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Hawthorne Race Course — Race Day Overview: June 14, 2026

Sunday afternoon racing returns to Hawthorne Race Course with a nine-race card headlined by a pair of allowance and optional claiming events on the turf. The card is light on stakes action but offers several competitive and playable races across the dirt and turf surfaces. The nine-race program features claiming races ranging from $5,000 to $17,500, a maiden claiming event at $6,250, and the top offering of the day — a $31,000 allowance for non-winners of one race other than maiden, claiming, or starter on the turf. Bettors should note that the card offers a healthy cross-section of conditions, with five turf races and four dirt tests, making track and surface condition information especially important heading into the afternoon.

Eduardo Rodriguez continues his dominance as the barn to beat at Hawthorne, saddling multiple entrants across the card including horses in Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Joel Campbell is another barn with multiple runners today. Jareth Loveberry appears to be the featured pilot for the afternoon and will be pushing for a big day in the irons.

The card opens at 3:38 PM local time with a $13,500 turf claiming event and wraps up with a $14,500 optional claiming affair on the turf in Race 7 at 6:46 PM.

Weather and Track Conditions — June 14, 2026

Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, Illinois is looking at partly cloudy skies on this mid-June Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s. A slight chance of an isolated shower exists during the early portion of the card, but conditions are expected to stabilize heading into the later races. The main track is listed as good to firm, and with the recent string of seasonable weather in the Chicago area, the turf course should be in solid footing. The firm-to-good turf will favor horses that can work off the pace with a closing kick, as very firm turf at Hawthorne historically produces front-end speed bias scenarios. If any moisture hits the course pre-racing, watch for turf conditions to be downgraded, which would significantly affect handicapping assumptions across the five turf events.

No track rail changes have been reported, and the turf course appears to be set at a standard configuration with no inside-path advantage or disadvantage noted from recent maintenance reports.

Track Bias and Post Position Analysis

Hawthorne's turf course runs one loop and a fraction for the 1,100-foot and 1,210-foot sprints, utilizing chute starts that tend to neutralize extreme inside posts. At the 1,210-foot distance on turf, posts four through seven tend to produce solid results as horses get a comfortable run into the first turn without rail pressure. At the 1,650-foot and 1,830-foot turf routes, inside posts can be advantageous when a horse is capable of stalking in the early stages, but a horse trapped wide in a route on the turf here often faces too much ground loss.

On the dirt, Hawthorne's main track slightly favors early pace horses that can save ground along the rail, particularly in route races at 1,320 and 1,830 feet. The 1,830-foot dirt route especially rewards horses that stalk from second or third and can take advantage of tiring front runners in the final furlong.

Post position bias on the main dirt track at the sprint distance (1,210 feet) has been relatively neutral in recent meetings, though rail-drawn horses have had minor advantages in the morning. No significant clockwise bias has been reported this meet. In maiden dirt route races, pace advantage is critical and any horse exiting the gate with early position on the front end tends to hold on, as the deeper going in the lane often punishes closers who lack a strong sustained kick.

RACE 1 — Post 3:38 — 1100f | T | C | Clm 15000b | BUN | Purse $13,500

Six older claimers go to post in this 1,100-foot turf sprint. This is a bottom-level turf sprint claiming event, and the morning line co-favorites at 2-1 are Mr. Sweets (POST 1) and Poncho Attack (POST 5). The pace in this one will be determined largely by what the front-end horses from the inside posts do.

Race 1

Pace Analysis

Mr. Sweets (POST 1) from the rail figures to be forwardly placed, and Poncho Attack (POST 5) also has demonstrated early foot at this distance. If both horses push the early pace, the late runners could benefit from a contested opening. Chi Town Prince (POST 3) and Bridge Classic (POST 4) both profile as stalker types that could benefit from a contested early pace. Rodavlas (POST 6) figures as the lone closer in the field and will need a hot pace to get into play. The sprint distance at 1,100 feet on turf at Hawthorne puts a premium on tactical speed, and horses that can clear to the front early and find comfortable fractions figure to have an advantage.

Key Contenders

Mr. Sweets (POST 1), trained by Joel Campbell and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, is the morning line co-favorite and draws the rail in a tight six-horse field. Campbell is one of the meet's leading trainers, and Loveberry is the premier jockey at Hawthorne this meet. At 2-1, MR. SWEETS figures to be prominently placed from the rail and should get a ground-saving trip. This horse profiles as a front-runner or presser type and must be respected given the connections.

Poncho Attack (POST 5), trained by Shane Childers and ridden by A.O. Stanley, shares the 2-1 morning line. Childers is a competent mid-level trainer at Hawthorne and Poncho Attack (POST 5) appears to have consistent form in this claiming bracket. From the five-hole in a six-horse field, this horse will need to be hustled early to avoid a wide trip, and Stanley will need to find a path on the first turn. If Poncho Attack (POST 5) can establish a forward position without burning too much energy, the horse becomes a serious threat to win.

Secondary Choices

Chi Town Prince (POST 3), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez with J.E. Felix up, is listed at 4-1. Rodriguez's horses consistently perform well on the Hawthorne turf, and Chi Town Prince (POST 3) figures to break alertly from post three and get a comfortable stalking trip. Felix is a capable rider who gets opportunities from the Rodriguez barn regularly. At 4-1, this horse offers some value against the co-favorites.

Bridge Classic (POST 4), trained by Manny Perez and ridden by Johanis Aranguren, is also listed at 4-1. Post four is a neutral draw in this six-horse sprint, and Bridge Classic (POST 4) should be in contention through the early going. Perez is a mid-level trainer at Hawthorne who occasionally produces live shots at fair prices, and this one appears ready to run a competitive race.

Longshots

Aladante (POST 2), trained by Kenneth R. Spraggins and ridden by Javier Tavares, is listed at 5-1 and represents a mild longshot possibility. Spraggins is a lesser-used trainer at Hawthorne, but Aladante (POST 2) has the post position to get a clean trip in a small field. Tavares is a competent journeyman who rides with purpose.

Rodavlas (POST 6), trained by Elias Lopez and ridden by Frank Reyes, is the outsider at 8-1. As the widest draw in the field, Rodavlas (POST 6) will need a pace collapse to hit the board. The horse profiles as the primary closer in the race, and while 8-1 looks tempting, the pace scenario does not project to set up favorably for a deep closer at this sprint distance. Use cautiously in exotic wagers.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The morning line co-favorites present a classic two-horse battle, but the price on Chi Town Prince (POST 3) at 4-1 with the powerhouse Rodriguez barn appears to offer the best value on the board. A win bet on Chi Town Prince (POST 3) is the recommended play, with Mr. Sweets (POST 1) as the primary backup. In exotics, structure exactas using Chi Town Prince (POST 3) and Mr. Sweets (POST 1) on top over Bridge Classic (POST 4) and Poncho Attack (POST 5).

Selections

Win: Chi Town Prince (POST 3) Place: Mr. Sweets (POST 1) Show: Bridge Classic (POST 4)

RACE 2 — Post 4:12 — 1320f | D | M | Md 6250 | BUM | Purse $10,000

Five maiden fillies and mares go 1,320 feet on the dirt in this bottom-level maiden claiming event. The morning line favorite is I'm Hungover (POST 2) at 1-1, trained by Joel Campbell and ridden by Jareth Loveberry.

Race 2

Pace Analysis

This is a small field of five in a maiden route on the main track. I'm Hungover (POST 2) profiles as the likely pace setter or early leader given the Loveberry connection and Campbell's typical forwardly placed runners. Tour De' Port (POST 3), ridden by Alexander Bendezu, figures to press or stalk the pace. Stylish Girl (POST 1) from the rail is also likely to break alertly and attempt to establish early position. With Wave Of Memories (POST 4) and Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5) likely to come from off the pace, the early fractions in a maiden route at this level could be modest, setting up a potential pace duel between the first three. The 1,320-foot dirt route is a true test of endurance at this maiden claiming level, and horses that can rate and sustain run should have an advantage.

Key Contenders

I'm Hungover (POST 2), trained by Campbell and ridden by Loveberry, is listed at 1-1 and is the clear morning line favorite. Campbell's maiden runners at Hawthorne have produced results when sent out with Loveberry, who is the leading rider at the meet. At odds-on, this horse will need to outrun the favorite's price, but the connections are difficult to dismiss. If I'm Hungover (POST 2) can establish a comfortable lead and coast through honest fractions, the horse should be very difficult to catch in this small field.

Tour De' Port (POST 3), trained by Maximino Quinonez and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, is the second choice at 3-1. Quinonez is a capable trainer who has produced winners at Hawthorne, and Tour De' Port (POST 3) figures to be the main competition to the favorite. Bendezu has been a reliable rider this meet and should keep this filly in the mix through the far turn.

Secondary Choices

Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5), also from the Campbell barn and ridden by J.E. Felix, is listed at 4-1. The Campbell barn has two entries in this race, and the use of Felix on the second Campbell entry suggests the barn may genuinely believe in both horses. From the outside post in a five-horse field, Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5) will need to show gate speed or rate off the pace. At 4-1, this horse could offer some value and is worth a closer look in exacta combinations.

Stylish Girl (POST 1), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by Johanis Aranguren, is listed at 5-1. Rodriguez's filly from the rail is the logical dark horse candidate in this spot. Stylish Girl (POST 1) could work out a ground-saving trip along the fence and may have been pointing to this spot given the Rodriguez conditioning.

Longshots

Wave Of Memories (POST 4), trained by Rick Lindsay and ridden by Emmanuel Giles, is listed at 6-1. Lindsay is a fringe trainer at this level, and Wave Of Memories (POST 4) projects as the deepest closer in the field. At 6-1, the price is not particularly appealing given the pace scenario, but the horse can be used in horizontal exotic tickets as a saver.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The strong morning line odds-on favorite I'm Hungover (POST 2) is tough to beat given connections, but the return at 1-1 makes a straight win bet unappealing for value seekers. The better play is to use I'm Hungover (POST 2) on top of Tour De' Port (POST 3) and Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5) in exactas. An exacta box of the top three (POST 2, POST 3, POST 5) is a solid defensive play. Stylish Girl (POST 1) at 5-1 can be used as a saver in wider exacta combinations.

Selections

Win: I'm Hungover (POST 2) Place: Tour De' Port (POST 3) Show: Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5)

RACE 3 — Post 4:44 — 1830f | D | CO | OClm 17500 | BUM | Purse $17,000

Five older horses square off in this 1,830-foot optional claiming route on the dirt. The morning line is split between Izzy's Monster (POST 2) and End Of Innocence (POST 3), both at 2-1. This is the longest race on the dirt card today and one of the most competitive.

Race 3

Pace Analysis

At 1,830 feet on the main track, pace management is everything. Izzy's Monster (POST 2) and Sally's Suprise (POST 1), both trained by Eduardo Rodriguez, could set up a pace scenario where the barn dictates terms early. End Of Innocence (POST 3) and What's To Do (POST 4) are both from the Haran barn, giving trainer John Haran a two-pronged attack. Crushed Ice (POST 5) from trainer Scott Becker figures as a pace presser or stalker. If the Rodriguez duo sets the early fractions, the Haran barn may attempt to sit off the pace and pounce late. The 1,830-foot trip is long enough to expose any horse that gets caught up in a quick early pace, and the strategic dynamic between two dual-trainer entries makes this race very complex to project.

Key Contenders

Izzy's Monster (POST 2), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by Luis H. Colon, is listed at 2-1. Rodriguez is the most active trainer on the card today, and Izzy's Monster (POST 2) appears to be his primary entry in this event. Colon is a strong rider who has worked well with this barn at Hawthorne. From the two-hole in a five-horse field, Izzy's Monster (POST 2) should get an excellent trip, whether on or near the lead.

End Of Innocence (POST 3), trained by John Haran and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, shares the 2-1 morning line. Loveberry's presence in this race is significant — this is the top jockey at the meet aboard a Haran-trained horse in an optional claimer at a solid purse. What's To Do (POST 4) is also from the Haran barn with E.T. Baird up, creating the team dynamic. End Of Innocence (POST 3) is likely intended as the primary weapon for the Haran barn, and Loveberry will have the benefit of knowing how What's To Do (POST 4) shapes the pace.

Secondary Choices

What's To Do (POST 4), also trained by Haran and ridden by E.T. Baird, is listed at 5-1. Baird is a seasoned veteran rider at Hawthorne and knows the track as well as anyone. The inside knowledge of having a barnmate in the race gives the Haran barn an edge in race management. At 5-1, What's To Do (POST 4) represents the best price on a legitimate contender in the race and deserves inclusion in exacta and trifecta tickets.

Crushed Ice (POST 5), trained by Scott Becker and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, is listed at 4-1. The outside draw in a five-horse route on the dirt at this distance can be manageable, and Becker keeps Crushed Ice (POST 5) competitive in this optional claiming bracket. Bendezu has shown solid form this meet and can get this horse into contention from a stalking position.

Longshots

Sally's Suprise (POST 1), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by O.K. Hernandez, is listed at 4-1 and is actually not a traditional longshot given the price, but serves as the Rodriguez barn's secondary entry. From the rail in a 1,830-foot race, Sally's Suprise (POST 1) could get loose on the front end and make this difficult for closers. Hernandez is a capable rider, and the Rodriguez barn may see this as a situation where Sally's Suprise (POST 1) can steal a wire-to-wire victory at a juicy price if the pace doesn't get contested.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The dual trainer matchup between Rodriguez and Haran creates excellent exacta and trifecta opportunities. The recommended play is to use End Of Innocence (POST 3) on top with Izzy's Monster (POST 2) and What's To Do (POST 4) underneath in exactas. For trifectas, structure tickets with End Of Innocence (POST 3) and Izzy's Monster (POST 2) on top over all. Crushed Ice (POST 5) is a solid trifecta underneath at 4-1, and Sally's Suprise (POST 1) adds a price option in deeper structures.

Selections

Win: End Of Innocence (POST 3) Place: Izzy's Monster (POST 2) Show: What's To Do (POST 4)

RACE 4 — Post 5:16 — 1210f | T | A | Alw 31000n1x | BUN | Purse $31,000

This is the feature race of the afternoon — a $31,000 allowance event for non-winners of one allowance (other than maiden, claiming, or starter) at 1,210 feet on the turf. Seven horses go to post with multiple morning line co-favorites at 2-1. This race is wide open and will attract the sharpest betting action of the day.

Race 4

Pace Analysis

With three horses listed at 2-1 on the morning line — He Gone (POST 4), Ketchum (POST 5), and Racarino (POST 7) — this figures to be a highly competitive turf sprint at the allowance level. He Gone (POST 4) and Ketchum (POST 5) from adjacent posts could set up a pressing pace dynamic. At 1,210 feet on the turf, early position is important but not always decisive. Racarino (POST 7) will need to overcome the outside draw but projects as a horse with tactical versatility. Joe The Tailor (POST 1) from the rail and Kazoom (POST 3) figure to be pace-honest, and Gunny Sack (POST 2) could also press the front. Whiskeyinateacup (POST 6) is the lone deep price at 8-1 and may benefit from a hot pace up front if the co-favorites battle early.

Key Contenders

He Gone (POST 4), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by E.T. Baird, is co-favored at 2-1. Rodriguez's turf runners consistently perform well at Hawthorne, and He Gone (POST 4) from a key middle post draws a favorable setup. Baird is an experienced hand who can rate a horse effectively on the turf. Post four in a seven-horse turf sprint is excellent — enough room to maneuver without a wide first-turn trip.

Ketchum (POST 5), trained by Chris Block and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, is also listed at 2-1. Loveberry's mount in this spot is significant. Block has a good record in these allowance sprint conditions on the turf, and Ketchum (POST 5) with the meet's leading rider is a major threat. Post five is workable, and Loveberry's ability to find position early while conserving energy for the drive sets this horse up well.

Racarino (POST 7), trained by Armando Hernandez and ridden by Frank Reyes, is the third 2-1 morning line entry. The outside draw at post seven in a seven-horse turf sprint is the main concern. Racarino (POST 7) will likely have to angle in from a wide trip going into the first turn, spending energy that others can conserve. Reyes is capable but the post position is a real handicapping negative at this distance on the turf.

Secondary Choices

Joe The Tailor (POST 1), trained by Armando Hernandez and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, is listed at 3-1. Interestingly, Hernandez saddles both Joe The Tailor (POST 1) and Racarino (POST 7), giving the barn two bites at the apple. Joe The Tailor (POST 1) draws the rail, which at 1,210 feet on the Hawthorne turf is a neutral-to-slight advantage given the chute start. Bendezu has been sharp this meet and Joe The Tailor (POST 1) at 3-1 could offer value as a primary contender.

Kazoom (POST 3), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by O.K. Hernandez, is listed at 4-1. Rodriguez deploys a second entry here, and Kazoom (POST 3) draws an excellent post between Joe The Tailor (POST 1) and He Gone (POST 4). If Rodriguez's horses 1-2-4 type positioning creates a favorable early configuration, Kazoom (POST 3) could be the one to benefit. At 4-1, this is a legitimate win contender with a live ride.

Longshots

Gunny Sack (POST 2), trained by Frank J. Kirby and ridden by Javier Tavares, is listed at 5-1. Kirby is a limited trainer at this level, but Gunny Sack (POST 2) draws post two and could get a clean rail-hugging trip from an inside post. Tavares rides with consistency, and at 5-1 this horse could upset at a fair price.

Whiskeyinateacup (POST 6), trained by Omar Razvi and ridden by Ademar Santos, is listed at 8-1. In a wide-open race with multiple co-favorites, a horse at 8-1 from a mid-outside post could produce a monster return. Razvi is not a major trainer at Hawthorne but has produced occasional winners in turf sprints. Whiskeyinateacup (POST 6) is worth a small-investment inclusion in trifecta and superfecta tickets.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

Given three co-favorites at 2-1, the win pool value lies elsewhere. Joe The Tailor (POST 1) at 3-1 and Kazoom (POST 3) at 4-1 offer superior morning line value relative to the 2-1 trio. The recommended win play is Ketchum (POST 5) given the Loveberry factor, but a secondary win bet on Kazoom (POST 3) offers the best value. For exactas, key Ketchum (POST 5) over He Gone (POST 4), Joe The Tailor (POST 1), and Kazoom (POST 3). For trifectas, use the top four on top over Whiskeyinateacup (POST 6) and Gunny Sack (POST 2) as singles underneath. Racarino (POST 7) despite the morning line co-favorite status is undervalued from the outside post in this distance.

Selections

Win: Ketchum (POST 5) Place: He Gone (POST 4) Show: Joe The Tailor (POST 1)

RACE 5 — Post 5:46 — 1210f | T | C | Clm 12500n2l | BUN | Purse $12,500

Eight horses go 1,210 feet on the turf in this claiming event restricted to non-winners of two races lifetime. This is a full field with some intriguing pace scenarios and a clear morning line favorite at 2-1.

Race 5

Pace Analysis

Royal Bro (POST 7) is the 2-1 morning line choice, but an eight-horse turf sprint with that many outside draws creates a potentially contested pace. Last Moon (POST 4) with Loveberry aboard and Bote (POST 6) trained by Haran also figure as contenders. Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) could press from the rail. With Howard's Grit (POST 3) and Last Return (POST 5) both listed at 20-1, those horses may set a moderate pace that could set up a contested midfield position. A P Blazing Green (POST 8) from the extreme outside will need significant early maneuvering to find a comfortable spot. The pace should be honest but not extremely fast, which suits a presser or stalker type.

Key Contenders

Royal Bro (POST 7), trained by James P. DiVito and ridden by O.K. Hernandez, is the morning line favorite at 2-1. DiVito is a consistent performer at Hawthorne's claiming levels, and Royal Bro (POST 7) appears to be the class of this field. The outside draw at post seven in an eight-horse field on the turf is manageable at 1,210 feet. Hernandez has been a key rider for multiple barns this meet and rides with tactical awareness on the turf.

Last Moon (POST 4), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, is listed at 4-1. Another Rodriguez-Loveberry combination — whenever the meet's leading jockey and most active trainer pair up, the horse commands attention regardless of odds. Last Moon (POST 4) draws an ideal post position in the middle of the field and should get a clean trip into the first turn. At 4-1, this is a serious value play.

Secondary Choices

Bote (POST 6), trained by John Haran and ridden by Frank Reyes, is listed at 4-1. Haran has already shown up with multiple competitive entries today, and Bote (POST 6) at 4-1 is priced similarly to Last Moon (POST 4). Post six in a eight-horse field on the turf is manageable but requires some hustle. Reyes is a veteran turf rider who can find position off the gate.

A P Blazing Green (POST 8), trained by Omar Razvi and ridden by Ademar Santos, is listed at 5-1. Despite the outside post, Razvi has proven capable on the turf with prepared horses. At 5-1, A P Blazing Green (POST 8) could offer value if Santos can navigate a clean early trip. This horse is worth consideration in exotic plays.

Longshots

J J's Solution (POST 2), trained by John Jr. Rednour and ridden by Javier O. Ortega, is listed at 8-1. Rednour is a limited-volume trainer but has shown knowledge of the turf game at Hawthorne. J J's Solution (POST 2) from post two could save significant ground in this race and the price is appealing.

Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1), trained by Joel Campbell and ridden by E.T. Baird, is listed at 10-1. Campbell sends out this runner with veteran pilot Baird, and from the rail at 10-1, Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) could steal this race with a perfect rail-hugging trip if the pace sets up right. Worth a spot on trifecta and superfecta tickets at a big price.

Howard's Grit (POST 3) at 20-1 trained by Rigo Rosas and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, and Last Return (POST 5) at 20-1 trained by Tony Jr. Blea and ridden by Harold Joseph Ortega, are the extreme longshots in this field. Howard's Grit (POST 3) should not be overlooked entirely given the Bendezu connection and a middle draw, but the morning line price reflects limited expectations from this corner. Last Return (POST 5) faces the same challenges and can be used as deep exotica savers only.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

The best play in this race is Last Moon (POST 4) at 4-1 with Loveberry and Rodriguez — this combination should attract action and could drift to 3-1 or even odds-on at the windows, making early wagering advantageous. A win bet on Last Moon (POST 4) and an exacta keying Last Moon (POST 4) over Royal Bro (POST 7) and Bote (POST 6) represents strong value. Include J J's Solution (POST 2) and Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) in trifecta and superfecta lower legs for price plays.

Selections

Win: Last Moon (POST 4) Place: Royal Bro (POST 7) Show: Bote (POST 6)

RACE 6 — Post 6:16 — 1830f | D | C | Clm 5000b | BUN | Purse $10,500

Seven horses go 1,830 feet on the main track in this bottom-level claiming route. Global Empire (POST 6), trained by John Haran and ridden by Frank Reyes, is the 2-1 morning line favorite in what figures to be a grinding race at the low end of the condition ladder.

Race 6

Pace Analysis

At 1,830 feet on the dirt at the $5,000 claiming level, this race will almost certainly produce slow early fractions as horses settle into the long trip. Stronger Together (POST 1) could press from the inside and attempt to steal this with rail position. Global Empire (POST 6) from post six should be able to rate comfortably and come with a sustained run in the stretch. People Force (POST 2), Sixwillberich (POST 4), and Regimental (POST 5) all figure to stalk from mid-pack. Electric Charge (POST 3) and Blurt (POST 7) could either press or rate depending on how the early pace develops. In a $5,000 claiming route, pace is typically modest and the horse with the deepest reserve and best conditioning often wins late.

Key Contenders

Global Empire (POST 6), trained by John Haran and ridden by Frank Reyes, is the clear morning line favorite at 2-1. Haran has been one of the more active and productive trainers on today's card, and Global Empire (POST 6) from post six in a seven-horse field should get a comfortable stalking trip. Reyes is a veteran rider who excels in route races where patient placement is rewarded. This combination is difficult to bet against at the claiming level.

People Force (POST 2), trained by Francisco Villa and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, is listed at 4-1. Anytime Loveberry draws a mount in a $5,000 claimer, the horse demands serious attention. Villa is a smaller trainer operation, but the use of the meet's top rider suggests People Force (POST 2) is coming into this race with legitimate expectations. Post two on the inside in a route race is ideal for getting position without early energy expenditure.

Secondary Choices

Stronger Together (POST 1), trained by Armando Hernandez and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, is listed at 4-1. Hernandez has been active on today's card with multiple entries, and Stronger Together (POST 1) from the rail in a 1,830-foot route could be very dangerous if allowed to set uncontested fractions. Bendezu riding a confirmed rail specialist at this level could produce a wire-to-wire victory.

Sixwillberich (POST 4), trained by Brian Cook and ridden by Ademar Santos, is listed at 5-1. Cook occasionally produces live longshots at Hawthorne, and Sixwillberich (POST 4) from a central post in a seven-horse field could work out a stalking trip. At 5-1, the price provides some value for exotic play.

Longshots

Electric Charge (POST 3), trained by Maximino Quinonez and ridden by Luis H. Colon, is listed at 6-1. Quinonez has shown up with competitive horses today, and Electric Charge (POST 3) at 6-1 with Colon up is worth a look in the trifecta. Post three in a route is workable.

Regimental (POST 5), trained by Ricardo Rodriguez and ridden by Johanis Aranguren, is listed at 6-1. Note that this is a different Rodriguez from the Eduardo Rodriguez barn, and Regimental (POST 5) is not a horse with the same trainer pedigree as some others on the card. However, Aranguren has been competitive this meet and at 6-1 the price is reasonable for a spot play.

Blurt (POST 7), trained by Ruben Jr. Cruz and ridden by Javier Tavares, is listed at 12-1. The outside draw in a route is a significant negative at this distance on the dirt, and Blurt (POST 7) will likely be forced to use early energy to get position. At 12-1, the price reflects the difficulty of the post. Can be used as a deep saver in superfectas only.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

Global Empire (POST 6) and People Force (POST 2) form the core of this race. A win bet on Global Empire (POST 6) at 2-1 is viable if the horse wins by a length at that price, but the real value is in combining People Force (POST 2) and Global Empire (POST 6) in exactas both ways. Stronger Together (POST 1) at 4-1 is a live contender for show if it can control the pace wire-to-wire. Trifecta: key Global Empire (POST 6) and People Force (POST 2) on top over Stronger Together (POST 1), Sixwillberich (POST 4), and Electric Charge (POST 3).

Selections

Win: Global Empire (POST 6) Place: People Force (POST 2) Show: Stronger Together (POST 1)

RACE 7 — Post 6:46 — 1650f | T | CO | OClm 10000 | BUM | Purse $14,500

The nine-horse finale is an optional claiming route of 1,650 feet on the turf for older females. Visionista (POST 8), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by J.E. Felix, tops the morning line at 2-1 in a wide-open nine-horse field. The race offers excellent trifecta and superfecta opportunities.

Race 7

Pace Analysis

Nine mares at 1,650 feet on the turf creates a complex pace scenario. Visionista (POST 8) from post eight will need a wide trip early unless Felix can angle in and find cover. My Lady Slew (POST 6), ridden by Emmanuel Giles and trained by Jose G. Rodriguez, is listed at 3-1 and figures as the primary presser or pace-setter from inside. April's Gem (POST 4), trained by Rigo Rosas, will also factor in early. Scrapbook (POST 1) from the rail with E.T. Baird is a wild card pace-wise. At 1,650 feet on turf, the race will likely see a measured pace early with multiple horses positioning for the long run into the stretch, and the horse with the best late kick and an efficient trip should prevail.

Key Contenders

Visionista (POST 8), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by J.E. Felix, is the morning line favorite at 2-1. Rodriguez has been the barn to beat all afternoon, and Visionista (POST 8) is his top turf route entry in the finale. Felix has ridden several horses for Rodriguez today and knows the trainer's intent well. Despite the eight post in a nine-horse field, Felix is capable of navigating Visionista (POST 8) into position from early in the race. The Rodriguez barn's turf routing has been excellent this meet.

My Lady Slew (POST 6), trained by Jose G. Rodriguez and ridden by Emmanuel Giles, is listed at 3-1. Note this is a different Rodriguez trainer, and My Lady Slew (POST 6) represents a different operation. Giles has been steady throughout the afternoon card, and My Lady Slew (POST 6) from post six in a nine-horse turf route could get a ground-saving stalking trip on the far turn. At 3-1, this is the most realistic value play to beat the favorite.

Secondary Choices

April's Gem (POST 4), trained by Rigo Rosas and ridden by O.K. Hernandez, is listed at 4-1. Rosas has shown a good touch with fillies and mares on the turf at Hawthorne, and April's Gem (POST 4) draws an ideal post four for a nine-horse field. Hernandez rides with purpose in route races and has been sharp all afternoon. This is a serious win contender.

Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9), trained by Dino Dizeo and ridden by Jareth Loveberry, is listed at 8-1. Another Loveberry mount that demands scrutiny regardless of odds. From the far outside post nine in a nine-horse turf route, Loveberry will need to angle this filly into the race early. Dizeo is not a major trainer at this level, but the use of the meet's leading rider at 8-1 is a significant betting angle. Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) could be the best wagering value on the entire afternoon card.

Longshots

Shakrevenge (POST 2), trained by Joel Campbell and ridden by Frank Reyes, is listed at 5-1. Campbell entries have been competitive all afternoon, and Shakrevenge (POST 2) from an inside post in a route is well-positioned for a stalking trip. Reyes is a veteran turf rider and this horse could outrun 5-1.

Lotta Roses (POST 3), trained by Maximino Quinonez and ridden by Alexander Bendezu, is listed at 8-1. Quinonez has been active throughout the afternoon, and Lotta Roses (POST 3) from post three in a nine-horse field could save significant ground. Bendezu has been solid all day and is worth consideration here.

Desert Glow (POST 5), trained by Eduardo Rodriguez and ridden by Luis H. Colon, is listed at 10-1. Rodriguez sends a second entry in the finale, and Desert Glow (POST 5) at 10-1 is a barn-entry angle worth noting. Colon could benefit from Rodriguez's knowledge of how Visionista (POST 8) will be ridden, and Desert Glow (POST 5) could be a pace-setup horse that runs better than odds suggest.

Ballybay Beauty (POST 7), trained by Ruben Jr. Cruz and ridden by Javier Tavares, is listed at 20-1. From post seven in a nine-horse field, this longshot faces an uphill battle but Tavares is a capable enough rider to get a trip. Best used as a deep saver in superfectas only.

Scrapbook (POST 1), trained by Fernando Bahena and ridden by E.T. Baird, is listed at 15-1. Rail draw at 15-1 with a veteran rider creates a small pace-theft scenario if Baird can send Scrapbook (POST 1) to the front unchallenged. Worth a small win bet as a price play and useful in trifecta bottom slots.

Betting Strategy and Wagering Angles

With nine horses and multiple competitive contenders, the finale offers excellent exotic wagering value. The recommended approach is to use Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) as the primary win value play at 8-1 with Loveberry, while keying Visionista (POST 8) and My Lady Slew (POST 6) in exactas. For trifectas, wheel Visionista (POST 8), My Lady Slew (POST 6), and Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) on top over April's Gem (POST 4), Shakrevenge (POST 2), and Lotta Roses (POST 3). For the superfecta, spread across all remaining horses including Desert Glow (POST 5) and Scrapbook (POST 1) as price savers. This is an ideal race to invest modestly in a wide superfecta spread.

Selections

Win: Visionista (POST 8) Place: My Lady Slew (POST 6) Show: Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9)

Jockey Notes and Insights

Jareth Loveberry is the clear standout in the jockey colony at Hawthorne this meet, and today's card gives him six mounts across multiple races and conditions. He pilots Mr. Sweets (POST 1) in Race 1, I'm Hungover (POST 2) in Race 2, End Of Innocence (POST 3) in Race 3, Ketchum (POST 5) in Race 4, Last Moon (POST 4) in Race 5, and Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) in Race 7. When the meet's leading jockey has this kind of book, it is worth noting where his mounts are most likely to produce: Race 3 stands out with a quality mount in an optional claimer, and Race 5 with the Rodriguez connection on Last Moon (POST 4) represents significant value at 4-1.

Alexander Bendezu has been one of the busier riders on the card with six mounts: Joe The Tailor (POST 1) in Race 4, Tour De' Port (POST 3) in Race 2, Crushed Ice (POST 5) in Race 3, Howard's Grit (POST 3) in Race 5, Stronger Together (POST 1) in Race 6, and Lotta Roses (POST 3) in Race 7. His mounts span multiple trainers and Bendezu has been riding with consistency and confidence this meet. His best chance for a winner today may come in Race 6 aboard Stronger Together (POST 1) or in Race 4 on Joe The Tailor (POST 1).

E.T. Baird is a seasoned veteran presence at Hawthorne with four mounts today: Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) in Race 5, He Gone (POST 4) in Race 4, What's To Do (POST 4) in Race 3, and Scrapbook (POST 1) in Race 7. Baird's experience in route races on the dirt makes him an asset aboard What's To Do (POST 4) in Race 3.

Frank Reyes has six mounts today including Rodavlas (POST 6) in Race 1, Racarino (POST 7) in Race 4, Bote (POST 6) in Race 5, Global Empire (POST 6) in Race 6, Shakrevenge (POST 2) in Race 7. His best opportunity of the afternoon comes in Race 6 aboard Global Empire (POST 6), where the morning line favorite in a claiming route represents a prime chance for a winner.

J.E. Felix rides for the Rodriguez barn in Race 1 aboard Chi Town Prince (POST 3), Race 2 on Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5), Race 3 on Kazoom (POST 3) in Race 4, and Visionista (POST 8) in Race 7. Felix serves as a reliable secondary pilot for Rodriguez, and his best opportunity may come in the finale aboard Visionista (POST 8).

Luis H. Colon is active with rides including Izzy's Monster (POST 2) in Race 3, Electric Charge (POST 3) in Race 6, and Desert Glow (POST 5) in Race 7. His best chance is in Race 3 aboard the 2-1 favorite Izzy's Monster (POST 2).

Emmanuel Giles pilots Wave Of Memories (POST 4) in Race 2 and My Lady Slew (POST 6) in Race 7. The latter represents his premier opportunity of the afternoon at 3-1 in a nine-horse turf route.

Trainer Notes and Insights

Eduardo Rodriguez has the dominant stable presence at Hawthorne today, saddling horses in seven of the nine races. His entries include Chi Town Prince (POST 3) in Race 1, Stylish Girl (POST 1) in Race 2, Sally's Suprise (POST 1) and Izzy's Monster (POST 2) in Race 3, Kazoom (POST 3) and He Gone (POST 4) in Race 4, Last Moon (POST 4) in Race 5, and Desert Glow (POST 5) and Visionista (POST 8) in Race 7. Rodriguez's turf barn is particularly sharp, and his multiple-entry races bear watching for stable strategy. When Rodriguez saddles a horse for Loveberry, consider that an endorsement.

Joel Campbell also saddles multiple runners: Mr. Sweets (POST 1) in Race 1, I'm Hungover (POST 2) and Lilas Oak Tree (POST 5) in Race 2, and Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) in Race 5 and Shakrevenge (POST 2) in Race 7. Campbell's most important race is Race 2, where he has a co-favored entry with Loveberry and a 4-1 secondary entry.

John Haran has a strong book of entries: End Of Innocence (POST 3) and What's To Do (POST 4) in Race 3, Bote (POST 6) in Race 5, and Global Empire (POST 6) in Race 6. Haran's dual entry in Race 3 and the morning line favorite in Race 6 make him the second most important trainer to track today. Global Empire (POST 6) in Race 6 and End Of Innocence (POST 3) in Race 3 are his two top selections.

Armando Hernandez saddles Joe The Tailor (POST 1) and Racarino (POST 7) in Race 4 and Stronger Together (POST 1) in Race 6. The dual entry in the feature race gives Hernandez a chance to collect with either Joe The Tailor (POST 1) or Racarino (POST 7).

Maximino Quinonez sends Tour De' Port (POST 3) in Race 2, Electric Charge (POST 3) in Race 6, and Lotta Roses (POST 3) in Race 7. Quinonez consistently draws post three today, a minor curiosity, and his best chance comes in Race 2 with Tour De' Port (POST 3).

Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays

The full nine-race card at Hawthorne on June 14, 2026, offers multiple angles for disciplined bettors. Here is a structured approach for the day's best opportunities.

WIN BEST BETS: Last Moon (POST 4) in Race 5 at 4-1 and Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) in Race 7 at 8-1 represent the day's best win value plays. Both involve the meet's leading jockey Jareth Loveberry and offer above-average morning line prices. Last Moon (POST 4) with the Rodriguez barn at 4-1 should drift lower as the race approaches and early value is available. Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) at 8-1 in the closer is pure value for a Loveberry mount that may be overlooked given the outside post.

EXACTA PLAYS: In Race 4, a box of Ketchum (POST 5), He Gone (POST 4), and Joe The Tailor (POST 1) at $1 each way covers three of the most likely scenarios in the feature race. In Race 7, an exacta box of Visionista (POST 8), My Lady Slew (POST 6), and Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) at $1 each captures the most probable outcome at a reasonable cost.

TRIFECTA PLAYS: Race 3 is the prime trifecta race. Use End Of Innocence (POST 3) and Izzy's Monster (POST 2) on top over What's To Do (POST 4), Crushed Ice (POST 5), and Sally's Suprise (POST 1) for a $1 partial wheel. Race 7 with nine horses is a natural trifecta race — use Visionista (POST 8) and My Lady Slew (POST 6) over April's Gem (POST 4), Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9), and Shakrevenge (POST 2), then spread underneath to all.

PICK 4 STRUCTURE — Races 4 through 7: This is the heart of the Hawthorne afternoon card and the most playable Pick 4 on the program. A suggested ticket uses Ketchum (POST 5) and He Gone (POST 4) in Race 4, Last Moon (POST 4) and Royal Bro (POST 7) in Race 5, Global Empire (POST 6) and People Force (POST 2) in Race 6, and Visionista (POST 8) and Memphis Cash Queen (POST 9) in Race 7. A 2x2x2x2 Pick 4 ticket at $0.50 costs $8.00 and covers the most likely outcomes across the best four races on the card. Adding Ketchum (POST 5), Joe The Tailor (POST 1), or Kazoom (POST 3) in Race 4 as additional options for a slightly larger investment creates excellent coverage of the feature.

VALUE LONGSHOT OF THE DAY: Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) at 10-1 in Race 5 with Joel Campbell and E.T. Baird, drawing the rail in a turf sprint at 1,210 feet, is a horse that could steal this race at a big price if the speed horses duel early. A $2 win bet on Bourbon Street Boy (POST 1) costs minimal investment and could return significant value on a day where the Campbell barn has been competitive across the card.

SUPERFECTA OF THE DAY: Race 7 is the ideal superfecta race with nine horses and competitive depth across the field. Key Visionista (POST 8) and My Lady Slew (POST 6) on top, then spread to all for the third and fourth positions at a minimal $0.10 per combination. Total cost for a 2-horse on top into all-in-all superfecta is manageable and the potential return in a nine-horse optional claiming route with competitive depth is substantial.

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