Hawkesbury   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

ST JOHNS PARK BOWLING CLUB CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +5m 1100m-450m, True Remainder .  

Solid tempo likely with Affermato, Annoint and The Iron Star prominent. EXCEED PERFECTION (3) only the one win from seventeen starts and finds his race today. Up in trip with the 57kg when collared late in the heavy going to finish a narrow second over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Should get control early and prove hard to catch. PATISSIER (1) stalked the speed on resumption when a tenacious maiden winner over 1400m at Kembla Grange. Can overcome the draw and stake his claim. THE IRON STAR (6) at his peak now after he gripped on late when third over 1500m at this track. Blinkers go on and capable in this stronger contest. BENAMERA (4) near his top and gives the impression he's looking for the 1500m. Attacked the line from the wide draw when a slashing third over 1350m at Wyong. Will be powering late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exceed Perfection to bounce back to winning form.
1 462x1 PATISSIER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
C E Holt, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, L Condon, M W Heinz, K T Sparkes, D Archer, Mrs N Micarone, Mrs D J Wright & P V W Kruining
Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Kembla Grange Super 3yo Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1400m defeating Hurry Miss carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on March 7 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Frontex carrying 58kg at $5.50. Sure to take some beating again.
8
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, Red Vee
2 384x4 AFFERMATO
AMANDA TURNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M G Poletti
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on July 26 over 1300m, 4 len behind Vetwelve carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Bm66 on February 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lounerse carrying 57kg at $8.50. Prefer others.
5
C LEVER
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
3 5x252 EXCEED PERFECTION
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C L Dowsing, A R Scott, B S Robilliard, B Getty, B K Rankin, H G Croaker, P S Douglas, J W Kiley, Miss J E Anderson, Mrs J Sharkey, Mrs K J Hunt, M Chong, Project Bill (Mgr: M Bragg), S B Howell, J Virgona, S Felmingham & R Khambatta
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on August 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; neck behind Kirkuk carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Metaphorically carrying 52kg at $4.40. Fourth up and ready to win.
6
REGAN BAYLISS
Aqua
4 x9338 BENAMERA
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
D R Hannon, M A Hannon, J A Hannon, C J Hannon, C L S Brown, Mrs A Brown, M Rosser, Mrs M Rosser, G J Wilson, S Boyle & Mrs K G Brown
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 58kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on July 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just In Time carrying 57kg at $26. Impressed last start. One of the leading chances.
6
M BELL
Purple And Pink Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 13x88 HERON
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Ms C Shaw-Boyd, Obligated Women Racing (Mgr: Miss S Duck), Miss B Sparkes, Mrs P L Mei, Sistersgoracing (Mgr: Ms L M Scorse) & Mrs C E A Smith
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on June 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zouripper with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Gosford Mid Cl1 on July 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 55kg at $31. Capable of lifting.
4
EMMA LY
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
6 5x253 THE IRON STAR
MARC CHEVALIER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Dr U Crosson, B G Reynolds, B F Miles, R J Miles, WSCT Racing (Mgr: M G Smith), B Webb, R W Brien, S W Riley, B Clements, A Villanueva, B B Roberts, T N Leitch, T J Leitch, S W Stapelfeldt & S N Allison
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Tequisoda with 59kg at $12. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn on June 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Unusual Prospect carrying 58kg at $26. Should run well with the blinkers going on.
7
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
White, Red And Blue Checked Cross, Red And Blue Checked Armbands, Blue Cap
7 16x54 THEBES
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Ms V Green, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs M O Scott, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester & J W Kean
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Straand Beauty with 55.5kg at $19. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Monty Be Quick with 54.5kg at $6.50. Facing another stiff test today.
1
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Red, White Spots
8 53255 ANNOINT
GREGORY HICKMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G D Hickman, B R Turton, P Hickman, Ms K Heber, P Piras, A D Hilzinger, Miss J J B Hickman, Miss B Holt, J Hall, N Cassidy, S Rowles, G Piras & Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra)
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 26 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind San Giovanni with 55.5kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 11 at Scone Cl1-Sw on July 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Spandex with 59kg at $5.50. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
JASON COLLETT
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
9 95485 SMASHING DANCER
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M E Waugh, M J Miller, P G Miller, Miss N M Miller, R J Miller, Thunder Buddies (Mgr: M Kahler), S R Woodbridge, G D Vandergert, B L Walker, Mrs J Johnson, Happy Equine (Mgr: D J Blackmore), S D Chester, Mrs M Swanson & D J Krenich
Last start 5th of 10 at Wyong Prov Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Dubai Warrior with 57kg at $12. Happy to overlook.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves