Free Hawthorne Picks, Tips & Predictions

Expert Hawthorne picks and tips for every card. Hawthorne runs on dirt and turf, with about 63% of races on the dirt, racing from 4 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi, with fields averaging 6.8 starters. Every card's first race is free, the second is free with an account, and the full card is for subscribers — 19 Hawthorne sheets published so far.

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Full card analysis on every Hawthorne race, AI ratings on every runner, and SmartBet, which splits one bet across the horses you like.

Latest Hawthorne Free Picks

Hawthorne hasn't raced since July 19, 2026. We publish free picks for every Hawthorne card — below are the picks from that last card.

Top pick in each free race, July 19, 2026

  1. Race 14TummycatML 5/2

Race 2 is free with an account, and the other 9 races are for members.

Analysis and the full Hawthorne card →

About the Hawthorne Racing Surface

Surfaces
Dirt and Turf
Distance range
4 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi
Typical field
6.8 starters
Typical card
7.7 races

Most common race conditions at Hawthorne: Claiming, Starter Optional Claiming, Maiden Special Weight, Allowance.

Measured across the last 19 Hawthorne cards we have handicapped.

Recent Hawthorne Race Sheets

All 19 Hawthorne race sheets →

Hawthorne Picks — Common Questions

Is there a free Hawthorne card?

Yes. The first race on every Hawthorne race sheet is free, with full analysis and no account required. A free account opens the second race too, and every race on the days Hawthorne is our Track of the Day. The rest of the card is part of a TrackWiz subscription.

Where can I get free Hawthorne tips?

On this page and each Hawthorne race sheet. Every sheet gives our top three picks in each race, from TrackWiz ratings and race sims, with the reasoning behind them. Race 1 is free with no account.

What surface does Hawthorne race on?

Hawthorne cards run on dirt and turf. Across the last 19 cards, roughly 63% of races were on the dirt.

How many races are on a typical Hawthorne card?

Hawthorne cards average 7.7 races, with fields of about 6.8 starters. Distances run from 4 1/2 fur to 1 1/16 mi.

When are Hawthorne picks published?

Hawthorne picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 19 Hawthorne sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.