Hawkesbury 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 1500m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True . |
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Good tempo expected with Classic Touch, Aristocrat and Shyamalan rolling forward. OAKFIELD ALASKA (6) comes here at the right time third-up with decisive wins on the country tracks. Sharp debut winner two-back, then up in trip when he picked them up effortlessly for a game win over 1450m at Muswellbrook. Maps well and goes close here. OLYMPIAN (1) classy gelding who looks well placed in this company despite drawing out. No luck in the Carbine two-back, then jumped in trip with a struggling seventh over 2000m in the G3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick. Can win this with the right run. WHATELEY (4) up in class when he chipped away late to finish eighth over 1400m at Randwick. Stays in the mix despite drawing out. CLASSIC TOUCH (13) holding her form in easier company and will roll forward with the winkers coming off. Exotic player. WEST HEAD (5) handy gelding not to be overlooked with the claim. Kept up to the mark with an 860m trial win and the visors go on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oakfield Alaska and Olympian shape as the two leading chances.
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OLYMPIAN
PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Belford Productions Pty Ltd (Mgr: A B Jones) Last start 7th of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 18 over 2000m, 4 len behind Matias carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Autumn Break with 56kg at $14. Big drop in class and trip and can overcome the wide gate. |
12 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 2 | 15244 |
ARISTOCRAT
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG E J Kelly Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Albury Bm66 on April 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Midnight Luna with 60.5kg at $6. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Canberra Open on April 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Acheson with 55kg at $9.50. Keep safe. |
3 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 3 | x3434 |
LAIZABOUT
WAYNE WILKES 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG W T Wilkes, J Wilkes, M J Armstrong, J M Duncan, A Maguire, Mrs J L Mitchell, D M Mitchell, R L Piltz, Platinum D (Mgr: P J Strickleton), W M Shelton & Mrs S E Shelton Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Tamworth Cup-Prel on April 10 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hulu with 55kg at $2.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 on March 27 over 1450m, slow going 1.3 len behind Solitario carrying 57.5kg at $9. Not far away last time. Cannot be underestimated. |
8 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 4 | x0328 |
WHATELEY
TODD HOWLETT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), M Plaisted, GSP Battlers (Mgr: S Coutts), I De Bono, D Simpson, A Burgin, GiddeeUp Racing (Mgr: B Frazer), S Sutcliffe, AAA Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), M Wilmott, D Kuhl, J Eleison, A Gibbards, D Gogovski, L Papa, W Clucas, Miss S Parkinson, J Lovett & Occupation At the latest run 8th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ishikari carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that 2nd of 14 at Mudgee Ctry Bm66 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Midnight Luna with 61.5kg at $4.60. Ready to peak after four runs back and stays in the mix. |
13 TOM SHERRY |
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| 5 | 1x6x4 |
WEST HEAD
BRETT ROBB 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S W Summers & Mrs J M Summers Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 11 at Mudgee Cl2 on April 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Girrawheen with 58.5kg at $9. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 12 at Narromine Cl2 on September 22 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Shadow Dane carrying 60kg at $5. Has further improvement to come. |
5 IZZY NEALE |
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| 6 | 11 |
OAKFIELD ALASKA
SCOTT SINGLETON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B Mackenzie Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2.25 len at Scone Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Tupakara with 58.5kg at $4.60. Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at Muswellbrook Bm58 April 6 over 1450m on a rain affected track defeating Jason Darren with 60kg at $1.65. Undefeated gelding who finds a very average Class 2 in town, go close. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 7 | 311 |
BREUKELEN
MELANIE O'GORMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale) Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Armidale Bm58 March 29 over 1300m defeating Ardonaugh carrying 59.5kg at $2.05. Before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Moree Ctry Mdn March 17 over 1200m defeating Midnight Rhythm carrying 59kg at $1.45. Can surprise in this tougher assignment. |
11 RACHEL KING |
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| 8 | 52252 |
JASON DARREN
JOHN BANNISTER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J R Bannister |
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| 9 | 95133 |
SHYAMALAN
MATTHEW KELLEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG E J Kelly Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on April 21 over 1460m, 1.3 len behind Missile Defence carrying 61.5kg at $4.60. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 13 over 1205m, 1.2 len behind Inchyra carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. One for the exotics. |
7 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 10 | 58554 |
CONTALDO
ALICIA WILLICK 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A A Willick-McDonald Most recently 4th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Serpico carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1-Sw on March 24 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Highland Hustle with 59kg at $3.60. Not keen on his chances. |
2 ANNA ROPER |
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| 11 | 45973 |
FEIMAZUO
ALISON SMITH 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Tornbos Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs J S Sergi) At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Orange Ctry Bm58 on April 17 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind A Boy Named Soo with 60kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 14 at Orange Ctry Cl2 on March 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ishikari carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Will need further improvement to worry these. |
2 R JONES |
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| 12 | 59221 |
MISSILE DEFENCE
ANDREW BOURKE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss S L Crane & A Bourke Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Queanbeyan Bm58 April 21 over 1460m defeating Tillman carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 at Goulburn Bm50 on April 11 over 1400m, head behind Kisses For Jody carrying 60.5kg at $5. Will struggle from the draw. |
11 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 13 | 32142 |
CLASSIC TOUCH
SCOTT COLLINGS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG A D Murdoch At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, head behind Lucky Star with 56kg at $1.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on March 30 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Exceed Success with 56kg at $1.80. Keep safe from the low draw. |
1 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 14 | 8530x |
ULYSSES BLUE
TERRY ROBINSON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M J Lill, Mrs J H Lill, Ms M A Miller & T Robinson Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 February 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Warrior For Peace with 54kg at $26. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Nowra Bm66 October 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Can't Touch This carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Happy to risk. |
10 J PENZA |
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| 15 | 1x408 |
TREASURE HUNTER
SCOTT COLLINGS 3YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG JW, RPM, PJM Kelly & Co (Mgr: R P M Kelly) Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl1 on March 30 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Harry The Thief carrying 58kg at $6. Last start faded in the straight 10th of 12 at Gundagai Cl2 on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Trust In Chad with 56.5kg at $13. Needs it easier. |
4 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 16 | 3x154 |
MAD HARRY
NIKKI POLLOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hillside Stud ( Mgr B Pollock) , Mrs P Polito, Mrs L G Pollock Last start 4th of 8 at Taree Cg&E Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Toomuchinformation carrying 59kg at $51. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Goulburn Bm50 on April 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Soho Sushi with 61kg at $5.50. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1262m at Taree. Outclassed. |
6 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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| 17 | 16x37 |
WALK THE PIER
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E J Kelly, P H Lewis, D V Kelly, M Kaddoura, R J Spurway, R J Friend, R J Rowlands, C Hill, G J Beaumont, M Shoudra, D A W Waite, J M Schofield, Mrs R Dawson, P W Cassim & Mrs J G Cassim Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Canberra Cl2 on March 25 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Common Goal with 59.5kg at $6. Last start ran last of 7 at Orange Cl1 on April 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Frankie's Shout with 60kg at $5.50. Tested. |
9 ZAC WADICK |
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| 18 | 360x3 |
AIRLINER
TERRY ROBINSON 7YO 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) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl1 on April 5 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Written By Lucy carrying 57kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Moruya Cl1 on December 22 2024 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Galston Gorge with 60kg at $7. Needs it easier. |
10 RACHEL KING |
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