Hawkesbury   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

ESSENTIAL ASSET + FIRE MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 30)   Rail: +2m 1100m - 450m, True remainder. (Pent: 5.17)  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. NULLARBOR JANE (8) nice filly resuming and expected to go close. Finds a much easier assignment after running eighth over 1200m in the G2 Silver Shadow Stakes at Randwick on August 23. Fitted with a trial win over 737m. Main contender with the claim. LITIGATE (7) snagged back from the wide draw on resumption when fifth over 1000m at Wyong. Gets a better set-up for this and stays in the mix. INFANT WARRIOR (5) returns from a lengthy break. Struck trouble at the start on debut when seventh over 900m at Newcastle. Primed for his return with a trial win over 799m at Warwick Farm. Can take a hand in the finish. FIRE 'N' STONE (4) Farnan filly from Enstone on debut for the Archibald yard. Has the two trials and gets in light with the claim. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nullarbor Jane should prove too strong for these.
1 CONTRADICTION
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Gelding by Anders making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Hawkesbury over 800m on November 17. Impressed in two trials and will take catching.
8
M BELL
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
2 RUSSIAN REIGN
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), Miss I Du Plessis & R Litt
Gelding by Russian Revolution on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on November 25 over 787m. Has trialled well enough heading into this.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, White Star And Cap
3 x4755 MISS IMMY
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J C Coyle, P L Norberry, Strong Dollar (Mgr: Mrs D M Armstrong), C A R Leonard, Mrs S K Leonard & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
Dual acceptor. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Canberra Mdn on November 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Northlander with 55kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 8 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn on November 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Prize Writer with 56kg at $26. Needs to find a few lengths.
5
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
4 FIRE 'N' STONE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Enstone (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Crezz (Mgr: M Verity), I Brown, T Burlace, S Casboult, P Chapman, W C Gibsone, H A Hassan, Rocky Point Racing (Mgr: A Hume), P J Hutchison, E Mazloum, F U P Club Racing, J Strafehl, Hayes Road Racing & P R Holland
Filly by Farnan making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Warwick Farm over 790m on November 25. Worth considering with the claim.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
5 7x INFANT WARRIOR
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M J Conners, Miss M L Conners, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro), HAE (Mgr: J C Withers), RM Heterick, Mrs K Russell, Mrs A Solagna, Mrs L L Thomas, T Pearce, S C Noble, E R C Noble & Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst)
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 9 at Newcastle Mid 2&3yo Mdn on July 12 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Pewter Pearl carrying 55kg at $11. Returns with a trial win and has more to offer this prep.
6
DEANNE PANYA
Yellow, Purple Epualettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 LADY NANCY
CON KARAKATSANIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
T Karakatsanis, J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A McDermott & Mrs P McDermott
First starter by Churchill out of Scarlett Rouge. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Later on.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Royal Blue, White Panel, Checkered Sleeves, White Cap
7 7x5 LITIGATE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: EST G Altomonte)
Second-up. First start struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Agarwood with 57kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning second last in a small field at Wyong Mdn on November 16 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Daring Fellow carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Improver from the inside gate.
1
ADAM FARRAGHER
Orange, Brown Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
8 4428x NULLARBOR JANE
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
M J Wood, M N Chapman, S A Sutcliffe, S Rich, D Burazin, J W Payne, Mrs J L Payne, A N Chapman, J E Camilleri, M Airth, Mrs F A Somerset-Wood & D Rogan
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Silver Shadow August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 55kg at $31. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Newcastle Mid 2&3yo Mdn July 12 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Pewter Pearl with 55kg at $1.85. Handy filly who resumes with the one slick trial win.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Cream, Dark Red Stars, Dark Red Sleeves, Cream Stars, Black Cap