Hawthorne
Today, August 28, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
LEADING THE CHARGE has a decent chance on the figures and should make a bold show. Ocean Pointe is taking a massive drop in class and ought to be involved in the finish too. Lamplighter Jack also demands a second look.
Leading The Charge
Ocean Pointe
Lamplighter Jack
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. All Choked UpJ: Olaf HernandezT: James P. DiVitoF: 6122141-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictThird last time out here 8 weeks ago. Has enjoyed success here previously.- 2. Ocean PointeJ: Luis H. ColonT: Richard EstvankoF: 8679
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 94
VerdictBelow form last time out at Churchill Downs 3 months ago. Takes a steep drop in grade in this race. Back from a break but expected to figure prominently even so. 
3. Golden BanditJ: Israel HernandezT: Coty W. RosinF: 8134-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictDown the field last time out here 8 weeks ago. Well below form last 3 starts. Best watched on the evidence so far.
4. Ice ShardJ: Emmanuel GilesT: Manny PerezF: 61677-75- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictGood effort last time out here 5 weeks ago. Lot to find on form and looks well out of depth.- 5. Lamplighter JackJ: Santiago GonzalezT: Daniel SimonovichF: 91272616
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictBelow form last time out at Ellis Park 20 days ago. Has less on plate against these rivals than last ones. 
6. Even The WindJ: Julio E. FelixT: Chris M. BlockF: 1328-2212- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictRunner-up last time out here 21 days ago. In a good vein of form right now.- 7. Leading The ChargeJ: Orlando MojicaT: Chris M. BlockF: 435-52
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 74
VerdictRunner-up last time out at Indiana Grand 11 weeks ago. Not easy to deny chance on form ratings. - Unnamed Favourite
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