Hawkesbury   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

STAR GROUP EQUIPMENT BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1800m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True . (Pent: 5.40)  

Anticipate Fiorsum Fred, Afloat and Throttle Response to set a strong tempo. Good race. THROTTLE RESPONSE (6) led all the way and gave nothing else a chance last start over 1550m at Canterbury. Finished a close second over 2070m at Doomben earlier in the prep so this longer trip holds no fears. Will roll along up front and be hard to peg back. OAKFIELD MAMSELLE (3) won second-up over the mile at Newcastle then was just fair over 1550m at Canterbury last time. Needs this trip at the fourth run back. AUTUMN WINTER (1) did a good job off a 70-week break on his Australian debut at Wyong a fortnight ago. Likely improver along with ALABAMA BLITZ (4) who comes here off a last-start win and should have more to offer now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Throttle Response to go back-to-back.
1 x10x4 AUTUMN WINTER
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Smith),Mystery Downs (Mgr: F Cook), Mrs C Cook, C Charlwood, MCS Floating (Mgr: A Margan), Mrs J Porter, A Porter, D North, Mrs F North, Mrs J Preece, D Preece, Cheval Rapide Racing (Mgr: P Keenan), T & P Friendship, T T Do, J Davine, S Nixon, M Williams & A G Fox-Smith
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 4th in a small field at Wyong Bm64 on February 21 over 1625m, 1.75 len behind Dark Vador with 62kg at $15. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Leopardstown Hcp on October 20 2024 over 2414m, in the wet; 13 len behind Arch Enemy with 57kg at $3.50. Strips fitter and is one of the leading chances.
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REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
2 31x91 DOLLARS
JASON DEAMER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Mrs S R Smith, M D Heath, M P Carroll, P J Ebeling-Vincent, R W Swan, A G Mitchell, S D Murray, Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), A Cranes & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on January 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 59kg at $7.50. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Taree Cl1-Sw February 13 over 1614m on a soft track defeating Dwayne carrying 59kg at $2.50. Faces a stiff assignment.
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White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
3 4x516 OAKFIELD MAMSELLE
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
B Mackenzie
Last start 6th of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 13 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Emballee carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that won by a head at Newcastle Bm64 January 31 over 1600m defeating Powerhouse carrying 58.5kg at $10. Finds a nice race and can atone.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
4 8x571 ALABAMA BLITZ
DENIM WYNEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
S Morris & Mrs A Morris
At the latest run won by a head at Newcastle Prov Bm64 February 14 over 1890m defeating General Soho carrying 56.5kg at $15. The start before that 7th of 10 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on January 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Etched In Time carrying 55kg at $21. Going well and can keep the ball rolling.
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WILLIAM STANLEY
Pink, Navy Fleur De Lys, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink and Navy Checked Cap
5 0x764 KING KIKAU
WAYNE WILKES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
W T Wilkes & A Maguire
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Tamworth Quir Cup Bm87 on February 23 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Voracious carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 12 at Walcha Walcha Cup on February 6 over 1440m, 3.5 len behind Mystery Lad carrying 55.5kg at $51. Fully tested.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Green, Black Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Black Stars, Black Pom Pom
6 48421 THROTTLE RESPONSE
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.4 len at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 February 20 over 1550m defeating Savvy Spy with 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Canterbury Bm64 on February 13 over 1550m, 1.2 len behind Soverato with 57kg at $9. Impressive win last time and is a big chance to repeat the dose.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
7 x47x0 NOISES
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Audenzia with 60kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on August 6 over 1550m, in the wet; 93 len behind Island Dream with 57kg at $21. Outclassed.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Lime Green, Silver Hoops
8 7x333 FIORSUM FRED
SCOTT SINGLETON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Shaky Bloodstock
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Tamworth Quir Cup Bm87 on February 23 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Voracious with 56kg at $4.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Tamworth Bm74 on February 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Taipan Legend carrying 62.5kg at $4. Racing well and is a decent each-way chance.
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A GIBBONS
Navy Blue, Cerise Diablo, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
9 x9219 TWISTED LOVE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Prestige Racing 16 (Mgr: S S Roth), C Cortese, P J Nicol, S Tsalikidis, T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, G Lygoyris, J M Gurrieri, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Triton Lennox (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), A H Goodfellow, Webbmck Racing & P A Vawdrey
Most recently second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 18 over 2140m, 18 len behind Stylebender carrying 55kg at $5.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Newcastle Bm64 January 24 over 1850m defeating Cuesta with 57kg at $10. Shapes up nicely coming back in distance.
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R JONES
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
10 31x33 FALCON LAIR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, S H Ly, T Rizk, A K Voller, Ms D J Rochfort, Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis), Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), N A Warren & W A Collins
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Canberra Cl1 on February 6 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Party Boss with 60kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Canberra Bm65 on February 20 over 1600m, neck behind Miss Stalwart with 59kg at $2.15. This looks a lovely set up.
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M BELL
White, Red Sleeves, White Fleur De Lis, Red Cap
11 4x044 AFLOAT
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Brad Widdup Racing (Mgr: Mrs M M Widdup), A M Britt, GC Racing (Mgr: G Ruperto), C Widdup, Miss C Woods, L Sheridan, Hunter W (Mgr: Mrs M M Widdup), Miss S Reith & Miss M Widdup
Most recently 4th in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Powerhouse carrying 57.5kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on January 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 58kg at $9. Hard to have in this strong line-up.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Navy, Red And Navy Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
12 6x820 GALLAHOP
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 13 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Audenzia with 59kg at $31. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on January 25 over 1625m, nose behind Bellevue carrying 58kg at $7.50. Others read better. Looking elsewhere.
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M BELL
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap
13 63343 THINK WE'RE THERE
JASON DEAMER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), J.A.M (Mgr: A Ludzioweit), Ms L Hurley, A S Cuthbertson, B W Wheatley, D G Templar, B B Wong, S Millsom, Bromac (Mgr: B Old), S Shevki, Mrs M L James,All In JJAC (Mgr: J E Manton),J Cordoma,C D Hughes,Dynamic No 140(Mgr: D W Watt) & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew)
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Prov Bm64 on February 19 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Monty Be Quick carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on February 14 over 1890m, long-neck behind Alabama Blitz carrying 57kg at $3.70. Not far away last time. Can feature in the finish again.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
14 6x15 TSAREVICH
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher), Thomjon Livestock Pty Ltd, W H Rigg, R L Connolly, R J Keatley, T Stephens, M P Dee, Seal Racing (Mgr: M A Seal), N G Pollard, A J Stead, J S Sellen, Indigo Bloodstock (Mgr: T J Piggott), B A Ainsworth & S W Tatham
Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1300m defeating Cosmic Avenger with 57.5kg at $31. Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on February 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Magical Moments carrying 58.5kg at $10. Others are preferred.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, Yellow Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
15 x8668 DEALT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
OnTrack Diminish (Mgr: G J Morgan), P C McClintock, D R Gordon, C J Muldoon, Dr D Dhupelia, P D Jones, Bayles Girls Racing, H E Tangitu, D L Blumberg, J Wilson, T P Olsen, W C Clark, A Grigg, G F Townsend, R Henzell, M H White, G X Ryan, Mrs D A Paterson, Mrs A J Morelli & Showl
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Canterbury Bm64 on January 30 over 1900m, 34 len behind Tokyo Star carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Canterbury Bm64 on January 16 over 1900m, slow going 5 len behind Allegro Miss with 57kg at $26. Looking to others.
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ADAM FARRAGHER
Gold
16 5x147 FEARN TRICK
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M F De Kock, L Wernars, J F Wernars, L M Nestadt, Mrs E M F Ovenstone, A Rashid & N M Bainbridge
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Rosehill 3yo F Bm72 on February 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Aisle Two carrying 54.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 on February 13 over 1550m, 0.9 len behind Emballee with 54kg at $13. A little disappointing last time but is worth another chance.
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ZAC WADICK
White, Black Fleur De Lys, Red Sleeves, Black Collar And Cuffs, Black And White Striped Cap
17 80898 DRAGON DREAM
ALLAN KEHOE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M J Basson
Last start second last of 9 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on February 14 over 1890m, 6 len behind Alabama Blitz with 53.5kg at $17. Before that second last of 10 at Tamworth Bm82 on January 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Taipan Legend with 55kg at $151. Will not find this easy. Can't have with such a poor record.
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White, Purple Stripes, Striped Cap