Hawthorne Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
SPIRIT TO INSPIRE (3) brings the sharpest recent sprint form, runner-up at Hawthorne over 1106m last start, beaten 1.8L after closing from midfield, and just missed two back over 1006m. BLAZING AFFAIR (4) won by 7.5L at Tampa Bay over 1207m two back and held 3rd there next time; rates a key chance dropping to this trip. NIGHT ROSE (1) scored here over 1006m two back and stuck on for 4th over 1106m last start; draws the rail. BALLYBAY BEAUTY (2) was 3rd at this track and trip on 7 May and can figure again back to the sprint.

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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Won two runs back at Hawthorne over 1006m on 26 Apr after showing speed, with 54kg. Last start 4th of 5 after settling 2nd at Hawthorne over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 5.8L by Escovedo, with 54kg on FT. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 1 for Jareth Loveberry for Larry Rivelli, 22 days between runs. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 11 | CLM FM 3U | $15,363.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 1:06.01 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $14,556.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 0:59.90 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Olaf Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip after a 3rd at Hawthorne over 1674m on 24 May, beaten 23.5L in Claiming 58 when settling back and plugging on with 56kg. Prior runs at Hawthorne were sharper, finishing 3rd over 1106m on 7 May (beaten 4L) and 3rd over 1006m on 19 Apr (beaten 3.8L). Draws barrier 2 with Olaf Hernandez for Brian Cook and owns 1 win, 2 seconds, 3 thirds from 9 runs at the track. Can feature with the right run at this shorter trip.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $15,363.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Good | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:42.49 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $15,363.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:06.01 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $16,012.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Julio Felix | 56kg | 0:59.13 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 53kg | 1:11.96 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:12.07 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 60 | CLM FM 3U | $25,678.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:44.96 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Alexander Bendezu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark, placing in her last three. Last start 2nd of 5 after settling 4th/4th/3rd at Hawthorne over 1106m on 7 May, beaten 1.8L by Escovedo with 56kg. Prior run 2nd at Hawthorne over 1006m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Illy Simz, racing on speed. Strong Hawthorne record (1:2:0 from 3) and drawn well; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | CLM FM 3U | $15,363.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:06.01 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $16,012.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 56kg | 0:59.13 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.96 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:12.07 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $11.30 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55.5kg | 1:12.66 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:13.52 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Luis H. Colon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, with five placings from seven starts this season. Last start 3rd of 8 after settling 5th/5th/4th at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 15 Apr, beaten 6.5L in Claiming 76 with 56.5kg. Won the run prior at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 15 Mar by a clear margin in Maiden Claiming 75 at $1.14. Each-way claims if holding that earlier winning form.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 31 | CLM FM 3U | $34,643.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 56.5kg | 1:10.33 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | 1:11.27 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $33,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55.5kg | 1:10.29 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | MDN FM 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55.5kg | 1:11.00 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 112 | MDN FM 3U | $83,969.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55.5kg | 1:17.80 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $19.60 |
| 6/6 | 08/08/2025 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $86,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 0:56.95 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Julio E. Felix
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35-day break after finishing 6th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 24 Apr on SY, beaten 7.3L with 49.7kg. Prior won at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 9 Apr (Maiden Claiming 68) by 1.5L on FT after settling midfield. Carries 56kg here from barrier 5 for Julio Felix for trainer Armando Hernandez. Can feature with a return to that winning effort.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Amir Mendoza | 52kg | 1:11.64 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 54kg | 1:13.44 | 8-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $15.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:12.49 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $5.70 |