Hawthorne Racecourse has a 7-race card and the 0.50 Pick 5 starts the action. The sequence has a $3136 carryover, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 1 (7:10 PM CDT)

3-Jewel's Legend (9/2)-This 4-year-old started to be tuned-up in late June. Then raced once in the summer and was put away. Came back on 11-7 and raced okay. This will be the its 3rd lifetime start, could bring a much better effort and there isn't much to worry about in this field.
4-Lavender Haze (4-1)-Has only 1 win in 18 races but improved last time and came home with a .57 back half. Gets some post relief and faces the same kind. Juan Franco sticks and should be closer to the leader turning for the wire. Could be a player with a sharp steer.

Race 2 (7:30 PM CDT)

4-Lottie's Webb (3-1)-Has been racing with some of the better Ill bred 3-year-old fillies and should relish the company. Knows how to win, took 7 pictures in 32 starts and has won 3 times at Haw. Could add to that total if near the top turning for the wire.
7-RK's Toni (3-1)-Drops down to the level of its last win that came 2 back. The Trigg barn has been ice cold, but Jordan Patton takes the lines and that might help. Should be main player but will need a smooth trip, and like the one above has to be close to the leaders heading down the lane.

Race 3 (7:50 PM CDT)

3-Precoious Macey (4-1)-Comes off a dull try versus better. Did win 2 back against this company but that was with Marcus Miller between the pipes. Andy Shetler takes over and if he can provide a smooth trip this mare could beat this kind again.
4-Rollin In The Sand (1/1)-Not sure the 4-year-old should be even money but it needs to be used against this crew. Gerry Longo who is 80-years old, owns, trains and drives. Longo should have his horse in a position to win turning for the wire.

Race 4 (8:10 PM CDT)

3-Cheezy Mooss (6-1)-Willing to toss last, went off at 83-1 and raced like it. Now, gets some needed class relief and a positive driver change in Juan Franco. Should be a player at a square price with an alert start.
5-Trevors Redhotgirl (5-1)-This filly competes and if the track is fast could surprise with a sharp steer by Travis Seekman. Raced evenly in its Haw debut, this will be the 2nd start for the Cante barn and when Seekman drives for this outfit they post 29% winners.
7-Calico Sunset (2-1)-Lands in a good spot to cash the top check after being overmatched. Should be in the hunt at the wire but might be over bet.

Race 5 (8:30 PM CDT)

6-Fox Valley Reba (5-1)-Steps up off a win that was in dominant fashion on the engine. Raced well in both races in Stickney and does face better tonight. Using, expecting a better price than the morning line and should be put in play early on.
8-Maypearl (3-1)-Won its last with a strong effort and should be a main player despite drawing outside. Will look for Brandon Bates to get a decent seat off the gate and then find a live cover flow. Should be rolling hard down the lane.

0.50 Pick 5

3,4/4,7/3,4/3,5,7/6,8
Total Bet=$24

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