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Hawthorne Picks & Predictions — June 4, 2026

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Race 15Wildwood SicilianML 5/23:38 PM EDT

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It's a warm, cloudy Thursday at Hawthorne — 85 degrees with the kind of overcast sky that keeps the turf from getting too firm. Seven races are on the board today, and the card leans heavily on the grass, with three turf routes and sprints scattered across the afternoon. That mix of surfaces is going to keep things interesting from first post to nightcap.

Our TrackWiz ratings spread from the mid-80s to just over 89, which tells you we've got some genuine confidence in the top picks today — but also that a few races are close enough to keep you honest. Whether you're building a late Pick 4 or just looking for a solid win bet to kick off the afternoon, there's plenty to work with across all seven.

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Race 1

3:38 PM EDT

Starter Optional Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

A tight starter optional claiming sprint where the TrackWiz ratings cluster near the top and the morning line underestimates at least one contender — expect a competitive 6½-furlong battle on the dirt.

win5Wildwood SicilianML 5/2

Wildwood Sicilian tops the TrackWiz ratings with an 87.81 — the highest in this field by a clear margin — and backs it up with a 25% career win rate and an average speed figure of 56, matching the best in the race. Trainer Scott Becker has this one pointed right, and at 5/2 on the morning line, there's still genuine value for a horse whose numbers say he belongs a notch above this field. The pace scenario in a 6½-furlong dirt sprint should set up nicely for a horse with his profile — expect him to track the early speed and come rolling.

place4CorteseML 3/1

Cortese brings a 27% career win rate — best in the field — and a solid 79.40 TrackWiz rating to go with it. Trained by Jose G. Rodriguez and ridden by Emmanuel Giles, this horse has the profile of a closer who can pick up pieces in a pace-honest sprint. At 3/1 on the morning line, he's a logical place anchor in your exactas.

show3Twirling RosesML 7/2

Twirling Roses is interesting as the show piece here — a 72.82 rating and an average speed of 56 put her right in the mix despite a modest 17% career win rate. Trainer Armando Hernandez has two horses in the race, which sometimes signals stable confidence, and Orlando Mojica is a capable pilot at this level. She's worth slotting into trifecta tickets at 7/2.

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Race 2

4:11 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 5 fur · Turf

A 5-furlong turf allowance optional claiming with two standout speed figures at the top and a wide-open mid-tier that could scramble the exacta — the favorite is far from a lock.

win1Sine Qua NonML 9/5

Sine Qua Non heads our analysis as the top-rated horse in the field at 88.83 and carries a 33% career win rate, which is elite territory for this level. Trainer James P. DiVito sends her out with Orlando Mojica in the irons — a reliable combination at Hawthorne. Her average speed figure of 57 ties for the best in the race, and over a short 5-furlong turf sprint, a horse with her efficiency numbers should be hard to hold off.

place5Monsieur CandyML 2/1

Monsieur Candy is the other 57-speed-figure horse in the field and rates a close 85.37 on our model, making the 2/1 morning line feel a bit short but still workable as a place play. Jareth Loveberry aboard is a real positive — he's one of the sharper turf pilots in this circuit. The low career win rate of 14% is the only hesitation, but our ratings say the talent is there.

show3JourneyML 5/1

Journey at 5/1 is the value inclusion for the show spot, posting a 70.93 TrackWiz rating and a 33% career win rate that matches Sine Qua Non's. Trainer Michele Boyce keeps this one ready, and Olaf Hernandez is a solid pick-up. If the top two get into a duel on this short turf course, Journey could be sweeping up late.

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We're giving away the analysis on the first three races today, and there's real value in that trio. Wildwood Sicilian opens the card in a Starter Optional Claiming sprint at 6½ furlongs on dirt — a TrackWiz rating of 87.81 at a morning line of 5/2 makes this one of the stronger price-to-confidence ratios on the card. Race 2 flips to the turf for an Allowance Optional Claiming sprint, where Sine Qua Non earns our top mark at 88.83 — that's near the ceiling for today's card. By Race 3, we're stretching out to a mile and 70 yards on dirt with People Force as our best bet at 3/1, a claiming route that should reward pace-scenario handicapping.

The thread connecting all three free picks? Each figures to benefit from a pace setup that plays to their running style, and none of them are being asked to do anything they haven't done before at this level. The cloudy conditions and mild heat shouldn't be a factor on dirt, and the turf course appears to be in good shape for the grass runners this afternoon.

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Race 3

4:43 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

A mile-and-70-yard dirt claiming race where the pace figures suggest a genuine speed duel up front — the question is who has enough left to close it out.

win5People ForceML 3/1

People Force is our top selection at 87.08 on the TrackWiz model, and Julio E. Felix — one of the more active riders on this card — gets the call. A 17% career win rate is respectable in this class, and the 3/1 morning line offers real value for a horse our ratings say is clearly the most capable in the field. At a route of a mile-plus on dirt, pace scenarios can be chaotic, but People Force has the figure edge to handle whatever shape the race takes.

place1Global EmpireML 9/5

Global Empire is the morning-line favorite at 9/5 and rated second at 80.01, but a career win rate of just 11% is a mild flag. Frank Reyes is a capable handler, and trainer John Haran regularly spots horses well. This looks like a solid place horse — one who may get outgunned by People Force's top-end numbers but should be around at the finish.

show2Lucky BossML 4/1

Lucky Boss at 4/1 fills out the show slot with a 67.98 rating and a 17% career win rate that holds up fine at this level. Alexander Bendezu aboard gives confidence — he's comfortable going long on dirt. The price is generous enough to make Lucky Boss a worthwhile exotic inclusion, particularly in trifecta rolling plays.

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Race 4

5:17 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 7 1/2 fur · Turf

Maiden special weight on the Hawthorne turf at 7½ furlongs — a wide-open maiden grass affair where the morning line undervalues our top pick and the form lines are thin across the board.

win5VeronicaforthewinML 5/1

Veronicaforthewin is the TrackWiz top pick at 84.17 despite being listed at 5/1 on the morning line — which is exactly the kind of overlay our model is built to find. She posts the highest average speed figure in the field at 54 and rates more than eight points clear of the second choice. Trainer Elias Lopez and jockey Frank Reyes team up here, and in a maiden turf race where raw talent often wins out, her figure edge looks decisive.

place2Royally SassyML 2/1

Royally Sassy opens as the 2/1 morning-line favorite but rates second in our model at 75.46 — so there's a mild mismatch between public confidence and our numbers. Alexander Bendezu is an excellent booking, and trainer Christopher Davis clearly ships her in with purpose. She's a legitimate place contender and the right horse to pair underneath Veronicaforthewin in exactas.

show4R Bee GeeML 8/5

R Bee Gee is the public's second choice at 8/5 and rates third in our model at 66.38, putting her square in the show conversation. She and Catnip Hill share the field's best average speed figure at 53, and Julio E. Felix is a sharp choice in maiden events. If the pace gets honest over 7½ furlongs on turf, R Bee Gee could be the late runner who picks up a piece.

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Race 5

5:47 PM EDT

Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf

An eight-horse turf claiming sprint at 5½ furlongs where the morning-line favorite carries the field's top TrackWiz rating by a wide margin — but the price will be short and the value lies in sorting out the back end.

win6Wildwood AdiosML 9/5

Wildwood Adios is the standout here — an 88.83 TrackWiz rating is the highest on the entire card for this race and puts her well clear of the field. Julio E. Felix picks up the mount for trainer Scott Becker, who also had Wildwood Sicilian — our Race 1 top pick — pointing to a barn in excellent form right now. The 9/5 morning line reflects public respect, but our model says she's legitimately this good. An average speed of 53 ties for second in the field, but it's the overall rating that separates her.

place2TizmeonemoretimeML 3/1

Tizmeonemoretime is an interesting place play at 3/1 — her 70.48 rating is second-best in the field and she carries a 53 average speed figure, matching Wildwood Adios. Israel Hernandez has been busy and competent on this card, and trainer Rigo Rosas deserves credit for placing this horse in a spot where her figures are competitive. A career win rate of just 5% is a concern, but on a turf sprint where pace dynamics can shuffle the order, she's worth a place ticket.

show5Wahida of MardanML 5/1

Wahida of Mardan at 5/1 rounds out the show selection with a 66.76 rating and an average speed of 54 — best in the field — which is an intriguing disconnect from her lower overall rating. Trainer Amy Nesbitt and rider Ademar Santos form a quiet but capable combo. If she can get into the race efficiently from the five hole, she has the raw foot to earn a piece of this.

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Race 6

6:13 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

A 6-furlong dirt claiming race with a clear class standout at the top of the TrackWiz ratings — the real game is whether the 8/5 favorite can be made to pay or whether there's a price play in the exacta.

win4Sharp AttackML 8/5

Sharp Attack is the most dominant single-race figure on tonight's card — an 89.12 TrackWiz rating that stands alone in this seven-horse claiming field. Frank Reyes gets the mount for trainer Dino DiZeo, and the 55 average speed figure is the best in the race. A 13% career win rate might seem modest, but our model accounts for more than just win totals, and the overall profile here screams class edge. The 8/5 morning line will likely compress, so get in early if you're playing this one straight.

place1Kind KismetML 4/1

Kind Kismet is the most compelling place play in the race at 4/1 — a 79.72 TrackWiz rating and the field's best career win rate at 16%. Trainer Joel Berndt keeps horses ready, and Javier Tavares is a sharp pick-up for a 6-furlong dirt sprint. She rates about ten points below Sharp Attack, but her win percentage alone says she shows up when conditions are right.

show2She Stopped ShortML 5/2

She Stopped Short fills out the show position with a 75.09 rating and a 54 average speed figure that ties Kind Kismet for second-best in the field. Israel Hernandez has been a regular on this card and should pilot her professionally. The career win rate of 9% is on the lower side, but her speed numbers make her worth including in trifecta construction at the 5/2 morning line.

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Race 7

6:48 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi 70 yd · Dirt

The closing race is a mile-and-70-yard dirt claiming affair with a legitimate top horse buried at 3/1 — the pace scenario over a route distance could shake up the order and the place and show spots are genuinely competitive.

win7Jet FlightML 3/1

Jet Flight is our top selection here and it isn't particularly close — an 87.08 TrackWiz rating leads the field, and a 22% career win rate is the best among all seven entrants by a comfortable margin. Luis H. Colon gets the mount for trainer Jose G. Rodriguez, who also has Rocket Hotshot in this race — stable confidence is worth noting. The 55 average speed figure is the field's best by two lengths-equivalent, and over a mile-plus route on dirt, that edge in sustained speed figures tends to hold.

place1Electric ChargeML 6/1

Electric Charge at 6/1 is a legitimate value play for the place slot — a 71.12 TrackWiz rating and a trip profile that could suit the inside post over a route distance. Alexander Bendezu aboard is experienced over longer distances at Hawthorne, and trainer Maximino Quinonez has this horse rolling with a 9% win rate in a tough spot. At morning-line odds that suggest the public is sleeping on him, Electric Charge belongs in your exactas underneath Jet Flight.

show4Del RayoML 9/2

Del Rayo rounds out the show analysis with a 70.19 rating — nearly matching Electric Charge — and an average speed figure of 55 that ties Jet Flight for the field's best. Frank Reyes picks him up for trainer Hugo Rodriguez, who has a steady hand with route horses. The 17% career win rate is solid, and if Jet Flight gets away cleanly and Electric Charge hits some trouble, Del Rayo could be the one sweeping up the last spot on the board.

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Bottom line for Thursday at Hawthorne: Sine Qua Non and Sharp Attack are our two highest-conviction plays on the card, and Wildwood Sicilian offers real value to open the day. The free races give you a strong foundation — but if you want pace projections, exotic ticket breakdowns, and the full premium analysis on all seven races, unlock the complete card with a TrackWiz subscription at /pricing. Good luck out there today.

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