Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Hawthorne Race Course – Racing News and Analysis for May 21, 2026


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Hawthorne Race Course — May 21, 2026 | Quick Reference Card

Fast main track, firm-to-good turf, no weather concerns. Mojica and Hernandez O.K. dominate the riding colony; Rivelli and DiVito are the key trainer angles throughout the card.

Race 1 — 6F Dirt | Clm $5,000

Easy Fast (2) is the clear top choice at 1-1 and should be singled in multi-race wagers. Sir Liam (6) is the most logical exacta partner at 4-1 if pace falls apart on the front end. Canyon Shadows (1) is a mild longshot saver.

Race 2 — 6F Dirt | OClm $10,000

Wayllen Richard (5) controls the pace and gets the stable's preferred jockey in a barn double-entry. Red Moscato (2) at 3-1 is the top value play with the Mojica factor. Fever Nation (4) rounds out the trifecta at 4-1.

Race 3 — 5.5F Turf | Maiden Special Weight

Capovivo (2) is the top selection but will be heavily bet; expect a shorter price than the 2-1 morning line. Kazoom (3) and Chief Morter (4) are the logical secondary choices at 4-1. Rockfest (6) at 6-1 is the preferred exacta overlay underneath Capovivo (2).

Race 4 — 6F Dirt | OClm $50,000

Eli's Promise (6) is the top DiVito barn entry and the race's morning line favorite at 3-1. Ravin's Ransom (3) at 4-1 is the most dangerous alternative, with Baby Boat (5) worth including in exotics if Eli's Promise (6) shortens considerably. Fast Jack (2) is a live upset threat at 4-1.

Race 5 — 1M Turf | Clm $12,500 Fillies & Mares

Floribunda (6) at 1-1 is the clear class of the field but likely unplayable on the win end; key in exotics only. Desert Glow (1) at 4-1 with Mojica is the best upset candidate and worth a straight win bet. Peacock Road (3) and Visionista (8) both sit at 4-1 and belong in trifecta coverage.

Race 6 — 6F Dirt | Alw $31,000 n1x

Tre Italiani (5) at 1-1 is the outstanding single of the card and the central key for all Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences. He Gone (6) at 6-1 is the best value in the race and worth a small win bet as an upset play. Good To Be Prince (1) at 5-1 is a useful exacta and trifecta inclusion.

Race 7 — 5.5F Turf | Alw $31,000 n1x (10 horses)

Flame Dancer (3) at 2-1 is the top choice but will likely be much shorter at post time in a wide-open field. Rietta (2) at 4-1 is the best individual value on the entire card and deserves a straight win bet. Spinning Glory (9) and Zee (7) are the key secondary inclusions, with Fondre (10) and La Reynita (8) as trifecta and superfecta fill at 10-1.

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