Hawkesbury   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

PIONEER SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE 1500m

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

Good early pressure with Emelia's Magic or The Iron Star likely to take up the running. GOLDEN CENTURY (2) smart stayer resuming. Placed in the NZ Derby before joining the Waller yard last prep. Unwanted in betting and ran accordingly when seventh in the G1 ATC Australian Derby over 2400m last April. Winkers come off and fitted with the two respectable trials. J Mac rides and sure to be well fancied. SIRIUS LEGEND (5) closed off strongly at his first run back when a courageous second over 1400m at Randwick Kensington. Looking for this trip and further now and since fitted with a 1044m tick over trial. MOUNTAIN QUEEN (14) heavily supported ($1.40 fav), at her second race when a plugging fourth over 1600m at Gosford. Tempo suits and watch for her pouncing late. THE CRISTAL (9) returned for her second prep with a respectable second over 1500m here. Will relish Fitzgerald's 2kg claim and not to be underestimated. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Golden Century and Sirius Legend to slug it out.
1 BRUT NATURE
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G C Pratt, Mrs V A Byrnes, Miss N Taprell & Ms B O'Regan
Gelding by Brutal on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Rosehill over 1030m on July 29. Filled a minor placing in his most recent trial.
4
J FORD
Orange, Black Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Black Diablo, Orange Cap
2 8377x GOLDEN CENTURY
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing, S J Cowan, Dr C K Cowan, Don't Tell Catherine, T J Sargent-Wilson, Men in Lightning, A D Fong, L D Freeman, L Webb, Webbmck Racing, D P Sinn, L Attrill, G Lygoyris, East Melb Racing, Beartown No.1, Top Level Racing, Northside Racing, Kiwiana, Beartown No.2 & S P Mustica
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby April 5 over 2400m, 8 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $61. On debut third of 9 at Taupo October 11 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Big Wave with 56.5kg at $4.70. Smart gelding who will take holding out.
5
JAMES MCDONALD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 JACKER
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R W Croft
On debut. Four-year-old gelding by Our Royal Egyptian out of Cubic Cat . At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1207m at Warwick Farm July 25. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
2
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Pale Green, Red Diamonds And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Red Cap
4 96332 METAL MAGIC
GARRY FRAZER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Frazer, Miss A Edwards, K J Jones & M J Kwong
Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1400m, neck behind Unreal Expectation carrying 59kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 8 at Nowra Mdn on June 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Darn Deadly carrying 57kg at $20. Tough task ahead this time.
10
C LEVER
Lime Green, White Diamond, Black And White Checked Sleeves
5 44x2 SIRIUS LEGEND
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  HORSE 59.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn on July 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Invisible Magic with 58kg at $2.80. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn on February 1 over 1500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Omnic with 56.5kg at $2.70. Genuine contender.
7
TOMMY BERRY
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 0x32 THE BIG BLUE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Magoookies (Mgr: G W Monkhouse), G R Tomlinson, S J Campbell, M Angelos, P Lucas, S J Young, S Croft, P Salakas, N Socratous, L Ellas, J Dugan, G Cardillo, B Fuller, A Santorinios, C M Parras & A Harmanis
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Wyong Mdn on June 24 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Vetwelve carrying 58kg at $8. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1600m, nose behind Ghaznavi with 59kg at $1.40. Not far away of late. Fitter now and must be included.
5
ZAC LLOYD
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 x5303 EMELIA'S MAGIC
KEVIN MAY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K M May, A Kwok, W Ng, D Lau & T To
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 53kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 11 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Shalaa Jet with 57kg at $15. Outclassed.
6
POPPIE GORTON
Grey, Orange Sash, White Sleeves, Grey And White Quartered Cap
8 x8245 RACH
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C Waller, Mrs K Callander, P Henry, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), S Anastasiou, W Haire, D Boyd, C Dedes, D Kennedy, Mrs M Dwyer, D Dwyer, G Grimish, B Rutter, J Wilson, G Colless, B Walker, Ms K Eastop, P Webster & M Duff
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 2&3yo Mdn on July 30 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Tambeloa carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn on July 16 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Invisible Magic carrying 57kg at $7. Better than the last run suggests.
3
K MCEVOY
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Gold Star And Armbands, Checked Stripes On Cap
9 5x21 THE CRISTAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish)
Third race start. First start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Orange Super Mdn-Sw on December 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Atelier with 55.5kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Tequisoda carrying 57kg at $4.60. Further improvement in store.
11
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
White, Red Heart
10 4 CELLARMASTER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), E J Lucas, Mrs J A Canceri, R S Canceri, M J Buffier, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), P C Eichhorn, J D Melick, A R Smith, D & L Alford (Mgr: D G Alford), M Angelos, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), P V W Kruining, J R Lundberg & I D Sutherland
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 7 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hillier with 56.5kg at $4. Talented three-year-old gelding who is open to plenty of improvement.
10
ANDREW ADKINS
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
11 5 ISOSCELES
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J M Richards, A Rakowski, D A Dickson, D P Marendaz, D J Mullally, P Ryan, W Cook, D Leahy, A MacGairbhith, Ms L Gillespie, Mrs J L Pilloni, B M R S No.1 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), P F Kilday & J R Cahill
Gelding by Pierro on debut. Trialled on July 22 at Randwick over 1045m and finished seventh. Betting best guide.
13
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
12 33 JAGERBOMB
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
H H M B (Mgr: T F Henderson), L D Freeman, Mrs K E Winsor, C E Holt, C R Winsor, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), PB Duncan, I A Everingham, M J Howie, Mrs C J Howie, A Rakowski, Mrs L J Freeman, J M Gurrieri, Mrs D C Gurrieri & Son Of Henry (Mgr: M G Henderson)
At debut, 3rd of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Azarax carrying 58kg at $17. Shows ability and expected to improve. Can go on with it.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
13 72 SIGMA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 10 at Canterbury 2yo 0Sc on July 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Sapphire Rose carrying 56kg at $4. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cge Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Tong Ho with 56.5kg at $4.60. Will need a good ride from the draw.
9
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
14 34 MOUNTAIN QUEEN
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), S Reid, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), T M Leckie, P Leckie, D J Morris, A P Ritchie, W Spagnol, S A Eaton, D R Morris, C Pellizzon, L R Turner, B J Mayes, N J Williams & S M Keogh
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Cross Tasman carrying 55kg at $8. Second-up got back early 4th in a small field at Gosford 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Gallahop carrying 56kg at $1.40. Plenty of scope for improvement and is among the top chances.
8
JASON COLLETT
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
15 9 COMPANERA
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D Kearney
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 55kg at $61. Must do a lot more.
11
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Pink Diamond And Diamond Checked Sleeves
16 5x253 THE IRON STAR
MARC CHEVALIER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1500m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tequisoda carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that tracked 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. Can't tip with much confidence.
1
White, Red And Blue Checked Cross, Red And Blue Checked Armbands, Blue Cap