Hawkesbury 19 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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PIONEER SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 33) Rail: True . (Pent: 5.30) |
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Fast pace assured with Der Blaue Reiter, Balmain Darling and French Harp leading the charge. CHARKA (6) excellent return for her third prep with an authoritative Maiden victory in good style over 1000m at Gosford. Worth noting Berry retains the ride after also riding Gambler last start. Go close. HONEY PERFUME (3) smart mare unlucky not to have a few more wins on her CV, resuming. Bumped into some handy types when last in work and returns with the two trials. Leading rider engaged and no shock to see her finish over the top of them. GAMBLER (1) failed to sprint with them on the turn and warmed up late with a respectable second over 1000m at Wyong. Comes out of a strong rating contest and a win looks imminent. BALMAIN DARLING (4) sharp filly resuming. Showed a ton of ability in her first campaign and has been fitted with the two sound trials. Drawn out in the small field and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,3,1.
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| 1 | 25522 |
GAMBLER
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S G Darby, G D Althaus, Anax Racing, D J Beath, P Beath, F J Biviano, Mrs C Ceeney, Winner Circle Racing , D A Gingell, Kleidon Racing , R A J Lawrie, P Liascos, M T Mathews, W J Mcvean, J F Neilsen, W Paterson, Old Codgers, Mrs C A Read & Gambler Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Wyong Cl1 on February 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Fierce with 59kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Century Song with 57.5kg at $4. Definite winning chance. No surprise to see him go one better today. |
1 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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| 2 | 515x |
BILLUND
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S G Reid, L J Goodison, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, W Taylor, C Taylor, Four Bees Racing No. 2 (Mgr: B D Courtney), K H Racing (Mgr: Ms H Kirk), SRC - ND 1 (Mgr: P J Penrose), A Soteriou, G Dalton, C J Lester, P B Dobson, M Qerim, J Grasso, Damps Syndicate (Mgr: A G W Hunter) & M R Smith Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 September 20 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Cloisters carrying 56.5kg at $17. On debut fifth of 8 at Newcastle Super 3yo Mdn-Sw August 14 over 900m, in the wet; 7 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 57kg at $6. Might be better off following this run. |
6 J FORD |
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| 3 | 3222x |
HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis) Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track Cl1 August 12 over 1100m, soft track; a head behind Valilee with 57.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Scone Super Mdn February 6 2025 over 1000m, 2 len behind Listins Lass carrying 54kg at $3.90. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
5 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 4 | 123x |
BALMAIN DARLING
BJORN BAKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L Reilly & H Willding Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Wyong Cl1 September 5 over 1100m, a head behind Zounaka carrying 55kg at $3.80. At her first start won by 1.1 len Newcastle Super Mdn August 9 over 900m on heavy track defeating The Warrior carrying 55kg at $4. Progressive filly primed for this with the two good trials. |
7 REGAN BAYLISS |
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| 5 | 1x |
HOWIE DO IT
DANIELLE SEIB 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Tyreek Holdings (Mgr: J P Abrahams) Resuming after a break; only one run when favourite; won by 2.5 len at Leeton Ctry Mdn September 23 over 1050m defeating Commanding Shadow carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Looks all set for a positive return. |
8 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 6 | x34x1 |
CHARKA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after seven months won by a long-neck at Gosford Super Mdn February 5 over 1000m defeating Peleus carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 55kg at $7. Expected to go on with it now. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 7 | 54x14 |
DER BLAUE REITER
WAYNE HUDD 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG W A Hudd, B E M Bloodstock (Mgr: B E Mackie), D M Todkill & Ms T L Capes Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up favourite; won by 3 len at Albury Mdn-Sw December 13 over 900m defeating Lord Of Valor carrying 59kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on January 13 over 900m, slow going 2 len behind Capital Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Can sneak into the minor money. |
4 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 8 | x4124 |
BATTLE WARRIOR
AMANDA TURNER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG M G Poletti At the latest run 4th in a small field at Nowra Bm58 on February 8 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind La Mer Bleue with 58kg at $2.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on December 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 55kg at $3.70. Fully tested on recent form. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 9 | 3x541 |
FRENCH HARP
PAUL THEOBALD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P M Knight At the latest run won by 0.7 len at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw February 9 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Miss Maverick with 57kg at $11. Before that 4th of 9 at Cowra Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 950m, 2.25 len behind Rusky Ripper carrying 57kg at $41. Tested against these. |
3 WINONA COSTIN |
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