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Hawthorne Race Course

Handicapping Analysis
Wed July 17th, 2024

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Emily's Analysis

Saratoga Race 2

Post Time 12:44 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

With so much value on my mind #5 REFUSE TO LOSE. Here's your ticket with a runner that ABOVE with improving GRADES/FIG that's wicked. 

Saratoga Race 4

Post Time 1:52 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#6 PEBBLE LANE looks live as she makes her second start back off the long layoff and appears intended for the SAR meet. She debuted back at SAR as a juvenile facing off against the talented Maple Leaf Mel (RIP) and keying off that season improved with racing as her figures on par for today's race and can repeat those efforts here. Her ability to show early speed could also be effective with a Surface/Distance pace advantage. 

Saratoga Race 5

Post Time 2:26 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

Tough to knock #9 OLIVIA MARALADA with the BTL effort in N2 allowance company and wheeled back in the Gamely (G1) to hold her own at the graded stakes level. While logical in here looking at the Plot she sits in a similar position and shape to #7 SWOOP TO FINISH one that should present value with that "hidden" edge. 

Saratoga Race 6

Post Time 3:00 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#10 SASSY ALLIE was intended for the turf on debut and NO_HANDLE over the main track in a race where the two MTO runners finish 1-2 and coming back the race already produced one next MCL winner.

Saratoga Race 7

Post Time 3:34 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#7 OBRIGADA appeared claimed for SAR back on 5/9 and just given the higher level allowance first off the claim. They return here to starter company, a condition and course where she dominated the competition last summer.