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Hawthorne Picks & Predictions — May 7, 2026

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Race 14EscovedoML 2/13:38 PM EDT

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 7-race card at Hawthorne. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 7 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

3:38 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Escovedo looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4EscovedoML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.5 for Race 1. Ridden by Alexander Bendezu, trained by Maximino Quinonez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.19 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. 1 wins and placed in 2 of 3 races at Hawthorne. Has not raced in 155 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.92 sec/furlong. Claiming Price Decreased from $15000 to $5000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place2Spirit to InspireML 7/2

Rating board at 83.5. Ridden by Olaf Hernandez. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.60 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 7 races on Dirt tracks.

show3Ballybay BeautyML 4/1

Rating board at 62.5. Ridden by Israel Hernandez. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 11 races on Dirt tracks. 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at Hawthorne.

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Race 2

4:08 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — This Beau Knows looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win7This Beau KnowsML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 2. Ridden by Luis H. Colon, trained by Chris M. Block. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.49 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 11.87 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Turf tracks.

⚡ Longshot9My Last EscapadeML 15/1

Rating board at 52.2. Ridden by Julio E. Felix. Has placed in the last 7 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races.

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Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 3

4:38 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dixie Penny looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Dixie PennyML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 3. Ridden by Alexander Bendezu, trained by Armando Hernandez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.17 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. 12 wins and placed in 32 of 60 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 3 wins and placed in 7 of 8 races at Hawthorne. Jockey & Horse combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races.

place4Wampus KittenML 9/5

Rating board at 69.4. Ridden by Luis H. Colon. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.05 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races.

show5Mamba OutML 6/1

Rating board at 60.5 • 26% career wins. Ridden by Israel Hernandez. 10 wins and placed in 19 of 38 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

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Race 4

5:09 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Eli's Promise looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Eli's PromiseML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 4. Ridden by Olaf Hernandez, trained by James P. DiVito. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.11 sec/furlong. 4 wins and placed in 14 of 26 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. 2 wins and placed in 10 of 12 races at Hawthorne. Jockey & Horse combo has a 16% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.00 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place2Call Me QML 4/1

Rating board at 74.2 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Israel Hernandez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.97 sec/furlong. 5 wins and placed in 10 of 13 races on Dirt tracks.

show3Can Do AndrewML 6/1

Rating board at 74.0 • 33% career wins. Ridden by David Cohen. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.29 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 6 of 10 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 5

5:39 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — River Redemption looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4River RedemptionML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 76.7 for Race 5. Career win rate of 25% shows consistency. Ridden by Luis H. Colon, trained by R. Terry Young. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races at 7 1/2 fur. 3 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races at Hawthorne. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. Has not raced in 192 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.28 sec/furlong. 6 wins and placed in 14 of 16 races on Turf tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $15000 to $10000.

place6Grand IllusionML 15/1

Rating board at 69.6 • 36% career wins. Ridden by Alexander Bendezu. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.16 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races.

show5Silver QuartersML 5/2

Rating board at 65.3 • 21% career wins. Ridden by David Cohen. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.

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Race 6

6:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Winging Ways looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win5Winging WaysML 5/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.8 for Race 6. Ridden by Alexander Bendezu, trained by Maximino Quinonez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.14 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. 9 wins and placed in 25 of 48 races on Dirt tracks. Jockey & Horse combo has a 24% win rate and finished in the money in 61% of races. Has not raced in 194 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Off to the RacesML 4/1

Rating board at 68.9. Ridden by Julio E. Felix. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. 5 wins and placed in 24 of 48 races on Dirt tracks.

⚡ Longshot4All About ToniteML 8/1

Rating board at 55.1. Ridden by Israel Hernandez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.36 sec/furlong. 4 wins and placed in 13 of 22 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 7

6:40 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Bizzee Channel looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win9Bizzee ChannelML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 7. Ridden by David Cohen, trained by Larry Rivelli. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.20 sec/furlong. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. 9 wins and placed in 24 of 45 races on Turf tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $12500 to $10000. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place5Sponge BathML 9/2

Rating board at 74.7. Ridden by E. T. Baird. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.06 sec/furlong. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 11.40 sec/furlong.

show4Even the WindML 4/1

Rating board at 70.3. Ridden by Luis H. Colon. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. 2 wins and placed in 10 of 14 races at Hawthorne.

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