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PHOTO ESSAY: Racing at Hawthorne Part 1

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A chilly weekend at Hawthorne was no deterrent to the competitors and fans taking in the 2nd weekend of racing at the Chicago oval.  We hope that you get a feel for the weekend’s action over the next couple of days with these series of photos.

Last Tears (5) ridden by Santo Sanjur, Grand Procession (6) ridden by Emanuel Cosme and Last Gun In Texas ridden by Nicholas Meza in race four of Hawthorne's chilly Friday afternoon racing (2-27-15)
Last Tears (5) ridden by Santo Sanjur, Grand Procession (6) ridden by Emanuel Cosme and Last Gun In Texas ridden by Nicholas Meza in race four of Hawthorne’s chilly Friday afternoon racing (2-27-15)
The field of race 4 at Hawthorne on Friday (2-27-15) heading for the wire
The field of race 4 at Hawthorne on Friday (2-27-15) heading for the wire
A few bundled up outriders patiently wait for horses to be done in the paddock area prior to a race at Hawthorne
A few bundled up outriders patiently wait for horses to be done in the paddock area prior to a race at Hawthorne (2-27-15)
Market Rad, ridden by Santo Sanjur, edges out his mirror to the inside for the win in Hawthorne's fifth race on Friday's card (2-27-15)
Market Rad, ridden by Santo Sanjur, edges out his mirror to the inside for the win in Hawthorne’s fifth race on Friday’s card (2-27-15)
Sacred Range, piloted by Eduardo E. Perez, comes home strong for the win in the sixth at Hawthorne Friday (2-27-15)
Sacred Range, piloted by Eduardo E. Perez, comes home strong for the win in the sixth at Hawthorne Friday (2-27-15)
The start of the day's ninth and final race at Hawthorne on Friday (2-27-15)
The start of the day’s ninth and final race at Hawthorne on Friday (2-27-15)