Hawkesbury (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – HRC Motel Maiden Handicap (1000m, Maiden SW)
Analysis
Limited exposed form makes this a tricky opener. TEXAS (3) debuts from a respected yard and looks well placed to make an impact first-up. HABIB ALBI (1) also steps out for the first time and must be kept safe. INFANT WARRIOR (5) has been ultra-consistent this preparation and appeals as a strong each-way chance. MISSION WISE (2) represents the Pride stable and commands respect on debut.
Selections
Texas (3) – $3.00
Habib Albi (2) – $10.00
Infant Warrior (5) – $3.10
Mission Wise (6) – $19.00
R2 – Pioneer Services Class 1 Handicap (1000m)
Analysis
CHARKA (6) broke through stylishly when resuming and looks capable of going on with it. HONEY PERFUME (3) resumes off a solid trial and can feature fresh. GAMBLER (1) draws the inside and has been around the mark this prep. BALMAIN DARLING (4) has strong early career form and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections
Charka (2) – $6.00
Honey Perfume (6) – $3.20
Gambler (1) – $3.80
Balmain Darling (9) – $4.60
R3 – Micway Midway 3YO Maiden Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
An open contest. COSMIC AVENGER (2) was heavily supported and just missed last start, ready to peak. THE PROSPECT (1) returns from a spell with encouraging trial form. ASTOUND BEAUTY (4) debuts for a leading yard and can measure up. ZOUGOTME (12) has shown glimpses and could surprise.
Selections
Cosmic Avenger (6) – $2.50
The Prospect (1) – $8.50
Astound Beauty (9) – $5.50
Zougotme (3) – $6.00
R4 – Richmond Club Super Maiden Plate (1500m)
Analysis
A competitive maiden. FIERCE CRITIC (9) was close last time and looks ready to strike. INDIGO STAR (2) has solid provincial form and stays in contention. IRON LEGEND (3) resumes from a break and maps well from the draw. SHARE THE JOY (8) has been consistent and can fill a placing.
Selections
Fierce Critic (4) – $6.50
Indigo Star (2) – $4.60
Iron Legend (1) – $8.50
Share The Joy (5) – $27.00
R5 – De Bortoli Wines Provincial BM64 Handicap (2000m)
Analysis
GOLDEN SMILE (1) comes off a front-running win and looks hard to run down again. MONTY BE QUICK (3) is racing well and suited at the trip. BRAZIL (5) drops back to provincial grade and can improve. THINK WE’RE THERE (6) was narrowly beaten last start and remains a danger.
Selections
Golden Smile (3) – $3.10
Monty Be Quick (1) – $8.50
Brazil (5) – $10.00
Think We’re There (4) – $3.20
R6 – XXXX Gold CG&E BM64 Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
A tight affair. EXFORTYTHREE (7) has been competitive in stronger company and gets his chance. JOHNNY (4) drops back in grade after a luckless run and looms large. GOOD’N’YOU (9) impressed breaking maiden and has upside. AZARAX (3) resumes and can figure first-up.
Selections
Exfortythree (10) – $9.50
Johnny (4) – $2.50
Good’n’you (1) – $6.00
Azarax (5) – $6.00
R7 – Racing NSW Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier (1400m)
Analysis
OUI OUI OUI (2) has been dominant with three straight wins and looks the benchmark again. ROLLING MAGIC (1) is racing consistently and can challenge. MISS SPACEGIRL (10) drops in grade and brings metro-winning form. JUST IN TIME (9) has trialled well and can feature fresh.
Selections
Oui Oui Oui (4) – $3.30
Rolling Magic (1) – $9.00
Miss Spacegirl (10) – $6.00
Just In Time (3) – $5.00
R8 – Clarendon Tavern F&M BM64 Handicap (1300m)
Analysis
IN LIMBO (11) broke through last start and looks ready to go on with it. SHE MOVES TOO (9) returns to provincial grade and is a major threat. HAZEL JEAN (5) has metro form and must be respected. ISSY’S STAR (6) was close first-up and appeals each-way.
Selections
In Limbo (2) – $9.50
She Moves Too (3) – $6.00
Hazel Jean (8) – $4.40
Issy’s Star (6) – $5.00