Hawkesbury 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BLAKES MARINE BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: True . |
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Fast tempo assured with Vella's Best, Hezdarnhottoo and Mogo Magic going toe-to-toe. GOLDEN STRAAND (2) bounced off the two good trials first-up with a dominant win from back in the field over 1100m at Warwick Farm. Has the upside to go through his grades this time in. Tempo suits and can finish over the top of them. SWEETHEARTED (3) snagged back early from the outside draw and took good late ground off Golden Straand when second over 1100m at Warwick Farm. Gets the better set-up today and can turn the tables with the claim at the good each way price. WANARUAH (4) Group placed entire who returns from a long layoff. Fitted with the two solid trials with the blinkers staying on and the tongue-tie coming off. Can surprise fresh from the low draw. HEZDARNHOTTOO (6) going better than his form suggests. Deep into the campaign and not to be overlooked at the good odds. COUPLES RETREAT (14) capable on her day and resumes with the slick 1000m trial win at Muswellbrook. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Golden Straand and Sweethearted can fight out the finish again.
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MOGO MAGIC
SCOTT COLLINGS 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG N P Schofield, C J Ward, A J Hall, M H Cowling, A D Ward, G L Polimeni, L L Young, A S Neate, J A Peterson, Miss R Hogan, Mrs N C Neate, Mrs V J Ward & J R Brown Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Randwick Bm88 February 28 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Mal Coupe carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open September 19 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Vella's Best carrying 61kg at $4.40. Not keen from the wide barrier. |
15 RACHEL KING |
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| 2 | 115x1 |
GOLDEN STRAAND
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG G Harvey Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 15 over 1100m defeating Sweethearted with 59kg at $3.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Gosford Super Mdn June 19 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Kowloon Victor carrying 60kg at $1.40. Exciting entire who can keep the winning momentum going. |
7 N RAWILLER |
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| 3 | 63532 |
SWEETHEARTED
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, S M George, B C Dixon, Five Plus Three (Mgr: M O'Brien), R L Connolly, Mrs C Mitchell, L A Massey, B J Massey, S W Connelly, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), J Addamo, Team Tamarind (Mgr: W Parkes), M L Tancred & A J Stanborough Recent form sound. Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Golden Straand carrying 59kg at $14. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on March 11 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Our Queen with 60.5kg at $8. Has ability and is one of the major players from the good gate. |
4 ANNA ROPER |
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| 4 | 30x8x |
WANARUAH
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly), Oneplusnine Racing (Mgr: R L Murphy) & Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T M Scales) Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Gold Coast in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Bosustow with 57kg at $8.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn June 19 2024 over 1250m in heavy going defeating French Ruler with 58kg at $2. Won a Muswellbrook trial over 1000m on April 22. Group placed entire who returns from a long layoff, respect. |
1 BRAITH NOCK |
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| 5 | 112x3 |
CREPE MYRTLE
JOSEPH PRIDE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Godolphin Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Golden Straand with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Gosford Bm64 November 6 over 1100m defeating Sunday Tycoon with 59.5kg at $1.50. Good type with each way claims from the awkward draw. |
15 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 6 | x3535 |
HEZDARNHOTTOO
BJORN BAKER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), B Risetto, L Petagna, W Preston, K Salagic, M Mathews, S Dixon, M Raftery, H Myers, Mrs C Myers, D Armstrong, R Chilcott, B Dowling, A Mathews, M McKelvie, A Proctor, P Power, M Small, A Shelley & S Pickworth At the latest run 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Golden Straand with 59kg at $12. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 25 over 1150m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hay Street carrying 59kg at $3.50. Deep into the prep and stays in the mix. |
8 J PARR |
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NEGOTIATIONS
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Secret Agenda, S J Bartlett, D Wallis, Dr B J Bartlett, CMR Secret Agenda, T Edgar, P R Connell, A J Sayers, Dr O K Chan, Mrs C Connell, R Todd, I Hopkins, G H Bradley & Sunset Farm Racing Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 November 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Poster Girl with 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 May 7 over 1000m, soft track; 21 len behind Pokerjack with 60.5kg at $2.80. Might be better off following this outing. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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APEX
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 November 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Lyles carrying 57kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Canterbury Bm78 November 14 over 1100m defeating Extravagent Lad carrying 56kg at $7. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can run a bold race fresh. |
13 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 9 | 124x4 |
RIMBAUD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald), D Maratta, G J Bourke, Mrs S L Bourke, B R Turville, C A Rogers, A D Doyle, M J Grace, P L Ward, G A Snow, C J Fox, Dr V Garbharran, G J P Van Ameyden & Hon. G J Williamson Second run back. First-up after 13 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ready To Shine with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 2025 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ser Joh with 57.5kg at $4.20. Strips fitter and keep safe with the claim. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 10 | 1x138 |
VELLA'S BEST
GRATZ VELLA 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S Logan, J D Logan, C Hodgess, P J Rolls, B Hewen, D Wood, J O McClelland, J Frazer, P Mawhinney, D A O'Keefe, T Battese & G Vella Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Golden Straand with 57.5kg at $13. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Fine Vintage carrying 57kg at $7. Can't have from the gate. |
16 J PENZA |
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| 11 | 65307 |
WHO BUT ROO
GARRY KIRKUP 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M A Vallender Most recently 7th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Golden Straand carrying 53.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Roselyn's Star carrying 54kg at $201. Tested again. |
9 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 12 | 71356 |
LOS PADRES
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M D Beer, M Hawke, M Avis, B R Spangler, Buku Racing, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, Parkwood Racing, A Goates, R Charlton, S Petrovski, Tin Roof Racing, L A Jobson, S G White, M Buckley, West Thunder Buddies, Crossbet Syndicate, B D Banks, D Phillips & Ms K E Aldous At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shropshire Lad with 59kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 11 at Albury City Hcp Bm94 on March 19 over 1175m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bon Holler with 56.5kg at $12. Has ability but might find this too tough. |
14 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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PRESIDENT
JASON COYLE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B J Gunn, P Criniti, M B Woodham, M W Grew, S Ngo, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, U Dimitriou, D Medz, P A Nelson, B W Protheroe, Mrs A J Protheroe, Lucky 88 Racing (Mgr: P Blackmore) & J C Coyle First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 December 12 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Mother Goose with 59kg at $19. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 August 20 over 1000m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Bev's Nine with 60kg at $18. Needs it easier. |
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COUPLES RETREAT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman), V Rondla, K J Marr, G P Whitham, Dr O K Chan, M J Chittick, G P Schwieters, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), The Vale Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C J Fox) & Hon. G J Williamson Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Super Norwest with 53.5kg at $5. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Kembla Grange Bm64 October 4 over 1000m defeating Madrina carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Capable on her day and goes well fresh. |
11 TOM SHERRY |
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HELLCIBELL
BRETT & GEORGIE CAVANOUGH 6YO BAY MARE 52.0KG J F Cavanough, J Oakenfull, B J Fox, D H Robertson & S F Cavanough Second-up today. Last outing 4th of 10 at Wellington Town Plate Bm87 on April 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chandon Star carrying 55kg at $5. At only start last preparation won by 0.9 len at Inverell Inv Shorts Bm82 January 1 over 1050m defeating Dis Is Heaven carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Faces a tough task. |
12 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 16 | 1867x |
MASSIRA
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A E Dale, Mrs C Cerinich, I De Landelles, Ms M E Porter, G V McKevett, M J Evans, GiddeeUp Racing (Mgr: B R Frazer), P Hickman, Mrs S J Lawrence, J Packwood, D A Packwood, L Packwood, G R Wallace, S York, T P D Shafron, G F J Anderson, Fernleigh Park (Mgr: M J Doyle) & W M S Docherty Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 January 31 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Castellar with 59.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Kembla Grange Bm78 November 22 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Spywire carrying 55.5kg at $10. Expect he will go well fresh. |
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HARRY'S EVIDENCE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG R E McMillan, Mrs M L McMillan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), N A Edwards, G N Henwood, L E McMillan, D Riedel, L A Toohey, M Kealey & S N Tierney Most recently second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ready To Shine with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Call Me Gorgeous with 55.5kg at $13. Can atone if he gains a start. |
6 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 18 | 37672 |
SPARTUS
FABIO MARTINO 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe) Last start 2nd of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 16 over 1000m, long-neck behind Stratafy carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 26 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Fuadee with 60kg at $26. Will struggle at this level. |
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