Hawthorne

20:40

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BIG SALLY has an encouraging career strike-rate and is proven at the trip. Jolie Ruler, Awesome Sunday and Mamba Out can't be ruled out either.

Jolie Ruler

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 44-13

Comment: A multiple C&D winner; produced an encouraging effort (third of eight, beaten 3½l) in a claimer splitting Awesome Sunday, Go Stormin Girl and Lady Atlantic three weeks ago; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	103/10	-
28/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	31/10	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Go Stormin Girl

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 9-5244

Comment: Has a course-and-distance record of seven wins from 21 starts but possible she has reached the ceiling of her ability; split a number of these rivals over 5½f here (claimer) three weeks ago; passed over as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/5	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	133/10	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	43/10	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5/1	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	118/5	-

Prancipants

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 35531

Comment: A winner over C&D; solid effort last month (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) in a claimer; up in class (in for $6k here, $4k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
06/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	12/5	-
28/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	16/5	-
15/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	26/5	-

Mamba Out

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5P-421

Comment: Won by just under 3l over 5½f at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing (claimer) last month; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
29/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	83/10	-
22/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	P / 5	31/10	-
29/11/24	Delta Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/1	-
22/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	11/5	-

Rainy Mountain

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Frank Kirby Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 85-175

Comment: Was behind Awesome Sunday here last month when beaten 6l in fifth in a claimer; a winner over C&D; this is her level; needs considering as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	18/5	-
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	19/1	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/2	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/5	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	71/2	-
01/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	129/5	-

Lady Atlantic

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Chris Ryan Age/Wt: 9/8-0 F: 7-758

Comment: Finished last of eight when behind three of these 24 days ago in a claimer; could be at the extent of her ability and been generally quiet since successful in a claimer at Hawthorne 12 months ago; she's hard to fancy with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	65/1	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	421/10	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	439/10	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	256/5	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	123/10	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	35/2	-

Awesome Sunday

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Fernando Alonzo Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-03621

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer last month; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a ninth career win) and has won five times here; can give it a good shot as lower claiming tag worth taking at face value.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	26/5	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	22/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	47/5	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	33/5	-
09/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	103/5	-

Big Sally

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 511-1

Comment: Won a claimer by 4l (Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing) 47 days ago; looking to land a four-timer and represents top yard; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
27/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-
13/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/10	-
27/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	16/5	-
06/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	21/10	-
11/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	41/10	-

Tall Girl

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Michael Slager Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 73155

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fifth six weeks ago in an optional claimer; smart performer at one stage and this is her level; should not be far away despite defeats on last two starts as she scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	27/2	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	27/2	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	227/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	279/100	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	309/50	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	171/50	-

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2nd Favourite

Hawthorne

21:05

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TAUNTING looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Nitschke, Fayette Spirit and Abundance must be respected.

Skibidi Rizz

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8639

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; not far behind Texas Cyclone when ninth over 6f at Oaklawn Park (maiden special weight) last month; has shown glimpses of ability recently and should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	264/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	191/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	49/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	83/10	-

Nitschke

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-

Comment: Comfortably beaten into 11th on his debut in October over C&D; returns from a layoff here; one to note as he should benefit from that experience and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	6/1	-

Fayette Spirit

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-033

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; respectable effort to finish third last month at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a maiden special weight; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	13/2	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	503/50	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	163/25	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	58/5	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	201/10	-

Taunting

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 24-52

Comment: Beaten 1½l over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month; nicely bred (by Daredevil); much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
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	-

Abundance

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-474

Comment: Well held having been fancied when fourth at Keeneland two months ago upped to 1m1f in a maiden claimer; if replicating best previous efforts deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	209/100	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	36/5	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	79/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	14/1	-

Rodavlas

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Elias Lopez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Well beaten behind the fifth, Taunting, when held on his debut (at Hawthorne over 5½f) at 28-1 49 days ago; More Than Ready gets winners on the turf; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	138/5	-

Traitour

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: III George Leonard, Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-82

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing runner-up (18l) two months ago at Evangeline Downs in a maiden special weight; could be a bit flattered by latest effort so others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	729/10	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	167/2	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	493/4	-

Gobekli

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-7

Comment: Related to 6f winner She's Fancy; Medaglia d'Oro gets winners on the turf; sire can produce useful types; market confidence needed to make him of interest given this is a fairly useful standard to aim at.

Texas Cyclone

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 3/8-2 F: 7-727

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 16l, at Oaklawn Park over 6f (maiden special weight) when dropped in distance on first run for his current trainer five weeks ago; related to Grade 3 winner Colonelsdarktemper and four-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; tackling an extra 2f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	326/5	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	113/10	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	5/2	-

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Hawthorne

21:30

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ONE PUTT RICHIE looks the one to back. He likes to stalk the early speed and he knows how to win, while Hurts So Bad looks the biggest threat.

One Putt Richie

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 47-133

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 4½l in a claimer (off slowly at the start) at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing last month; running consistently and smart performer at one stage; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	24/5	-
14/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	13/2	-
01/12/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	37/10	-
08/11/24	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	63/10	-

Racarino

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Max Quinonez Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 224-12

Comment: Too good for One Putt Richie and Hurts So Bad in a claimer when getting the job done by half a length two months ago; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	49/5	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	8/5	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
08/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/5	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	87/10	-

Hurts So Bad

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 17-412

Comment: Good effort when just under 5l runner-up in a claimer last week; performed at a higher level than this in his peak and has an impressive record over course and distance (three wins from 15 runs); claiming tag rises to $5k here; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/2	-
11/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	57/2	-
19/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/2	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	31/5	-

Stingy

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-10644

Comment: Three wins to his name - from 6f to 1m½f and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; finished just behind Hurts So Bad when fourth last week in a claimer; claiming value rises from $4k last time; shown he can get his head in front so poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	61/10	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	16/5	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	32/5	-
09/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	719/100	-

Son Of Grace

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Earl Hughes Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 955666

Comment: Held in sixth in a claimer last Thursday upped to 1m½f; may not have any more improvement left and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win two years ago); moves down to an easier grade (in for $5k); he looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	327/10	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	297/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	184/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	347/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	136/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	259/5	-

Try Try Again

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Fernando Alonzo Age/Wt: 8/8-0 F: 156-55

Comment: Has an excellent record over course and distance (three wins from 17 runs) but struggled a bit since winning a claimer at Hawthorne a year ago; split a number of these rivals in a claimer when beaten 12l four weeks ago; claiming tag now upped to $5k; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	167/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	127/10	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	9/1	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/5	-
09/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	118/5	-
19/05/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	86/5	-

Uncaptured Pulse

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 8-5431

Comment: Successful by 5l to claim second C&D win last month; Carlos Ulloa a notable jockey booking; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/5	-
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	-

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Hawthorne

21:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LAST MINUTE is a strong fancy. He is a one-time winner at this track, while Gold Sweep and Mondogetsbuckets also have claims.

Good Apple

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Shane Childers Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 22338-

Comment: Beaten 14l when eighth of nine in an allowance race in October; although no show last time out, he had been running consistently well prior to that; has winning form at this track; returning from a layoff here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	67/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	7/10	-
04/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	11/10	-
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-
29/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
02/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-

Good To Be Prince

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 2-21225

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; behind several of these in an allowance race when fifth beaten just under 4l two weeks ago; this looks a fair heat so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	51/5	-
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	-

Mondogetsbuckets

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-21

Comment: Registered first success at the fourth time of asking over 5½f here (maiden special weight) 49 days ago (form has been franked); has to be considered.

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	-

Strope

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1323-1

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fifth career win); narrow winner of an allowance optional claimer at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing last month; despite that Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing success, looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
27/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
08/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	36/5	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	48/5	-
01/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	32/5	-
11/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	17/10	-

Baladine

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Dee Poulos Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 94-223

Comment: Respectable display to finish third, beaten half a length 17 days ago splitting Dick Best, Gold Sweep and Good To Be Prince in an allowance race; last won over C&D in 2022; he can be taken on as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	141/10	-
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	-

Gold Sweep

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 87-234

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance race (bumped at the start) when fourth (beaten just over 1l, went off favourite) on debut for this trainer two weeks ago; has been consistent of late; recent effort was creditable so could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
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	-

Last Minute

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6/1-

Comment: Wide-margin winner in a maiden special weight when registering his first success at the second time of asking last July; from respected trainer; layoff to overcome; has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 7	7/5	-
03/09/23	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	8/5	-

Dick Best

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-602

Comment: Has won here previously; ran well when beaten a short head in an allowance race dropped back in distance with three of these rivals behind him last month; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	47/10	-
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Hawthorne

22:21

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TEMPER TANTRUM has won twice over this C&D and is in rude health. First Masamune, Rotary Dial and General Issue are also of interest.

General Issue

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 715715

Comment: Fifth of six beaten 6l on first run for his current trainer (yielding) last month in an allowance race; has achieved three wins from 13 career runs; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	81/10	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	293/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	47/5	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/4	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	683/100	-

Storm's Reflection

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Chris Banks Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 0780

Comment: Last of ten at Tampa Bay Downs 46 days ago in a claimer; a while since his last success and needs to improve on balance of recent form; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	137/5	-
05/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	771/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	827/10	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	6549/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	113/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	55/2	-

Mr. Universe

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: 6//66

Comment: This trip evidently suits with all three wins over this distance; last of six in a claimer when dropped to 6f two weeks ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	73/10	-
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	-

Temper Tantrum

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 15411

Comment: From powerful stable and out to complete a hat-trick; gained a just over 1l success last month in an optional claimer; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	12/5	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/10	-
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	167/50	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	153/100	-
02/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	121/100	-

Slava Ukraini

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 5/8-0 F: 4-73332

Comment: Finished a decent runner-up of six over 1m½f here (claimer) last Thursday; has largely been consistent of late; a long time since his last win; has been found wanting at this level before so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
06/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	29/10	-
19/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-

First Masamune

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 261-61

Comment: Belied odds of 14-1 when winning by just under 3l in a claimer three weeks ago; successful twice in his last three starts; should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	68/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	127/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/10	-

Dapper Dude

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 603235

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; form has been a bit up and down of late; beaten 17l into fifth in a claimer last month; meeting some horses in good form and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	79/10	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	217/5	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	233/5	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	143/10	-

Rotary Dial

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 321224

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth in a claimer last month on debut for this trainer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking an eighth win) and in good form before making a backwards step last time out; on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	23/5	-
08/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-
28/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	51/10	-

Millard's Smile

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-4113

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with three wins and showing consistent form; not disgraced when third in a starter allowance at Mahoning Valley (bumped at the start) in March.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
12/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	47/10	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
13/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	5/2	-
12/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	56/5	-
26/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Hawthorne

22:47

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 70y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAMILY TRADITION is a firm choice. He is a leading player based on the strength of his most recent run and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him.

U S Honour Nap

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 3-5334

Comment: Three-time winner within the resume (from 6f-1m) and normally pretty consistent; beaten 3l just behind Alyanaabi and Land Mark Deal in runner-up and third in a claimer when running with credit in finishing fourth last month; a lot on his plate here and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	78/5	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/5	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/2	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	154/5	-
03/12/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/5	-
18/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/5	-

Stronger Together

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 54-27

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer 49 days ago, behind Jet Flight; one-time useful operator and this is his level; claiming tag drops to $5k (from $7.5k); stable is ticking along nicely; a good second two starts back and should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	13/2	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/2	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/2	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	14/1	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	123/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	15/2	-

Vanisky

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 38U22

Comment: Second here when 1-2 last month in a claimer; recent effort was creditable so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	127/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	U / 12	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	-

Land Mark Deal

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 17913

Comment: Not beaten far when third three weeks ago (split Alyanaabi and U S Honour Nap) in a claimer; managed two wins in his last five outings; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	33/10	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	36/5	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	33/5	-
27/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	8/5	-
08/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/5	-
28/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-

Family Tradition

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6053

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 5l third in a claimer with Wildwood's Warrior and Flying Samurai behind upped to this distance 28 days ago; $5k claiming tag this time (up from $4k); encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so no surprise if he has a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-
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	-

Wildwood's Warrior

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 7-255

Comment: Multiple course winner; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of eight in a claimer last month - split Family Tradition and Flying Samurai; in for a $5k tag here, up from $4k last time; this is competitive and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	44/5	-
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	-

Alyanaabi

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-642

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and successful five times from 6f to 1m½f; got across to lead from a wide draw in a claimer when only just held upped to this trip three weeks ago with two of these rivals behind; latest effort was encouraging so has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	31/10	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/2	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	137/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-

Flying Samurai

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Chris Ryan Age/Wt: 8/8-0 F: 7-67772

Comment: Good runner-up at 25-1 last month in a claimer; possible that there's no more in the locker; claiming tag rises to $5k here; unlikely to make any impact as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	257/10	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	257/5	-
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	-

Jet Flight

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-633

Comment: Not disgraced when third over 6f here (claimer) last month; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-14) and consistent lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
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	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Hawthorne

23:13

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LICENSE TO STEAL might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and can rebound from a modest last run. Wolf Hunter and Bourbon Street Boy could also have a role to play.

Cruzin N Cursin

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Ricky Lindsay Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 246-5

Comment: Six-race maiden but has managed to finish second; was tailed off in a maiden claimer last month; not a betting proposition.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	166/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	537/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	61/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	169/10	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	198/5	-
07/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	4/1	-

Gambling Goodson

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

Comment: Was last of eight on his debut (here, 6f) at 16-1 last month; first run in a claimer; dropping in class but must step up if he is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	82/5	-

Rayfield

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 536323

Comment: Came home third, beaten 19l, in a maiden claimer (split Ragnow and Cruzin N Cursin) three weeks ago; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 13; in for the same $20k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	87/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	133/5	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	497/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	417/10	-
02/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/2	-

Dyno War

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2-54768

Comment: Close up behind Cash App Mike when eighth four weeks ago on his first start for this trainer in a maiden claimer; some promise; closest he has come to winning after six starts was a second; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	307/10	-
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	-

Bourbon Street Boy

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 667

Comment: Attempting to open his account at the fourth time of asking; Stanford gets winners on the turf; comfortably beaten finishing seventh at Churchill Downs over 7f (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $12.5k tag last time); he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2769/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	377/20	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	519/50	-

License To Steal

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7424-

Comment: Beaten 6l in a maiden special weight in October upped to this distance; improved form the last twice; returns from a layoff; stable going well a plus; he's a serious player now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	5/1	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	69/10	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	131/10	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	43/5	-
29/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	33/5	-
02/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	51/10	-

Wolf Hunter

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 34834-

Comment: Was fourth of six, beaten 12l, in September in a maiden claimer; useful at this level; layoff to overcome; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/10	-
05/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	12/5	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	171/10	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	31/5	-
29/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	57/10	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	7/1	-

Cash App Mike

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 0-0007

Comment: Held when seventh beaten 5l last month in a maiden claimer; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	38/1	-
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	-

Ragnow

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 574222

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; comfortably beaten finishing runner-up three weeks ago where he had two of these rivals behind in a maiden claimer; has shown signs of promise here and there and he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Royal And Ready

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 76-56

Comment: Finished tailed off over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) behind Ragnow, five weeks ago; attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fifth his best finish so far); deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $15k tag last time); others appeal more as the headgear needs to prompt improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	287/10	-
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	391/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	353/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	40/1	-

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Hawthorne

23:39

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 7f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHARP STICK is the recommendation. He is bidding to land a second win over this C&D and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

Line To Gain

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Heriberto Villalobos Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 92464

Comment: Creditable effort behind Little Steven when not beaten too far last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; recent effort was creditable so warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	28/5	-
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	-

New Year Surprise

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Manny Perez Age/Wt: 7/8-3 F: /647-3

Comment: Third, beaten 3½l by Little Steven two weeks ago in a claimer; useful in his prime but a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2022); now tackles shorter distance; tag drops from $25k to $12.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	159/10	-
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	-

El Mucho

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 18-163

Comment: Well beaten third two weeks ago when well behind Neon Deion here in a claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fourth win); he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	58/5	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	49/2	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/5	-
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	-

Sixwillberich

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: James Watkins Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7-2353

Comment: Not beaten too far when third at Horseshoe Indianapolis five weeks ago in a claimer; up in class (in for $12.5k); he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/1	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/5	-
26/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	253/100	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	229/25	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	73/25	-

Alvin

Jockey: Ademar Santos Trainer: Ida Spagnola Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-66124

Comment: Not beaten far over 1m½f here (claimer) last month; now moved up in the grades (in for $12.5k); this looks a fair heat so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	37/10	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	52/5	-
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	-

I'm Your Captain

Jockey: Brittany Troxtell Trainer: Fernando Alonzo Age/Wt: 6/8-0 F: -775

Comment: Form has an up and down look to it; last of five 45 days ago in a claimer; claiming value rises from $5k last time; latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	31/1	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	253/10	-
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	-

Wicked Suprise

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Cheryl Winebaugh Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 22-67

Comment: Beaten a long way (bobbled at the start) last month in a claimer; has won here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/10	-
15/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	57/10	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	87/10	-

Sharp Stick

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 23-45

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; finished last of five over 1m½f here (claimer) last month 6l behind Little Steven; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $12.5k); clear chance if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	1/1	-
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	-

Man On Attack

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Shane Childers Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-856

Comment: Behind Neon Deion when sixth last month in a claimer; possesses winning form at this track; down in class now, dropping from a $20k tag; cannot be ignored as likely to benefit from return to this trip and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3/1	-
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	78/5	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	84/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	557/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	131/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	29/2	-

Little Steven

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Cheryl Winebaugh Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 486711

Comment: Attempts to land a hat-trick; had New Year Surprise, Line To Gain and Sharp Stick in arrears 17 days ago when winning by three-quarters of a length in a claimer; claiming tag drops from $25k; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
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	-

Heliochrome

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Fernando Bahena Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 6456-6

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and a long time since his last win; tailed off last week in a claimer; $12.5k claiming tag this time (up from $5k); can't go on the shortlist as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	57/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	318/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	639/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	207/10	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	461/5	-
01/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	901/5	-

Neon Deion

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 660961

Comment: Had a couple of these behind when landing a claimer over 5½f by 1l last month on debut for this trainer; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/5	-
04/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	307/10	-
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	8/1	-
26/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	479/10	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	4/1	-
10/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	63/10	-

Euclid Avenue

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: John Haran Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 27175

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing fifth of six last month in an optional claimer; possesses winning form at this track; this is his grade; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/5	-
04/05/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	61/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	111/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	131/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-

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