Hawkesbury 04 May 2024
GOING: S(5)
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CLARENDON TAVERN BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1100m Track: SOFT5 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.2). |
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Slick pace with Rocketeer Girl finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. PIONEER RIVER (5) classy gelding resuming from a six-month spell. Gets the right race set-up today with the fast tempo anticipated and has since been fitted with two solid trials. Looks great value at his current quote and no surprise to see him finish over the top of these. SMASHING EAGLE (7) is another who will relish the good tempo today after rattling late from last on the turn when fifth over 1100m at Canterbury when resuming on April 17. Has solid top-three claims. CHILLI FILLY (11) progressive filly resuming. Has the two wins from four starts and expected to handle the sharp rise in grade here. Fitted with two trials and drawn to stalk the solid tempo. VALIANCY (12) handy mare who resumes after going quickly through her grades last time in. Has a solid fresh record and two recent trials were full of merit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 5,7,11,12.
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KOTE
BLAKE RYAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina), Mrs M N Annetts & W B Fornari Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Renosu carrying 54kg at $15. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Premiere on September 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Think About It carrying 58.5kg at $151. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
11 JETT STANLEY |
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NO STATEMENT
MICK VAN GESTEL 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A R Mohindra, Miss N Chapman & Miss S L H Chapman Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Curtis Island carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Renosu carrying 52kg at $21. Nicely placed to score. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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CONTEMPORARY
JAMES CUMMINGS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Godolphin Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by head Randwick Bm78 December 30 over 1200m defeating Powerful Peg carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Randwick Bm78 October 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Dashing Legend with 57kg at $5.50. Anticipate a bold showing. |
8 N RAWILLER |
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BAROQUE ROAD
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), G Smith, J Yianni, Roma (Mgr: R Anderson), E Fuller, Dr F Novy, Mrs P Smith, Taggart Family (Mgr: M Taggart), S Troughton, Mrs H Yeates, I Jones, N Mcilfatrick & Mrs K Mitchell First-up. Finished off last campaign with blinkers first time; seventh of 14 at Gold Coast Syndicate Wfa January 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Derry Grove with 58.5kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ballarat Mm Classic December 9 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Stupendo carrying 59kg at $4.50. Might need the run. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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PIONEER RIVER
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 November 4 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Mars Mission carrying 60kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Flemington Bm90 May 20 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Vongole carrying 57kg at $17. One of the leading contenders. |
3 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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FIRE LANE
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind No Statement carrying 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Tiz Invincible carrying 56kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 ZAC WADICK |
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SMASHING EAGLE
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J Moore & Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Canterbury Bm78 on April 17 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Curtis Island with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Omni Man carrying 57.5kg at $12. Sure to run well. |
4 TYLER SCHILLER |
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DOLLAR MAGIC
SCOTT SINGLETON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S I Singleton, W H Lanham & Mrs A K Lanham Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 30 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Either Oar with 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Tamworth Ctry Cl3 September 25 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Outback Ringer carrying 61kg at $2.50. This looks a stern test. |
7 R JONES |
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QUEEN OF THE MILE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Darby Racing, Miss M Boyd, D J Carson, Mrs G M Gammage, N L Gould, A E Hutson, Mrs J E Loader, J F Neilsen, N P Ortmann, Miss M Reynolds, M Woodcroft, CJT Racing (Mgr: T J Merton), Galvin, Wandamont Racing, Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby) Stresa, Cattle Dogs (Mgr: M Barlow) & Beams (Mgr: P G Allen) Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on April 17 over 1100m, nose behind Sicilian with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Mid Bm64 October 8 over 1100m defeating Determined Mink with 57kg at $1.60. Improver with winning prospects. |
6 TOM SHERRY |
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ROCKETEER GIRL
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Redfox Racing Rocketeer Girl (Mgr: Mrs T Rook) Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Randwick F&M Bm78 January 6 over 1300m, 2 len behind Terra Mater with 56kg at $6.50. Previously first up; third of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 November 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Eagle Nest with 57.5kg at $3.50. May need the hitout. |
9 REGAN BAYLISS |
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CHILLI FILLY
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG King Road (Mgr: W N Slater), Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), B Murray, Mrs B Murray & T Merrifield Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 18 at Gold Coast 3&4yo F&M Cl4-Sw January 6 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Junqueira carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 7 at Wyong F&M Bm64 November 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Smiling Prophet with 56.5kg at $2. Likely to run well. |
1 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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VALIANCY
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Glentree Racing Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 23 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Miss Hellfire carrying 56kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 November 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Vegas Raider with 58kg at $5.50. Has the ability to sprint well fresh. |
10 RACHEL KING |
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MANWE
ANTHONY CUMMINGS 3YO B/BR COLT 53.0KG Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (A J Cummings), AHT Thoroughbreds (A H Tighe), Robert Willis Bloodstock (R S Willis), Smith Racing, Pryde Racing (M Pryde), A J Falk, Healey Bloodstock (D Healey), G K Harris, Ms K Mailer, Main Beach* (D J Fahey) & Avee1 Pty Ltd (G J Diamond) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 on February 16 over 1250m, slow going 7 len behind Hanau carrying 57kg at $7. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.9 len at Canterbury 3yo C&G Mdn August 16 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Dimitrov with 58.5kg at $12. Won trial at Randwick over 1050m on April 15. Certainly one to consider. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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SMOKESHOW
DANIELLE SEIB 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams), B & Me (Mgr: Ms J M Ekert), W S Simpson, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker, Lotave (Mgr: D J O'Neill), Thug Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C D Hands), M E J Mcintyre, N R Blizard, S J Brown, L D Lavender & J G Codner Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Blue Grotto with 55kg at $5.50. Last start 2nd of 7 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm84 on April 19 over 1010m, 0.7 len behind Akaka Falls carrying 55kg at $7. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort. |
2 J FORD |
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