Hawthorne Racecourse has an 8-race card with the first post at 1:00 PM CST. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 5, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 5 (2:20 PM CST)

1-Sleazy Rockin (5/2)-Left from the 2-hole versus this kind, got an efficient trip, and posted a win. Logical choice and could be a similar journey away from another picture.
7-Maypearl (7/2)-Had its 4-race win steak snapped in last, and leaving from the 8-hole was an issue. Will look for Brandon Bates to not get hung the mile this time and is a player with a better trip.
9-Rusted BB (5-1)-Stayed inside and was shuffled back as in 10-lengths back at the half. Rolled home in 58.2 and was wide down the lane. Came a 4th, it was 1-length back, and could be in the hunt if lands in a close-up seat off the gate. Knows how to win, did well Downstate, and should be a healthy price.

Race 6 (2:40 PM CST)

2-Bluebird Bella (10-1)-Has shown some life and improved with the switch to driver Matthew Avenatti. Has been compromised with softer fractions and this race could set up differently.
3-Midnight Prowler (7-1)-The freshman filly makes her 4th lifetime start and brought early speed with her in the last race. Finished a good 2nd leaving from post 7 and looks ready to break her maiden.
9-Fox Valley Reba (5-1)-Looking for Travis Seekman to be aggressive off the car. Can be a player with a close-up seat. The VanWinkle barn has been clicking and when Seekman steers for this outfit he posts 23% winners.

Race 7 (3:00 PM CST)

1-R Buddy Boy (9/2)-Improved in last, stayed inside and did pace the 2nd half in 57.1 to cash a 3rd place check. Facing the same kind and starts from the same post. Kyle Husted has 1-move to work with and needs to push the button at the right time.
5-Mr Ain't Goin (9/5)-Camera shy colt is often in the mix and raced evenly after shipping in from Kentucky. Was off a month between starts and could be sitting on a big try but will offer no value.

Race 8 (3:20 PM CST)

6-Roan By Design (7/2)-Went a 56.1 back half and came off a sick scratch. This will be the 2nd race since shipping back from Dayton and looks like a main player.
8-Two Bean Dream (4-1)-Beat this kind off an efficient trip and drew off down the lane. The post helps the price and can also win coming off cover. Mike Oosting takes the lines this time, and when driving for the Tom Simmons barn they post 30% winners.

0.50 Late Pick 4

1,7,9/2,3,9/1,5/6,8
Total Bet=$18

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