Hawkesbury   03 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

PIONEER SERVICES HAWKESBURY CROWN 1300m

Track: Heavy 8   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.34)  

With little in the way of early speed Socks Nation may well find the front. LADY LAGUNA (2) indicated she was back to her best when gripping on strongly second up with the 58kg to run third over 1200m in the G2 Sapphire Stakes at Randwick. Gets map favours again out to her preferred trip and adept in all conditions. WRITTEN IN CODE (11) progressive mare who deserves her shot in Group company after winning three straight in Benchmark class. Returned slick figures when smashing her rivals over this track and trip last start. Value prospect who can test her more fancied rivals. CITY OF LIGHTS (12) attacked the line strongly off a five-month break when an unlucky second over 1200m at Randwick in a BM88. Loves the rain-affected going and no reason she can't figure prominently again. TASHI (10) consistent mare at her top now and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lady Laguna to peak third up.
1 x0596 BELCLARE
BJORN BAKER
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
D K Woodhouse
Useful mare. Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 57kg at $41. The start before that got back early 9th of 13 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Tbred Brdrs on March 8 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Provence with 57kg at $14.80. Going well. Fitter now and will prove hard to catch.
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N RAWILLER
Black And White Stripes With White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 06x83 LADY LAGUNA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
O T I Racing, P Williams, J Cahill, Mrs B Gilbert, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, R Menchise, PROF P Van Buynder, J Boyd, A Boyd, Mrs J Rubira, Persephone Racing, Mrs J Pilloni, Tight Lines Racing, R Bow, B M P H, Ms L Gillespie, Mrs H Ridout & Madmartigan
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Private Harry with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Infancy with 58kg at $7. Close to a win on her latest effort.
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JASON COLLETT
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 0360x SOCKS NATION
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Iskander Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S R Iskander) & S P Hedge
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Hemlock Stone with 56.5kg at $16. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler October 12 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 58kg at $81. Looking to others.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Silver Epaulettes, Iskander Racing Logo, Logo On Sleeves And Cap
4 8050x ROOTS
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: S A Mills), Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Pakenham Supernova December 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Here To Shock carrying 57kg at $41. Previously first up; second of 11 at Newcastle in the G3 Tibbie September 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Terra Mater carrying 58.5kg at $5. Can surprise fresh.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
5 523x8 TIZ INVINCIBLE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), E J Lucas, K Gorski, D M Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, H G Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, A J Lees, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, T Inglis, D A Vedelago, C S White, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Infancy with 57kg at $18. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Flemington in the G2 Blazer on October 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Revolutionary Miss with 57.5kg at $21. Struggling to recapture her earlier form.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Lilac And White Halves, Black Cap
6 6633x THALASSOPHILE
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Grafton in the LR Grafton Cup July 18 over 2350m, 5 len behind Deny Knowledge with 56.5kg at $12. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at Rosehill Jamesruse Bm100 February 24 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Welwal with 56.5kg at $19. Prefer to see how she returns.
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RACHEL KING
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 96x35 COCO JAMBOO
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, D A Dickie, Mrs L Dickie, Miss J Dickie, C A Dickie, D R Wockner, M F Glazbrook, P J Hancock, R M Nicholson, P A Rowse, W I Thornhill, Dr M Santangelo & M Spence
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Austmarr carrying 58kg at $21. Last start 5th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Infancy carrying 55kg at $13. Wide draw will make it tough.
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ZAC LLOYD
Grey, Yellow Vee, Sleeves And Cap
8 0x57x GUMDROPS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies (Mgr: Mrs M Mills), Newton Ladies (Mgr: Mrs A C Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi October 19 over 1100m, soft track; 14 len behind Niance carrying 59kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Baraqiel with 57kg at $8.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
9 310x0 TOPANGA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G J Johnson
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Need Some Luck carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot on May 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Bellarchi with 52.5kg at $13. Others preferred.
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J FORD
Cerise, Gold Star and Collar, White Sleeves, Silver Stars, Cerise Cap, Gold Star
10 x8534 TASHI
PETER SNOWDEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Altomonte), G Altomonte, A G Altomonte, G Severino, T Altomonte & Mrs J Altomonte
Useful type. Most recently 4th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Infancy carrying 54kg at $13. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Guy Walter on March 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Amelia's Jewel carrying 54kg at $11. Huge chance in this line-up.
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R JONES
Orange, Brown Spots, White Sleeves And Cap
11 41x11 WRITTEN IN CODE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Tyreel Stud (Mgr: Mrs L J Monds), Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall), T R Maddern, C W Kwok, M J Gordon, R S Canceri, Mrs J A Canceri, M S Basarge, Mrs S E Basarge, Annabel Neasham Racing (Mgr: Miss A S Neasham) & Hon G J Williamson
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.9 len at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 March 13 over 1100m in soft going defeating Canara carrying 60kg at $7. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Bm78 April 9 over 1300m defeating Super Bright with 57.5kg at $3.20. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up in this class.
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BRAITH NOCK
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
12 467x2 CITY OF LIGHTS
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri)
Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Need Some Luck with 56.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Grinzinger Belle with 56kg at $3.50. Can return to winning form.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
13 351x9 WOOLOOWIN
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
N C Doyle, A Curtis, I C Burford, S Dial, D J Edwards, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), A S Newman, J A Newman, G V O'Farrell, Washed Up Racing (Mgr: K F Dial) & C J Douglas
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Austmarr carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm78 on November 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Monte Kate with 57kg at $3.80. Hard to have.
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J PARR
Red, White Maltese Cross And Sleeves
14 28734 DARK GLITTER
MICK VAN GESTEL
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M F Van Gestel, Mrs L M Van Gestel, A K Mohindra, Mrs M T Mohindra, P Van Gestel, Mrs K L Van Gestel, D G Chapman, Mrs M J Chapman, C M Van Gestel, J R Van Gestel, Miss B L Van Gestel, Miss A L Van Gestel, A J Mohindra, Miss N M Chapman, Miss S L H Chapman, J Mohindra & K J Mohindra
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Need Some Luck with 55kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Green Fly with 53kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
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K MCEVOY
White, Red Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
15 6x357 ZEITUNG
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 7th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lilac with 56kg at $6. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 P J Bell on April 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind She's Got Pizzazz with 56kg at $12. Certainly worth following up.
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Royal Blue
16 x08x7 COUNTYOURBLESSINGS
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Dickson, M Sullivan, J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Abrahams), Mrs C Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), F Cook, C Condon, W Duck Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Paradice), N Hoar, Mrs M Condon, J Condon, Ms H Haig, Miss A Richardson, Miss E Lingard, Mrs A Richardson & Miss H Heath
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on April 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Need Some Luck with 55kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Miss Roumbini with 55.5kg at $10. Tested against some of these.
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K MCEVOY
Gold, Inverted Black Chevrons, Black Sleeves, Red Collar, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
17 9450x ANAHITA
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), C Bourke, C McLeish, R Henriksen, Mrs C Franklin, PBFF Racing, LMR Racing (Mgr: J Summers), S Saint-John, M Kelly, Giddy Up Horsie (Mgr: D Koklas), D+A Racing, G Van Ameyden, Ms M Stewart, EST D Lester, Ms L Korgvee, P Harrison, J Honey, A Renkin & T Palmer
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Gold Coast Mm F&M January 17 over 1300m, 18 len behind Miss Roumbini with 55.5kg at $18. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Hellavadancer carrying 59kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
18 330x1 MELODY AGAIN
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Dr M A Kowalczuk & Mrs E W Kowalczuk
Second run back. First-up after four months settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Dubbo Qotw Bm82 April 12 over 1200m defeating Master Of Disguise with 62kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on August 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind World Alliance carrying 54kg at $41. Hard to have in this tougher line-up.
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C REITH
Yellow, Light Blue Spots, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
19 09143 ELBA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Memoria with 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 13 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Yankee One with 59.5kg at $21. Thereabouts last time out. Rough place claims.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Royal Blue
20 0223x TERRESTAR
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Randwick F&M Bm78 December 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Captain Amelia carrying 56kg at $8. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm78 September 25 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Ravello with 55.5kg at $6. Prefer to see how she returns.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands