Hawkesbury   03 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.34)  

Kotaishi should find the front with Canadian Ruler and Call Me Terry on his heels. STRAIGHT FIRE (8) handy mare with solid figures second up and on rain-affected going. Sat on the fast tempo with the claim when a gritty third over 1300m at Canberra first up. Raced well in this company in the past and ticks plenty of boxes here. CRAFT (4) up in trip when leading throughout for a slick victory over 1600m at Queanbeyan in easier company. Gets the right set up again and he looks up to this. Great each way value. MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (11) snagged back from the wide draw before chipping away late when ninth over 1400m at Randwick in this class. Gets a better run today and is capable of taking this out. CANADIAN RULER (1) scored a tenacious win at latest with the 60.5kg over the 1400m at Canberra. Hard fit and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Straight Fire each-way.
1 7x231 CANADIAN RULER
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M A Aldridge, G R Allen, G Chambers, Mrs J Chilton, P Chilton, A Coorey, Mrs M Coorey, J Georgatsoulis, T Mesite, K O'Brien, S Schleemann, G Stretton, CramCundy Bloodstock, Wamawa & Darby Racing Sovereign Eminence, M Macaulay
Going well. Most recently won by 1.1 len at Canberra Cl2 April 18 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Il Passero with 60.5kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Canberra Cl2 on April 2 over 1300m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Xceptional Fella carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Should be in the finish again.
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BRAITH NOCK
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 x6785 MARENARO
DEAN MIRFIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A M Muollo, L Petagna, C Hadjiparaskevas, L F Muollo, D Focas & P J F Cataldo
Last start 5th of 8 at Mudgee Bm66 on April 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Threw carrying 61kg at $8. The start before that 8th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alpine Kandy with 58kg at $9.50. Nice effort last time. Will need luck from the draw.
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ANNA ROPER
White And Gold Vertical Halves, Black Sleeves, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
3 x3212 MOSCOW CIRCUS
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Viva Racing, Danny and Arnie, Four Bees Racing No.5, S Mitchell, S Hurford, P Strobl, Pegasus Six Racing, HOP Racing, Smyth Family Racing, W Tan, Ms M Fullarton, Three Card Racing, Four Hoteliers Racing, P Meredith, J Moloney, A Sheridan, S Butler & A Sweeney
Dual acceptor. Racing well. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Doomben 3yo Qlty Fillies on April 16 over 1350m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Ready To Schipp carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 1.1 len at Eagle Farm 3yo Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Linwar with 56kg at $2.30. One of the better chances.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 3x641 CRAFT
NICK OLIVE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R W Tierney & Mrs Tierney
Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw April 22 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Kotaishi with 59kg at $2.30. The race before that 4th of 13 at Orange Cl1 on April 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Feimazuo carrying 58kg at $31. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Maroon, Black And Gold T Inside Curved Arrow, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Gold Pom Pom
5 07535 GET SOME FUN
KAREN OWEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K Owen
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 on April 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Piperita with 53.5kg at $26. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on April 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind King Larry carrying 55kg at $13. Gets her chance from the draw.
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MADELINE OWEN
White, Orange Star, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
6 6x212 KOTAISHI
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
E J Kelly, Mrs R Lewis, U Uelese, S Uelese, J Williams, D V Kelly, L B Rankin, Twist Tops (Mgr: C Johnson), P R Graf, Mrs K Graf, R J Rowlands, Z O'Collins, L Tindale & M Atkinson
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on April 22 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Craft with 59kg at $2.90. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Gundagai Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1400m defeating Sister Shay carrying 59kg at $1.60. Slim place contender.
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K MCEVOY
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 52163 PHAROAHZANO
CAMERON CROCKETT
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
C Crockett, T Cottam, Bookie Busters (Mgr: J Freihaut), M J Elliott, D Abbott, A Van Der Berg, J Pitt & R B Pitt
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Tavanasia carrying 57kg at $3.40. The start before that 6th of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 on March 28 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fingers Hunter carrying 55.5kg at $17. Can figure in the outcome again.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
Pale Blue, Black Braces, Armbands And Striped Cap
8 043x3 STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic, T R Smart, M D Connelly & S P Gardner
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Canberra Open Bm84 on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Demanding Mo with 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1210m, slow going 3.5 len behind Endorsement carrying 60.5kg at $4. Rates highly and should feature strongly.
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TOM SHERRY
Black And Gold Stripes, Black Cap, Gold Spots, Gold Pom Pom
9 21221 FEIMAZUO
ALISON SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tornbos Holdings Pty Ltd ( Mgr : Mrs J S Sergi)
At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Orange Cl1 April 11 over 1400m defeating Tulipwood carrying 56.5kg at $4. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Orange Ctry Cl2 on March 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind So Magnificent with 55kg at $11. Don't dismiss.
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CLAYTON GALLAGHER
Green, Black Diamonds, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 44222 CALL ME TERRY
CAMERON CROCKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Auslucerne Racing & Breeding (Mgr: J Cox), Mrs P H Cox, M D Turner, Mrs A M Turner, C H Cox, Mrs T E H Moxham-Jarvis, Mrs T Bartlett-Murdoch, D A Woodhouse, Mrs A M Weston, Mrs V L Fulton-Kennedy, Mrs E Stacy, Mrs A J Blomfield, Mrs D V Kelley, G Biviano, Ms J A Lovett & Ms M J McKechnie
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Scone Ctry Bm58 on April 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind New Pharoah carrying 60kg at $3.70. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Dubbo Bm58 on April 7 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Rufus Winright carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Strong run at latest and among the chances again.
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JASON COLLETT
Navy Blue, Lime Green Star, Lime Green Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands, Navy Blue Cap, Lime Green Star
11 51229 MIDNIGHT AFFAIR
NICK OLIVE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), Mrs K Duff, S N Gordon, Musketeers Racing (Mgr: A Spring), A Woods, JEOB Racing (Mgr: D D Follmi), Bradbury Boys (Mgr: T A Devine), JL Sorrenti, Mrs K Gibson, L W Maloney, C J Ryan, C T O'Hara, Mrs R J O'Hara, R Cornale & N J Olive
Last start got back early 9th of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ballinderry Sal carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Dubbo Cl3 on April 7 over 1400m, nose behind Tavanasia carrying 55kg at $6.50. Has ability and is one of the major players.
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RACHEL KING
Light Blue, Red Vee, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 6x771 FANCY GARTER
PETER W STANLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim
Most recently won by 0.6 len at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 April 20 over 1400m defeating Tommy's Girl with 56kg at $10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Orange Cl1 on April 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Feimazuo carrying 54.5kg at $51. Others stronger.
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C LEVER
Black, Red Band, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 36512 PAPPIANA
NIKKI POLLOCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hillside Stud (Mgr: B Pollock), Mrs P J Polito, L Pollock, J Sama & J Pollock
SCRATCHED.
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White, Navy Blue Hillside Stud Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 341 SPENZALOT
SCOTT SINGLETON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant)
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Scone Mdn April 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Colonel Light with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Mdn on March 24 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Sirius Flyer with 57.5kg at $2.70. In winning form but harder here.
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C REITH
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Sleeves And Cap
15 32282 TOMMY'S GIRL
ANGUS STEWART
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A Stewart, C Stewart & D R Mirfin
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 on April 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Fancy Garter carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Onyspeed carrying 55kg at $10. Faces a tougher assignment this time.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, White Band, Red Cap
16 x2261 ZOOMORPHIC
SCOTT SINGLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Robrick Lodge (Mgr: G N White), W C Bedggood & G L Frazer
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at Mudgee Super Mdn April 20 over 1400m defeating Magic Sorcerer carrying 57kg at $2.10. Before that ran last in a small field at Scone Super Mdn on March 21 over 1300m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Mount Bona with 57kg at $3.40. Harder here but is among the hopes.
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J FORD
Grey, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
17 29024 LIQUOR TALK
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Vallender
Last start 4th of 9 at Canberra Cl2 on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Canadian Ruler with 56kg at $18. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Railway Avenue with 55kg at $3.90. Likely to struggle again.
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WINONA COSTIN
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
18 44555 AIRLINER
TERRY ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T Robinson, Ms M A Miller, C P Casinelli, Mrs T Casinelli, J P Casineli, S F Dibben, Child Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Child), Werriberri Creek Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Barr), A J Kelsh, B Treuer, P J Weekes & Sibling City (Mgr: D J Robinson)
Last start 5th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on April 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Downtown's Abbey with 58.5kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 10 at Nowra Bm66 on April 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Placid Pearl with 55kg at $12. Looking to others.
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ZAC WADICK
White, Pale Blue Diamond And Armbands