Hawkesbury – Heavy 8
R1 – Turfmate International 3YO Maiden Handicap (1300m)
Farset brings the strongest exposed form after going down narrowly at Wyong when heavily supported and looks well suited despite the tougher ground. Incremental continues to race consistently and should be charging late again, while Fitzclarence and Wee Winn both come through solid recent runs and can improve further second-up.
Selections
- Farset (8) – $2.70
- Incremental (6) – $7.00
- Fitzclarence (2) – $9.00
- Wee Winn (7) – $18.00
R2 – Titan Ag Fillies & Mares Maiden Plate (1400m)
Obsidian Dream looks close to a breakthrough after a strong Canberra placing and maps to get every chance on-speed. Alnair resumed with a much-improved effort at Newcastle and should strip fitter, while Vondel resumes with blinkers added and Olivia Mia can improve sharply second-up.
Selections
3. Obsidian Dream (8) – $2.70
- Alnair (4) – $2.50
- Vondel (3) – $19.00
- Olivia Mia (9) – $8.50
R3 – Advanced Seed Blackstone Super Maiden Plate (1100m)
Reign ’Em In has been ultra consistent this campaign with three placings from three starts and again looks hard to beat. Pearl Of Dubai resumes off a freshen-up with a soft draw, Sand Dancer has shown enough at the trials to be respected on debut, while Reign Of Honor returns off a spell with strong trial form.
Selections
3. Reign ’Em In (8) – $7.00
9. Pearl Of Dubai (1) – $2.60
4. Sand Dancer (3) – $9.00
- Reign Of Honor (5) – $7.50
R4 – Syngenta Trefinti Provincial Maiden Handicap (1600m)
Hellfighter has been improving with racing and looks ready to peak stepping out to the mile again. Aurora Effect can bounce back from a plain latest effort, Pawa gets every chance from the inside alley, while Heliconia is an interesting fresh runner with trial support.
Selections
5. Hellfighter (12) – $3.10
3. Aurora Effect (6) – $3.10
6. Pawa (1) – $12.00
9. Heliconia (2) – $13.00
R5 – Adama Midway Class 1 Handicap (1600m)
Above The Law was impressive breaking through last start and looks capable of going on with it despite the rise in grade. Call Me Mojo can improve sharply getting out in trip, Percolate maps ideally from the inside gate, while Clear Blue Day brings winning form into this.
Selections
- Above The Law (2) – $2.45
- Call Me Mojo (10) – $5.00
- Percolate (1) – $15.00
- Clear Blue Day (5) – $7.50
R6 – Floratine Products Group Class 1 Handicap (1100m)
She Swings resumes in a suitable race after competing in stronger metro company last prep and looks well placed fresh. Miss Farnan has talent and should be prominent throughout, Diacon resumes with a strong first-up profile, while Zou Royal returns off a break after an impressive maiden win.
Selections
2. She Swings (2) – $5.00
5. Miss Farnan (8) – $4.60
3. Diacon (3) – $4.00
7. Zou Royal (1) – $9.00
R7 – Turfcare Aus Benchmark 64 Handicap (2100m)
Aussie Nation has been racing consistently this preparation and looks suited back to provincial level. Owen County drops in class after tackling stronger races, Stay Tuned should get a soft lead from the inside draw, while Grandini has been competitive all campaign and can bounce back.
Selections
3. Aussie Nation (3) – $4.20
10. Owen County (5) – $12.00
2. Stay Tuned (1) – $9.50
11. Grandini (9) – $8.00
R8 – Elite Sand & Soil Class 1 Handicap (1300m)
Call Me Sassy has been knocking on the door and looks ready to break through after another close-up finish at Newcastle. Ellismayne should appreciate the rise in trip, Whoa Nellie comes off a strong first-up win, while The Cristal resumes with strong support expected from the inside draw.
Selections
7. Call Me Sassy (10) – $4.80
5. Ellismayne (8) – $14.00
8. Whoa Nellie (12) – $8.50
10. The Cristal (1) – $11.00
