Wyong   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

SKY RACING SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT6   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Cheeky Sort to take up the running at a moderate tempo. BALMORAL CASTLE (2) is back for a second campaign off a four-month spell. Finished second in a hot form race on debut over this distance at Murtoa then placed at Rosehill and achieved her peak rating. Winning chance if she can reproduce those performances this time in work. PRINCESS DANE (3) is a debutante by Star Witness from a Dane Shadow mare who has been a remarkable producer of winners over 13 seasons. Went close in a recent Warwick Farm trial so a bright start looks on the cards. WINTERS KISS (5) is a Frosted filly on debut for the Hawkes stable. Four trials going back to July 2025 should have her ready to make an immediate impact. MOANA GOLD (6) is back from a 16-week spell. Made up plenty of ground to finish second when first-up last prep over 1250m at Newcastle. This might be a bit short but she will be storming home. CHEEKY SORT (7) knocked up at the end of 1200m at Kembla last start so coming back in trip is a positive development. SUGGESTED PLAY: Balmoral Castle to open the account.
1 27x BILLABONG
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
GW Holdings, T Needham, H & M Racing, H Tam, Ms P A Bourke, R N Norris, Allam Family Racing, Hedley Racing, Sheffield Racing, A P Carney, Nocab Racing, Just Fun Racing, Gee Racing, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, D R Fleming, B J McDonald & Znodz Racing
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind Young Mister Grace with 55kg at $4.40. On debut second of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; a head behind Ballyhoo with 55kg at $3.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. SCRATCHED.
9
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Aquamarine
2 238x BALMORAL CASTLE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J A O'Neill, Carty Racing, R McClure, Cookie Racing, Deg Racing, Mrs J McKenna, A K Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, D Edmonds, B J O'Brien, M Pearce, L B & J S Syndicate, A L Kirkwood-Scott, A Delduca, L Stuart, G Stuart, T M C Go Racing, S and D Racing & Ciaron Maher Racing
First-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 5 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind La Basilique carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. On debut second of 10 at Murtoa 3yo Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Wintery carrying 56kg at $2.35. Showed ability in the maiden campaign and this looks a nice way to launch the new prep.
3
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Black, Yellow Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Yellow Striped Cap
3 PRINCESS DANE
RICHARD LITT
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R J Brown, Miss E J Fitzgerald, Ms D Ovens, Mrs M V Fitzgerald, Ms T A Russell, Ms S Bishop, S F McCabe & TA Chupina Group (Mgr: J M Camilleri)
Mare by Star Witness on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on March 20 over 786m. The dam has thrown 13 winners from 13 foals to date - should have her share of ability.
7
M BELL
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Blue And Yellow Striped Cap
4 7x BRROOSHA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
L Caminiti & Mrs J Caminiti
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Canterbury 3yo F Mdn on November 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ernaux with 57kg at $21. Cannot recommend off that effort.
8
ADAM FARRAGHER
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Grapes, Spots Sleeves, Yellow Cap
5 WINTERS KISS
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  GR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
J M Cockburn & Mrs J A Cockburn
Filly by Frosted on debut. Finished seventh in a Rosehill trial over 900m on March 24. Has had four trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Rosehill over 900m. Looks ready to make a positive start to her career.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Quartered Cap
6 5x23x MOANA GOLD
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S J Avison, P A Avison, D A J Avison, R S Poole & S V Demaio
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1350m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Satin's Legacy with 57kg at $4.40. First up last campaign second of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn November 20 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Emery carrying 55kg at $4.80. Perfectly drawn and should be right in the finish.
1
A GIBBONS
Aqua, Purple Diablo, Chevrons Sleeves, Aqua Cap, Purple Seams
7 56x34 CHEEKY SORT
JOSEPH IBLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), J G De Flamingh, D A Ferrarin, M D Reade, J J Ferrarin, Mrs S M Ferrarin, D L Ferrarin & Miss L R Ferrarin
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Super Mdn on February 21 over 1100m, 3 len behind He's Cool with 55kg at $4.80. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind My Proclama carrying 56.5kg at $6. Rates highly. Didn't quite run the trip last time so this should be more to her liking.
6
LOUISE DAY
Royal And Navy Blue Quarters, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
8 620x5 COSMORA
PETER GREEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Green & B Rayner
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Blue Suede Hooves with 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at Gosford Cge Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Banjora with 59kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
1
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 2330x POIEMA
TERRY WICKS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & S J Frith
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw July 10 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Steel Rain carrying 57kg at $11. Previously first up; third of 8 at Scone Mdn April 14 over 900m, soft track; 4 len behind Lady Olenna carrying 56kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing.
5
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
White, Pink Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Armbands
10 5769x TAKE FLIGHT
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, B A Avery, A P Gesell, S L Rose, S N Rezo, M G Turner, E Gielarowski, P R Barton, A Lewis, S Lebas, A J Donald, A Melching, M Williams & D Cooper
Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn January 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Erin Jo carrying 52kg at $26. On debut fifth of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn November 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Fine Wine with 57kg at $12. Wait and see how she comes back.
2
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves