Hawkesbury   26 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

VODKA CRUISER CUP PROVINCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder . (Pent: 5.28)  

Solid tempo anticipated with Riga and Don't Tell Polly pressing forward with Classic Two not far away. RIGA (8) two runs back had been sound before dislodging the rider at the start as a dominant fav over 1200m at Gosford on March 14. Can overcome the sticky barrier with Tim Clark aboard. Go close. STABILITY (2) three-year-old gelding by Zoustar from the good producing mare Calming Influence on debut for the Dilmi yard. Impressed in his last two trials and the blinkers and lugging-bit go on. Half-brother to Caballus and sure to be thereabouts. DEMMO DERMY (3) Yes Yes Yes gelding returning from a lengthy break. Failed to get into the contest on debut when sixth over 1200m at Newcastle last July. Wasn't pushed out in his two trials and can sprint well fresh from the low gate. ALL STAR (5) no match for the classy Barrengarry at latest with a plugging eighth over 1600m at Newcastle. That form has since been franked and well placed back to this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 8,2,3,5.
1 0350x CLASSIC TWO
RODNEY BAILEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Glenvallen Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: F L Li)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 60 January 22 2025 over 1650m, 6 len behind Turin Warrior with 57kg at $4.20. On debut fifth of 14 at Sha Tin October 13 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Awesome Treasure with 57.5kg at $9.90. Prefer to see how he returns.
8
MS JESS TAYLOR
Pale Green, Yellow Chevron And Armbands, Yellow Cap, Purple Hoops
2 STABILITY
NACIM DILMI
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Three-year-old gelding (Zoustar - Calming Influence) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Wyong barrier trial over 1000m March 5. Well bred gelding who stays in the mix with the blinkers going on.
10
K MCEVOY
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
3 6x DEMMO DERMY
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
E A Cummings, M J Turner, R G Jones, N J Ronan, Mrs A M Ronan, Mrs S J Allsopp, Mrs V Davis, D L Blumberg, D O'Kane, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison) & J G De Flamingh
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 7 at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Hillier with 59kg at $15. Trained locally and can go on with it this preparation.
2
J FORD
Myrtle, Gold Braids, Cream Sleeves And Cap
4 8 GODSEND
EDWARD CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E A Cummings, Dalal Thoroughbreds, Mrs L R Forwood & T W Forwood
Was at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Blue Suede Hooves carrying 58.5kg at $51. Poorly drawn and likely to struggle.
15
ADAM FARRAGHER
Myrtle, Gold Braids, Cream Sleeves And Cap
5 x3338 ALL STAR
FABIO MARTINO
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe) & P Martino
At the latest run second last of 9 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Barrengarry carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on January 24 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 55kg at $10. Improver over this trip who will find this easier.
7
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lis, Red Cap
6 7637 THUNDER LIGHTS
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, L A Lindsell, R I Parsons, Mrs T Lodding & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Blue Suede Hooves carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that ran last in a small field at Wyong 3yo Mdn on February 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Premium with 58kg at $26. Goes into the exotics.
11
LEE MAGORRIAN
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
7 OLIVIA MIA
FABIO MARTINO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
F Martino, Ms R Munankarmi & A M Muollo
Filly by Cool Aza Beel on debut. Trialled on February 24 at Hawkesbury over 1000m and finished fourth. Tough ask on debut from the awkward gate.
9
TOMMY BERRY
White, Red And Green Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
8 7x32l RIGA
NACIM DILMI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
At the latest run didn't finish the race at Gosford Mid Mdn March 14 over 1200m. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Mdn on February 28 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind No No Yes with 53kg at $8. Lost the rider as a solid fav last start, set to bounce back.
11
TIM CLARK
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
9 20x6 MISS JOHANSKI
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney, M S Kearney & G B Hyde
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Prov Mdn on March 17 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Frostisen carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1100m, 9 len behind Nesrine carrying 55kg at $61. Others make more appeal.
15
Yellow, Red Star, Dark Blue Hooped Sleeves
10 53 SUNSET BELLE
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L D Bradbery
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Wyong Prov 2&3yo Mdn on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Master Zous with 57kg at $51. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Gosford Mid Mdn on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Olivia Twist carrying 56.5kg at $26. Further improvement likely, respect.
3
M BELL
Cerise, Hidden Valley Logo, White Armbands And Cap
11 620x5 COSMORA
PETER GREEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Green & B Rayner
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at this track 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 got back early 7th of 9 at Gosford Cge Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Banjora carrying 59kg at $101. Needs it easier.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
12 49x DON'T TELL POLLY
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Cross Park (Mgr: A Whittingham), Mrs M M Widdup, D O'brien, Mrs C A Harris, B O'brien, A S Peebles, G A Peebles, A J Danckert, A Harrison, C J Witnish, K Ransom, A Leonard, P Murphy, J J Norris, M D Howland, M Hughes, R F Witnish & M Kirk
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn September 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Magenta Skies with 56.5kg at $101. On debut fourth of 7 at Wyong Super Mdn September 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Napoleonic with 55kg at $20. Returns for her second prep, later on.
5
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Gold Collar And Armbands
13 50 IRULAN
JASON ATTARD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Etak Thoroughbreds
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on February 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind The Magic Man carrying 57kg at $81. Second-up ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn on March 17 over 1300m, 11 len behind Ouragan with 54.5kg at $101. Well drawn and capable of better.
4
RACHEL KING
Hot Pink, White And Orange Checked Armbands, Orange And White Quartered Cap
14 7x242 READY MADE HEIR
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), C A Hill, Dora's Ready 21 (Mgr: S J Vardy), A Andronikou, N A Pryce, M J Kearey, R Duffy, C Reeves, R King, Mrs K Davison, A King, T Dargan, A Curtin, Ms K Galea, Mrs D Chojnacki, W J Lynch, P J Campbell, S J Perry & R M Mandell
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Muswellbrook Super Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1280m, 1.75 len behind Olympian carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at Port Macquarie Mdn on February 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Aerofoil carrying 56kg at $1.75. Looks tough to beat in this stronger line-up.
8
ANNA ROPER
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
15 987x6 FROSTY BANGERS
JACQUELINE GREENTREE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Greentree & Mrs J S Greentree
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 10 at this track Prov Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Blue Suede Hooves carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on November 30 over 900m, 14 len behind Like A Surgeon with 56.5kg at $21. Minor place contender.
12
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Black, Gold Tree Of Life And Seams
16 AM I DREAMING
JACK PILKINGTON
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
J N Pilkington, Ms G S Cam, Elland Road Racing, E J Batchelor, Dr D E Forster, Mrs L Cincotta, B T Crawford, G J Dickinson, Mrs J J Finigan, J C Piggott, Kratzie Racing Class of 2025, Kratzie Racing 2025, Force 25 Racing, Miss K Rezek, M Rosete, D Sampson, A L Schonberger, D Stevenson & M Schofield
Dual acceptor. Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old colt by Trapeze Artist out of Alexandra Dreaming. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Randwick over 1050m. Keep safe from the inside barrier.
1
JASON COLLETT
White, Blue And Yellow Hoops, Blue Armbands, Blue And Yellow Cuffs, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap