a confident pick. He has proved consistent of late and his last run caught the eye.

1st	7. Frontier Marshal	8/13
2nd	1. Chef Ray Wiley	20/1
3rd	3. Lord Block	25/1

Frontier Marshal

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5-3232

8/13

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice and string of consistent efforts of late; had a bunch of these behind him when runner-up here 42 days ago in a maiden special weight; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 4	11/10	-
05/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	23/10	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	23/10	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	67/5	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-

Good Yegg

Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 6-6332

2/1

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form and has not had much racing; far from disgraced (beaten 2l) in June in a maiden special weight; has to be taken seriously if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 4	21/5	-
05/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	22/5	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 7	23/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	9/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	379/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	349/10	-

Daisy Mae Attack

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-87554

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth last month in a maiden special weight; only female in race; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	53/10	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	351/10	-
14/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	7/5	-
10/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	30/1	-
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 8	246/5	-
31/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	165/2	-

Jakes Channel

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 768-47

12/1

Comment: Generally been out of sorts of late and long-standing maiden; had three of these ahead of him last month when last of seven in a maiden special weight; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	113/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	189/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	77/1	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	561/10	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	679/10	-
15/06/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	374/5	-

Chef Ray Wiley

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 377944

20/1

Comment: Long-term maiden (0-9); beaten 10l in fourth over 5½f here (maiden special weight) when separating a number of reopposing rivals six weeks ago; he shouldn't be far away as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 7	164/5	-
05/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	18/5	-
24/06/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	713/10	-
24/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	199/10	-
10/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	36/5	-
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 10	109/10	-

Lord Block

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-72565

25/1

Comment: No impression when fifth of nine at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 6f (maiden special weight) last month; seven-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	703/10	-
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 7	409/5	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	209/10	-
05/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	151/10	-
19/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	45/1	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	487/10	-

Last Return

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 73756

Comment: Held in sixth when close behind Lord Block (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) last month in a maiden special weight; winless in five starts but has shown promise with third his top showing; not an obvious one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	451/10	-
05/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 6	29/2	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	55/1	-
05/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	107/10	-
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	147/10	-

Hawthorne

23:29 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ROYAL LAUGHTER is the recommendation. She is a distance winner and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. Lady Helena isn't out of it.

1st	4. Lady Helena	10/3
2nd	2. Royal Laughter	2/1
3rd	1. Pasta Salad Rhonda	11/8

Pasta Salad Rhonda

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 238441

11/8

Comment: Three-time C&D winner, including 21 days ago when finishing ahead of five rivals (4-5); she shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/2	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/1	-
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	3/1	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-

Royal Laughter

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 581434

2/1

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 7l, four weeks ago in a claimer; she meets the required standard ability wise; now a lower claiming tag ($4k from $15k) so down in class; capable if in the mood so likely to be a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	96/5	-
27/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	11/2	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
19/05/25	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	27/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	127/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	41/5	-

Lady Helena

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 263735

10/3

Comment: A course specialist who has won three times here; not beaten too far when fifth here when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month in a claimer; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/5	-
05/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-

Tall Girl

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 555633

10/1

Comment: Winner of four races from 6½f to 1m½f; comfortably beaten finishing third in a claimer on debut outing for new trainer when behind Pasta Salad Rhonda here last month; easy enough to take on as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	41/10	-
03/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	172/5	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	16/1	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	27/2	-

Silky Warrior (IRE)

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7-42423

10/1

Comment: Has an impressive C&D record (three wins from nine runs) and one-time useful operator; far from disgraced (beaten just under 4l) when behind the reopposing Lunarchy 49 days ago in a claimer; needs to be respected as lower claiming tag should make this easier and her latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-
15/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1/2	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	27/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	79/10	-
05/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	28/5	-

Lunarchy

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 426125

33/1

Comment: Last of five in a claimer, finishing well behind reopposing Pasta Salad Rhonda last month; this looks a fair heat so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	42/5	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	167/10	-
27/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	219/10	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/5	-
15/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	72/5	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	309/10	-

No Nannette No

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 313864

Comment: No threat to winner, Pasta Salad Rhonda, here last month (finished fourth) in a claimer; has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 16 runs); a few rivals look in good form so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/1	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	18/5	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	497/10	-
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	45/2	-
15/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-

Hawthorne

00:04 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SUPRISE ME AGAIN is top of the list. She has a healthy career strike-rate and is expected to confirm authority with Rietta after they met last time out.

1st	1. Wednesday Addams	12/1
2nd	2. Suprise Me Again	15/8
3rd	4. Star Blessing (IRE)	13/8

Star Blessing (IRE)

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 801

13/8

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw over 1m here (maiden special weight) when opening her account at the third time of asking last month; must be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	1167/100	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 12	2453/100	-

Suprise Me Again

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-41332

15/8

Comment: Has managed three wins from 11 career runs; not beaten far when runner-up just ahead of Rietta two weeks ago in an allowance race; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	21/10	-
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	37/2	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	267/10	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	83/10	-

Rietta

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 982253

3/1

Comment: A course winner; finished just behind Suprise Me Again when third two weeks ago in an allowance race; has shown some capability here and there and deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	13/5	-
03/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	23/10	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
26/06/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	67/5	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1753/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	541/50	-

Wednesday Addams

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 615

12/1

Comment: Stumbled at the start five weeks ago when last of five in an allowance race; a course winner; not had much racing - fourth outing here; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	63/10	-
29/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	189/10	-

Two Hearted

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 314143

12/1

Comment: Finished third 12 days ago albeit only beaten just over 2l (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) in an allowance optional claimer; producing consistent form; has chalked up two wins from her last five.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	97/10	-
05/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
08/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	63/10	-
12/06/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/5	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	133/10	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	261/10	-

Visionista

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-47468

12/1

Comment: Finished behind Two Hearted in an allowance optional claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing when finishing last of eight last month; three-time winner within the resume (from 5½f-1m½f); this looks a decent race so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	37/5	-
13/07/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	61/5	-
01/06/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	269/10	-
20/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	9/1	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	699/10	-
15/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	333/5	-

Hawthorne

00:36 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SOUL COAXING is the pick of these. He can enhance his C&D record and a good pace up front will help him, while Remember The Fear looks the biggest threat.

1st	6. Soul Coaxing	10/11
2nd	4. Little Steven	7/2
3rd	2. Vino Couragio	13/2

Soul Coaxing

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 153462

10/11

Comment: Ran well enough to finish runner-up at 12-1 three weeks ago in an optional claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; smart performer at one stage; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $15k); difficult to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	59/5	-
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	19/5	-
17/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	21/10	-
05/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-

Little Steven

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 111154

7/2

Comment: Winner of three races at this venue; unable to land a blow when fourth of eight last month in an optional claimer; up in class (in for $15k here, $10k tag last time); others have more pressing claims with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/10	-
09/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/10	-
17/07/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/2	-
08/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-

Vino Couragio

Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 744581

13/2

Comment: No apparent fluke about his 18-1 success (by 2½l) upped to this distance 28 days ago in a claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $15k); despite that Hawthorne success, unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/1	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	463/10	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	8/1	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	42/5	-
15/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	68/5	-
27/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/2	-

Handsoffthegoods

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-47332

8/1

Comment: Finished runner-up of seven 45 days ago in a claimer; often been there or thereabouts lately; brings winning C&D form to the table; up in class (in for $15k here, $12.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/5	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
19/06/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	47/5	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	286/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	577/10	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/1	-

Lavender Earl

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 622367

12/1

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh last month (behind Little Steven) in an optional claimer; may not have any more improvement left and has lacked consistency of late; up in class (in for $15k here, $10k tag last time); his best looks to be behind him and no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	177/5	-
24/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	109/10	-
31/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
19/06/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/1	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	259/5	-

Remember the Fear

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 644142

14/1

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when runner-up of seven in a claimer (dropped to 6f) last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; tag has been raised to $15k; has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals so a possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	124/5	-
10/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	99/10	-
24/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
15/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
06/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	21/2	-

Betwithbothhands

Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 0/67

14/1

Comment: Behind Soul Coaxing in a claimer upped to this trip when beaten 11l five weeks ago; cut above this level at his peak and has managed eight wins from 29 career runs; claiming value now drops to $15k; form of the trainer is a plus; if replicating best previous efforts is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	117/5	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	153/10	-
02/12/22	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	652/25	-
11/07/22	Indiana Grand / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	63/5	-
25/06/22	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	183/5	-
28/05/22	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	4/1	-