Hawthorne Racecourse has a 9-race card. The 0.50 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 6, it is a 0.50 base bet, and the sequence will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:50 PM CT)

5-Heavy Pressure (5-1)-Drops to a spot to take a picture. Draws well and has a big late kick. Marcus Miller should have in striking range at the top of the long stretch.
6-A Major Omen (6-1)-Team Longo entry often looks like he should win but doesn't seal the deal. Has one good move to use and should be there at the wire if Jerry Longo provides a sharp steer.

Race 7 (9:10 PM CT)

1-Rocknroll Dakota (6-1)-Started from the rail in last, broke at the start and finished a well beaten 7th. Should be a player without any miscues. Beat this kind 2 back and might be overlooked here.
3-Rk's Toni (2-1)-This will be the 3rd start in town and didn't show much in the others but now drops. Should relish the company. Although the short price is tough to follow this is a shallow group.

Race 8 9:30 PM CT)

4-SG Clover Success (3-1)-This is another tepid program chalk with Casey Leonard in the bike. Left in last, faded but should be tighter and is a use with this soft bunch.
6-Jezibel Mooss (4-1)-This is the 3rd straight race in sequence after a sick scratch. Went off at 5/2 against this group and took the long way around but did make up some ground. Gary Rath should be closer to the leaders when the wings fold tonight, and they probably won't go to the 1/2 in one minute flat.

Race 9 (9:50 PM CT)

1-Fox Valley Bruin (5-1)-Team Leonard 3-year-old has decent speed but doesn't like to pass down the lane. Draws inside and will look for a suck-around trip. Should be a solid price and might only have a little work left to get up in time.
2-Fred's Finale (7/2)-Looks like a main player and is another who can benefit from a cozy trip. Should be in the mix, Kyle Husted could have in play, and can post a win if finishes off the mile.

$1.00 Late Pick 4

5,6/1,3/4,6/1,2
Total Bet=$16

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