Hawkesbury 17 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI ARNDT MAIDEN PLATE 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 32) Rail: +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder . |
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Pace looks to be genuine with So D'oro and Belgrano matching motors in advance of Ausbred Eclipse and Master Of War. SO D'ORO (14) is ready to peak for this after being crunched in betting ($1.50 fav), with a gritty on-pace second over 1600m at Wyong second-up. Blinkers go on and the booking of Zac Lloyd is a good lead to her chances. Go close. SARAPO (10) well-bred Frankel gelding looking for this trip and further at his third run back. Chipped away late from the awkward gate when sixth over 1600m at Warwick Farm in a Super Maiden. Will make good use of the inside gate and shapes as the main danger. IRON LEGEND (7) strengthened over the break and set to deliver at his third run back. Warmed up late from back in the field with a respectable fourth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Track and trip suit and stays in the calculations. SHADOW OF LIGHT (13) deep into the prep and turned in her best performance when a tough second over 2000m at this track. No shock to see her run over the top of these. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 14,10,7,13.
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AUSBRED ECLIPSE
BRAD WIDDUP 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ausbred No.1 (Mgr: C J Lawlor) Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Baja Baby with 59kg at $12. Last start 3rd in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mountain Queen carrying 59kg at $21. Maps well for this and gets his chance. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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BELGRANO
DARRYLL KELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L J Kell, D R Kell, M C Vella & Mrs B A Vella Last start 5th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Eureka Rebel carrying 59kg at $14. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1625m, 2 len behind Ivy Legend carrying 56kg at $4.80. Faces a stiff test this time and likely to struggle. |
6 C LEVER |
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KAVAL
MARK CROSS 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A Cross Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 1100m, 10 len behind Showtime Shadow with 55kg at $91. Second-up ran last in a small field at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1625m, 11 len behind Ivy Legend with 55.5kg at $101. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
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MASTER OF WAR
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M C Goodson & Ms D D Perron Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on February 21 over 1625m, 5 len behind Ivy Legend carrying 58kg at $4.60. Before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Canberra Mdn on February 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Listen Sweetheart carrying 59kg at $3.70. Place prospects best. |
4 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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ALMONZO
KRIS LEES 3YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG OTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), L Freeman, Mrs L Freeman, Beartown No. 6 (Mgr: B Martin Oam), Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), R Koch, P Mansfield, P Tasker, J Boyd, J Gurrieri, P Ward, T Needham, R Allinson, A Goodfellow, C Wansbrough, Windii Hill Racing, I Paton, M Lingard, J Saundry & P Donohoe Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Barrengarry with 58.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Velaris with 58kg at $5. Don't dismiss over the extra ground. |
8 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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EXPLICIT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing, S Saric, Mrs J Saric, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, P O'Brien, J Plozza, Peake Racing, C Moore, Ms T Arnott, M Wood, Mrs M Wood, J Townley, Ms L Coghlan, Grandscape, P Riccobon, Mrs R G Riccobon & B D Rice Last start 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn on March 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oso Spirited carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that ran last of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 15 len behind Free And Fast with 57.5kg at $5. Likely to feature if he can repeat the latest effort. |
9 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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IRON LEGEND
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Kokatahi with 58.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Oso Spirited with 53.5kg at $7. Key jockey change and expected to do much better. |
12 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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PEPE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C J Waller, Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro), A Tzaneros, P G Kelly, J M Kelly, D Zavitsanos, M Psaltis, S W Bruhn, A W Bruhn, B C R Racing, G Shalala, M Williams, D M Gray, D N R D & A N Parkinson Racing, Four Bees Racing No 1, M G Williams, Force 24 Racing & K T Gibbons At the latest run 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Oso Spirited with 56kg at $6. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Mdn on February 13 over 1550m, 0.9 len behind Defendant with 52.5kg at $10. Worth following up with the blinkers going on. |
5 K MCEVOY |
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ROBBED BY ROB
SARA RYAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG R J Poot, R J Ryan, M C Oxley, W J Cotterill, N Power, R P Cotterill, J Poidevin, T A Freeman, T P McJannett, A Ford, N D Hughes, E J R Wydell & G W Ford At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Taree Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind King Country with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 7 at Muswellbrook Mdn on February 9 over 1500m, in the wet; 7 len behind Are You Kidding with 55kg at $14. Racing well but faces a tougher assignment. |
3 R JONES |
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SARAPO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG D Harrison, P D Harrison, R A E Lyons, S W Hansen, P N Kean & R Kennedy Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn on February 18 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Satirically with 58kg at $4. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo+ Mdn on March 4 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Oso Spirited with 59kg at $4.60. First up rating makes him a major player from the good draw. |
1 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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THE CONFIDANTE
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd , Think Big Stud , China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd , M R Smith, N P Long, Mrs D M Long, P N Smith, A M Rowley-Bates, W J Watts, P L Ward, W G Porter & Portrush Most recently 4th of 7 at Newcastle Mdn on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Emerald Hills with 58kg at $8. The race before that ran last of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn on February 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Velaris carrying 59kg at $11. Might struggle again. |
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VINCENTVANGEE
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G J Stevenson & Mrs K L Stevenson Most recently 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Tartan Tiger with 58.5kg at $11. Before that second last of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on January 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Pompatus carrying 57.5kg at $31. Likely to find this much stronger. |
10 TYLER SCHILLER |
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SHADOW OF LIGHT
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D W Stutt Last start 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 2000m, slow going neck behind Eureka Rebel carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1890m, 4.5 len behind Free And Fast with 55.5kg at $9. Hard fit now and has solid each way claims. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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SO D'ORO
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore) Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1350m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Providence carrying 56.5kg at $13. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Wyong Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, slow going head behind Mountain Queen carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. Racing well. Lightly raced filly who will take holding out over this trip. |
3 ZAC LLOYD |
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VALIANT DREAMER
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Second-up. First start got back early 8th of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Lambertina carrying 55.5kg at $6. Returned from break got back early 5th of 7 at Newcastle Mdn on February 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Emerald Hills with 55.5kg at $21. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
12 A CALDER |
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