Hawkesbury   26 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

VOODOO RANGER CUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder . (Pent: 5.28)  

My Proclama to take charge ahead of Vidia at a solid tempo. CHEEKY SMIRK (4) was well in the market second-up when he knocked up late in the shifty conditions to finish second over 1300m at Canberra. Maps well again and should prove too strong here on the firmer surface. Blinkers off and ready to win. YOUR CHILLI (6) heavily supported second-up when he circled the field for a gritty Maiden victory over 1300m at Canberra. Confidence is high and not without top-three prospects. MY PROCLAMA (8) sat off the good tempo second-up when she got off the mark with a tough win as fav over 1200m at Kembla Grange. Has the speed to overcome the awkward gate and can give this a shake. VIDIA (12) handy filly heading in the right direction. Tough run in the heavy (9) going second-up with a game on-pace second over 1200m at Kembla Grange in C1 class. Holds a forward position and expected to figure prominently. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cheeky Smirk will prove hard to get past.
1 x5144 EXTRA HEIGHTS
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), Gee Racing (Mgr: A J Guarrera), Sheffield Racing (Mgr: R J Naylor), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D W Russell & Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann)
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on February 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sarrismo with 56.5kg at $12. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on January 30 over 1250m, 6 len behind Watson with 55.5kg at $5.50. Capable, however the wide barrier here will make it tough.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Gold Star And Armbands, Checked Stripes On Cap
2 98x44 KILMAN
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on February 20 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind True To Form carrying 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mawjood with 55kg at $31. Take on trust.
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SIENNA GRIMA
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
3 x4344 JOHNNY
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L S Snowden, Mrs L J Harvey, Mrs K Snowden, Ms P Yan-Stuckey, Ms S P Yan, Mrs B Melville, Mrs K Wilson, Mrs M V Wockner, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs E J McBride, Mrs J Moyes & Mrs B E Johnson
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on March 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pappa Blue with 60.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on February 19 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Azarax with 60.5kg at $2.45. Deep into the prep and has claims.
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SAM CLIPPERTON
Gold, Cerise Chevrons, Sleeves And Cap
4 34x32 CHEEKY SMIRK
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Laing Racing (Mgr: A J Laing Jnr), G J Dickerson, S J Cameron, B N Grant, G Pattison, M Szerenga, M Venrooy, C M Salmon, J K Tye, J Tye, T J Mackinley, M Notaras, Funny Ha Ha (Mgr: N P May), S M Mcgregor, One Vote Racing (Mgr: M C Lloyd), D R Morris, S A Eaton, P R Garrard & Mrs J C Garrard
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on February 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rivendell carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Divine Secrets with 55.5kg at $3.30. Fitter now and making headway. Set to peak and ready to win from the low draw.
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J FORD
White, Tartan Crossed Sashes And Cap
5 91x CHILLI MARGS
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M Anaxagora, F Biviano, R Callahan, PTP Racing, Framotdoh, G Ebbeck, B Racing, Miss P Holcombe, H Kelly, Tigers of Old, Mrs M C McGreal, P McGreal, Allunga Racing, Mrs C Read, J Saltmarsh, A Williamson & Chilli Margs
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation winning by 2 len Riccarton Park Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1400m defeating Villasanti carrying 54kg at $16.70. On debut ninth of 11 at Phar Lap Racecourse 3yo Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ocean Bay with 55.5kg at $11.80. Making her Australian debut and don't dismiss
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JASON COLLETT
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
6 41 YOUR CHILLI
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 7 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Farindira carrying 58.5kg at $20. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw March 8 over 1300m in soft going defeating Cosmic Eagle carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Improving gelding sure to be thereabouts.
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TOMMY BERRY
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
7 3x14 EASIEST CHOICE
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Newcastle Mid Mdn January 31 over 1300m defeating Common Goal carrying 58.5kg at $2.05. Second-up 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on February 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Magical Moments carrying 57kg at $1.85. Others preferred.
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Black, Gold V And Striped Sleeves, Black And Gold Quartered Cap
8 32x31 MY PROCLAMA
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
O T I Racing Proclama (Mgr: T F Henderson), S C Beattie, P J Davidson, Ramble Racing (Mgr: R Dyson), Mrs V Caush, A P S Caush, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), Beartown 24 (B Oam), J I Halsall, R Koch, A Powell, J Gurrieri, K Rust, Fake Tan, R Pawley, W Schwebel & R D Horan
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange 4yo+ MDN-Sw on February 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Zing To Me with 57kg at $2.60. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Bedda Mia carrying 57kg at $1.60. Will not find this easy. Confidence is high in this tougher assignment.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
9 5x1 KNOWING LOOK
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Watership Down Stud Australia Pty Ltd (Mgr: A D Mitchell)
Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on June 4 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Penpel carrying 57.5kg at $11. Returned from break won by a nose at Newcastle Mdn-Sw March 6 over 1200m defeating Borjnord with 56.5kg at $4.60. Tested from the gate.
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TIM CLARK
Pink, Grey Curved Sash
10 18 FLEET FLYER
RON QUINTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G Harvey
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn February 26 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Western Lane carrying 57kg at $2.70. Second-up ran last of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Premium carrying 56.5kg at $6. Slim place prospect.
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LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, White Double Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
11 01x54 GREAT HEIGHTS
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: B J Cornish)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Gosford F&M Bm64 on February 5 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mercy Me with 55.5kg at $9. Second-up got back early 4th in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Penpel with 57kg at $10. Hard to have.
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K MCEVOY
White, Red Heart
12 64x12 VIDIA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), Mrs C J Brown, P H Brown & B M Allen
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1150m defeating River Jordan carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 3 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Harry's Evidence with 55kg at $6. Promising galloper. Tough to beat from the inside gate.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
13 424x2 ARANESE
AMANDA TURNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Poletti
Second run back. First-up after nine months sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on February 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Rivendell carrying 53.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on August 10 2024 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Capitol Hill with 59kg at $12. Improver who can give a ton of cheek here.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
14 x5447 FRANKIE'S SHOUT
JANELLE GALEA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S M Galea, Mrs J L Galea & B J Wilson
Most recently 7th of 13 at Dubbo Wra Champ on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Poisen Point with 56kg at $71. Before that 4th of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 3 len behind Hey Jude with 58kg at $11. Should be at his top now and is sure to be thereabouts.
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LEESHELLE SMALL
Cerise And Black Diamonds, White Sleeves
15 424x4 TESSY TEE
RICHARD COLLETT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J A Collett, Miss M S Hall, W E Bryson, Mrs R Brady, Mrs J L Hepi, Mrs M I Cotter, Mrs L C Blackmore, Mrs J T Sims & Mrs J Crockford
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on March 7 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind Cavallo Park carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Zielle with 59kg at $2.70. Later on.
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Magenta, Purple Spot And Sleeves, Quartered Cap