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Hawthorne Race Course

Handicapping Analysis
Sat December 23rd, 2023

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Ron's Picks

Hawthorne Race 1

Analysis by Ron Uchman
8 -BROOKLET'S BANNER 7 -CAPTAIN KEEN 6 -MAC SPECIAL

8-BROOKLET'S BANNER-Might be able to edge by late 

7-CAPTAIN KEEN-Maybe best speed; won 2 of last 3 

6-MAC SPECIAL-Just 2nd; maybe even better in 2nd local trip

Hawthorne Race 2

Analysis by Ron Uchman
6 -STYLISH GRACE 2 -LOU SANGREAL 1 -SLIP SLIDE

6-STYLISH GRACE-2nd in last 3; should be the one 

2-LOU SANGREAL-Finally drops to better level 

1-SLIP SLIDE-Still eligible for easier but maybe 

Hawthorne Race 3

Analysis by Ron Uchman
1 -LOUS DOBB 6 -NEVER MIND N 2 -MAPLE GROVE MANCIN

1-LOUS DOBB-Seems back in form; meets a bit easier 

6-NEVER MIND N-Won last two times he raced at this level 

2-MAPLE GROVE MANCIN-Last was too easy but might repeat 

Hawthorne Race 4

Analysis by Ron Uchman
7 -SILVERSTONE 1 -WATT A HARDT 4 -AL'S HAMMERED

7-SILVERSTONE-Usually threatens this level 

1-WATT A HARDT-Third in last couple 

4-AL'S HAMMERED-Maybe old guy gets close today 

Hawthorne Race 5

Analysis by Ron Uchman
9 -FOX VALLEY CORSO 7 -KILMARTIN PASSION 6 -TANKMETODENNYLAND

9-FOX VALLEY CORSO-Won last 2 and 3 of last 4 

7-KILMARTIN PASSION-Maybe poised for late surprise 

6-TANKMETODENNYLAND-Always tough when he doesn’t break 

Hawthorne Race 6

Analysis by Ron Uchman
7 -FOX VALLEY GEMINI- 5 -ROUND HERE BUZZ 10 -FOX VALLEY CAYMAN

7-FOX VALLEY GEMINI-Maybe awakens versus a bit easier 

5-ROUND HERE BUZZ-Early broke cost him in last; drops 

10-FOX VALLEY CAYMAN-In terrific form but poor post 

Hawthorne Race 7

Analysis by Ron Uchman
6 -YANKEE ROLLER N 5 -SHARK SOLICITOR 7 -SONIC FLARE

6-YANKEE ROLLER N-Beware the shipper 

5-SHARK SOLICITOR-Likely comes flying late 

7-SONIC FLARE-Just beat easier; can repeat 

Hawthorne Race 8

Analysis by Ron Uchman
9 -BOMBAY PARKWAY 4 -SHE'S MAGICAL 1 -KIZZMELIKEUMISSME-

9-BOMBAY PARKWAY-Good from but has to overcome outside post 

4-SHE'S MAGICAL-She did win 10 times this year 

1-KIZZMELIKEUMISSME-In tough but best gets her in the hunt 

Hawthorne Race 9

Analysis by Ron Uchman
9 -PLAYODDSPLAY 1 -I UNDERSTAND 7 -CASH WITH JOE

9-PLAYODDSPLAY-We know he can handle outside posts 

1-I UNDERSTAND-Tracks the early pace then pounces 

7-CASH WITH JOE-Just 2nd this level 

Hawthorne Race 10

Analysis by Ron Uchman
10 -MILLIE VANILLIE 5 -CHASE THE BOUQUET- 9 -ABSOLUTELY REAL-

10-MILLIE VANILLIE-Needed last after lengthy layoff 

5-CHASE THE BOUQUET-Has many starts but been getting close lately 

9-ABSOLUTELY REAL-Finished 2nd in her Hawthorne debut 

Hawthorne Race 11

Analysis by Ron Uchman
6 -AMERICA'S FLEET 8 -ROSA'S REBEL 3 -SHAKIN MY PEACHES-

6-AMERICA'S FLEET-Drops and drew a better post 

8-ROSA'S REBEL-Game 3rd in local debut 

3-SHAKIN MY PEACHES-Huge second in last; needs to stay flat 

Hawthorne Race 12

Analysis by Ron Uchman
1 -M'S MAGIC 7 -STARDUST GEM 8 -TOODLE'S POWER

1-M'S MAGIC-Can lead from start to finish; 2nd Lasix 

7-STARDUST GEM-Indy invader is a major player 

8-TOODLE'S POWER-Meets tougher but in good form 

Hawthorne Race 13

Analysis by Ron Uchman
8 -LOOK KIMBO 7 -SENORITA MOUSE 10 -DOUBLE PARKED

8-LOOK KIMBO-Won the last time Casey drove 

7-SENORITA MOUSE-Just missed in a similar group 

10-DOUBLE PARKED-Plenty of speed but runs out of gas 

Hawthorne Race 14

Analysis by Ron Uchman
3 -FOX VALLEY OZZY 5 -MILLENNIAL 4 -JOSIE ROCKSMYWORLD 9 -FRANKSNATIVEWESTERN

3-FOX VALLEY OZZY-Dropper should have no excuses 

5-MILLENNIAL-Been in great form for a long time 

4-JOSIE ROCKSMYWORLD-Been competitive at this level 

9-FRANKSNATIVEWESTERN-Seems to fit despite class hike 

Hawthorne Race 15

Analysis by Ron Uchman
7 -MAJOR TRIBUTE 1 -VINNY LOU 4 -BETTER WAY TO ROCK

7-MAJOR TRIBUTE-Close 3rds last couple this level 

1-VINNY LOU-Could show more with class drop 

4-BETTER WAY TO ROCK--Can improve with trip over the track