Hawkesbury   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

XXXX GOLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100m

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

Cracking tempo with Valilee and Sea Admiral leading the way. VANLEE (6) crunched in betting third up ($1.55 fav), when a commanding maiden victory over this track and trip. Can go on with it now and adept in all conditions. HONEY PERFUME (5) finished in the minor money at her last five outings and maps to get a better run from the low gate. Produced some slick closing splits when going under narrowly to Against The Law in a strong contest over 1100m at this track. Gets a better setup and will be hard to stop again. SEA ADMIRAL (8) strengthened up over the break and back in class when a tough on pace winner over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Has further upside and drawn well. LADY MEMPHIS (11) deep into her prep and back in class after struggling at her last four outings. Will sit off the fast tempo and surge late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vanlee can keep the wining momentum going.
1 46x5x DETENDU
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D A Pfieffer, T J Turner, X Hou, M J King, R B Stuart, K J Morrissey, C A Blight, B Hogan & K K C S Racing (Mgr: Ms L M Beaver)
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Canterbury 3yo+ Bm72 on February 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Outback Miss carrying 57kg at $3.60. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Mdn on June 12 2024 over 1150m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Braveheart with 61kg at $4. Finished fourth in a Canterbury trial over 900m on June 23. Might be better off following this outing.
5
TOMMY BERRY
White, Royal Blue Halves, Epaulettes And Cap
2 x638x LAST DRUID
TRACEY BARTLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms T A Quinn & J W Brown
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 March 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Fluent carrying 60kg at $10. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Wyong Bm64 February 27 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Gogmagog carrying 61kg at $3.90. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Purple, Yellow Seams, Tracey Bartley Racing Logo, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 1 VALILEE
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JJOC Pty Ltd (Mgr: J J O'Connor)
Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Blue Suede Hooves carrying 59kg at $3.60. Gets his chance again.
4
M BELL
Purple, White And Black Thirds, Striped Sleeves
4 7x16x NINGALOO REEF
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs C Lever, Miss S L Howitt, Mrs P J Lever, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs L J Duckworth, Dr L D Nutman, Mrs B Nutman, Mrs D M Sibary, Mrs D J Nutman & Mrs D J Moon
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 June 7 over 1250m, in the wet; 6 len behind Magic Shadow with 59.5kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4.5 len win. This track Super Mdn May 15 over 1100m slow track defeating Rainbow Goddess with 59kg at $5. Faces a tougher assignment.
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C LEVER
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
5 22322 HONEY PERFUME
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, A Berry, Mrs A Berry, Mrs J T Foley, Mrs K A Fraser, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S M Bilich, N J McNeil, S C Mottram, Still Thinking (Mgr: P J Rich), M Sheehan, B A Tonkin, J K Vella, Mrs B H A Wenman & Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis)
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on July 20 over 1100m, head behind Against The Law carrying 57kg at $3.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm64 on July 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.2 len behind Killer Kerr carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and capable of taking this out.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
6 2x231 VANLEE
JOSEPH PRIDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Warby Range Stud (Mgr: A M Carlile), D W Spicer, S J Baker, D M Sheather, Dr I D Grant, Punters5 (Mgr: R A Wills), D J Becroft, H Baker & R J Brady
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1100m defeating Zing To Me carrying 58kg at $1.55. The race before that second last in a small field at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Dyami carrying 55kg at $2.40. Expected to go very well again.
2
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Purple, Yellow Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
7 1 CHEEKY SMIRK
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Laing Racing (Mgr: A J Laing Jnr), G J Dickerson, S J Cameron, B N Grant, G Pattison, M Szerenga, M Venrooy, C M Salmon, J K Tye, J Tye, T J Mackinley, M Notaras, Funny Ha Ha (Mgr: N P May), S M Mcgregor, One Vote Racing (Mgr: M C Lloyd), D R Morris, S A Eaton, P R Garrard & Mrs J C Garrard
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 2 len at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1100m defeating Gladstone Grande carrying 56.5kg at $6. Stays in the mix.
6
J FORD
White, Tartan Crossed Sashes And Cap
8 0x1 SEA ADMIRAL
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J Sekulovski, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R G Hogno, Ms M Le Guay, R Zakarian, A J Rehayem, S Azzi, Mrs J Butler, T J Pemberton, J Yacoub, D Azzi, P C Beauman, J M Cockburn & Mrs J A Cockburn
Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind King Of Pop carrying 57kg at $14. Returned from break raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1000m defeating Mashean with 57kg at $5.50. Has plenty of improvement in store so stick with him.
3
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Quartered Cap
9 641x SUKEBAN
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 0.5 len Tamworth Rom Dream April 24 over 1000m defeating Puffin with 55kg at $5. On debut sixth of 8 at Newcastle Mdn March 20 over 900m, 4 len behind Moonlight Gambler carrying 55kg at $12. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
11
TOM SHERRY
Lilac, Red Spots And Red Cap
10 6x710 GIRLS WEEKEND
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs D K Moss, Tricolours Fly, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchel, Mrs R Guan, Mrs M H Lee, Ms J Stanley, Mrs M M McConnell, Mrs L Coffey, Mrs S J Delmenico, Mrs S Carpenter, Puppies (Mgr: Mrs N Gream), Mrs S A Richardson, Mrs J S Atfield, Mrs T Ryan & Mrs S M Moss
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Superhero with 55kg at $31. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn June 21 over 1200m defeating Western Lane with 55kg at $31. Big chance on her best form.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
11 x7586 LADY MEMPHIS
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), Mrs R Crouch, EastWest Racing (Mgr: R Stieger), J Hunt & Mrs S Stevens
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on July 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 55.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 10 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Divine Vicky carrying 58kg at $31. Well placed in this easier contest.
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LOUISE DAY
Cerise And Yellow Diamonds, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
12 366x3 CHAMP DE MARS
CON KARAKATSANIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
T Karakatsanis, Mrs G Karakatsanis, C Karakatsanis, Miss L McKay, S W K Lockie, T J Hugler, C X Hugler, Miss C E Hugler, A Barns & R A Galloway
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Moruya Cl1 on July 21 over 930m, slow going 1.75 len behind Giza carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Dubbo Cl1 on February 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Onyspeed carrying 58kg at $11. Tested in this class.
10
Turquoise, Black Stars And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars, Star Cap