Hawthorne

20:40 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: ANNIE'S HOPE has an obvious shout. She has shown she can get her head in front and is taken to confirm the placings after she had Sequaya behind latest.

1st	3. Annie's Hope Fav	11/8
2nd	5. Two Timer 2nd Fav	6/4
3rd	4. Catholic Sue	5/1

Favourite

11/8

Annie's Hope

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Francisco Villa Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 29-023

11/8

Comment: Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (9l) over 5½f here (claimer) finished just ahead of Sequaya last month; strong claims as return to this trip is a plus and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	119/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	22/5	-
04/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	131/10	-
27/09/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
29/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	37/10	-

2nd Favourite

6/4

Two Timer

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 789-01

6/4

Comment: Opened account at the fifth time of asking when springing 16-1 surprise last month in a maiden claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	159/10	-
03/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	301/10	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	4523/100	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	281/10	-
10/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	59/5	-

Catholic Sue

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-9257

5/1

Comment: Subpar record of 1-19; held in seventh in February at Turfway Park in a claimer; has to be taken seriously as finished second at Turfway Park three runs ago and peak figure in the past year is the best in the field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	139/10	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	1137/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1707/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	1519/50	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	1827/100	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	679/10	-

Callas

Jockey: Uriel Lopez Trainer: Michael Slager Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0-6284

6/1

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) five weeks ago dropped back in distance on first run for this trainer in a claimer; tag drops from $12.5k to $5k here; has shown some capability here and there and should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	49/5	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	701/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1189/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	209/25	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	723/100	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	132/5	-

Sequaya

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 9/8-0 F: 4555-6

25/1

Comment: Finished last of six in a claimer behind Annie's Hope, two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; possible that there's no more in the locker; hard to see her taking this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	501/10	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	91/2	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	681/10	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	62/5	-
18/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/2	-
25/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	343/10	-

Hawthorne

21:05 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for BREAKING NEWS. He has been a winner three times over this C&D and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Alyanaabi latest.

1st	1. Breaking News Fav	11/10
2nd	4. Vanisky	12/1
3rd	2. Jet Flight	7/1

Favourite

11/10

Breaking News

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 426-3

11/10

Comment: Has gained three wins over C&D; third here when 13-8 in a claimer just ahead of Alyanaabi five weeks ago; a big player if replicating most recent run and stepping up in trip is a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-
14/10/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	9/5	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	56/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
22/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	12/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Family Tradition

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Coty Rosin Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2960

5/2

Comment: Last of 12 in a claimer at Oaklawn Park last month; is a multiple distance winner (all wins at this trip); now down in class (in for $5k from $10k); has been on the scene in the recent past and easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	107/2	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	89/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	51/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	15/2	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	35/2	-

Jet Flight

Jockey: Luis Colon Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6415-6

7/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12); couldn't land a blow when sixth of seven in a claimer last month on debut for this trainer; now a lower claiming tag ($5k from $7.5k) so down in class; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	149/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/2	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	26/5	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-

Alyanaabi

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Dino Dizeo Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 426-6

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of nine in a claimer (not far behind Breaking News) five weeks ago; successful five times from 35 career outings (6f-1m½f); now looks to be past his prime and others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	137/10	-
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
08/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/5	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	24/5	-
09/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-

First Masamune

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Carlos Ramirez Age/Wt: 9/8-10 F: 52261-

8/1

Comment: Achieved three wins at this venue; scored narrowly in a claimer when dropped to this trip in August; layoff to overcome; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/10	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/5	-
06/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
23/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	33/10	-
15/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	9/1	-
25/05/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	129/5	-

Vanisky

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-738

12/1

Comment: Came home eighth, beaten 11l, over 1m at Oaklawn Park (claimer) in February; has managed seven wins from 33 career runs; drops to a $5k tag; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	-	346/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	37/1	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	158/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	318/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	947/10	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	26/5	-

Hawthorne

21:30 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PURPLE OCTOPUS is a strong pick. He had the reopposing Minimo behind last time.

1st	1. Grand Illusion Fav	5/6
2nd	2. Dapper Dude 2nd Fav	7/4
3rd	6. Move In Silence	10/1

Favourite

5/6

Grand Illusion

Jockey: Valentin Esquivel Trainer: Michael Reavis Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 41-4

5/6

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in a claimer on his first start for this trainer last month; not had much racing - fifth outing here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/5	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	121/50	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	711/100	-
06/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	17/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

Dapper Dude

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 7603

7/4

Comment: Finished third last month albeit only beaten just over 5l with three of these rivals behind him in a claimer; drops to a $5k tag; latest effort was encouraging so needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	29/5	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	233/5	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	143/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	21/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	25/1	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	81/5	-

Tie Breaker Lennie

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 60316

8/1

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; has won previously at this course; behind three of these upped to this distance last month when finishing last of six in a claimer; the trainer is going well; now eased in the grades (in for $5k); others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	67/5	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1217/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	319/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	2573/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	273/50	-

Move In Silence

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 783-5

10/1

Comment: Good and bad recent runs found on his CV; held when fifth of six in a claimer upped to this trip 14 days ago on debut for this trainer; claiming value now drops to $7.5k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	186/5	-
24/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
15/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	17/2	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-
07/07/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/5	-
11/06/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	33/5	-

Minimo

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 5-534

14/1

Comment: Behind Purple Octopus over 5½f here (claimer) when beaten 13l (fourth of seven) last month; has a record of 1-22; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	39/5	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
10/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	39/10	-
13/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	51/2	-
01/12/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	109/2	-
02/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	333/10	-

Purple Octopus

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 272-22

Comment: Problems at the start (problems in the gate) over 5½f here (claimer) finished just ahead of Minimo when better was expected (went off 9-10) last month; has won at this course; from top trainer; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/10	-
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	977/50	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
24/03/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/5	-

Hawthorne

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLDEN NOTE looks the one to back. She is pretty solid on the strength of her latest effort, while Harper Briana and Safecracker Sue could also have a say.

1st	1. Golden Note 2nd Fav	15/8
2nd	3. Safecracker Sue	4/1
3rd	2. Enticing Option	8/1

Favourite

5/4

Pure Hickory

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 27-5

5/4

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way in a maiden claimer (dwelt at the start) when back to this trip at Fair Grounds (muddy track) in January; class dropper as runs for a $6.3k tag here; first run on dirt; second at Hawthorne in October and one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	6/1	-
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	53/10	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/5	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Golden Note

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-6202

15/8

Comment: Creditable effort to finish runner-up over 5½f here (maiden claimer) on first run for current trainer four weeks ago; stepped up on her last two starts; first attempt on dirt; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; warrants plenty of respect if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	5/2	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	8/5	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	98/25	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	231/20	-
14/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	201/4	-
17/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	99/4	-

Safecracker Sue

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 85664

4/1

Comment: Without a win after 18 runs; couldn't land a blow when fourth of seven (Turfway Park) two months ago in a maiden claimer; claiming tag now upped to $6.3k; could be interesting as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	469/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	593/50	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	51/5	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	98/25	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	351/100	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	1609/50	-

Enticing Option

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 80-034

8/1

Comment: Has found improvement of late; fourth of six beaten 13l in a maiden claimer last month; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	97/10	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	117/5	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	967/20	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	275/4	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	803/10	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	24/1	-

Wahida Of Mardan

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 245-64

14/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 4½l in a maiden claimer last month; still without a win after ten starts; drops to a $9.5k tag from $35k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	41/2	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	291/10	-
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	77/10	-
15/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	31/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	131/10	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	613/10	-

Harper Briana

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Joel Zawitz Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 447-6

25/1

Comment: Winless after 21 races; beaten 19l when sixth of eight at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing last week in a maiden special weight; shown she can be competitive fairly recently and prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	203/5	-
29/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	257/10	-
01/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	103/10	-
22/09/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	141/10	-
27/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	76/5	-
11/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	463/10	-

Hawthorne

22:21 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: EMPIRICAL VIEW looks set for a big run. She has shown she can get her head in front, while Call'em All and Vegas Condo should also be taken seriously.

1st	2. Vegas Condo Fav	2/1
2nd	5. Lady Helena	11/2
3rd	6. She's Inthearmynow	5/1

Favourite

2/1

Vegas Condo

Jockey: Alexis Centeno Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 548-41

2/1

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; came good at the sixth time of asking three weeks ago scoring narrowly dropped back in distance in a maiden special weight; notable jockey booking; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	3/1	-
09/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	10/1	-
16/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	127/10	-
18/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
21/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	93/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Sweet Music

Jockey: Israel Hernandez Trainer: Joel Berndt Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 8451-

9/4

Comment: Registered first success at the fourth time of asking when in front by 2l (muddy track, Churchill Downs) in November in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 3 winner Big Bend; rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	196/25	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	421/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	1613/100	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	659/25	-

She's Inthearmynow

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: Hugo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 41-516

5/1

Comment: Favourite when last of six 25 days ago in a claimer; has chalked up two wins from her last four; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	6/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
05/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	4/5	-
17/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	23/5	-

Lady Helena

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Rigo Rosas Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-6111

11/2

Comment: Made it a hat-trick last time; suited by this C&D; scored narrowly in an optional claimer upped to 1m½f last month on debut for this trainer; she can be taken on despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
30/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	71/10	-
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/10	-
12/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-

Empirical View

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: /95-

10/1

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 7l, over 1m here (allowance race) last June; can make a decent bid if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	499/25	-
18/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	629/100	-
02/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	311/20	-
04/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	801/100	-
09/07/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	823/100	-

Secret Operation

Jockey: Julio Felix Trainer: Michael Slager Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3796-1

12/1

Comment: A most decisive winner last month in a claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role as has been found wanting at this level before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	37/10	-
03/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	9/1	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	282/5	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	44/5	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	61/5	-

Call'em All

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Hugh Robertson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4125-

12/1

Comment: Grade looks suitable; not beaten too far when fifth here in an allowance race on her debut for this trainer in October; rates a likely contender if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	151/10	-
22/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
02/09/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
10/08/24	Canterbury Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	287/10	-
27/07/24	Canterbury Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
14/07/24	Canterbury Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 4	167/10	-

Hawthorne

22:47 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RAGNOW is a confident pick. He makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a good latest effort. Ramesses and Cutlass King should also be in the mix.

1st	3. Ramesses 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	5. Ragnow Fav	1/1
3rd	4. Cutlass King	5/1

Favourite

1/1

Ragnow

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Eduardo Rodriguez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-55742

1/1

Comment: Close up second in a maiden claimer upped to this trip last month; best form so far in last two starts; very interesting if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	41/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/5	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	116/5	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Ramesses

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Antonio Meraz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-8532

11/4

Comment: Winless after 12 races but has arguably shown improved form the last twice; ran well when beaten just over 1l in a maiden claimer upped to this trip three weeks ago; the stable is going well; needs considering as he's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable and his last run was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	42/5	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	4493/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	3321/100	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1321/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	79/25	-

My Last Escapade

Jockey: Uriel Lopez Trainer: Michael Slager Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -0823

9/2

Comment: Creditable third when close behind Ragnow two weeks ago upped to this distance in a maiden claimer; stepped up on his last two starts; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	37/10	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	241/10	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1531/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	3673/50	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	229/5	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	227/10	-

Cutlass King

Jockey: Victor Santiago Trainer: Harry Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 38-582

5/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; ran well when beaten 1½l faring better than previously in a maiden special weight on his first start for this trainer three weeks ago; can be in the thick of things if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	257/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	14/1	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	3003/100	-
03/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1533/100	-

Bears' D

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: David Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 58099-

20/1

Comment: Tailed off over 6½f at Turfway Park (maiden claimer) five months ago; yet to get off the mark in five attempts (fifth his best finish); has had some time off; others more persuasive as could be telling that he is in for a much lower tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	10193/100	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	823/10	-
29/09/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	261/10	-
07/09/24	Canterbury Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	51/2	-
17/08/24	Canterbury Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	54/5	-

Royal And Ready

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 76-5

25/1

Comment: No impression when fifth of six over 5½f here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; just his fourth outing so still early days; claiming value now drops to $15k; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	391/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	353/10	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	40/1	-

Sneaky Feet

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Fernando Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4723-6

Comment: Last of six over 5½f here (maiden claimer) when not far behind Royal And Ready last month; has found improvement of late but tenth attempt to lose maiden tag; drops to a $15k tag from $25k; has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	97/5	-
21/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	9/5	-
03/11/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	14/5	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	857/20	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	41/1	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	18/1	-

Hawthorne

23:13 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 70y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ETERNALLY GRATEFUL looks a solid choice. He has been consistent recently and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Indy Charges On looks best of the rest.

1st	7. Runaway Charlie 2nd Fav	11/4
2nd	2. Eternally Grateful Fav	11/10
3rd	6. Breakout Star	33/1

Favourite

11/10

Eternally Grateful

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu Trainer: Scott Becker Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-322

11/10

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and from a powerful stable; solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish second at Oaklawn Park last month in a starter allowance; should be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	3/1	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	28/5	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
28/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	22/5	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	14/5	-
22/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	71/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Runaway Charlie

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 70-32

11/4

Comment: Missed out by a head last month, finished ahead of Breakout Star in an allowance race; generally struggled with a record of 1-15; needs considering as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	257/5	-
08/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	46/1	-
06/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
07/09/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	211/20	-
11/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	49/10	-

Indy Charges On

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 0-12

4/1

Comment: Lightly raced (running for just the fourth time); outran 16-1 odds when a close runner-up last month at Keeneland in a claimer; first run on dirt; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/4	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	473/50	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	75/4	-

Sharp Stick

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez Trainer: Armando Hernandez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2123-4

15/2

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and useful in this grade; creditable fourth in an allowance race dropped down to 5f three weeks ago; he can make a bold bid if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and the step up in trip is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	12/5	-
13/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	4/5	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
11/08/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/10	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	47/5	-

Boone's Path

Jockey: Constantino Roman Trainer: R Young Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 89-98

14/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; form has been a bit up and down of late; beaten a fair way when eighth 48 days ago at Turfway Park, managing to get across to lead from stall ten in a claimer; tends to find at least one too good; others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	4383/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	2239/50	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	532/25	-
12/05/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	47/2	-
11/09/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-
20/08/23	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	63/10	-

Westeros

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez Trainer: Blanca Candelas Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 89951

25/1

Comment: Snapped losing run two weeks ago when winning by half a length (bumped at the start) upped to this distance in a maiden claimer; has raised his game the last twice; steps up in grade so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/2	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	98/5	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	64/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	23/10	-
04/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	893/100	-

Handsoffthegoods

Jockey: Frank Reyes Trainer: Irvin Moreno Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1453-

25/1

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; problems at the start (bumped) in an optional claimer when third of five at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing in October; others are preferred as absence is a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	14/1	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	83/5	-
01/09/24	Hawthorne / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	17/2	-
18/07/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/2	-
30/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	10/1	-
08/06/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/5	-

Breakout Star

Jockey: Carlos Ulloa Trainer: Sharon Wilson Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: -1315

33/1

Comment: Suited by this C&D; no impression when fifth of six in an allowance race on first run for this trainer (behind Runaway Charlie) two weeks ago; this looks a decent race so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
11/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	33/10	-
25/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	387/50	-
28/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-