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Howard's Late Pick 4
Hawthorne Race 7
Post Time 4:58 PM CST
Race 7: 3 – 9 - 2
Late Pick 4 Ticket: 2,3,9
/ 3,4,5 / 5,6 / 1,6,8 ($27)
Brendan Walsh is an excellent
horseman…he brings #3 Normanjito (5-1) to Hawthorne for his first entry
of the meet…interesting. She’s a fresh face against okay allowance runners, and
if she gets the right trip and improves ever so slightly, she has as big chance
at a medium price. Hope Walsh brings more from his barn to Chicago.
Race 8: 4 – 5 - 3
Lukewarm selection here
with #4 Beealea (4-1). He is a bit of a win machine with 8 victories in
36 starts. He drops down to the $15k level after facing tougher on a consistent
basis. If the early speed develops he’ll have a big chance to run down the early
speed.
Race 9: 5 – 6 - 1
I’m not messin’ around here…picking
the one of the faves with #5 Frankel Baby (2-1). Her main threat is just
to her outside and has a ton of early speed also. Sure, they could hook up…but
I hope jockey Santiago breaks and looks to right. If he outbreaks the #6, just
go on with it. If the #6 insists on going to the lead, Frankel Baby CAN rate a
bit if necessary. Plus, I believe she’s simply a more talented animal.
Race 10: 6 – 8 - 1
Talk about sharp….the #6
Tiz a Country Girl (3-1) is in VERY fine form….just won by 5 open lengths and
steps up in class. Trainer Martinez is having a solid meet, winning at 17%. So
although it’s a change from Rivelli, I still expect this 5yo mare to run well.
And due to the switch in trainers, we might actually get a better price. In the
past, this gal was more of a frontrunner, but she’s learned how to rate and go
by…that’s an effective way to beat this field if she gets the right ride and
trip.