Hawkesbury Racing Tips

Race 1 – Family Funday 19 July Midway Maiden Plate (1300m)

Galactic Force looks hard to beat after narrowly missing at Kembla Grange and should roll forward again. Capone draws the inside and has claims, while Anna Karenina can improve second-up with blinkers going on. Galactic Force looks the one with the strongest recent form.

Selections:

1. Galactic Force – $2.10
2. Capone – $5.00
3. Yes Arnie – $3.80
4. Anna Karenina – $15.00

Race 2 – Elite Sand & Soil Super Maiden Plate (1500m)

Master Johnny gave a strong sight when second at Newcastle and draws perfectly here. The Prospect can improve back in grade, while Hellfighter and Royal Princess are both capable of figuring. Master Johnny looks well placed to control the race from a good gate.

Selections:

1. Master Johnny – $3.00
2. Hellfighter – $4.00
3. Royal Princess – $3.70
4. The Prospect – $12.00

Race 3 – XXXX Gold 3YO Maiden Handicap (1400m)

Movie Night has been knocking on the door and was narrowly beaten at Newcastle last start. Stardust Memories maps well and is a major danger, while State Secret draws the rails after a strong first-up placing. Movie Night gets the nod on consistency.

Selections:

1. Movie Night – $2.20
2. Stardust Memories – $2.20
3. State Secret – $5.00
4. He’s Got Grunt – $23.00

Race 4 – Pioneer Services Maiden Plate (1000m)

Internal Affairs resumes after a long break and looks well placed from barrier one. Radicals was strong on debut at this track and has winning claims, while Skystone has trialled well and must be respected if supported. Internal Affairs looks the top pick fresh.

Selections:

1. Internal Affairs – $2.20
2. Radicals – $7.00
3. Skystone – $2.20
4. Majestic Legend – $19.00

Race 5 – HRC Motel Benchmark 64 Handicap (1500m)

Pentagon draws perfectly and looks ready to bounce back in this grade. Squeezebox has been racing well this preparation, while Inception was close up at Gosford and should get every chance. Pentagon looks the strongest betting option.

Selections:

1. Pentagon – $2.20
2. Inception – $5.00
3. Squeezebox – $7.00
4. Prefer Diamonds – $9.50

Race 6 – St Johns Park Bowling Club Provincial Benchmark 64 Handicap (1100m)

Escargoes resumes from a short break after winning her maiden at Hawkesbury and looks well placed again. Iron Fury draws well and can improve second-up, while Divo has enough provincial form to be competitive. Escargoes gets the nod despite the tougher grade.

Selections:

1. Escargoes – $2.25
2. Iron Fury – $5.00
3. Divo – $6.50
4. Kosrae – $12.00

Race 7 – Richmond Club Class 1 & Maiden Plate (1800m)

Wounder drops back from Canterbury grade and looks well placed in this class. Abandonment was solid first-up at Hawkesbury and should appreciate the rise in distance, while Portsmouth can improve back in grade. Wounder looks the one to beat.

Selections:

1. Wounder – $4.00
2. Abandonment – $4.80
3. Portsmouth – $10.00
4. Rose Water – market watch

Race 8 – Blakes Marine Benchmark 64 Handicap (1300m)

Call Me Sassy has placed in all three runs this campaign and draws to get every possible chance. Whoa Nellie is in strong winning form, while Graphic Sight and Yachiyo can both be included in exotics. Call Me Sassy looks hard to hold out.

Selections:

1. Call Me Sassy – $2.50
2. Whoa Nellie – $4.50
3. Yachiyo – $6.50
4. Graphic Sight – $7.50

Best Bet

Race 8 – Call Me Sassy ($2.50)

She has been ultra-consistent this prep, draws softly and looks well placed to break through in the last.

Good luck if you’re having a bet at Hawkesbury today.

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