Hawkesbury 03 May 2025
GOING: H(8)
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MIDWAY BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1500m Track: Heavy 8 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.34) |
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Genuine tempo with Direct Fire to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. JUMEIRAH BEACH (10) sent north where he ploughed through the rain affected going along the inside for a well-deserved victory over 1615m at Doomben in BM70 class. Gets a similar setup here and can win again with the claim. Looks great value. STARBOARD (11) improving gelding set to peak fourth up. Strong through the line when fourth over 1400m at Randwick in this grade. Looking for the trip and stays in the mix. MISS HADES (5) encouraging return with the 58.5kg when a solid sixth over 1200m at Warwick Farm. Has a handy second up record and drops further in weight over his preferred trip. NORTHERN EYES (2) undefeated at this track and the extra trip is in his favour with the winkers being added. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jumeirah Beach each-way.
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| 1 | 5240x |
CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG M E Waugh, Ms J Pugh, M Dobbin, Mrs K N Overton, B L Walker & C S Dittmar Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 September 28 over 1900m, soft track; 6 len behind Firestorm with 54.5kg at $101. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Newcastle Mwbk Cup April 6 2024 over 1500m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Overriding with 54kg at $17. Will take great benefit from this run. |
10 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | x8748 |
NORTHERN EYES
KIM WAUGH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), Mrs K A Brennan, C A G Beynon, Ms S Beynon, B A Carter, M E Waugh, M Andreadis, M O Davies & 10 Amigos No 43 (Mgr: D J Patterson) Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Glounthaune with 58kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 13 at Wyong Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind French Ruler carrying 57.5kg at $21. Well placed and can improve sharply on recent runs. |
5 ANNA ROPER |
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| 3 | 7x225 |
VINTAGE CHOICE
JOSEPH IBLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), M Buckley, D Phillips, B Robinson, R Menchise, M J Grace, G E Harris, P Hickman, Bennett Racing Vintage Choice (Mgr: N P Bennett), R S Beattie, G C Beattie, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible) & Delaware Sky (Mgr: S Watt) At the latest run 5th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Matcha Latte with 56kg at $71. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Imposant carrying 56kg at $31. Holding form and don't dismiss. |
2 RACHEL KING |
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| 4 | 71013 |
PRINCE OF SORTS
ALLAN KEHOE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss K J Clarke, W J Grimshaw & Miss L Llewellyn At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Glounthaune with 59kg at $14. The run before that won by a head at this track Cond Bm68 April 5 over 1400m defeating Herb carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Holding his form and keep safe. |
11 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 5 | 246x6 |
MISS HADES
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G R Cadger, K E Foster, A T Staudacher, D J Tyrrell, D G Cullen, G Morris, I J Convery, Ms K Llewellyn, O A Lewis, P M Zahra, S N Pratt, M Montgomery, M A Weir, L Jackson, A Little Bit Of Chaos, Elite Thoroughbreds Racing & DJ And M McGregor Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Candlewick carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on October 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mad Darcey carrying 58.5kg at $8. Fitter and rates highly. |
6 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 6 | 1539x |
COTO DE CAZA
JOHN SARGENT 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG F Cook, Mrs C Cook, G Grimish, P Johnston, W Bourke, D Bourke, J Boulous, P Eichhorn, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino) & Ms D Andrich Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Randwick Bm78 January 4 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Unlimited carrying 55.5kg at $20. First up last campaign third of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 September 28 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Struff with 59.5kg at $8. Likely to need this. |
6 TOM SHERRY |
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| 7 | 39100 |
DIRECT FIRE
THERESA BATEUP 4YO BLACK GELDING 57.0KG Miss T M Bateup, J C Glover, Mrs M R Glover, C G Glover, Ms S P Toogood, T Moloney, J Finlayson & R W Duncan At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 13th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Glounthaune carrying 58kg at $19. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Imposant carrying 57.5kg at $16. Prepared to risk him again today. |
7 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 8 | 34825 |
PIRAEUS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG W Freedman, Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R Kelly), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T Scales), M Sullivan, J Carey, D Hutch, S Aboud, M Barakat, L Myers, Big Richard (Mgr: C Pearson), M Skinner, Mrs S Skinner, S Tilley, P Berger, L Lazich, D Smith, Racing & Breeding P/L (Mgr: M Blundell) & C Pickford Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Glounthaune with 58kg at $6.50. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on April 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Tenderize carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well. |
5 N RAWILLER |
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| 9 | x7060 |
GOLD PATTERN
JOHN P THOMPSON 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J V O'Neill, L F Robins, DADs Racing (Mgr: S B Dixon), D W B Cassidy, Brooboys (Mgr: P Baker), Basin Boys (Mgr: G L Baker), S P Treacey, J A D Treloar, T J Henderson, Peter Georgiou, R K Duncan, R C Turner, B K Parker, Miss K S Nivison, Shiffy Picks Budge (Mgr: H J Burridge) & K A Foggett Useful mare. Most recently got back early 12th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Glounthaune carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scalextrics with 56kg at $19. Winkers go on and has to lift. |
3 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 10 | 02371 |
JUMEIRAH BEACH
JASON DEAMER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D Watt), Mrs J Crooks, M Williams,D P Morton-Donnelly, M Bandiera, Ms J Mcrae,J C Lovegrove, S Flannery, S Vassallo, B Reggars, M Clinch, J Bett, Mrs M Bowden, Dynamic no. 120 (Mgr: D Watt), Dynamic no. 121 (Mgr: D Watt) & Gunn Thoroughbreds (Mgr: N Gunn) Useful type. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Doomben Bm70 April 12 over 1615m in soft going defeating Kaihoko with 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, 2 len behind Inferencia with 54.5kg at $16. Back in form and can make it two on the bounce. |
4 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 11 | 3x124 |
STARBOARD
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt),G J Cooper, A S Taylor, J Golebiowski, S L Williams, G S J England, G Tew, S Troughton, D J Ricketts, I Martin, D N Helton, M P Lockwood, S R Freeman & J R Carter Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Glounthaune carrying 57kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track Mid Bm68 on March 18 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Debello with 59.5kg at $3. One of the leading chances. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 12 | 97982 |
HERB
KERRY PARKER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Bertuccio Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, head behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pocketing carrying 56.5kg at $17. Handles the going and must be kept safe. |
9 JASON COLLETT |
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| 13 | 10x71 |
LET'S FLY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG N X G Racing, A Tzaneros, C J Mcleod, Mrs D I M Liubertas, Mrs K L Mcleod, M C Nunn, S M Hastings, M K Wilson, T G Baker, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), T Mitevski, D R W Stanley, Mrs S Hartley, Miss K Wright & C R Walker Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Heat Missile with 59kg at $18. Second run from a spell won by a head at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 April 15 over 1400m defeating Time Bandit with 58.5kg at $7. Shapes up nicely on the limit. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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