Hawkesbury   24 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

THANK YOU DIGBY NUTHALL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: True .  

A solid tempo is anticipated with Frostisen and Fleet Flyer kicking up to hold out the next wave. I AM ADONIS (1) resumes. Finally lived up to expectations at his fourth race start when he demolished a small field by 3.5 lengths over 1300m at Wyong in a Super Maiden last April in fast time. Fitted with the one solid trial when second over 900m. Can stalk the speed and close strongly. BORDERFALL (3) strengthened over the break and will take catching again. Comes out of a decent contest after being collared late when second to Nymphadora over 1100m at Goulburn. Will take control early and prove hard to catch with the fitness edge. VAIN TEMPTRESS (5) won well on debut over this track and trip, then held up slightly in the straight and should have nearly won with a narrow second over 1100m at Wyong in a fast run contest. Leading player again from the better gate. FLIGHT OF POWER (9) proved too classy on resumption when he rounded them up with ease over 1000m in a Super Maiden at this track. Has the upside to go on with it now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,3,5,9.
1 8x31x I AM ADONIS
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley), Mrs D M Colley, Spratt Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G C Spratt), Mrs A C Flannery, M P Flannery, P G Galvin, Mrs K Boneham, M McKelvie & M Lochtenberg
First-up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 3.5 len win. Wyong Super Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1300m slow track defeating Flying Party with 58.5kg at $1.50. Previously first up; third in a small field at Rosehill 3yo+ MDN-Sw April 6 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Compensation carrying 58.5kg at $7. Good type expected to go on with it this prep, respect.
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TYLER SCHILLER
White, Royal Blue Horseheads, Emerald Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
2 4122x PELEUS
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G H Ball, B Buckley, C G Goddard, G G Harding, D R Leard, Matecode (Mgr: H A Karttunen), D McQuinn, MM Brilliance Racing (Mgr: J P Fisher), B M Pitts, S Schleemann, G A Stretton, R Tory, Darby Racing Desert Flower (Mgr: S G Darby), G J Stuart & A R Stainer
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 May 16 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Koios carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn February 5 over 1000m, a long neck behind Charka carrying 59kg at $2.40. Might be better off following this run.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 2x142 BORDERFALL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Harvey, M D Wiener, White Liners, D A Walker, Crameri Green & Sochan, Farah Racing, J J Roughley, Lucky Lucky Happy Happy, P Bolt, H F Kelly, Mrs G Harvey, C D Mathieson, D McWhinney, J S Downs, M S De Silva, Spin To Win Racing, D Fogarasy, Hon. G J Williamson, T H Ryan & Jemasa Racing
Dual acceptor. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 in a Cl2 at Goulburn on September 11 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Nymphadora carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 10 in a Bm64 at Wyong on August 30 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind The Biv with 59kg at $3. Well placed and looks tough to stop again.
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TOM SHERRY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
4 00001 EDGE OF MIDNIGHT
PAUL PERRY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C G Collis
Last start won by 1.0 len in a Cg&E Bm64 at Gosford on August 28 over 1200m in soft going defeating Ellofadude carrying 54.5kg at $41. The run before that ran second last of 11 in a Mid Bm64 at Wyong on August 16 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Stakeholder carrying 57kg at $101. This is going to test him.
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R JONES
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
5 12 VAIN TEMPTRESS
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
REJAK (Mgr: R K Kostadinovski), A Stefanovski, B McGlaughlin, J Packman, M Dragovic, M Fitzgerald, J R Hazell, P Ferreira, W Cartwright, J D Yates & B S J Feltham
Dual acceptor. Raced twice to date. At debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Mdn at this track on August 11 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Union with 57kg at $5.50. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a Cl1 at Wyong on September 4 over 1100m, head behind Cosmic Order with 57kg at $4.60. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
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REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Yellow Horseshoe And Sleeves, Red Horseshoes, Horseshoe Cap
6 210x4 PORTICO
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 in a Cl1 at Wyong on September 4 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Cosmic Order carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at this track on April 14 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Portland Miss carrying 57kg at $8.50. Blinkers go on and keep safe.
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TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue
7 184x1 THE BIV
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
N J Cusick, A E Allen, A D Bowler, T J R Mullen, D Stokes, J C Heddo, D M Leslie, A Scolari, M A Cusick, Mrs R G Cusick, Miss E J Cusick & S J Cusick
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a Bm64 at Wyong on August 30 over 1100m defeating Maluku with 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 in a Bm64 at Gosford on April 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Into Brooklyn carrying 55kg at $13. Strips fitter and place best from the gate.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Green, White Diagonal Stripes
8 49x14 FLEET FLYER
RON QUINTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Harvey
Third-up today. First-up won by 5 len in a Cl1 at Wyong on August 2 over 1100m defeating Expido with 55kg at $11. Last start 4th of 9 in a F&M Bm64 at Gosford on August 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Regal Problem with 59kg at $3.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
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LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, White Double Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
9 5x1 FLIGHT OF POWER
BJORN BAKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), K Salagic & Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham)
Second-up. First start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 in a 2yo Hcp at Muswellbrook on March 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Drumfire with 58kg at $3.50. Returned from break ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len in a Super 3yo Mdn at this track on September 5 over 1000m defeating Czech Me carrying 58kg at $3.50. Back in great shape and will take stopping again.
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JASON COLLETT
Yellow, Red Salex Logo, Red Cap
10 9x2x1 OUR NOBLE BOY
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
WK Scrap Racing (Mgr: W R Mcmaster), W R Mcmaster, Ms C Vlahovic, Mrs J Thompson, P Jones, Mrs D Cridge, T Cridge, A Procter, A Mitchell, Mrs J M Blacklock, N Blacklock, G Cullen, D Lewis, Mrs M Lewis, Pony Up Partners (Mgr: Mrs N C Schembri), Ms S Ratten, D Morters, G M Watts & JM Schembri
Racing second-up today. Last run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a Prov Mdn-Sw at this track on September 5 over 1000m defeating Spice Trail with 56.5kg at $13. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 in a Super Mdn at Wagga on April 30 over 1000m, head behind Forrest Dancer carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Maroon, Pink Star And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 53974 LADY SHENANIGANS
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs D A Kearney & M S Kearney
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Mid Bm64 at this track on September 10 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Lady Of The Castle with 53kg at $61. Before that 7th of 9 in a Bm64 at this track on August 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gus The Great with 55kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Black, Pink Diamond And Diamond Checked Sleeves
12 7x14 MOSCOW MAID
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie)
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len in a 3yo Mdn at this track on August 20 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Rattle The Stars with 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 in a F&M Bm72 at Canterbury on September 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Cosmic Order with 54kg at $13. Better suited back to this grade.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 156x5 FROSTISEN
KIM WAUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R L Roulston, J C Stewart, G P Corcoran, Mrs K V Corcoran & M E Waugh
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Cl1 at Muswellbrook on September 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Amajicstar with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len in a Prov Mdn at this track on March 17 over 1100m defeating Arato with 57kg at $2.90. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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J FORD
Red, Royal Blue And Gold Sash, Gold Cap
14 58x08 DODI
MICK ATTARD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S L Attard & C J Attard
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 in a Bm64 at Newcastle on August 1 over 900m, slow going 6 len behind Grey Effects carrying 55kg at $151. Last start ran last of 8 in a Mid Bm64 at this track on September 10 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lady Of The Castle carrying 55kg at $101. Tested again.
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Green, Black Stripes And Cap