Hawkesbury   02 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

HAWKESBURY XXXX GOLD RUSH 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: True .  

Loads of pressure, primarily from Vella's Best, Bev's Nine and Sunrise. WAY TO THE STARS (3) tough old sprinter retaining his zest for racing. Was five weeks between runs with a plugging sixth in the LR ATA-Bob Hoysted Hcp at Flemington. Kept up to the mark with a 1045m trial win at Randwick. Can stalk the speed and figure in the finish. ZEALOUSLY (7) Group placed sprinter who raced without luck last prep. Good fresh performer who looks primed for this with the two sharp trials. Can get over from the wide gate and play a leading role. CATCH THE GLORY (5) excellent first up win at Rosehill, then raced keenly early and faded to finish last over 1200m in the G2 Sapphire Stakes at Randwick. Was slow to recover on that occasion and gets a better set-up over her preferred trip. Each way. OUR KOBISON (6) consistent six-year-old gelding who returned with a gritty on-pace second over 1100m at Rosehill in BM94 grade. Strips fitter now with just the 54kg to shoulder. Can get cover early and take a hand in the finish. COLOURFUL EMPEROR (14) has claims on the limit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 3,7,5,6.
1 6222x ESTADIO MESTALLA
JOSEPH PRIDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), M Galanos, P Binet & Brave Luigi (Mgr: D A Johns)
First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Summer Cup December 26 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Tavi Time carrying 61kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Randwick Choisir Bm100 November 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Accredited with 63kg at $21. Leaning to others this time.
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ADAM HYERONIMUS
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
2 6539x BRUDENELL
KRIS LEES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), P B Jones, C M Carmody, P W Burgess, K Reading, G Hancock, Ms B M Carlon, Mrs V A Lees, P E Thoroughbreds, Peake Racing, P F Burgess, Mrs T G Johnston, J A Macpherson, J Harris & B J Johnston
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Randwick in the LR Razorsharp December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Weeping Woman with 58kg at $17. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Regal Roller August 16 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pop Award carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Goes into the exotics.
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TYLER SCHILLER
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Orange Cap With Black Pom Pom
3 x2186 WAY TO THE STARS
MATTHEW SMITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, Mrs R McDonald, Mrs S Zammit, Mrs E M Zammit, Mrs L M Catt, J R Attard, R P Tobias, N Role, J R Clarke, P W Harvey, D J Freney, D Rezo, S Bobek, Mrs S Pillay & Maroun Family (Mgr: D Maroun)
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Corniche with 57.5kg at $9. Before that 8th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 5 len behind Tropicus with 58kg at $31. Proven at this level and gets map favours, go close.
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N RAWILLER
White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
4 90x60 COMPELLING TRUTH
MACK GRIFFITH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, P N Rees, K J Brooks, B M Brooks, Ms J L Griffith, G J Hume & Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR City Marion on February 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Power Beau carrying 61kg at $7.50. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Toowoomba Qlty on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cherry Rose carrying 60.5kg at $14. Outclassed.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, Black Stripes
5 x1x10 CATCH THE GLORY
JASON COYLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J C Coyle, B D Kirkby, Mrs S M Taylor, A J Fawcett, G G Coulton, P J Richards, P J Rolfe, Mrs J Rolfe & G Bell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a head at Rosehill G3 B/Day Card March 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Inkaruna carrying 57.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Flight carrying 56.5kg at $12. Gets a better set-up here and must follow up.
10
REGAN BAYLISS
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
6 x70x2 OUR KOBISON
ANGELA DAVIES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J Fessopoulos, D Fessopoulos, Mrs N Ayers, S Rogan, Mrs L Willsher, C Willsher, J Rodios, N Socratous, Y Socratous, H Angelos, Kingsway Thoroughbreds, Mrs A Lister, Ms L Jordan, Mrs N Araullo, Kingsway Champions, All Too Terrific, Kingsway Bloodstocks, R Fessopoulos, P Williams & A Gorring
Second-up. First-up after nine months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, slow going nose behind Point And Shoot carrying 60.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Rosehill July Sprint on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Romeo's Choice with 57kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and will relish the big weight drop, each way.
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BRAITH NOCK
Black, Cerise Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 3526x ZEALOUSLY
PETER SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), D F Naude, D R Wockner, P L Ward, A M Rowley-Bates, P J Munro, Mrs A G Gibson, P G O'Toole, P Callas, S J Strachan, M A Black, L P Galliott, G A Edwards, M Allen & Laying Up Racing (Mgr: P Lutomski)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint January 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Axius carrying 56kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Warwick Farm Bm100 October 6 over 1000m defeating Shezanalister carrying 54kg at $2.90. Talented sprinter sure to be thereabouts first-up.
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TOM SHERRY
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
8 x485x AUSTMARR
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Begonia Belle November 1 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind New York Lustre carrying 57kg at $21. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp September 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Miraval Rose carrying 58kg at $3.80. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Royal Blue
9 0x675 MONTE SUPREME
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates
Most recently 5th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind In Flight with 55kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Catch The Glory carrying 57kg at $8. In great order but tested from the gate.
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RACHEL KING
Yellow, Purple Diagonal Stripes And Cap
10 6269x EXTRATWO
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Bell View Park Stud, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A R E Investments, M Belford, L Caminiti, B C Sellenger, M Sellenger, J Garvey, Five Pickets Racing, M W Luttick, O Shields & W A Bourne
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Flemington Bm90 February 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ndola carrying 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Red Hot Nicc with 58.5kg at $26. Others rate better this time.
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ADAM FARRAGHER
Royal Blue, Lime Green Vee, Checked Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
11 2426x GUMDROPS
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies (Mgr: Mrs M Mills), Newton Ladies (Mgr: Mrs A C Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast)
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Pakenham Supernova December 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Warnie carrying 55kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 11 at Gold Coast Bm85 September 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Jonny Da Wolf carrying 59kg at $9.50. Don't dismiss from the low draw.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
12 x8038 SPRING LEE
BJORN BAKER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill), Ms L Baumann, Mrs K R Rieck & W C Bedggood
Last start faded in the straight 8th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind In Flight with 55kg at $41. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 B/Day Card on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Catch The Glory carrying 53.5kg at $21. Not far away last time. One of the contenders.
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Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
13 9130x SUNRISE
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
JJJ Racing Sunrise, A Van Der Berg, T M Barclay, Colah Coast Racing (Mgr: M Bowman), M S Sanders, L T Allen, P J Seary, R Mckinnon, S A Latter, The Combine (Mgr: J Rodda), A W Marsh, M Avis, D McIlveen, Miss S Langfield, Mrs C Walton, S A Newman, P J Hawketts, K Wyld, J McKinnon & Stone Cold Racing
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 December 20 over 1100m, 7 len behind King's Secret with 53kg at $8.50. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 September 27 over 1100m, 4 len behind Monte Supreme with 57kg at $17. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
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ANNA ROPER
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
14 87x43 COLOURFUL EMPEROR
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG
W S Gan
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 21 over 1110m, 1.5 len behind Taltarni Fields carrying 57kg at $10. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Point And Shoot with 57kg at $17. Fitter now and making headway. Stays in the mix on his best form.
8
BROCK RYAN
Yellow, Blue Spots
15 1x117 BEV'S NINE
TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
M P Woods, C A Woods, B J Woods, P A Woods, C Werner, Miss J F Werner, J Werner, B Woods, J Woods, L Woods, N P Woods & Mrs B M Bolte
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Point And Shoot carrying 56.5kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Canterbury Bm78 Final February 27 over 1100m in soft going defeating Kimberley Secrets carrying 61kg at $3.30. Kept up to the mark with a tick over trial, respect.
7
DYLAN GIBBONS
Maroon, Green, White And Yellow Braces And Armbands
16 2467x WORLD ALLIANCE
MATTHEW SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Randwick Bm88 October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kerguelen carrying 57.5kg at $16. First up last campaign third of 9 at Randwick Bm94 February 8 2025 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Shezanalister carrying 52kg at $7. Expecting a strong run fresh.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
White, Brown Star, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
17 1x138 VELLA'S BEST
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S Logan, J D Logan, C Hodgess, P J Rolls, B Hewen, D Wood, J O McClelland, J Frazer, P Mawhinney, D A O'Keefe, T Battese & G Vella
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 15 over 1100m, 4 len behind Golden Straand with 57.5kg at $13. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Fine Vintage with 57kg at $7. Tested at this level.
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Orange, Grey Stripes