Hawkesbury   04 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

HAWKESBURY XXXX GOLD RUSH 1100m

Track: SOFT5   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.2).  

No place for the faint-hearted with Much Much Better coming out fast. Multiple Group 3 winner PARISAL (4) comes here off a break of four-and-a-half months. Undefeated over this trip and also has sound first-up stats. Has looked strong in both her trials and looks a major player from the inside gate today. XTRAVAGANT STAR (13) fourth-up today after heading north when an effortless winner over 1110m at Doomben in BM78 company on April 13. This is much tougher but she's always shown ability. Has solid each-way claims. Group 3 winner SPACEWALK (1) resumes with a good fresh record. Fitted with two solid trials and watch for him swooping late. EAGLE NEST (10) wasn't beaten far over this trip at Rosehill last start and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 4,13,1.
1 2124x SPACEWALK
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Godolphin
Group 3 winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon December 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zarastro carrying 59kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Warwick Farm Bm100 October 2 over 1000m defeating Defiant Heart with 56kg at $1.40. Expect a bold showing.
4
N RAWILLER
Royal Blue
2 00x8x CANNONBALL
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
James Harron Bloodstock Colts (Mgr: J Harron), Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love), P Mehrten, Doyles Breeding & Racing (Mgr: M F Doyle), D Saab, G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs T L Vogel) & Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham)
Group 1 placegetter. Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 8th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks on November 9 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Najem Suhail with 58.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign ran last of 17 at Ascot in the G1 King's Stand Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, 11 len behind Bradsell carrying 60.5kg at $29. Trialled on April 26 at Warwick Farm over 801m and finished fourth. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
5
TIM CLARK
Dark Green, Gold Epaulettes
3 0x31x DOULL
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Qatar Bloodstock, Matha Bloodstock, Sandhurst Bloodstock 4, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, Symmteck, Iskander Racing & Breeding, Musk Creek Farm, Glentree Racing, Longwood Racing, A Mithen, G Johnson, R Chapman, G Guest, B Riddle, P Johnson, M Hardwick, S Farrell & M Baxter
Group 2 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by head Caulfield G2 Caul Sprint October 21 over 1000m defeating Spacewalk carrying 53kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 9 at Rosehill Bm78 October 7 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Stanislaus with 61kg at $5.50. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.
3
JAMES MCDONALD
RED, WHITE GATECRASHER, RED SLEEVE, NAVY HALVES, RED CAP
4 2826x PARISAL
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Multiple Group 3 winner. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Doomben in the LR Nudgee December 30 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Lady Laguna carrying 58kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by head Randwick G3 Toy Show August 19 over 1100m slow track defeating Queen Of The Ball with 53kg at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing.
1
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue
5 5815x MUCH MUCH BETTER
SARA RYAN
6YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Viribright Racing (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Newcastle Bm94 November 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Ka Bling with 57.5kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Randwick Bm88 July 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Wewillrock carrying 60kg at $14. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
RED, YELLOW HOOPS, STARS ON SLEEVES, RED CAP, YELLOW STAR
6 16x0x MNEMENTH
MITCHELL BEER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M Dyordyevic, A T Harrison, S J Stewart, E P C Racing (Mgr: M Harris), M A Cronin, R F Mullavey, D J Footit, S J Footit, Top Hat Racing (Mgr: J E Maher), R Sloane, G A Chapman, Ms A McHardy, J Bissaker, J H L Shaw & J C Broadbent
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at Randwick Kosciuszko on October 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Front Page carrying 59kg at $26. First up last campaign 7th of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on April 15 2023 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Democracy Manifest with 59kg at $21. Runner-up in a Queanbeyan trial over 800m on April 22. Among the better chances.
10
ALYSHA COLLETT
BLACK, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED POM POM
7 34x04 SINAWANN
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B Wilson), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), Gurners Bloodstock Co (Mgr: M Ramsden), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Dorman), P Jens, C Hosie, R Clements, G Delany, J Wilson, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, C Matthews, R McClure, N Wilson, P Barnett & P McClure
Multiple Group 3 winner. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Renosu carrying 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Mazu with 56kg at $67. Will be winding up strongly.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
LIGHT BLUE, PACIFIC BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, PACIFIC BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND ARMBANDS, PACIFIC BLUE CAP
8 03775 SWEET RIDE
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy, J A Choy & Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira)
Group 3 winner. Useful entire. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit on March 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Brudenell carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 12 at Moonee Valley in the LR Abell Stks on March 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Indian Pacific carrying 57kg at $6.50. Watch for him to be flashing home.
9
J FORD
BLACK, GOLD Vee, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
9 0768x FIFTEEN ROUNDS
WAYNE BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Retreat Farm Racing (Mgr: M W Brown) & TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Randwick Bm88 February 17 over 1300m, soft track; 11 len behind Whinchat carrying 60.5kg at $81. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Falvelon December 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Zarastro carrying 55kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.
7
GOLD, BLACK SEAMS AND SLEEVES
10 4x904 EAGLE NEST
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
IRON (Mgr: D P Boehm)
Most recently 4th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Hard To Say carrying 53kg at $6.50. The start before that 10th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 53kg at $17. In the mix.
7
RACHEL KING
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES AND CAP
11 14x52 LE MELODY
S C JONES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Azzopardi), J Azzopardi, Group One Sillage (Mgr: J Azzopardi), She's Apples (Mgr: D Chiplin), Corbett Connections, J Jennings, Patches, C De Riviere, D Lang, B Mcfadden, J Adamson, J Slater, J Cordtz, M Mayer, T Vaselogiannacopoulos, N Giezendanner & P Dunn
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind No Statement carrying 59.5kg at $10. Second-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Renosu with 52kg at $19. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
8
JENNY DUGGAN
ORANGE, BLACK GROUP ONE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, ORANGE SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP
12 0x561 FACILE
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 53.0KG
TFI Diamond (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Mrs L Fung, Mrs K Hunt, Mrs J Ryan, M H Wood & Chip (Mgr: Ms K L Avison)
Group 3 winner. Useful filly. Most recently won by a head at Randwick G3 P J Bell April 6 over 1200m in the wet defeating Infancy carrying 54kg at $11. Before that 6th of 9 at Randwick in the LR Fireball on March 9 over 1100m, 3 len behind Infancy carrying 54kg at $3.80. Great chance to win again.
2
TYLER SCHILLER
DEEP SKY BLUE, BLACK CHECKED BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK AND DEEP SKY BLUE CHECKED ARMBANDS, BRIGHT PINK CAP
13 1x271 XTRAVAGANT STAR
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BLACK  MARE 53.0KG
Two Bays Farm (Mgr: R Ferris) & Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson)
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Doomben Bm78 April 13 over 1110m defeating Immoral carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Before that 7th of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 53kg at $7. Big chance again.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
EMERALD GREEN, TEAL STRIPES
14 1844x NOBLE SOLDIER
R & L PRICE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
W R Mcmaster, Ms C Vlahovic, Mrs J Thompson, P J Thompson, Mrs D Cridge, J A McQuaid, G M Watts, D Lewis, J P Van De Voorde, K D Thompson, Mrs M L Thompson, T Cridge, P H Verrell, A Mitchell & Miss A Halliday
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Rosehill Bm88 February 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Our Kobison carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by head Randwick Bm88 December 23 over 1100m slow track defeating With Your Blessing with 55kg at $51. May need more time.
3
R JONES
Maroon, Pink Star And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 569x0 HELL I AM
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Mrs C A Richards, Dr M Healy, J O'Mahoney, M J Fallon, Mrs L Miller, S A Miller, S J Brown, W S Simpson, N R Blizard, Mrs K R Baker, P Baker, Lotave, A J McNamara, T S Fisher, Ms T McIntyre, Dalanna Bloodstock, Sedgewyn, J Gregory & C D Hands
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 September 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Zarastro carrying 58kg at $14. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl6-Sw September 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Zarastro carrying 56kg at $7.50. Others rate better.
4
RED, WHITE DISC,RED HORSE HEAD,WHITE SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED QUARTERS
16 570x7 FOX FIGHTER
DAVID PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, M H Shelton, S R Evans, Mrs L D Evans, A J Mitchell, A P Gesell, C W Burrows, W K Franklin, P R Barton, M G Turner, Miss A R Shelton, Mrs C Burrows, Mrs S J Mitchell, S P Loane, D & M Payne Racing (Mgr: D L Payne) & G W Aldridge
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 7th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Hard To Say carrying 52kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rosehill in the LR Starlight on December 2 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Dragonstone with 54kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
17
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP, ROYAL BLUE QUARTERS
17 160x6 FIRE LANE
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Dual acceptor. Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months didn't do much 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, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tiz Invincible with 56kg at $61. Needs more time.
1
YELLOW GREEN ,SILVER HOOPS,YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES,SILVER HOOPS,YELLOW GREEN CAP,SILVER HOOPS