Pick Pony Mini Tip Sheet for Hawthorne Race Course – Racing News and Analysis for July 5, 2026


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Hawthorne Race Course — July 5, 2026 Quick Reference Card

Partly cloudy, upper 80s, main track fast to good, inner turf firm to good. Inside posts carry a meaningful advantage on the turf course; outside draws beyond post six in turf sprints are a concern.

Race 1 — 1870f | Dirt | OClm $10,000

Little Steven (2) is the top selection as the 2-1 morning line choice with a workable stalking draw. Handsoffthegoods (1) gets the rail advantage and is the natural exacta partner. City Of God (3) is the preferred closer if the front two duel.

Race 2 — 1320f | Dirt | Clm $5,000

All About Tonite (3) is the odds-on choice and the horse to beat despite the short price at this level. Devils Red (4) is the best value alternative at 4-1 if the front two speed horses collapse. Mon Ami Fuzzie (2) rounds out the main exacta box.

Race 3 — 1760f | Turf | Clm $15,000

Grand Illusion (5) and Towering Storm (3) are co-favorites and the top two in the race. License To Steal (6) at 5-1 is the best value play in the field. Texas Cyclone (2) at 4-1 is a worthwhile trifecta saver with a clean draw.

Race 4 — 1320f | Dirt | OClm $17,500 | F&M

Wildwood Queen (1) gets the rail in a short field and the Haran-Baird combination gives her a clear tactical edge. Keen Gal (4) at 2-1 is the co-favorite and the natural exacta reverse. Sally's Suprise (3) completes the trifecta coverage as the second Rodriguez entry.

Race 5 — 1760f | Turf | OClm $17,500 | F&M

Bizzee Channel (2) is the clear top selection at 2-1 from the Rivelli barn with a favorable post. American Cause (6) at 4-1 and Sponge Bath (1) at 4-1 are the main alternatives, with the inside post giving Sponge Bath (1) added appeal. Silver Quarters (8) at 5-1 as the second Rivelli entry deserves respect despite the wide draw.

Race 6 — 1830f | Dirt | Clm $5,000

People Force (1) gets the rail in a five-horse field at a manageable price. Euclid Avenue (5) at co-favorite is the natural exacta partner from the outside. Rocket Hotshot (4) at 3-1 is the best single alternative if either favorite falters.

Race 7 — 1210f | Turf | OClm $25,000 — Feature

Monsieur Candy (1) is the best bet of the card from the rail at even money for Rivelli and Baird. Baby Boat (9) is the second morning line choice despite drawing the worst post in the field, flagged as a red flag on this tight inner course. Kazoom (6) at 6-1 and Strato (3) at 5-1 are the best supporting choices; Ravin's Ransom (8) at 4-1 as the second Rivelli entry is worth trifecta inclusion.

Race 8 — 1760f | Turf | OClm $10,000 | F&M

My Lady Slew (7) is the 2-1 choice and the logical exacta anchor. Desert Glow (2) at 4-1 gets the preferred jockey assignment among the Rodriguez double and draws a near-rail post. Smooth Claret (1) at 5-1 from the rail is the best value in the trifecta.

Race 9 — 1320f | Dirt | Clm $5,000

Easy Fast (4) at 2-1 is the top selection, and Uncaptured Pulse (5) at 4-1 is the best value play on the card given the meet's top rider taking the mount. Off To The Races (6) at 3-1 and Mr. Chivas (2) at 4-1 round out the spread. Minnesota Moon (1) at 6-1 from the rail with Hernandez is a trifecta saver.

Race 10 — 1650f | Turf | Maiden $20,000 | F&M

Cloudy Lass (6) at 2-1 is the top choice in an inherently unpredictable maiden turf route. Bourbon Americana (4) at 4-1 with the meet's leading rider offers the best value, and Catnip Hill (5) at 4-1 completes the top three. Lolita J (1) at 6-1 from the rail with Hernandez is a live trifecta option given the post position edge.

Race 11 — 1760f | Turf | Clm $6,250

Moogie Son (7) is the Rivelli barn's finale runner and the top selection despite the wide draw. Even The Wind (2) at 3-1 with a near-rail post and the meet's leading rider is the strongest exacta partner. All Choked Up (6) at 5-1 fills third in the trifecta, and Vitale (3) at 8-1 with Hernandez is worth including as a late-race saver.

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