Hawkesbury   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LAWRENCE & HANSON SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 23)   Rail: +4m 1100m-450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.25)  

Genuine tempo from Gunroom leading Blackwind. GUNROOM (1) showed fleet feet last campaign and most recent trial suggested further improvement this time in. Despite drawing wide can win. MOTHER GOOSE (8) looks assured a smart return after a top three result on debut. Recent trials have been compact and could easily carry this off fresh. DUBAI DARLING (5) closed hard late in the race on debut and strips fitter. Should be prominent late. BLACKWIND (2) is racing competitively this time in against similar company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gunroom win.
1 236x GUNROOM
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R Surace & R C S Surace)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn November 15 over 1250m, 2 len behind Scorching Legend with 58kg at $19. On debut second of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn October 17 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Lady Zodiac with 59kg at $4.50. Will prove hard to beat.
8
M BELL
Lime Green, Silver Hoops
2 42 BLACKWIND
PETER GREEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong)
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Veravino with 59kg at $7. Second-up tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, neck behind Hippolyte Rock carrying 59kg at $8.50. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 579lx NYMPHADORA
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
S O'Halloran, S O'Halloran, Mrs A Harron, Miss L A Lebedeff, Ms A Wood, Ms J Horrocks, Mrs K A Smallwood, One Hoof on the Till (Mgr: M Ghattas), Mrs T L Mcleod & L Callen
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1200m. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Up The Front with 55.5kg at $1.30. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
5
C LEVER
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Royal Blue Star
4 8 WIZARD'S STAR
EDWARD CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, T G Collard, T J Swan, B N MacDonald, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), R L Milne, I W Weigh & G Harvey
Dual acceptor. Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 10 at Scone Super Mdn on February 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Listins Lass with 58.5kg at $41. Better for that experience but others look better placed.
11
ZAC WADICK
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
5 3 DUBAI DARLING
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, A Sharp, P A Smith, S A Vivian, A P Woods, P G Woods & Mrs F E Smith
At debut, 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Maybe Moet with 56.5kg at $14. Should come on following that experience and looks set to break the maiden status.
9
LOUISE DAY
Black, Grey Wolf Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap
6 GARINION RIGH
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Sona Thoroughbreds (Mgr: K Pitstock)
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Calyx out of Cliodhna. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Kembla Grange March 24. Well held in recent trials but don’t dismiss.
2
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Tartan, Red Trinity Knot, Pale Blue Sleeves, Tartan Armbands, Pale Blue Cap
7 MAID OF MOOLAH
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
R L Lavender, Lady C M Broun, Ms S Gilder, Mrs S J Kelly, M J Lawrence, J Lee, Mrs L M McArthur, D R Quinn, S L Thompson & S R Tolmie
First starter by Capitalist filly from the Peter Snowden yard. Trialled on March 17 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished fifth. From leading stable but prefer to see without a strong market move.
7
ANDREW ADKINS
Black, White V I Over Inverted Eyebrow
8 3x MOTHER GOOSE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Wave Breaker carrying 55kg at $2.60. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue
9 TROUNCE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud, Gall Bloodstock, Australian Bloodstock, Dunbar Bloodstock, Forker Family Racing
Filly by I Am Invincible on debut. Runner-up in a Warwick Farm trial over 785m on March 3. Solid debut on the cards.
3
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 90x33 NOBLE RUBY
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
WK Scrap Racing (Mgr: W R Mcmaster)
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Show Business with 56.5kg at $14. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Prov Mdn on March 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Gandalf with 55.5kg at $4.80. Don't underestimate.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Maroon, Pink Star And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 7x82x SKITING
JOHN SHARAH
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J Sharah
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Nowra Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1200m, a head behind Lucilago with 55kg at $151. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw August 24 over 900m, soft track; 8 len behind Savoldi with 54kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns.
6
DONOVAN YEO
Black, White Hooped Sleeves And Cap