Hawkesbury 03 May 2025
GOING: H(8)
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CLARENDON TAVERN BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Heavy 8 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.34) |
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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Spanish Fox. ONE DESTINY (7) dictated the tempo early and pulled out plenty late with a tenacious victory over this trip at Warwick Farm. No reason he can't repeat the performance here with Bourke's claim. WORLD ALLIANCE (4) was shuffled back from the inside draw and failed to get into the contest when eighth over 1200m at Kembla Grange in BM94 class. Fitted with a recent 740m trial and expected to return to form. This is very much his sort of race and he has the record around this circuit. IRON MAN (3) solid return when held up over the closing stages to finish fifth over 1200m at Randwick. Back in class and relishes the rain-affected going. SPANISH FOX (1) has Iron Man's scalp in the book and his string of wins makes him something to respect as he returns from a break. SUGGESTED PLAY: One Destiny to take holding out.
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| 1 | 1111x |
SPANISH FOX
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Dr M T Gleeson, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), M Wanzare, T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins, Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), L C Fryer & Banjo Racing (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman) Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation by head Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 November 2 over 1300m defeating Iron Man carrying 56kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw July 25 over 1300m, a neck behind Lone Force carrying 59kg at $2. Too good to underestimate first up. |
3 ZAC WADICK |
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| 2 | 33115 |
BIG ME
NICK RYAN 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs A H Fownes, S D Marshall, J A Richardson, T P Mcauliffe, J Johannisen, C J Kirkpatrick, M C Sharkie, B S Zerafa, N Coffield, D F Moss, J P Kelton, G M McKay, N Egan, S Russo, T Liberatore, T Yeatman, J S L Tan, N Schultze, J Deveney & S Cuthbert Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 5th of 12 at Echuca Discovery on April 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Midwest carrying 54kg at $14. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Cranbourne Bm70 April 4 over 1000m defeating Dreamzel carrying 62.5kg at $2.80. Has ability and is sure to be competitive. |
3 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 3 | 233x5 |
IRON MAN
EDWARD O'ROURKE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) & Mrs E J Coe Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Need Some Luck with 55kg at $9.50. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 July 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Willaidow carrying 55kg at $8.50. Nice return and capable of testing this field. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 4 | 0x328 |
WORLD ALLIANCE
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind General Salute carrying 55kg at $4.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 Final on February 28 over 1100m, neck behind Balkans carrying 61kg at $2.10. Rates highly and look for him late. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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| 5 | 0x30x |
ABLE WILLIE
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 February 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Romeo's Choice carrying 60kg at $18. Previously first up; third of 8 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 December 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Disneck with 58kg at $26. Might be better off following this outing. |
7 N RAWILLER |
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| 6 | 2017x |
RANVEER
MATT LAURIE 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG B Jamieson, Mrs L Jamieson, N Ferguson, Mrs L Ferguson, S Capsalis, Mrs D Capsalis, D Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, S Mustica, P Campbell, J Chantrell, S Dighton, T Suter, Imagine Racing No 1 (Mgr: Dr K Edwards), Carringbush Park & Brave Planet Media First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm84 December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Inhibitions with 53kg at $14. Previously first up; second of 8 at Mornington Cl1 October 10 over 1000m, a head behind Pride Of Sullivan carrying 60.5kg at $3. Might be better off following this run. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 7 | 54071 |
ONE DESTINY
GARY NICKSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W Yousiph, Mrs I A Yousiph, H A Balestri & Mrs O Baestri Useful gelding. Last start won by a nose at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 16 over 1100m defeating Wave Breaker carrying 55kg at $41. Before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1150m, 5 len behind Ballroom Bella carrying 56kg at $26. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. |
6 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 8 | 5169x |
EPIC PROPORTIONS
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG M L Davies, D Constable, D P Nguyen, Siggers, B Coopersmith, P N Lam, Neddy's Sports, L Osman, A Petzierides, P A Garvey, Catching Cod, A Clorley, Ms D S McGrath, D J Meers, A Millican, R E Stirling, Mrs H C Davis, A P Woods & D P Coe Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 December 26 over 1200m, 12 len behind Busting with 56kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Kembla Grange Bm64 August 17 over 1000m slow track defeating Fire Star carrying 58kg at $3.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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| 9 | 335x3 |
SNACK BAR
JAMES CUMMINGS 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG Godolphin Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind One Destiny with 58kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Ming Dynasty on September 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Lady Shenandoah with 56.5kg at $13. Strips fitter and looks well placed now. |
2 JASON COLLETT |
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| 10 | 7x573 |
PATCHOULI DREAM
MATTHEW HAHNE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs J Adamo Dual acceptor. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Echuca Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Impending Shadow carrying 58kg at $16. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind I Am Velvet with 60.5kg at $41. Will find this tougher, prefer others. |
1 MILOS BUNJEVAC |
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