Hawkesbury – Good 4
A high-quality Hawkesbury program with strong depth right across the 10 races, headlined by the Group features including the Guineas, Crown and Gold Cup. The card presents a mix of progressive types, proven metro performers and genuine value runners, with several races shaped by tempo and map, creating plenty of betting opportunities.
R1 – 1400m 2YO Clarendon Stakes
Tenenbaum looks set to control this from the front after a dominant last-start win and should be hard to run down. The Roaring Sun closed strongly on debut and will improve second-up, while Nations League steps up in trip and can fill a placing.
Selections:
- Tenenbaum — $1.35
- The Roaring Sun — $4.20
- Nations League — $17.00
R2 – 1500m Highway Handicap
Oakfield Alaska impressed with a strong turn of foot last start and looks progressive enough to go on with it. Shyamalan has been consistent and remains in the mix, while Laizabout is nearing peak fitness and suited up in trip. Classic Touch adds value.
Selections:
6. Oakfield Alaska — $2.50
9. Shyamalan — $23.00
3. Laizabout — $13.00
13. Classic Touch — $19.00
R3 – 1500m Midway BM72
Audrey’s Lane has been ultra consistent at metro level and sets up well again, while Viewpoint is unbeaten this prep and continues to improve. Swift Legend strips fitter second-up and should run well, with Bella Khadijah a knockout chance.
Selections:
4. Audrey’s Lane — $6.75
13. Viewpoint — $3.10
5. Swift Legend — $6.50
15. Bella Khadijah — $9.50
R4 – 1800m BM78
Tazima comes off a strong Rosehill win and looks well placed to repeat, especially with a tick-over trial keeping her sharp. Mornington Pier is the main danger with a strong finishing profile, while Natoya and Blacklist both have claims in a race with some depth.
Selections:
3. Tazima — $3.40
7. Mornington Pier — $15.00
11. Natoya — $11.00
9. Blacklist — $26.00
R5 – 1100m BM78
Golden Straand was dominant fresh and looks to have plenty of upside heading into this. Couples Retreat has trialled well and can improve sharply, while Sweethearted continues to run well without winning. Hezdarnhottoo is next best.
Selections:
2. Golden Straand — $2.15
14. Couples Retreat — $13.00
3. Sweethearted — $12.00
6. Hezdarnhottoo — $16.00
R6 – 1400m Hawkesbury Guineas (G3)
Regal Award looks ready to peak third-up after strong sectionals and trial form, mapping to get a perfect run. Estremo is a key chance from a good yard, while Horseshoe Hill and Cavallo Park both bring upside into this competitive Group race.
Selections:
6. Regal Award — $3.90
2. Estremo — $11.00
11. Horseshoe Hill — $10.00
12. Cavallo Park — $34.00
R7 – 1300m Hawkesbury Crown (G3)
Wide open race with Chidiac chasing a hat-trick and clearly in top form. La Roja resumes with trial support and can figure, while Chica Mojito has been consistent this prep. Artistic Venture has upside first-up.
Selections:
11. Chidiac — $5.50
13. La Roja — $18.00
8. Chica Mojito — $14.00
14. Artistic Venture — $41.00
R8 – 1600m Hawkesbury Gold Cup (G3)
Taken maps perfectly and brings strong metro form, making him the one to beat. Captain Furai is flying with back-to-back wins, while Vivy Air can improve with a softer run. Imperialist is a rough place chance.
Selections:
9. Taken — $3.40
14. Captain Furai — $5.00
5. Vivy Air — $4.20
13. Imperialist — $71.00
R9 – 1100m Gold Rush
Fast tempo expected which brings the closers into play. Sunrise is a big value runner fresh, while Catch The Glory has already proven himself this prep. Estadio Mestalla resumes with upside and Compelling Truth can surprise.
Selections:
13. Sunrise — $51.00
5. Catch The Glory — $9.00
- Estadio Mestalla — $19.00
- Compelling Truth — $51.00
R10 – 1400m BM88
Spione impressed first-up and looks capable of going on with it. Hyperbolic should improve second-up, while Oakfield Jupiter has a strong overall record. Surfin’ Bird resumes with solid trial form and must be respected.
Selections:
11. Spione — $7.00
7. Hyperbolic — $16.00
12. Oakfield Jupiter — $13.00
15. Surfin’ Bird — $3.20
