Hawkesbury 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MIDWAY BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP 1500m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True . |
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Plenty of pace likely from Tambeloa, Vetwelve and Audrey's Lane battling for the lead from Viewpoint. STRAWBERRY IMPACT (8) underrated gelding bursting to win in this class. Slashing first-up run when third at Kembla Grange, then he didn't get conditions to suit from the wide gate when sixth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Should get the right tempo here and take holding out. VIEWPOINT (13) improving gelding who can go quickly through the grades this time in. Never troubled on resumption with a comfortable victory over 1400m here with the 59kg. Can get cover early and not without top-three prospects. AUDREY'S LANE (4) handy mare at her peak for this fourth-up. Ready for this trip and looks to get a good set-up again. Each way. BELLA KHADIJAH (15) had mixed luck in all four runs this time in and capable of better today with Nock's claim. Blinkers stay on and expect to see her race closer from the low draw. THE MONA LISA (12) maps well in this weaker race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strawberry Impact and Viewpoint have the upside to win this.
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TAMBELOA
KRISTEN BUCHANAN 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 60.0KG Miss K L Buchanan, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan), P O Small, L M Markowski, Mrs J A Darbin, J J McCarthy, Mrs J Cudmore, P Cudmore, R P Chapman, Ms K Rouse, D L Horton, Thoroughbred G&B No. 4 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), M Scarborough & Mrs S L Franich Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 15 at Gold Coast Mm Trophy January 17 over 2200m, 17 len behind Snitzanova carrying 52kg at $61. On debut third in a small field at Newcastle 2yo Hcp June 28 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Loving carrying 57kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 ANNA ROPER |
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FLYING EMBERS
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J V O'Neill, Ms L M Nagle, T J Pemberton, Mrs K Vincent, M J Curtain, C P Tierney, Mrs L Harris, R A Warren, P A Carmont, B Elliott, Dr P J Cooper, S B Dixon, J Talone, A P Blair & 3's A Spree (Mgr: D J Lovegrove) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 13th of 15 at Randwick Prov-Mid Champ on April 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 54.5kg at $19. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, slow going 2.75 len behind Il Passero carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Ugly map and prefer others. |
13 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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ICEMAN
CLARRY CONNERS 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms M E Conners, C E Conners & Mrs V Matthews Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on March 14 over 1900m, 2 len behind Tazima carrying 56kg at $6. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Zenmaster carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Will go back from the draw and be ridden for luck. |
11 RACHEL KING |
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AUDREY'S LANE
BRAD WIDDUP 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs H Mckinnon, Mrs L Duckworth, Mrs K Cook, Mrs C Cupit, D Dunn, Mrs K Spence, Miss D Spence, Mrs H Steward, Miss S Howitt, G Cook, Dr E Dockray, Mrs A Cohen, Mrs E Jones, Miss R Fullerton, Miss K Duckworth, A Duckworth, B Duckworth, Mrs B Scott, Miss E McKinnon & Ms L McKinnon Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Unique Ambition with 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Midway 5yo+ Bm72 on March 28 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Annie's Rose with 58.5kg at $3.20. One of the major players on her home track. |
6 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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SWIFT LEGEND
LES BRIDGE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Warwick Farm Super Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1300m defeating Miss Lola with 56.5kg at $10. Sure to make his presence felt. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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KING RATEL
BRYCE HEYS 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms T Blair, P R Ruse, R C Bishop, R A Saywell, K F Regler, W P Clarke, J F Feil, S S Sycamore, S W Watkins & J A Clarke Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 October 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Inncourt with 59.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Randwick Bm78 June 7 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Thunderlips with 58.5kg at $101. Might be better off following this outing. |
1 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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AFFERMATO
AMANDA TURNER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M G Poletti Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on August 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Thebes with 58kg at $3. Later on. |
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STRAWBERRY IMPACT
BLAKE RYAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Kembla Grange Provmid Champ on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Midnight Opal with 56kg at $5.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Fiddlers Green with 56kg at $15. Capable of a better showing. Back in class and gets a better set-up here, hard to hold out. |
10 TOMMY BERRY |
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TENDERIZE
GARY PORTELLI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G Portelli, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, Silver Sovereign, D A Player, Mrs A McDonnell, Ms S E Burton, G Duffy, T J O'Connor, P Wilkin, B P Rouse, C Smith, C L Jarrett, S Auston, W Coulston, Fairsky Racing, Pauline Racing Club (Mgr: C T Cox), F P Jermanus, Portelli Tenderize & Nine Trains Most recently 3rd of 9 at Orange Orange Cup Mb76 on April 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sarrismo with 56.5kg at $12. Before that 9th of 11 at Rosehill 5yo+ Bm78 on April 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind No Drama carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Keep safe in this class. |
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VETWELVE
JOHN SARGENT 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), D Losurdo, M Beer, R Ridge, Picnic Point Punters (Mgr: J Whitney), Five Fat Kids (Mgr: G Amy), P O'Shea, M Barnes, Mrs C Richards, J Mcclelland, B Arlington, P McNamara, A Ryder, B Dixon, Tricolours Grunt (Mgr: J Moss) & W Dixon Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Unique Ambition with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Il Passero with 56kg at $15. Not racing well enough. |
8 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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COSMEENA
MICHAEL VELLA 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG M C Vella & Mrs B A Vella Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Unique Ambition with 54kg at $15. The start before that won by 2 len at Wyong Cond Bm68 April 4 over 1350m in soft going defeating Ocean Chill with 55kg at $7. Outclassed. |
4 R JONES |
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THE MONA LISA
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs S H Castle-Roche, M Merriman & D E Hewlett Most recently 10th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fiddlers Green with 56kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 9 at Newcastle Provmid Wldcard on March 31 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 57kg at $61. Maps well and goes into the exotics. |
2 A CALDER |
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VIEWPOINT
NACIM DILMI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Cg&E Bm64 April 14 over 1400m defeating Noble One carrying 59kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Mdn on November 30 over 1500m, head behind Matias with 56.5kg at $20. Classy gelding who can keep the ball rolling despite drawing out. |
13 N RAWILLER |
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ALLEGRO MISS
CON KARAKATSANIS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J E Carmody, Mrs L J Carmody, A Commisso, Mrs C Commisso, G M Commisso & S Commisso Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 10 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm78 on April 22 over 1250m, 3 len behind Man Of Worth with 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 on November 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tequila Baby with 58kg at $71. Has won second up before but still hard to get enthused. |
12 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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BELLA KHADIJAH
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J A Baldacchino & L G Jones Most recently second last of 8 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on April 8 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Night Agent carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 21 over 1500m, slow going 1.4 len behind Barrengarry with 57kg at $6.50. Well placed with the claim and comes here in peak condition. |
3 BRAITH NOCK |
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SERPICO
DAVID PAYNE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, Miss G Shelton, A Mitchell, Mrs S Mitchell, A Gesell, M Turner, M G Turner, P Barton, D Barton, B Cherry, L Stone, S Rose, C Dimcock, Ms V Read & S Loane At the latest run won by a long-neck at Gosford Cl1 April 9 over 1600m defeating Miles Of Glory carrying 56.5kg at $4. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on April 4 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Easiest Choice carrying 56.5kg at $13. Minor place contender. |
7 TOM SHERRY |
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DUSTY BAY
TRACEY BARTLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Kooringal Stud (Mgr: A S Lamont), G L Hundy, Ms T A Quinn, CJH Racing (Mgr: C J Hartwig), M G Hundy, Mrs D M Hundy, Mrs J A Hundy, D Price, Mrs J Kain-Price, J Booker, M Rossto, M M Hulm & A Urkuhart Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 18 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Unique Ambition with 56kg at $14. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Is It Spectacular carrying 61.5kg at $4.40. In the mix again from the good gate. |
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