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Jim's Picks
Hawthorne Race 1
Post Time 2:53 PM CST
This should have the makings of a card where pace makes the race all day long. Colder temps tend to lead to inside speed on the dirt and a very firm turf course. With that said, it is going to be very tough for anyone to catch Upbeat Melody in here. He's the course record holder and very fast from the gate. It doesn't appear there are any others who can go with this one today.
Hawthorne Race 2
Post Time 3:17 PM CST
Ghaly Posse should have been a lock last time out but a terrible break cost her the victory. Santiago did everything right in the saddle following the poor start as he didn't rush his mount and she responded well by running on for second. A decent break today and she should wire this field.
Hawthorne Race 3
Post Time 3:43 PM CST
Much like there first two races on the card, there isn't much in regards to early pace and the favored speed should wire the field. Red Hot Devil gets a distance that suits, should be fastest the to front and Centeno has rode very well this meet. Everything lines up for another victory in here.
Hawthorne Race 4
Post Time 4:08 PM CST
Shifting back to the grass, Stack Shack has only one way to go and that's to the front. She's been very good on the grass throughout her career and at this mile. As long as Sanchez can get her away from the gate, she should be in contention the entire way.
Hawthorne Race 5 - PLAY OF THE DAY
Post Time 4:32 PM CST
A matchup of a pair of horses who battled to the wire in The Pizza Man Stakes on the grass. This time, Readthecliffnotes should be able to turn the tables on Richiesgotgame as the dirt may make the difference. It was an uninspired effort while sprinting last time out and I like that Santiago returns in the saddle in here. Expect speed early and never looking back.
Hawthorne Race 6
Post Time 5:01 PM CST
The distance makes the difference in this spot as 5 1/2 furlongs is about the max for Cookin Roses. The style is to wing it from the start and see how far her speed carries. Fortunately in here there is little to go with her as she should be able to cruise along every step of the way.
Hawthorne Race 7
Post Time 5:28 PM CST
Comiskey Park is the true allowance horse in this race, battling at this level for some time now. The Hernandez barn has had a solid meet and this one has enough speed to get into a good early spot. Look for Baird to hustle away from the gate and contend the entire way aboard him.
Hawthorne Race 8
Post Time 5:58 PM CST
This is an interesting move but one worth a shot for Kanithappen. He has been basically a route horse and was trying turf as well, both with limited success. The 6 1/2 furlong sprint could be a good distance for him as he gets a rider who will look to put him in a good spot in here as well.