Hawkesbury   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ESSENTIAL ASSET AND FIRE MAIDEN PLATE 2000m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True . (Pent: 5.40)  

Belgrano has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. WILLIE OR WONG HE (10) missed the maiden win by a whisker two back over 1550m at Canterbury then closed okay but lacked the turn of foot required in a 1500m midweek maiden at Rosehill last start. Might be looking for this trip now so back at the provincials he looks the testing material. BELGRANO (1) registered a ninth minor placing from 19 career runs when runner-up over the mile at Wyong last time out. Has a placing here at this trip to his credit. Looms as a serious threat. The lightly raced EUREKA REBEL (6) rallied late but missed by a neck over 1890m at Newcastle recently. Has more upside than his rivals and a maiden win is around the corner. AWESOME ARTIST (4) plugged away to a midfield finish at Newcastle last start when facing the starter for only the second time. Will enjoy getting to this trip and is a definite contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Willie Or Wong He to break through.
1 x2532 BELGRANO
DARRYLL KELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Kell, D R Kell, M C Vella & Mrs B A Vella
Last start 2nd in a small field at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1625m, 2 len behind Ivy Legend carrying 56kg at $4.80. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Surpasser with 59kg at $4.40. Going well and should be in the finish again.
1
C LEVER
Orange, Black Chevrons
2 85x57 EDORADO
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Mrs J A Beavis, S Brown, Mrs D Dandy, M J Dandy, M Grundy, Mrs V Linden, J P Penno, Mrs S Penno, Ms J E Russell, C Sewell, Ms S P Toogood, Ms M M Watchorn, Mrs K Stone, E S Spooner, T J Wilson & J P Witham
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Brundee Tom with 59kg at $21. Last start 7th of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Velaris with 56kg at $101. Not going well enough to threaten these.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
3 66323 SOLAR ORBIT
MARY BRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S Downs & S Nucifora
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on February 17 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind I Doubt It with 54.5kg at $3.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw on January 31 over 2200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Party It Down carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Tested in this line-up.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Orange, Green Diamonds, Diamonds On sleeves And Cap
4 57 AWESOME ARTIST
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Let's Go Barbie with 57.5kg at $41. Last start got back early 7th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 4 len behind Free And Fast carrying 57.5kg at $31. Open to plenty of improvement and certainly deserves another chance.
6
ADAM FARRAGHER
Black, Gold V, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 74 BOLD DAVID
LEEANN OLSEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S Olsen, Olsen Equine (L Olsen)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sinister with 57.5kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 3 len behind Free And Fast with 55.5kg at $61. Coming along nicely and should give a good account.
10
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Lime Green, White Sleeves, Lime Green Armbands And Quartered Cap
6 3832 EUREKA REBEL
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, neck behind Free And Fast with 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on January 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Marebello with 57.5kg at $16. Progressing nicely and is one of the better hopes.
8
A CALDER
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x8776 MOCHIMA
AMANDA TURNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A Turner, M G Poletti & D J Smalle
Most recently 6th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on February 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Canadian Fling carrying 56.5kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sir Tua carrying 57.5kg at $26. Unlikely to trouble these.
11
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
8 585 SHAWNEE BOY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham)
Most recently second last in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mountain Queen with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 8th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Providence carrying 58.5kg at $81. One of the fringe hopes.
4
R JONES
Cerise
9 780x9 SO PRECISE
AMANDA TURNER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A Turner & M G Poletti
Second-up. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on February 12 over 1500m, 14 len behind Canadian Fling carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on July 17 over 1300m, 9 len behind Commanding Belle carrying 53kg at $41. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Ferrari Red, Gold Horseshoe And Cap
10 65426 WILLIE OR WONG HE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Rosehill Super Mdn on February 25 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Fireball Miss carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Mdn on February 13 over 1550m, nose behind Defendant with 56.5kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Big chance back at the provincials.
9
LEE MAGORRIAN
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
11 75722 STORMZINO
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G B Morton & Mrs L A Morton
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on February 16 over 2100m, neck behind Pro Velocity carrying 55kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on February 6 over 2000m, head behind Doc March carrying 55kg at $16. Impressed last start. Big chance to break through.
7
WILLIAM STANLEY
Black, Gold Cup And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 x0825 GREY BELIEF
TERRY CROFT
3YO  GR/CH  FILLY 55.0KG
J K R Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), R A Jones, M W Horsfall, T Croft, L A Warner, Mrs R Lang, Miss A Broeren, Ms D M Darwen, D McLaughlin, P J Rose, M Dipper, M Drinnan, J Vanderburg, B Canty, W W L'Estrange, N J Geale & K J Croft
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on February 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind I Doubt It carrying 55kg at $7. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1700m, head behind Beearetee carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Looks tested on that latest effort.
10
M BELL
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
13 656 INTROSPECTIVE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Sir P J Vela
Last start 6th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 4 len behind Free And Fast carrying 52.5kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on January 31 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Pompatus with 56kg at $21. Going okay and is an each-way prospect.
5
SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Hoops, Silver Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 7x489 SHADOW OF LIGHT
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D W Stutt
Most recently 9th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind Free And Fast with 55.5kg at $9. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Toussaint with 55.5kg at $9. Likely to find this out of reach.
12
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Red Braces, Striped Cap