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Jim's Picks
Hawthorne Race 1
Post Time 2:53 PM CST
The tactical speed looks to put Carte Blanche in the mix from the start. Figure Prince of Mayhem heads for the top in here and with a short field a lone speed type can be scary. Don't be surprised if Yak rates closer early as well.
Hawthorne Race 2
Post Time 3:17 PM CST
It's a big "if" right now for if we stay on the grass Sunday but this is also the only carded turf race. This is also a level that has twice been taken off the grass. If on, Cammack is excellent on a wet turf course and may be a short priced favorite. Hannity has a win on a wet turf as well and could provide more value.
Hawthorne Race 3
Post Time 3:43 PM CST
Once a winner on Breeders' Cup day, Jack Van Berg had dropped to nearly the bottom. Somehow he was able to slide through that easy win for the $8,500 tag and now steps up a notch to $13,500. Santiago is not riding at Hawthorne Sunday though and has been the regular rider for this one since being claimed by Becker.
Hawthorne Race 4
Post Time 4:08 PM CST
With Jim and Jim and Inside the Circle being a combined 0 for 31 lifetime, it is worth trying to defeat those two. Hurts So Bad gets the nod for me as he moves back to the main track and to a sprint. He figures to rate close early and just needs to avoid getting into a pace battle.
Hawthorne Race 5 - PLAY OF THE DAY
Post Time 4:32 PM CST
Although lightly raced, Swishawish has faced some tough company in his last couple. There is some early pace in this race she he needs to avoid a speed battle upfront. The most important move could be going into state-bred company after facing open runners in his last three.
Hawthorne Race 6
Post Time 5:01 PM CST
My biggest concern in this race more than anything is determining if both Becker and Rivelli are running both of their horses in this race. With the turn back in distance I think Khozan's Success gets a great stalking trip and gets the jump on the closers. The concern is he scratches though and Lauda Speed stays in. For Rivelli, I think the most likely runner is Bring Me A Check as he comes off the claim. Another with tactical speed, I like that he isn't being asked to jump up in his first start for new connections.
Hawthorne Race 7
Post Time 5:28 PM CST
This is a very good bunch and I'm sure the connections of Omaha Red are happy they are not seeing Love the Nest again. With the pace to the outside, Omaha Red should be able to track the leaders early and then look to charge in the lane.
Hawthorne Race 8
Post Time 5:58 PM CST
This one is tough to figure out as Foxglove takes such a big plunge off a race that wasn't that bad in her last. She figures to be much more talented than the rest of this field but with just the one win from 19 starts there has to be some concern about how she will finish.