HawthorneThu, June 11, 2026

VITALE (11) showed good pace over 1m1/4f at Hawthorne (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 2. 25 lengths. Likely to push forward from the wide draw. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. ALL CHOKED UP (2) returned from a lay-off four weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 12 lengths into seventh over 1m at this track. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. SHAKE UP (3) finished 5. 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 5½f at this track when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in journey. Right in this. LAMPLIGHTER JACK (10) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3 lengths away in second over 1m at this track (Turf). Likely to be about the mark again.