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HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE — JUNE 7, 2026 QUICK PICKS

Partly cloudy, mid-70s by late card, fast dirt, firm-to-good turf. Bias favors inside posts and early speed on dirt; inside draws and pace-pressers on turf.

Race 1 — 1320f | Dirt | OClm $10,000

Strange Arrange (3) is the top choice as the forward-speed favorite in a short five-horse field. Racarino (4) and We Miss Arlington (5) are the logical secondary threats, making this essentially a three-way race. Bernie Lomax (1) at 4-1 off the rail offers overlay value and deserves a place ticket.

Race 2 — 1320f | Dirt | OClm $10,000 N1X

Laly (2) is the clear top choice from an ideal inside post with the meet's leading rider. Julynne (4) is the main challenger as a capable stalker at 3-1, and Tum Tap (1) presses from the rail at 4-1 for an active barn. Richiesgoldengirl (5) at 4-1 deserves trifecta inclusion.

Race 3 — 1210f | Turf | Clm $12,500

Union Dolly (3) is well drawn and firmly favored in this turf route. Floribunda (5) at 3-1 is the main danger as a closing type with a clear lane, while Devil (4) and Fondre (1) at 4-1 each offer competitive claims from good positions. Diamonds Joy (2) at 5-1 is a live longshot from an inside draw.

Race 4 — 1430f | Dirt | OClm $62,500

Baby Boat (4) is the top selection in the day's richest race from a favorable post. Navy Seal (2) at 4-1 under the meet's leading rider is the best overlay on the card and the recommended win bet. Goodasiwonswas (1) at 4-1 from the rail is similarly live, and Indyville (5) at 6-1 is the best longshot play if the pace collapses.

Race 5 — 1650f | Turf | OClm $50,000b

Journeyist (6) tops this field for an in-form barn in a $32,000 turf marathon. R Katiebug (7) at 4-1 from the same barn is the primary secondary choice, and the exacta between these two in both directions is the race's key wager. My Lady Slew (4) at 4-1 rounds out the trifecta, with Dancing Magic (3) at 6-1 worth a trifecta saver under the meet's top rider.

Race 6 — 1320f | Dirt | Clm $5,000 N1Y

Devils Red (5) is the top choice in this wide-open nine-horse bottom claimer, with the circuit's top jockey providing a clear edge. Mon Ami Fuzzie (6) and Off To The Races (8) are the main secondary threats at 4-1 apiece. Canyon Shadows (1) at 10-1 from the rail is a live longshot for trifecta exotics.

Race 7 — 1100f | Turf | Maiden Special Weight

Rockfest (2) is the clear favorite and well positioned from post two in this maiden turf sprint. Rocky Raccoon (9) at 3-1 from the same barn is the primary secondary choice, and the same-barn exacta in both directions is the featured wager. Chief Morter (3) and Capovivo (7) at 4-1 each give a top conditioner a powerful two-horse entry that must be respected throughout the exotics.

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