Hawthorne

20:40 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HONOR HIS HALF is a strong fancy. She remains open to improvement and can confirm superiority with Lunarchy and Jocelyn who were behind her when last seen.

1st	1. Little Sass 2nd Fav	4/1
2nd	6. Dessert First	13/8
3rd	5. Honor His Half Fav	13/8

Favourite

13/8

Honor His Half

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 65142

13/8

Comment: Went close when second 42 days ago (had Lunarchy and Jocelyn behind) in a claimer; managed two wins in her last six outings; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/1	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	79/10	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	983/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	16/5	-

Dessert First

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2-547

13/8

Comment: Infrequent winner; finished last of seven in an allowance race 24 days ago upped to 1m½f; has shown glimpses of ability recently and might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	114/5	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	119/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	54/5	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
01/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Little Sass

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8917-3

4/1

Comment: Solid run when third last month in a claimer; the trainer is going well; more than capable if on song so has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	24/5	-
01/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	61/10	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	39/10	-
05/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	67/2	-
26/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	11/2	-
16/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	412/25	-

Fast N Happy

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-34352

5/1

Comment: Not beaten far over 5½f here (claimer) when ahead of a couple of these last month; if she is able to build on her most recent effort then capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	159/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	7/2	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	939/100	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	214/25	-

Lunarchy

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Pedro Flores Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 560-54

25/1

Comment: Not far behind two of these rivals posting a respectable effort to finish fourth 21 days ago in a claimer; not won for some time now; this looks a decent race so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	477/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	609/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	76/1	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	59/2	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	751/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	173/2	-

Jocelyn

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 54-78

40/1

Comment: Hasn't really fired since her success in a claimer at Hawthorne last June; comfortably beaten into eighth over 1m½f here (claimer) 28 days ago; a lot on her plate with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	443/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	142/5	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	114/5	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	106/5	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	77/5	-

Hawthorne

21:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KIND KISMET is hard to look beyond. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Catholic Sue and Mary's Boon also have claims.

1st	3. Mary's Boon Fav	11/8
2nd	2. Kind Kismet 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	6. Catholic Sue	4/1

Favourite

11/8

Mary's Boon

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1/7-6

11/8

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer at Fair Grounds in January; returns from a layoff here; ought to give it a shot as lower claiming tag should make this easier and she was a winner three starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
25/02/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	86/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Kind Kismet

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5221-

5/2

Comment: Gained a first success at the fourth time of asking over 5½f at Canterbury Park (maiden claimer) when getting the job done by half a length in September; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); returns from a layoff; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/24	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
07/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
22/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
04/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	86/5	-

Catholic Sue

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-92573

4/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing third of five here over 1m½f (claimer) on debut for new trainer last week; sole victory becoming a distant memory; class riser as runs for a $12.5k tag here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	51/10	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/10	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	1137/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1707/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	1519/50	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	1827/100	-

Joyzella

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Ida Spagnola Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 59-543

11/2

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (22-1) last Sunday in a claimer; boasts winning form over C&D; claiming value now drops to $20k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/1	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	9/1	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	53/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	174/5	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	291/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	61/5	-

Nadjameansbusiness

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 5-6413

10/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 14l into third) four weeks ago in a claimer; best form so far in last two starts; class dropper as runs for a $12.5k tag here; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	11/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
12/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	15/1	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	151/5	-
20/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	96/5	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	17/2	-

Lions Law

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 463-31

20/1

Comment: Has kicked on in her last couple of races; opened her account in a maiden claimer when getting the job done by a nose three weeks ago; tag has been dropped to $20k; despite that Hawthorne success, looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	47/5	-
15/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	12/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	139/5	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	37/1	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	111/10	-

Hawthorne

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ANOTHER MYSTERY gets the vote. He likes to stalk the early speed and he knows how to get his the job done. From The Heart and Towering Storm are interesting.

1st	3. Another Mystery Fav	15/8
2nd	6. Towering Storm	9/2
3rd	4. Bal A Kazoo 2nd Fav	4/1

Favourite

15/8

Another Mystery

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 13-57

15/8

Comment: Unable to land a blow in seventh at Fair Grounds dropped down to 1m in March in an allowance optional claimer; specialist here with five wins from seven visits; drops to a $60k tag from $80k; clear chance as his jockey has an impressive record from low draws over this C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	10/1	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	81/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	29/2	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Bal A Kazoo

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Robert Gorham Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2357-

4/1

Comment: Last of seven at Laurel Park six months ago in an allowance optional claimer; others more likely as tends to need the run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	32/5	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 10	287/4	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2171/100	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	659/20	-
06/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-

Lamplighter Jack

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 91272

9/2

Comment: Finished runner-up of ten 25 days ago (Tampa Bay Downs) in a starter allowance; a course winner; now looks to be past his prime and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	81/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	157/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	63/10	-
24/07/23	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	13 / 13	111/10	-

Towering Storm

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 244-07

9/2

Comment: Finished last of seven over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; has winning track form; likely to go well if replicating the best of his form and has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	97/5	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	263/10	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	33/2	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	37/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	6/5	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Street Warrior

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 11133-

11/2

Comment: Second favourite when third at Canterbury Park over 6f (allowance optional claimer) in September; has made a pleasing start to his career with three wins from five starts; has had some time off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
01/09/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
11/08/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	1/5	-
13/07/24	Canterbury Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
15/06/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-

From The Heart

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-48443

12/1

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; beaten a neck in an allowance race (Sam Houston) 35 days ago; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	11/2	-
02/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/2	-
09/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	93/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	279/5	-
04/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	89/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	293/10	-

Soul Coaxing

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Francisco Villa Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 7362-1

12/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 8-39; won a claimer by 4l last month; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	57/10	-

Readthecliffnotes

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Michele Boyce Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 246-2

Comment: Has achieved 14 wins from 43 career runs and specialist here with ten wins; behind Soul Coaxing over 1m½f here (claimer) when beaten 4l to finish runner-up last month; steps up to allowance company.

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	-

Hawthorne

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JOURNEY has an obvious shout. He has shown he can get his head in front and was held up in traffic last time. Bigfoot Sighting is another to consider.

1st	1. Bigfoot Sighting	9/1
2nd	5. Valiant West Fav	8/11
3rd	7. Whiskey Or Wine	7/1

Favourite

8/11

Valiant West

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Pat Clay Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-3322

8/11

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure but has been consistent of late; ahead of Bigfoot Sighting and T Law when second (beaten three-quarters of a length) last month in a claimer; should prove competitive if reproducing most recent effort and the step up in trip is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
30/03/25	Fonner Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-
16/03/25	Fonner Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	27/10	-
02/03/25	Fonner Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	8/1	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	73/10	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Boone's Path

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 9-986

6/1

Comment: Beaten a fair way when sixth in an allowance race last Thursday; has scored over C&D; looks more likely to place than win so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	92/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	4383/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	2239/50	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	532/25	-
12/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	47/2	-
11/09/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-

Journey

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Michele Boyce Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 313-6

6/1

Comment: Finished last of six in an allowance optional claimer last month; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; related to Stakes winner Purr Sea; claiming value now drops to $35k; much respected despite defeats on last two starts as he scored three runs back and his most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Whiskey Or Wine

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2724

7/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; not beaten that far in fourth (9l) at Tampa Bay Downs on first outing for new trainer when dropped in distance last month in a claimer; likely to be in contention as likely to benefit from return to this trip and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/1	-
16/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	41/5	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	26/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	17/10	-

Bigfoot Sighting

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 22413

9/1

Comment: Split Valiant West and T Law when third two weeks ago dropped down to 6½f in a claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; has shown some recent improvement; should be in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	93/10	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
26/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	56/5	-
29/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	24/1	-

Byword

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 901

14/1

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking in a maiden claimer when winning easily last month on debut for this trainer; claiming tag now upped to $25k; facing a tougher assignment than last time, is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	81/10	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	571/20	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	3229/100	-

T Law

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Irvin Moreno Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3344-4

16/1

Comment: Has largely been consistent of late; just the one win to his name; was held in fourth in a claimer two weeks ago; others appeal more as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	13/2	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	69/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	32/5	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	159/10	-

Westeros

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Blanca Candelas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 99517

Comment: Out of the frame when seventh in an allowance race behind Boone's Path, ten days ago; he meets the required standard ability wise and has found improvement of late; should be in the mix if finding his best form and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	377/5	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	98/5	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	64/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-

Hawthorne

22:21 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MAHONEY ROAD is a confident pick. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and must have every chance over a distance that suits.

1st	12. Shackleford Strong	5/1
2nd	4. Mahoney Road Fav	3/1
3rd	7. Shake Up	16/1

Favourite

3/1

Mahoney Road

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -475

3/1

Comment: Was held in fifth in a claimer when behind We Miss Arlington here on debut outing for new trainer last month; successful three times from 5½f to 1m½f and represents top trainer; claiming value now drops to $10k; shown signs of promise here and there and must be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/1	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	223/10	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	87/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	39/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/10	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Whatdoyouthinkmark

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31-156

4/1

Comment: Finished last of six last month when well behind Coalminer's Kitten here in an optional claimer; track has proven suitable before; this is his level; he shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/10	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/50	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	63/50	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	11/5	-

We Miss Arlington

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 393411

4/1

Comment: Had a couple of these behind when winning by 3½l in a claimer 14 days ago; on a hat-trick after last win and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	291/5	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	132/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	249/10	-

Shackleford Strong

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 261-85

5/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (11 from 30 to date); respectable effort in a claimer at Oaklawn Park 15 days ago; Olaf Hernandez will be looking to further their good record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	193/5	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	43/10	-
11/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

Channel Won

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 11/8-10 F: -7

11/2

Comment: Can be a player at this level and smart performer in his prime; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Fair Grounds (beaten just under 5l) in a claimer in March; likely to be in contention given his record when fresh and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	22/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/5	-
07/07/24	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
25/05/24	Canterbury Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
02/02/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/2	-
11/01/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	41/10	-

Dinos Dixie

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 10-58

7/1

Comment: Was held in eighth (Tampa Bay Downs) two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; can boast winning form over this C&D; he can be competitive at this level; now down in class (in for $10k from $32k); one to note if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	128/5	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	64/5	-
27/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	42/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	7/5	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	10/1	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	19/10	-

Grand Hideaway

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: David Reid Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 1613-

12/1

Comment: Lunged at the start when third of five five months ago at Turfway Park in a claimer; C&D has proven suitable before; returns from a break here; his best looks to be behind him and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/10	-

Shake Up

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 01-1

16/1

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win) and seeking a hat-trick today; won a claimer by just under 3l on first run for his current trainer dropped back in distance last month; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/2	-
19/05/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	131/10	-
28/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	36/5	-
19/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	199/10	-
28/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	93/10	-
09/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	79/10	-

A P Blazing Green

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 5547-

40/1

Comment: Found life tough when 7l back in seventh, finishing well behind reopposing Dinos Dixie in October in an allowance race; has scored over C&D; a few throw outs since his success in a maiden special weight at Hawthorne last June; returns from a layoff; others appeal more as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	507/10	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	23/5	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	30/1	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	67/2	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	601/10	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-

Jet Flight

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 415-63

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; finished third beaten just over 5l (dropped back to 6f) last Thursday in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	111/10	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	149/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/2	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-

Yo Dawg

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 244-34

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; just over 5l fourth to the reopposing We Miss Arlington in a claimer last month; moves down to an easier grade (in for $10k); likely to be involved if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	93/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	77/10	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	26/5	-
29/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-
04/08/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	5/1	-

Coalminer's Kitten

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 41-21

Comment: Winning form over C&D; narrow winner of an optional claimer two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	39/10	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	9/5	-
30/06/24	Prairie Meadows / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	3/2	-
09/06/24	Prairie Meadows / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1/1	-
25/05/24	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-

Valiantly Discreet

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1312-0

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 over 6½f at Turfway Park (starter allowance) 45 days ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fifth win); switching to turf for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	267/10	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	5863/100	-
27/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	93/10	-
03/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
13/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
14/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/2	-

Red Label

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 115-83

Comment: Wins-runs record of 7-32 and better than this level in his pomp; finishing third was a good effort at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 5f (claimer) two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	14/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	44/5	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
04/05/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	4/1	-
17/04/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	311/10	-

Hawthorne

22:47 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CODE RUNNER is the recommendation. He should be forgiven a modest latest run and has been a winner over this C&D. Family Tradition and Alvin must be respected.

1st	6. Code Runner Fav	11/8
2nd	7. Alvin	12/1
3rd	5. Family Tradition	4/1

Favourite

11/8

Code Runner

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 95-34

11/8

Comment: One-time useful operator and this is his level; not beaten that far in fourth (8l) last month in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $7.5k tag last time); plenty of appeal if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	463/25	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	12/1	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Two Cookie Rule

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 3-4722

11/4

Comment: Has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 22 runs) and consistent lately; decent effort when 16-1 second (had Wildwood's Warrior (fifth) and Flying Samurai (last) behind) two weeks ago in a claimer; in for a $4k tag so down in class ($5k last time); now looks to be past his prime and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	161/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	2/1	-
27/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	119/10	-
07/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	17/1	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/10	-
07/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-

Family Tradition

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 9605

4/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of six over 6f here (claimer) last Thursday; chance if replicating best previous efforts and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	107/2	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	89/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	15/2	-

Wildwood's Warrior

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 37-25

15/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth in a claimer two weeks ago; three-time course winner but form has an up and down look to it; claiming value now drops to $4k; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	121/10	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/10	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	39/2	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	661/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	165/2	-

Alvin

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 67-661

12/1

Comment: Recorded second C&D win last month; possible squeak as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	142/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	127/10	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	92/5	-
15/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	49/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/5	-

Vitale

Jockey: Harold Ortega Trainer: Pat Clay Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 76554-

20/1

Comment: Successful four times from 6f to 1m½f; finished fourth, beaten a fair way in a claimer (muddy track) at Arapahoe Park upped to 1m six months ago; returns from a break today; his best looks to be behind him and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/11/24	Arapahoe Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	19/5	-
25/10/24	Arapahoe Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-
06/10/24	Arapahoe Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	52/5	-
28/09/24	Legacy Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	163/10	-
14/09/24	Harrah's Columbus Nebraska / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	46/5	-
02/09/24	Canterbury Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-

Mister Charming

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Ida Spagnola Age/Wt: 9/8-12 F: 54-831

20/1

Comment: C&D record of three wins from 28 starts boosted last time; drops to a $6k tag from $7.5k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	87/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	107/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	279/10	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	84/5	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	142/5	-

Flying Samurai

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Chris Ryan Age/Wt: 8/8-0 F: 47-677

25/1

Comment: Possible he has reached the ceiling of his ability and generally modest form since claimer success at Hawthorne in August; last of seven two weeks ago in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $4k, $5k tag last time); not easy to fancy as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	317/5	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	72/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	59/2	-
12/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	109/10	-
26/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	131/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	75/2	-

Hawthorne

23:13 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SEMPER PRIMUS has an obvious shout. He hails from an in-form stable. Crecencio and Three Afleet can give the selection something to think about.

1st	6. Brody Fav	5/2
2nd	1. Taunting	9/2
3rd	3. Mellifluous	11/2

Favourite

5/2

Brody

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Robert Pompell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3655-2

5/2

Comment: Had a couple of these behind him when runner-up here last month in a maiden special weight; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	2/1	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	863/20	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	799/100	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1031/50	-
02/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	2981/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Semper Primus

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/4

Comment: Newcomer by Improbable; workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; has to be considered with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Taunting

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24-5

9/2

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Daredevil); not far behind Brody, the second, and Mellifluous, the fourth, when not beaten too far last month in a maiden special weight; has shown signs of promise here and there and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	4/1	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	57/10	-

Mellifluous

Jockey: Reynier Arrieta Trainer: Heather Irion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-7464

11/2

Comment: Solid run when fourth over 5½f here (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; still without a win after 12 starts; likely to be involved if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	19/2	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	187/10	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	133/5	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	28/1	-
29/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	139/10	-

Three Afleet

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-

15/2

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 8l) on his debut here over 5½f at 10-1 in October; layoff to overcome; may be involved now that he knows a little more and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	103/10	-

Gabe's Choice

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-6

9/1

Comment: Sire has a good record with runners over this distance; sibling of Hip Hop Emmy (1m½f winner); yard has a good record with newcomers here; market may be informative on his prospects.

Gambling Goodson

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Ingrid Mason Age/Wt: 6/8-12

12/1

Comment: Sire can produce useful types; related to Peppers Girlfriend, winning form over 6f-1m; market confidence needed to make him of interest.

Crecencio

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-6

16/1

Comment: Racecourse debut for this son of Audible; certainly not out of it as has recorded some interesting trackwork.

Midterm

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Patti Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7345-

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden special weight in August upped to 1m½f; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; has had some time off; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	21/10	-
02/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	91/10	-
11/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
14/04/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	151/10	-

Gunny Sack

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Kirby Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: From the same family as Laly, a winner over 6f; sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; interesting to see how he figures in the betting.

Hawthorne

23:39 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RED RIZZLER is the recommendation. He likes to stalk the early speed and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Lone Return latest.

1st	6. Red Rizzler Fav	2/1
2nd	1. Money Agent	20/1
3rd	3. Aladante	20/1

Favourite

2/1

Red Rizzler

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 96-522

2/1

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; runner-up in course maiden claimer, 10l off winner where just ahead of Lone Return last week; clear chance as this looks a good opportunity for him to get off the mark and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	24/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Berkus

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5066

5/2

Comment: Finished last of six here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) despite first-time blinkers last month; attempting to open his account at the fifth time of asking but from a powerful yard; $20k claiming tag this time (up from $15k); competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	53/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/5	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	43/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	134/5	-

Double Burn

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67

9/2

Comment: No impression when seventh of eight at Oaklawn Park last week in a maiden claimer; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	143/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	96/5	-

Lone Return

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 777-6

6/1

Comment: Winless after 16 races; last of six in a maiden claimer (stumbled at the start) behind Red Rizzler, when dropped down to 6f seven days ago; can figure as shown promise on occasion and this doesn't look the strongest of heats.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-

Team Troy

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-6274

9/1

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten 16l, in blinkers three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; class riser as runs for a $20k tag here; likely to be in contention as has bits and pieces of decent form and this doesn't look like the strongest maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/1	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	26/5	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	181/20	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	399/25	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	-

Money Agent

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-2 F: 535-65

20/1

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (17 on the bounce); behind Black Russian here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) when beaten 31l (fifth of six) 14 days ago; claiming value rises from $6.3k last time; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	36/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	36/5	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	33/10	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/5	-

Aladante

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 990-55

20/1

Comment: Fifth of six beaten 18l when close behind Team Troy last month (bumped at the start) in a maiden claimer; claiming tag rises to $20k here; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	287/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	83/2	-
04/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	8989/100	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	101/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	921/10	-

Black Russian

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 69-543

20/1

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 18; beaten a fair way when third over 1m½f here (maiden claimer); closely matched with Money Agent on that running last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	108/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	117/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	393/10	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	119/10	-

Cash App Mike

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-000

33/1

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 in a maiden claimer (Oaklawn Park) back down to 6f two weeks ago; sire gets turf winners; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	53/1	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	387/5	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	443/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	126/5	-

Dyno War

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5476

33/1

Comment: Last of six with blinkers tried last month dropped back in distance in a maiden claimer; five-race maiden but has managed to finish second; up in class (in for $20k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	137/20	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	507/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1251/100	-
17/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-