HawthorneSat, June 22, 2024

RIVER REDEMPTION (1) returned from a lay-off five-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 18 lengths into sixth over 1m1/4f at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Finds a suitable assignment and can take this out. RUSSIAN TO WIN (9) finished 13 lengths away in fourth last time out over 6f at Prairie Meadows two weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Sure to run well. WICKED SUPRISE (7) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 39 lengths when seventh in a 1m1/4f contest at this track three weeks ago. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. RED HORNET (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1m1/2f after he gave away a big start. Well placed and can fill a top-three spot.