Hawkesbury 26 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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INDEPENDENT LIQUOR GROUP RACEDAY CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 31) Rail: +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder . (Pent: 5.28) |
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Only a small field with Unavoidable likely to find a comfortable lead. UNAVOIDABLE (3) import who returns from a 23-month spell and is now in the Matt Smith yard. Scored a tough debut win over 2011m at Navan (Ireland) on April 27, 2024. Primed for this with the two 1200m trials and market moves should be closely monitored. EMERALD HILLS (5) improved sharply when up to the mile at her second race start with a determined maiden victory at Newcastle. Heading in the right direction and not without top-three claims. MIDORI GIANT (1) former Hong Kong-trained gelding who resumes from a lengthy break. Didn't show much in eight Hong Kong starts, and fitted with two trials for this. Keep safe. WORMINGTON (8) total forgive at latest when he pulled up with heat stress after finishing a poor ninth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Placed at Wyong two-back and can return to form quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unavoidable and Emerald Hills should fight it out.
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| 1 | 8840x |
MIDORI GIANT
BLAKE RYAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung) Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 June 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kingly Demeanor carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Sha Tin January 12 2025 over 1600m, 3 len behind Dragon Joy with 52kg at $37. Fitted with the two trials and gets his chance in the small field. |
6 J FORD |
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| 2 | 09908 |
MORE VOLTAGE
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm64 on March 17 over 1500m, 8 len behind Malabar with 55kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 6 len behind Hey Jude with 55kg at $31. Difficult to recommend. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 3 | 1x |
UNAVOIDABLE
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Dr S P Silk, J H Ralph, R J Ralph, S J O'donoghue, T P Meehan, E M Whitehead, Unavoidable Silky Team (Mgr: Dr S Silk), Crowded House (Mgr: M Silk), T M McMillan, T J Frazer, K Moore, R J Davin, J D Evans, J A Kennedy, J P Hoy & R S Williamson Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by a head at Navan 3yo Mdn Sw April 27 2024 over 2011m defeating Rock Of Ireland with 61kg at $7.50. Imported gelding making his Australian debut, expected to feature. |
4 LOUISE DAY |
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| 4 | 36x50 |
WITHOUT PEER
CIARON MAHER 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG S D Manion, Buderim Racing (Mgr: T J Merton), A F Burnett, B J Callen, CDM (Mgr: D R Chisholm), Ms S A Elliott, Ms J H Gibson, M C Hall, A K Jacob, B A Jacob, S W Lousick, M R Lunt, A J Martin, Mallybull, R A Peacock, Ms E A Signapan, J C Williams, P J Wimpey, A A Wogand & Kelly Gang Racing Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on March 4 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Conchiero carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 (69) on August 16 over 1300m, on heavy track; nose behind Ninja carrying 59kg at $9. Well placed in this field second-up, go close. |
6 JASON COLLETT |
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| 5 | 31 |
EMERALD HILLS
NACIM DILMI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Raced two times to date. At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Taree F&M Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1312m, slow going 2 len behind Oakfield Universe with 54kg at $15. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Newcastle Mdn February 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Moordyup with 57kg at $4.20. Progressing well and is a leading contender. |
2 C REITH |
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| 6 | 7x9x9 |
TOKYO QUEEN
DEAN MIRFIN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D R Mirfin, P Rogers, Mrs M K Rogers, J M Rogers & B J Moss Having second run back today. Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, slow going 10 len behind Take The Chance carrying 58.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Dubbo Bm58 on September 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Mrs Bull with 59kg at $5.50. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
5 ZAC WADICK |
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| 7 | 3x5 |
C'MON FLYER
ROSS MCCONVILLE 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Kyriacou, Mrs K Kyriacou, M A Kyriacou, R G Walker, P Preeo, Mrs D Preeo, A T A Stenos, Mrs C Stenos, S D Alger, C D Alger, K R Thickpenny, Mrs M J Johansson, S G Johansson & J A Brocklesby Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Fullalove carrying 56.5kg at $7. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cabbucio carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Is a definite threat in this line-up. |
1 BROCK RYAN |
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| 8 | 6529 |
WORMINGTON
ROSS MCCONVILLE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Tullimbar Pty Ltd At the latest run second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Oso Spirited carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1600m, slow going neck behind Surpasser with 58.5kg at $2.80. Assess on the good minor placing two-back. |
1 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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