Handicapper Tips & Picks

Seems to be a good amount of pace in this race as we return to the turf.  Have to think a horse may come from a bit off the pace.  Comiskey Park has been on the dirt in recent starts but if you dig a bit deeper into his past performances you find some solid turf efforts. His best figures have come on the grass and if he can tuck in just off the pace he should come running on in the lane.

Of those who have raced, there hasn't been much shown on the track. A few glimmers here and there but young horses are often inconsistent. There's no value but the works and connections are solid for the Venden Berg debut entrant. Gets a preferred outside draw in this spot and has the potential to cruise in here.

There looks to be some pace in here which should lead to a perfect trip for Kingsbury Dream. She was well back in her last but came flying late. She's still in search of her first victory on the turf but has been knocking on the door, especially at this distance.

This race has the potential to be the first career victory for bug boy Blanche aboard Kimberly Frances but the price is likely to be very short. Worth a look to Imagine Gold as two of her three lifetime wins have come at Hawthorne. The added distance helps as she will likely rate back early and run on in the lane.

Really like the versatility shown by Long Tall Woman last out. Typically a horse that has needed the lead to win, she rated nicely in the second flight in her last and didn't move until the field straightened out. Lezcano seems to be a good fit for her and there should be some pace to chase once again.

A pair of Armando Hernandez trained runners in this spot, both who really run well over this track. It appears the pace will be honest upfront early which may set things up perfectly for Stopshoppinamy. She ran a big race off the layoff in her last and looks for her third win in a row with Tavares riding.

The night's final race also gives the bug Blanche a chance at his first victory. I think it could come here as this runner moves back to the main track. She's been facing much tougher of late and the class relief makes the difference for a barn that has had a solid meet.