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Hawthorne Race Course

Handicapping Analysis
Fri August 21st, 2026

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Emily's Analysis

Ellis Park Race 5

Post Time 3:44 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#4 KITTENS STORMY GAL fits the conditions perfect 0 their recent win in for the $20k tag which allows them (along with the two wins) eligibility. They look to improve with the DROP second off while running a competitive B- OptixGRADE in allowance company with the WIDE trip on 7/9.

#7 MODERN SOUND is logical and expected favorite.

#9 POEMA holds buried form along with current form returning to the second off. They projected to IMPROVE off the 6/14 effort at CD and going back to the turf allowance in April at KEE that figure and B- OptixGRADE should translate here competitively. A front wrap monitor and removal could be a further positive and something to look for.