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Hawthorne Race Course

Handicapping Analysis
Sun October 8th, 2023

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Stakes Spotlight

Keeneland Race 9

Post Time 4:16 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

SPINSTER (G1): The race shape today is a different scenario than the Personal Ensign (G1) that allowed #2 IDIOMATIC a "lone" lead and took advantage of the dynamic and track profile - factors that played against #3 NEST as she is upgraded of the pair today. #5 BELLAMORE has not show to be as "fast" as those two. Though she has buried graded stakes form, that quality to transfer here as she makes her first start for the new trainer (same owner) and familiar rider Garcia. 

Santa Anita Race 8

Post Time 6:40 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#6 SOHO broke her maiden impressively sprinting on talent alone as she is not a 5f type. She should move up with the added ground and her debut already fits with the majority of this field.

#5 LOTERIE has the benefit of surface/distance and stakes experience given an upgrade from a tough, rough trip in the Juvenile Fillies Turf last month still finishing a solid second; her rival #2 FLATTERY benefit from a much, much more favorable journey to win.