Hawthorne

20:40 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PIONEER PARADE looks a solid choice. She is a winner. Ship It and Memphis Cash Queen should also be taken seriously.

1st	3. Raceday Attire	13/2
2nd	5. Pioneer Parade Fav	15/8
3rd	4. Lemon Bomb 2nd Fav	2/1

Favourite

15/8

Pioneer Parade

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 75-13

15/8

Comment: Creditable third over 6f at Turfway Park (claimer) three weeks ago; more than capable if on song so is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	349/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	74/25	-
14/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	107/20	-
08/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	103/10	-
27/04/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	741/100	-
06/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	33/2	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Lemon Bomb

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: James Watkins Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 120-4

2/1

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth in a claimer (Turfway Park) five weeks ago; looking for the fifth success of her career; grade looks suitable; deeper waters here (in for $15k here, $12.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
03/10/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	29/5	-
07/09/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-
15/08/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-

Ship It

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 105-97

4/1

Comment: Beaten 13l in seventh in a claimer (Oaklawn Park), managing to get across to lead from stall eight last month upped to 1m½f; from a top stable and five-time winner in her career (from 6f-1m); now moved up in the grades (in for $15k); should prove competitive as has wins in the formbook.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	193/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	32/1	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/1	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	18/5	-
24/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/10	-
01/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/5	-

Raceday Attire

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 34366-

13/2

Comment: Has won here before; not disgraced in sixth in a claimer at Mountaineer Park four months ago; up in class (in for $15k); others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	52/5	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	371/10	-
21/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	21/2	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	93/5	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	132/5	-

Memphis Cash Queen

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 62122-

15/2

Comment: Beaten narrowly in September in a starter allowance; a course winner; has maintained her consistent level of form; returns from a layoff; easy to see her making an impression as won't mind the drop in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	211/10	-
12/05/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	143/10	-
28/04/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	34/5	-

Banned From Midway

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Caramori Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-15674

12/1

Comment: Successful nine times from 39 career runs but not always shown an awful lot since winning a claimer at Turfway Park New Year's Eve; no impression when fourth of nine at Turfway Park last week in a claimer; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	399/25	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	471/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	863/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	319/50	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	246/25	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	1347/50	-

Hawthorne

21:05 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BETTER THAN GOOD holds claims with a modest latest run excused and he knows how to win. Carambaso and Excellent Empire also warrant respect.

1st	5. Spinning Pride	4/1
2nd	3. Good To Be Prince 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Carambaso Fav	6/5

Favourite

6/5

Carambaso

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 72-137

6/5

Comment: Last of seven (Fair Grounds) last month in an optional claimer; must be respected as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	9/2	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	79/10	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/10	-
21/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	47/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Good To Be Prince

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 772-21

9/4

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; won by 2l over 6f at Fair Grounds (maiden claimer), breaking his duck at the seventh time of asking six weeks ago; class riser as runs for a $62.5k tag here; not hard to turn elsewhere as may find this tougher stepping out of maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	329/10	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	67/2	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-

Spinning Pride

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Blanca Candelas Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1

4/1

Comment: Caused a debut surprise when landing a maiden claimer over 6f by just over 3l at Turfway Park at 18-1 last month; may find this tougher stepping up from maiden claiming level will need to step up from his racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 5	937/50	-

Better Than Good

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 10-

11/2

Comment: Was tailed off at Prairie Meadows in September in a stakes; lightly raced (this just his third race); first run in a claimer; clear chance if duplicating the form of his most recent win and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F		-	10 / 10	207/10	-
20/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	67/5	-

Coolthing

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 02114-

16/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last three starts; beaten 14l into fourth in a stakes at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in October; this is a step down in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	88/5	-
29/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	6/5	-
10/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
25/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	31/10	-
07/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	571/10	-
23/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	21/10	-

Excellent Empire

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 431-

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking scoring narrowly at Prairie Meadows in September in a maiden special weight; first run in claiming company; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	49/10	-
01/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	99/10	-
14/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	179/5	-

Hawthorne

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WHATDOYOUTHINKMARK is hard to look beyond. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and will be suited by this distance, while Supremely and We Miss Arlington can give the selection something to think about.

1st	1. Supremely 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	5. Coalminer's Kitten Fav	5/2
3rd	7. Unraptured	12/1

Favourite

5/2

Coalminer's Kitten

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1441-

5/2

Comment: Ready success in a claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in November on debut for this trainer; successful three times in his last five starts; has won here before; cannot be ignored as he can go well fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
20/04/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
24/03/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	18/5	-

Whatdoyouthinkmark

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1731-1

5/2

Comment: Going for a hat-trick; successful by 1l two months ago (Turfway Park) in a claimer; has a good record when fresh and could take plenty of beating.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-
18/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	6/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Supremely

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 0-771

11/4

Comment: Returned to winning ways over 6f at Fair Grounds (claimer) on first run for current trainer when a just under 5l winner last month; better than this level in his prime; warrants respect as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	69/10	-
16/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	37/10	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	59/5	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	1553/25	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	353/25	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	457/100	-

We Miss Arlington

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 73-393

6/1

Comment: Didn't run badly when 66-1 third at Fair Grounds three weeks ago in a claimer; has won here; warrants respect as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	247/10	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/5	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	101/5	-

Red Label

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 52115-

10/1

Comment: Last of five (muddy track) in July in a starter allowance; a winner over this C&D; successful four times in his last seven starts; is passed over as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
16/03/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	32/5	-
22/02/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1189/100	-

Unraptured

Jockey: Rafael Jr Mojica Trainer: Sergio Donjuan Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 76-511

12/1

Comment: Narrow success in a claimer at Turfway Park 28 days ago; better than this level in his prime and on a hat-trick; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	43/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	5/4	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	116/5	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	29/5	-
23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/10	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-

Sonnyisnotsofunny

Jockey: Reynier Arrieta Trainer: Don Bentler Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1567-

20/1

Comment: A course winner; finished last of seven over 6f at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing (optional claimer) in October; unlikely to pose a threat as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	209/10	-
30/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	21/1	-
27/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	77/10	-
23/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
09/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
04/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	33/10	-

Lavender Earl

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 5/5278-

33/1

Comment: Was held in eighth in October in a claimer; track has proven suitable before; may have reached limits of his ability; claiming tag drops to $13.5k (from $20k); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	67/2	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	30/1	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	21/5	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	97/5	-
09/08/23	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	33/2	-
23/07/23	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	211/10	-

Hawthorne

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CUPID'S WAR has every chance with winning C&D form and is the one to beat based on his most recent effort. Purple Octopus certainly isn't out of it.

1st	4. El Mucho	9/1
2nd	5. Purple Octopus Fav	4/7
3rd	6. Cupid's War 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

4/7

Purple Octopus

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 91272-

4/7

Comment: From respected trainer; runner-up of six, beaten 12l, when favourite last June in a claimer; has had some time off; the stable is going well; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/10	-
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	977/50	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
24/03/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
25/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	14/5	-
12/01/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	13/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Cupid's War

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-6601

3/1

Comment: On target twice in his last five outings; scored by 4l in a claimer last Wednesday; holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	381/10	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	34/5	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	101/10	-
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	193/10	-

El Mucho

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 9/518-

9/1

Comment: Finished last of eight at Mahoning Valley over 5½f (claimer, close behind Champagne Mike) four months ago; this is his level; layoff to overcome; should not be ruled out if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	35/1	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
24/03/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
07/12/23	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	243/5	-
22/10/23	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	12/5	-
24/09/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	2089/100	-

Alvin

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7567-6

16/1

Comment: Split Ancient Man (fifth) and I'm Your Captain (last) over 1m½f here (claimer) when beaten 24l (sixth of seven) last Wednesday; this is his grade; cannot be ignored as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	657/10	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	127/10	-

Champagne Mike

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-68

16/1

Comment: A few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Hawthorne in October; held when eighth beaten 12l over 6f at Mahoning Valley (claimer, sloppy track) 49 days ago; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	82/5	-
31/01/25	Charles Town / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	461/10	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	133/10	-
11/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	15/1	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	121/10	-
07/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-

Ancient Man

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 66-5

16/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (7l) in a claimer when he had a couple of these behind last Wednesday; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	203/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	29/2	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/1	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	153/10	-

I'm Your Captain

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-7

20/1

Comment: Behind Ancient Man and Alvin (fifth and sixth) here in a claimer on his first start for this trainer when finishing last of seven last Wednesday; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	221/10	-
05/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
13/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	107/10	-
27/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	107/10	-
15/10/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	-	37/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	357/5	-

Hawthorne

22:21 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JUSTICE ONCE is a strong fancy. He has been running consistently well of late and has a healthy career strike-rate. Lord Grantham and Idea Man are among the dangers.

1st	3. Star Of Kodiak Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Idea Man	5/2
3rd	1. Lord Grantham 2nd Fav	4/1

Favourite

5/2

Star Of Kodiak

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 1614-

5/2

Comment: Very smart in his prime and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 11-51; out of the money, beaten 3½l, when fourth at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in October in a claimer; likely to be thereabouts as he has defied a similar absence in the past and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	7/10	-
14/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	36/5	-
17/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	17/10	-
03/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
25/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/10	-
04/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	13/5	-

Idea Man

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 36121-

5/2

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last three; smart performer at one stage; narrow scorer in a claimer (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) in October; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	23/5	-
18/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-
24/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	83/10	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
11/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	37/5	-

Dragon Drew

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 10/8-10 F: 0-3746

5/2

Comment: Last of six at Turfway Park last month in a claimer; patchy form recently; others appeal more as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	247/100	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1083/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	389/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	289/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	537/50	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Lord Grantham

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6421-

4/1

Comment: Managed three wins in his last six outings; narrow winner of a claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in November; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
03/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
18/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/10	-
30/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
04/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	3/10	-

Justice Once

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 31342-

10/1

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and has managed five wins from 24 career runs; went down by 2l when second over 1m at Prairie Meadows (claimer) six months ago; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/5	-
07/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	5/1	-
25/08/24	Prairie Meadows / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	78/5	-
22/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-
29/06/24	Prairie Meadows / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	56/5	-
25/05/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	26/5	-

Flying Samurai

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Chris Ryan Age/Wt: 8/8-0 F: 74547-

20/1

Comment: Slumped a bit since winning a claimer at Hawthorne in August and no longer appears to be improving; last of seven at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1m½f (claimer) five months ago; others more appealing as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	529/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	24/1	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	109/10	-

Uncaptured Pulse

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 42428-

25/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) in a claimer on first outing for new trainer when last of eight in October; six wins to his name - from 5½f to 1m but no longer appears to be improving; opposable as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	111/5	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/5	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	3/1	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	64/5	-

Christmas Present

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 31412-

Comment: Achieved five wins at this venue; ran encouragingly when just over 4l runner-up here over 6f (claimer) behind Star Of Kodiak six months ago; may have to settle for supporting role as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	22/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/5	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	58/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	37/10	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	89/10	-
29/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-

Hawthorne

22:47 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ALDORA is a firm choice. She is a one-time winner at this track, while Summer Of Mischief and Kiki Krazy are also shortlisted.

1st	5. Aldora 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	7. Kiki Krazy Fav	9/2

Favourite

1/1

Summer Of Mischief

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5-713

1/1

Comment: From a top stable; produced an encouraging effort (third of 11, beaten just over 1l) over 6½f at Turfway Park (allowance optional claimer) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall four weeks ago; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	397/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/25	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	443/50	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	39/20	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	119/50	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	213/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Aldora

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 363-23

11/4

Comment: Has won here before; solid third in January at Fair Grounds in an allowance race; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/1	-
02/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	12/1	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
24/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
29/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	2/1	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	529/20	-

Kiki Krazy

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 4-83

9/2

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); ran well to finish third at 40-1 in an allowance race (Fair Grounds) when back to 6f five weeks ago; is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	211/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	142/5	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	997/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	327/50	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	493/100	-
04/07/24	Pleasanton / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/1	-

Therdgoesonforever

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 01

6/1

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw when in front by just over 4l at Fair Grounds last month in a maiden claimer; steps up in grade so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	27/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	41/5	-

Lit Miss Hat Trick

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 464-8

14/1

Comment: A course winner; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden special weight at Hawthorne in July; last of eight 49 days ago at Turfway Park in an allowance optional claimer; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1117/25	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	10267/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1649/25	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	342/5	-
11/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
02/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	159/10	-

Frenchys Toast

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Terry Burdess Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 6414-

25/1

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; last of four over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (allowance race, muddy track) in August; returns from a layoff here; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	149/10	-
23/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	39/5	-
09/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	183/10	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	41/1	-

Absolute Miracle

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Daniel Simpson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 14-0

Comment: Last of ten at Fair Grounds two months ago on first run for this trainer in an allowance race; has won here; notable rider booked.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	461/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	18/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	68/5	-
12/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	24/5	-
31/03/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	4/1	-

Hawthorne

23:13 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ARRIVEDERCCI is a firm choice. She can take a step forward from an encouraging debut and made a good fist of her first run. Smoked and Lions Law are also shortlisted.

1st	8. Smoked 2nd Fav	7/4
2nd	3. Disguised Devil	7/2
3rd	1. Lions Law	12/1

Favourite

6/5

Arrivedercci

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-

6/5

Comment: Problems early (stumbled) when third (only beaten 1l) on her debut (over 4½f here) at 4-5 in July; hails from a good stable and has a nice pedigree (by Good Bye Greg); can make her presence felt as jockey does well from inside draws here and has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	4/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

Smoked

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6

7/4

Comment: Related to Dugout (winner from 5f up to 6½f); yard does well here with debutants; needs to be respected with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire gets speedy types.

Disguised Devil

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Michael Reavis Age/Wt: 3/7-10

7/2

Comment: First racecourse start; related to Verrazano First, winning form over 6f-1m; market could reveal prospects as she may not be a match for those with experience.

Lions Law

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 65463-

12/1

Comment: Attempts to score at the tenth time of asking but seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing third of five six months ago (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) in a maiden special weight; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/5	-
01/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	107/2	-

Tour De' Port

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 32/76-

25/1

Comment: Last of six last May at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in a maiden special weight; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	72/5	-
16/04/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	17/10	-
07/11/23	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	31/10	-
19/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
26/09/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
25/08/23	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	817/10	-

Wahida Of Mardan

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 64245-

33/1

Comment: Held when fifth beaten 13l over 6f at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing (maiden special weight) in October; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-
15/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	31/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	131/10	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	613/10	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	273/5	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	272/5	-

Tizmeonemoretime

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5578-

40/1

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fifth her best finish so far); no impression when eighth of ten (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) five months ago in a maiden special weight; her claims aren't overly compelling.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	71/2	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	336/5	-
15/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	294/5	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	53/1	-

Harper Briana

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 42447-

Comment: Split Wahida Of Mardan and Tizmeonemoretime when seventh five months ago at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in a maiden special weight; yet to win in 20 starts; makes limited appeal as hits the crossbar all too often.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	257/10	-
01/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	103/10	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	141/10	-
27/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	76/5	-
11/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	463/10	-
23/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	297/5	-