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Jim's Picks
Hawthorne Race 1
Post Time 2:30 PM CST
Despite the shorter field it looks like there is a decent amount of early pace. 3-TEA WITH LEMON should be able to rate and rally with the turn back to the sprint in here. 1-HURTS SO BAD will take action on the drop. He just needs to settle a bit off the early fractions and come running in the lane. 2-I'M YOUR CAPTAIN was disappointing in his last. If he can repeat his performance from two back he merits a look.
Hawthorne Race 2
Post Time 2:57 PM CST
Two from the Witthauer barn in here but 4- A P BLAZING GREEN really the only one that fits. The switch to Tavares in the saddle may put him over the top. 2-J J'S SOLUTION is long overdue for the first victory. He does have some ability though and should pick up the pieces late. 7-MARE'S GUNNER runs for a barn that is typically good first out. Lasix for the debut and decent works coming into here as well.
Hawthorne Race 3
Post Time 3:24 PM CST
There should be enough early speed to set things up for the closers. 7-EASTER MUSIC likes this track and figures to rate and run on late. The same goes for 8-RISKY BOY as Mojica picks up the mount in here. 1-DEVIL'S RULE could be a sleeper as the other Cook entrant, Chopper, should ensure the fast pace to close into.
Hawthorne Race 4
Post Time 3:51 PM CST
A turf sprint with a decent amount of early pace. Look to 2-GRAND HIDEAWAY to settle in the second flight and close well. He has a win at this level over this course. 5-WINGING WAYS is fast early. Let's see if he tries to steal this one. 8-WILDWOOD SECRET is the other to push the pace. The unknown is how he will take to the turf.
Hawthorne Race 5
Post Time 4:18 PM CST
A few with speed in here maybe sets it up for 8-MI CRESCENDO to run on late. She has faced much tougher at Oaklawn this spring and should have a class edge. 3-AUNT STELLA ran huge last out. That race is one she can repeat with the fast pace upfront. 1-FOGGY KITTEN is likely sent for the lead. If she can clear she may get brave early.
Hawthorne Race 6
Post Time 4:45 PM CST
Really good field here with three from the Becker barn. 7-W W SCOUT'S HONOR has speed but doesn't need the lead to win. He ran a huge race at Oaklawn in his last and likes this track. 1-WALKER'S WIN also has tactical speed. He is undefeated in three Hawthorne starts and comes off a stakes try at Oaklawn last out. 3-W W HOTSHOT may also wing it for the front. He chased Walker's Win last time and battled well into the lane.
Hawthorne Race 7 - PLAY OF THE DAY
Post Time 5:12 PM CST
The race could serve as a prep for the June 25 Hawthorne Derby. 3-SIVAKO has turf experience and runs for very hot connections. He should get enough pace to rate behind and close into late. 9-ACT A FOOL tries the grass as he should be forwardly placed. He has two big efforts and the meet and may try to wire this field. 10-G T FIVE HUNDRED ran big two back and tries the grass once again. He has races that make him very competitive in here.
Hawthorne Race 8
Post Time 5:39 PM CST
Will try to beat the favorite as 7-SHARP STICK is another DiVito in with a big shot. He ran some good Oaklawn races and has worked well over this track. 6-TAHOE RUN is overdue for the maiden score. He tends to rate and run on too late at times. Let's see if he presses the pace earlier today. 5-MAMS FIRE may be a sleeper as he debuts with Lasix. The Illinois-bred chooses to run open with the hopes of grabbing additional purse money.