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emilyg
Founding partner with equine analytics firm OptixEQ. National Horseplayer Championship qualifier a few times over. Sleepless handicapper and trip note taker. Punk rocker and former Roller Derby warrior.
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Hawthorne Race Course

Handicapping Analysis
Thu April 30th, 2026

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Emily's Analysis

Oaklawn Race 2

Post Time 3:14 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#9 TIKIHUT is logical as the favorite in this race. With that said, #10 PIPPA'S NONCENTS also upgraded with the change in class while coming back from the 4/9 "trip" unable to show their best with X_WIDE ground loss and still B- competitive. #11 MAMA GLOWS lands as a new face at this level for connections new to Oaklawn for this closing week though have been live under similar conditions elsewhere. Second time starter #7 STAR OVER MALIBU finds closer to a lateral change in class though some adversity in the 4/18 debut. 

Oaklawn Race 2

Post Time 3:14 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#9 TIKIHUT is logical as the favorite in this race. With that said, #10 PIPPA'S NONCENTS also upgraded with the change in class while coming back from the 4/9 "trip" unable to show their best with X_WIDE ground loss and still B- competitive. #11 MAMA GLOWS lands as a new face at this level for connections new to Oaklawn for this closing week though have been live under similar conditions elsewhere. Second time starter #7 STAR OVER MALIBU finds closer to a lateral change in class though some adversity in the 4/18 debut. 

Oaklawn Race 2

Post Time 3:14 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#9 TIKIHUT is logical as the favorite in this race. With that said, #10 PIPPA'S NONCENTS also upgraded with the change in class while coming back from the 4/9 "trip" unable to show their best with X_WIDE ground loss and still B- competitive. #11 MAMA GLOWS lands as a new face at this level for connections new to Oaklawn for this closing week though have been live under similar conditions elsewhere. Second time starter #7 STAR OVER MALIBU finds closer to a lateral change in class though some adversity in the 4/18 debut. 

Oaklawn Race 3

Post Time 3:46 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#2 LILLY MAE needs a lot of racing luck with her late run to work out a trip and get the win. This season she has been competitive and brings that form into this spot and could further intent reuniting with A. Castillo. 

#7 SENDING on the opposite end of the pace longshot play bringing in early speed and looking to clear with today's race, a drop from the prior starts this season should allow their best change. 

#9 KRISPY RICE turned in a BTL effort back in December at TP and less than ideal trip to follow in February. They now week back for the second start of the OP meet and subtle trip after breaking SLOG put in a decent GALLOP+ after the wire on 4/12. 

Oaklawn Race 5

Post Time 4:52 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#2 LILLY MAE needs a lot of racing luck with her late run to work out a trip and get the win. This season she has been competitive and brings that form into this spot and could further intent reuniting with A. Castillo. 

#7 SENDING on the opposite end of the pace longshot play bringing in early speed and looking to clear with today's race, a drop from the prior starts this season should allow their best change. 

#9 KRISPY RICE turned in a BTL effort back in December at TP and less than ideal trip to follow in February. They now week back for the second start of the OP meet and subtle trip after breaking SLOG put in a decent GALLOP+ after the wire on 4/12. 

Oaklawn Race 5

Post Time 4:52 PM CST
Analysis by Emily Gullikson

#2 LILLY MAE needs a lot of racing luck with her late run to work out a trip and get the win. This season she has been competitive and brings that form into this spot and could further intent reuniting with A. Castillo. 

#7 SENDING on the opposite end of the pace longshot play bringing in early speed and looking to clear with today's race, a drop from the prior starts this season should allow their best change. 

#9 KRISPY RICE turned in a BTL effort back in December at TP and less than ideal trip to follow in February. They now week back for the second start of the OP meet and subtle trip after breaking SLOG put in a decent GALLOP+ after the wire on 4/12.