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Hawthorne Picks & Predictions — May 28, 2026

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Race 13VisionistaML 7/53:38 PM EDT

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Happy Thursday from Hawthorne. Seven races are on the board today under clear skies and a comfortable 72°F — about as clean a spring afternoon as you'll find at the Chicago oval. The track is playing fast, the turf course is in great shape, and the card mixes dirt and grass action in a way that keeps every race interesting.

We're looking at a split of three claiming races, two maiden special weight sprints on the turf, a starter optional claiming event, and a one-turn mile on the grass to close things out. Variety is the word today — there's something here for every kind of bettor, from the two-dollar window to the multi-race exotic player.

TrackWiz has ratings and analysis locked in for all seven races. Three of them are free for every reader; the remaining four are part of our premium full-card breakdown. Let's get into it.

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Race 1

3:38 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The morning line tells the story here — a short-priced favorite against a field with modest credentials — but two closers with double-digit ratings gaps could make this more interesting than the odds suggest.

win3VisionistaML 7/5

Visionista heads into this one with the field's top TrackWiz rating at 89.42, a significant edge over the competition in a claiming field at a mile and 70 yards. The 7/5 morning line reflects public respect, and a career win rate of 11% — while modest — leads this field. Trainer Elias Lopez puts Frank Reyes in the irons, a pairing worth noting, and the extra ground of this route trip should suit a horse with this kind of overall profile over cheaper rivals.

place4She Be SheehanML 7/2

She Be Sheehan (No. 4) is the logical alternative at 7/2, carrying an 84.69 TrackWiz rating that rates second in the field — not far behind the top pick at all. A 10% career win rate is respectable in this claiming company, and Alexander Bendezu is a capable handler over a route. If Visionista hits any traffic or spots a slow early pace, She Be Sheehan has the profile to be right there at the wire.

show2ShakrevengeML 2/1

Shakrevenge at 2/1 morning line is an interesting show hedge — the second-shortest price in the field despite a 72.71 TrackWiz rating that ranks third. Luis H. Colon gets the call for Joel Campbell, and a career win rate of 8% fits right in with this field's ceiling. At projected odds, including this horse in exacta and trifecta tickets makes sense as a bridge between the top two and the rest of the field.

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Race 2

4:10 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

A maiden special weight on the turf at 5½ furlongs with an all-first-time-winner field — these horses are a blank slate, which means our model's edge over raw morning lines could be the difference-maker tonight.

win2Ciao TommasoML 9/5

Ciao Tommaso (No. 2) owns the top TrackWiz rating in this field at an impressive 88.83 — a substantial gap over the second-rated runner — and the 9/5 morning line confirms the public sees this one too. Tied for the highest average speed figure in the field at 55, the Brian Cook trainee draws Alexander Bendezu, who has been a reliable pilot at Hawthorne. In maiden special weight turf sprints, talent separation matters, and this horse appears to have it.

place4Stormy AttackML 6/1

Stormy Attack (No. 4) is the play underneath at 6/1, and that price is intriguing given a 62.86 TrackWiz rating that ranks second in this race. Trainer Shane Childers, who also saddles Chief Gross, clearly likes his chances here, and the stable runner who drew the better morning line deserves respect in exotics. Frank Reyes takes the mount, adding a strong jockey angle to a horse that could steal second at a generous price.

show1Good YeggML 5/2

Good Yegg (No. 1) ties Ciao Tommaso for the top average speed figure in the field at 55 and carries a 61.01 TrackWiz rating that slots neatly into the third position. Trainer Carlos Ramirez sends this one out from the rail with Javier Tavares up, and the inside post in a turf sprint is not always a disadvantage if the horse can break clean. Worth including in trifecta coverage at a projected 5/2.

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The first three races on today's card are open to all TrackWiz readers, and they give us a strong early-card foundation to work with. Visionista tops our free picks in Race 1 — a one-mile-and-change dirt route where our rating of 89.42 gives her a meaningful edge at a morning line of 7/5. On a fast track in good weather, front-runners and pace-pressers tend to hold their position through the far turn at Hawthorne, and we like her chances to get the job done here.

Race 2 moves to the turf for a maiden special weight sprint, where Ciao Tommaso (9/5 ML, 88.83 rating) is our top selection on what shapes up as a fair, unbiased turf course today. Round out the free card with Foxy Zorra in Race 3 — another 9/5 morning-line play on the dirt at 5½ furlongs where a short, honest pace scenario could set things up perfectly for her style. All three are solid plays in their own right, but they also give you a natural base for building early Pick 3 tickets.

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Race 3

4:42 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Dirt

Miss Saipan's elite career win percentage clashes with Foxy Zorra's commanding model rating — this 5½-furlong dirt claiming sprint has a legitimate form clash at the top that should produce a competitive pace.

win3Foxy ZorraML 9/5

Foxy Zorra (No. 3) holds the highest TrackWiz rating in the field at 88.83 and draws in at a favorable 9/5 morning line for trainer Coty W. Rosin. A 20% career win rate is genuinely solid in claiming company, and her average speed figure of 54 is tied for second-best in the field. Olaf Hernandez has the call, and in a short sprint where pace setup is everything, this horse's overall profile suggests she should be firing on all cylinders.

place4Miss SaipanML 3/1

Miss Saipan (No. 4) is the one horse in this field who demands respect on her career win percentage alone — 30% is the top mark by a wide margin, meaning she closes the deal when she gets herself into position. Her 70.72 TrackWiz rating ranks second in the field, and a 55 average speed figure leads everyone here. Trainer Fernando Bahena sends her out with Luis H. Colon at 3/1, and she's the most dangerous closer in the exotics.

show1Time BreakML 4/1

Time Break (No. 1) is the honest show selection at 4/1 — a 57.50 TrackWiz rating puts her solidly in the middle of the field, and trainer Maximino Quinonez posts the rail draw with Frank Reyes. The 7% career win rate isn't flashy, but the 54 average speed figure matches Foxy Zorra and gives this horse a fighting chance to hit the board if the top two set a contested pace and leave the door open late.

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Race 4

5:11 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

Whatdoyouthinkmark arrives as a class standout on a 5-furlong turf sprint, but a pair of overlooked value plays with strong win percentages could muddy the trifecta waters if the pace sets up favorably.

win6WhatdoyouthinkmarkML 6/5

Whatdoyouthinkmark (No. 6) is simply the most accomplished horse in this field — a 89.71 TrackWiz rating tops everyone by a clear margin, and a 29% career win rate is exceptional for a claimer on the turf. The 6/5 morning line says the public agrees, and trainer Dino DiZeo puts Jareth Loveberry up — a standout jockey pairing at this meet. An average speed figure of 55 tied for best in the field rounds out an overwhelming profile that earns the top spot here.

place7Bernie LomaxML 5/2

Bernie Lomax (No. 7) is the right horse to stack underneath at 5/2 — a 72.23 TrackWiz rating ranks second in this seven-horse field, and a 24% career win rate is legitimately strong for this level. Alexander Bendezu gets the mount for trainer Maximino Quinonez, and the 55 average speed figure ties the top pick. If Whatdoyouthinkmark gets into any pace trouble on the tight 5-furlong turf trip, Bernie Lomax has the profile to swoop in and grab the exacta spot.

show5Money AgentML 9/2

Money Agent (No. 5) at 9/2 is the logical third piece of the ticket for Emmanuel Giles and trainer Manny Perez. A 64.74 TrackWiz rating ranks third in the field and provides a comfortable gap over the rest of the bottom half. The 8% career win rate is the cautionary note, but in trifecta coverage at 9/2 projected odds, the value proposition makes this a reasonable inclusion over horses with far lower ratings.

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Race 5

5:40 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 5 fur · Turf

An eight-horse maiden turf sprint where several horses have zero recorded average speed figures — this is genuinely wide open, which makes our model's top-rated selection all the more significant.

win6Cloudy LassML 7/2

Cloudy Lass (No. 6) stands out with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating in a field that is otherwise bunched tightly between 41 and 56 — that gap is meaningful in a maiden race where separating horses is difficult. Trainer Chris M. Block sends her out at 7/2 with Olaf Hernandez, and while her career win rate is 0% across the board like every horse in this field, the model puts significant weight on her underlying profile. In maiden turf sprints, finding the horse with the most upside is the name of the game, and the numbers here point squarely at Cloudy Lass.

place3Rising CreekML 3/1

Rising Creek (No. 3) draws the 3/1 morning line and a 56.67 TrackWiz rating that ranks second — and notably, she's one of three horses in this field with no recorded average speed figure, which can cut both ways (unraced or limited exposure). Trainer Larry Rivelli puts Jareth Loveberry aboard, a jockey who wins his share at Hawthorne, and the short price suggests the barn is confident. Worth using underneath at a price that still offers some value.

show7Dizzy Miss LizzyML 4/1

Dizzy Miss Lizzy (No. 7) offers an interesting show angle at 4/1 for Alexander Bendezu and trainer Christopher Davis — also missing an average speed figure, which keeps the profile somewhat mysterious but doesn't hurt the 55.00 TrackWiz rating that ranks third in the field. In a wide-open maiden sprint where pedigree and preparation are often the deciding factors, Bendezu's presence in the irons is a genuine positive. Include her in trifecta tickets as the honest third selection.

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Race 6

6:10 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A competitive starter optional claiming sprint at 6 furlongs with three horses sporting 20%+ career win rates — the pace scenario here should be honest and the stretch run figures to be a real battle.

win5Mamba OutML 3/1

Mamba Out (No. 5) has the field's top TrackWiz rating at 87.08 and a 27% career win rate that speaks to a horse who consistently puts herself in winning position — that's the kind of horse you want to key on in a competitive field. Israel Hernandez takes the mount for trainer Blanca Candelas at a morning line of 3/1, providing fair value for a horse who clearly profiles as the class of this spot. The 55 average speed figure tied for best in the field adds another layer of confidence to this selection.

place3Long Tall WomanML 6/1

Long Tall Woman (No. 3) at 6/1 is a legitimate value play — an 80.57 TrackWiz rating ranks second and a 25% career win rate suggests she's been a steady performer at this level. Trainer Francisco Villa sends her out with Julio E. Felix, and at a projected 6/1 price, the exacta combining her with Mamba Out offers real upside. The 54 average speed figure is competitive, and a horse this consistent should be deep in the mix on the far turn.

show6Wildwood QueenML 7/2

Wildwood Queen (No. 6) at 7/2 brings a 73.50 TrackWiz rating and a 22% career win rate — respectable numbers in a field of strong closers. Trainer John Haran gives E.T. Baird the assignment, and this horse's overall consistency profile makes her a sensible show selection and trifecta piece. In a pace-honest 6-furlong sprint, a 54 average speed figure keeps her firmly in the mix at a price that enhances trifecta payouts.

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Race 7

6:40 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Turf

An eight-horse turf mile claiming race where the speed figures are almost uniformly flat — this is a race where rating separation and career consistency will matter more than raw pace, and one horse rises clearly above the pack.

win4River RedemptionML 7/2

River Redemption (No. 4) is our top selection with an 86.35 TrackWiz rating — a commanding lead over the second-rated horse in what is otherwise a tightly grouped field. A 24% career win rate is the best mark among the contenders, indicating this horse doesn't just get close — it closes the deal. Luis H. Colon boards for trainer R. Terry Young at a 7/2 morning line, giving this pick genuine value for a horse that should be on the front end of every exotic play tonight.

place6Bizzee ChannelML 6/1

Bizzee Channel (No. 6) at 6/1 is the interesting underneath play — a 59.78 TrackWiz rating ranks second in a bunched field, and the 18% career win rate reflects a horse that is no stranger to hitting the board. Frank Reyes gets the call for trainer Heriberto Villalobos, and on a turf mile where pace can compress the field, a closer with this profile should be live at a price. Worth using in exactas and trifectas as the logical second horse.

show5Man On AttackML 9/2

Man On Attack (No. 5) slots in as the show play at 9/2 — Angel Ortega Stanley rides for trainer Shane Childers, and the 51.53 TrackWiz rating ranks third in this field by a comfortable margin over the rest. The 6% career win rate is the honest concern, but a 54 average speed figure is the top mark in the field and provides a physical dimension that supports inclusion in the trifecta. At nearly 5-1 projected odds, the value is there for this slot.

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Bottom line: Hawthorne is giving us a clean, fast racing surface on a beautiful Thursday afternoon. The free card is highlighted by Visionista (R1), Ciao Tommaso (R2), and Foxy Zorra (R3) — three plays that stand on their own and work together in early multis. Premium subscribers get the full picture, including our top-rated pick of the day in Race 4 and full exotic breakdowns for the back half. Good luck out there — race smart.

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