Hawkesbury   07 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TURFCARE AUSTRALIA 4YO&UP MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

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

Strong tempo expected with Apollo Ridge, Pombia and Stormzino prominent. APOLLO RIDGE (2) was sent out favourite when held up badly in the straight at his second run back when fifth over 900m at Newcastle. Finds a fairly average Maiden today and no excuses over this trip. LORD SEYMOUR (4) forced to cover plenty of ground from the sticky draw when a fading fifth over 1250m at Newcastle. Stable rider goes on and can bounce back here. TENDI (9) resumes from a five-month break and fitted with the two trials. Well placed over this trip and can surprise fresh with the claim. LUCKY MONKEY (5) last two runs on the country tracks have been okay and comes here in peak condition. Blinkers go on and can run into the minor money. POMBIA (7) could be close to a win after putting a couple of placings together. SUGGESTED PLAY: Apollo Ridge can get off the mark.
1 24 FUADEE
JIM & GREG LEE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
F Khedoori
Third race start today. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Great Heights carrying 59kg at $14. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on November 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Supermassive with 59kg at $8. No surprise to see him break through with the claim.
3
DEON LE ROUX
Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands And Cap
2 27x25 APOLLO RIDGE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Noon, A Smyrnis, Mrs S Smyrnis, P L Ward, B Blooms x Aces (Mgr: Miss B K Jennings), Ms S R Smith, B A Kleidon, J M Simmons, Jamam (Mgr: Ms A Harrison), B M Jackson, R Hamilton, Hon. G J Williamson, M Cheung & The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Hinzel carrying 59kg at $2.70. Last start 5th of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Trumper with 59kg at $2.15. Major player set to peak.
6
M BELL
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 RAKESH
MICK ATTARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S L Attard, B L Hannon & J Briscoe
On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Star Turn out of Cosmic Deluxe. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 21 at Hawkesbury over 1000m. Not at this stage.
3
D DILLON
Green, Black Stripes And Cap
4 775 LORD SEYMOUR
BRAD WIDDUP
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E J Murden & Ms S J Morsley
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn on November 20 over 1250m, 8 len behind Emery carrying 58kg at $14. Before that did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on November 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Perfect Apple with 56.5kg at $31. Improver on his home track.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Navy, Red And Navy Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 89732 LUCKY MONKEY
KAREN OUTTRIM
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K G Outtrim, M C Outtrim & Miss C B Spalding
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cowra Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind We Shall Overcome carrying 57kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zou Royal with 57kg at $18. Worth thought with the linkers going on.
2
SHAUN GUYMER
Green, Pink Star And Stars Sleeves, Green Cap And Pom Pom
6 x4755 MISS IMMY
JASON COYLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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. Most recently got back early 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 race before that 5th of 8 at Gosford 4yo+ Mdn on November 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Prize Writer with 56kg at $26. Not going well enough to threaten these.
7
MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
7 46633 POMBIA
AMANDA TURNER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M G Poletti
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Canberra Mdn on November 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Northlander carrying 56kg at $3.70. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wyong Mid Mdn on October 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dear My Friend with 55kg at $5. Working up to a win.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
8 65x STORMZINO
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G B Morton & Mrs L A Morton
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cinsault with 55kg at $41. On debut second last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Samarelle with 55kg at $31. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
8
DEANNE PANYA
Black, Gold Cup And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 7386x TENDI
JOHN STEINMETZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Steinmetz & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn July 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Denial carrying 55kg at $31. On debut ran last of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Inoue carrying 58.5kg at $41. Can surprise fresh with the two trials.
5
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Dark Blue Spots