by Jeremy Plonk
April 27, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Hawthorne Race 2
Handicapper: 1/ST BET Artificial Intelligence
#5 Jemez Falls (28%)
#1 Lunarchy (16%)
#6 Short Straw (16%)
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Handicapper: Brian W. Spencer
#5 Jemez Falls
She drops back down for this one after racing for more than twice the price in those last three starts, and she was a good second from off the pace when facing similar last year. Tactical type can land this.
#6 Short Straw
She showed good pace before fading in the final furlong in the debut run, but she probably has at least a little upside here with that race under her belt. Think she's the most committed pace player. Wouldn't surprise.
#1 Lunarchy
This barn does good work in pretty much every category, but I wouldn't be too excited to sign on here at any kind of short price while dropping again off a flat first try with maiden claimers.
Brian’s Notes: Jemez Falls has better positional pace than she showed at this level on New Year's Eve, but she proved a good class fit that day and seems likely enough to land this one with a better trip while getting back to that level.