Hawthorne

20:40

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from ARRIVEDERCCI. She could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast, while Wild Dreams is another for the shortlist.

Safecracker Sue

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 56642

Comment: Finished a decent second of six in a maiden claimer three weeks ago just ahead of Enticing Option when dropped in distance on debut for this trainer; has shown some recent improvement but still winless and defeats stacking up (19 on the bounce); her recent speed figures don't read well in the context of this race so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	469/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	593/50	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	98/25	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	351/100	-

Arrivedercci

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-455

Comment: Found life tough when just over 5l back in fifth last Thursday in a maiden claimer; looks the part on breeding (by Good Bye Greg) and four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; now eased in the grades (in for $9.5k); clear chance as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	5/2	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
11/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	4/5	-

Waggle Pass

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 0/2-6

Comment: Without a win in three attempts although has finished second; off slowly at the start when finishing last of six on first outing for new trainer behind Arrivedercci, a week ago in a maiden claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $6.3k here; first run on dirt; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	36/5	-
03/01/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	109/20	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	105/4	-

Enticing Option

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-0343

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; problems at the start (broke slowly) when beaten 14l (third of six) three weeks ago (behind Safecracker Sue) in a maiden claimer; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as a bit to find on the evidence of recent speed figures.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	117/5	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	967/20	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	275/4	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	803/10	-

Wild Dreams

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

Comment: Made no impression on her debut despite being sent off favourite (wearing blinkers) in course maiden claimer over 5f at evens two weeks ago; represents a powerful yard; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $6.3k); strong in the market last time and she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	1/1	-

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Hawthorne

21:05

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: VANISKY looks the form pick on the strength of his latest effort and has a healthy career strike-rate. Mr. Universe looks best of the rest.

Mr. Universe

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-0 F: 16//6

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven two weeks ago on his first start for this trainer in a claimer; this is his grade; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); capable of making an impact if reproducing form of his win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/2	-
14/09/22	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	84/5	-
18/08/22	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	162/5	-
10/07/22	Mountaineer Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	129/10	-
19/06/22	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	31/5	-
05/06/22	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	-

Ancient Man

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: -54834

Comment: Beaten 15l into fourth last Thursday upped to 1m½f in a claimer; could be at the extent of his ability and an infrequent winner; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	91/2	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	39/10	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	411/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	203/10	-
18/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/5	-

Vanisky

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 7382

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-34); encouraging effort when second three weeks ago in a claimer; big run on the cards if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	-	346/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	37/1	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	158/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	318/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	947/10	-

Uncaptured Pulse

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 8-543

Comment: Third, not beaten that far (22-1) in a claimer two weeks ago; a winner on six occasions from 5½f to 1m but could be at the extent of his ability; claiming tag now upped from $4k; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	114/5	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/2	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	411/10	-
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	-

Champagne Mike

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 68564

Comment: Struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Hawthorne in October; not disgraced when fourth last month in a claimer; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	113/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	221/10	-
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	-

Ice Axe

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Heriberto Villalobos Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5-01766

Comment: Close up behind Ancient Man when last seven days ago in a claimer; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	51/2	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	63/5	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	161/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	146/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-

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Hawthorne

21:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARY MOONGLOW rates a strong recommendation. Ballybay Beauty isn't out of it.

Roaring Vixen

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Mark Cristel Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Well beaten behind the second, La Reynita, running here over 5½f (wore blinkers) when beaten on her debut at 50-1 three weeks ago; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	283/5	-

Mary Moonglow

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-3

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten 3½l) at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5½f (maiden special weight) last month; from top stable; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	14/5	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	9/2	-

Escovedo

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 44-

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fourth of eight five months ago at Fair Grounds in a maiden special weight; from a top trainer; layoff to overcome; likely player as she should be more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	6/1	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	13/10	-

Omaha Stamp

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

Comment: Finished last of 11 in September (Kentucky Downs) in a maiden special weight; returns from an absence here; others more likely.

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

La Reynita

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 69632

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; fair form when 9l runner-up over 5½f here (maiden special weight) last month; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	87/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	121/5	-
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	121/2	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	156/5	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	111/2	-

Ballybay Beauty

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

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; running for the first time; should not be far away as some good aspects to her profile.

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Hawthorne

21:55

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EVEN THE WIND is a firm selection. He is fancied to reverse the placings with Sharp Stick from their last meeting and he knows how to get his the job done.

Maasai Warrior

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: III George Leonard, Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5-24624

Comment: Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and better than this level in his prime; not beaten too far when fourth at Evangeline Downs 19 days ago in an optional claimer; one to consider as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Evangeline Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	17/5	-
10/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	661/10	-
08/02/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	49/2	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/1	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	127/5	-

Even The Wind

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1328-

Comment: Behind Sharp Stick in an allowance race when beaten 6l (eighth of ten) in October; possesses winning form at this track; this is his grade; layoff to overcome; every chance as he knows how to get his head in front and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	31/10	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	41/5	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-

Line To Gain

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Heriberto Villalobos Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 09246

Comment: A while since his last success; beaten a fair way when sixth over 1m½f here (optional claimer) on his first start for this trainer two weeks ago; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	223/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	1097/50	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	583/100	-
04/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	87/10	-

New Year Surprise

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-0 F: /647-

Comment: Finished last of seven over 1m here (allowance race) in September; wins infrequently; returning from a layoff here; little chance as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	313/5	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	497/10	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	133/5	-
09/03/23	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	313/10	-
12/02/23	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	491/10	-
15/01/23	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	32/1	-

Frosty View

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4857-3

Comment: Respectable display to finish third, beaten 5l in a claimer back down to 5½f three weeks ago; jockey booking is a positive; should go close if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	62/5	-
20/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	39/5	-
11/08/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-
28/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	191/10	-
13/07/24	Canterbury Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 5	9/5	-
23/06/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-

Double Neat

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Thomas Van Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 26-354

Comment: Creditable fourth, beaten 2½l, of ten at Turfway Park over 1m (claimer) two months ago; has to be considered if building on promise shown last time and lower claiming tag suggests he may have less on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	2479/100	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	346/25	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	769/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	589/100	-
04/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	29/10	-
07/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	13/5	-

Sharp Stick

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 123-4

Comment: A C&D winner; far from disgraced (beaten 5l) six weeks ago in an allowance race; can be in the mix if able to run to the same level as his last win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	-	36/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/10	-

Nathaniel's Hope

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Joel Martinez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 29-567

Comment: Has won at this track; could be at the extent of his ability; held when seventh beaten 9l in an allowance optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) in March; tends to find at least one too good; has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	331/5	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	349/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	113/10	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	129/5	-
01/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	129/5	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	16/1	-

Little Steven

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Cheryl Winebaugh Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-48671

Comment: Gained a 3½l success in a claimer 35 days ago; claiming tag rises to $25k here; others appeal more despite that win at Hawthorne.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	115/2	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	87/10	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	31/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	6/1	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	99/5	-

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Hawthorne

22:21

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SMOKED is top of the list. She is a leading player from a recent form standpoint (scored last month) and has recently impressed with her attitude, while Suprise Me Again, Clique and Empirical View should also be on the premises.

Empirical View

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: /95-5

Comment: Split Sweet Music and Secret Operation when fifth three weeks ago back down to this distance in an allowance race; she has a shout if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	499/25	-
18/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	629/100	-
02/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	311/20	-
04/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	801/100	-

Suprise Me Again

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 15516-

Comment: Held when sixth beaten 21l over 1m½f here (allowance race) in September; a C&D winner; on target twice in her last five outings; returns from a break here; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	83/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	27/5	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	16/5	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	21/2	-
19/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	17/2	-

Secret Operation

Jockey: Uriel Lopez Trainer: Michael Slager Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 796-16

Comment: Has won at this track; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) three weeks ago in an allowance race; unlikely winner as could be out of her comfort zone at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	237/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	282/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	44/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-

Clique

Jockey: Reynier Arrieta Trainer: Heather Irion Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 120-4

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing over 5½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; capable if in the mood so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	817/20	-
24/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
04/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	3/1	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	507/10	-

Therdgoesonforever

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 014

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fourth over 5f here (allowance race) on debut for new trainer 49 days ago; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	24/5	-
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	-

Sunset Express

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 64541

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; opened account at the fifth time of asking here over 5½f (maiden special weight) when scoring with a bit in hand three weeks ago; despite that Hawthorne success, can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	56/5	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	111/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	97/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	103/10	-

Word Game

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Robert Pompell Age/Wt: 3/7-8 F: 180-

Comment: Was tailed off at Turfway Park five months ago in an allowance optional claimer; layoff to overcome; not hard to look beyond her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	17233/100	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	138/5	-
08/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-

Smoked

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 11

Comment: Got the job done in an allowance optional claimer by half a length (sloppy track) at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing last month; related to Stakes winner Dugout and bids to pull off a hat-trick; form of the yard is a plus; should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	1 / 7	4/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	13/10	-

Sweet Music

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8451-4

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; fair effort in an allowance race three weeks ago when she had a couple of these behind on debut for this trainer; shown she can win fairly recently and needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	14/5	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	196/25	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	421/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	1613/100	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	659/25	-

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Hawthorne

22:47

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MONDOGETSBUCKETS can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is a one-time course winner. Plunder and Joe The Tailor also merit consideration.

Good To Be Prince

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 2-2122

Comment: Has been consistent of late; ran well enough to finish second at 10-1 in an allowance optional claimer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	48/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
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	-

Joe The Tailor

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 154-

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten just under 3l in an allowance race in October on debut for this trainer; has won here previously; he meets the required standard ability wise; returns from a layoff; capable if in the mood so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	83/5	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1223/100	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
29/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	2/1	-
25/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-

Excellent Empire

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 431-

Comment: Narrow scorer in a maiden special weight at Prairie Meadows when registering his first success at the third time of asking in September; returns from a break here; trainer going well a plus; should be on the premises.

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	-

Dick Best

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 11-60

Comment: Bobbled at the start in an allowance optional claimer at Oaklawn Park when last of 12 19 days ago; has winning form at this track; on target twice in his last four outings; makes limited appeal as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	114/5	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	43/5	-
07/07/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
02/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/2	-
21/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/10	-
22/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-

Gold Sweep

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 787-23

Comment: Has a record of 1-12 but consistent lately; couldn't quite get the job done when 9-5 third in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) 21 days ago; he shouldn't be far away if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	9/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	17/2	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	1538/25	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	2699/100	-
19/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	127/20	-

Plunder

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 42132

Comment: Beaten a head two weeks ago in an allowance race; has won here; has been fairly consistent this year; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	13/2	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	173/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1157/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	526/25	-

Mondogetsbuckets

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 66-21

Comment: Got the job done by 3½l over 5½f here (maiden special weight) when opening his account at the fourth time of asking last month; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	813/50	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	1139/100	-

Baladine

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Dee Poulos Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: 694-22

Comment: Ran well enough to finish runner-up at 13-1 here over 5½f (claimer) last month; a winner over C&D; an infrequent winner; his claims aren't overly compelling as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	66/5	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	287/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	104/5	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	47/5	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	292/5	-

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Hawthorne

23:13

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PHILIPSBURG could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and has won once over this C&D. Lucky Shot and Shackleford Strong can give the selection something to think about.

Eye Dee Kay

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Francisco Villa Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 212183

Comment: Not beaten far in a claimer three weeks ago; has managed 11 wins from 37 career runs and useful in his prime; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	51/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	31/5	-
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	38/5	-
09/02/25	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	6/5	-
11/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-

Philipsburg

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 11-21

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race two weeks ago; winning form over C&D; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/5	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
06/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	37/10	-
30/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-

Blow Torch

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 0-5984

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of eight in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) last month on debut for this trainer; a C&D winner; a few throw outs since his success in a claimer at Hawthorne in September; now looks to be past his prime and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	377/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	107/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	181/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	163/10	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	15/1	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	43/10	-

Shackleford Strong

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 61-851

Comment: Got the job done by 1l over 5½f here (optional claimer) 11 days ago; a prolific C&D winner; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-
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	-

Coalminer's Kitten

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-21

Comment: Impressive record here of three wins from six runs; too good for Philipsburg and Supremely when landing an optional claimer over this distance by just under 2l last month; may have to settle for supporting role despite that win last time.

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	-

Supremely

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 77114

Comment: Fair effort (beaten just over 4l) in an optional claimer last month; grade looks suitable; has chalked up two wins from his last three.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
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	-

Faithful Ruler

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: James Watkins Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3446-8

Comment: Comfortably beaten into eighth over 5½f at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing (allowance optional claimer) last month; form could be levelling off; calmer waters here (in for $15k, $25k tag last time); a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	113/10	-
29/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-
01/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/5	-
10/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 4	27/10	-
11/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	71/10	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	63/10	-

Lucky Shot

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Chris Banks Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-414

Comment: A multiple C&D winner and useful in his prime; not beaten too far when fourth of six (Keeneland) last month (muddy track) in a starter allowance; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	33/20	-
02/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/1	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1381/50	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	67/10	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-

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