Hawkesbury races on Thursday with seven races on a Soft 5. Several runners are dropping back from metro racing, which helps in a couple of races.
Fast Track in Race 2 is our strongest bet of the day. I Am Dynasty in Race 4 and Bang On Time in Race 6 are the next best. Prices are early, so check the market closer to the jump.
Race 1 - Paul “Griffo” Griffin Memorial Maiden Plate (1100m)
Selection: Fornelli Current odds: $6.50
Fornelli resumes after 45 weeks off, but she has placed in both of her starts. Her latest was a close third at Kembla Grange, and she was still building speed at the end. Born To Fly is the favourite on debut for Tom Charlton and John O’Shea and has a tongue tie on for the first time. My Ju Ju was second in her only start and has placed in a trial since. Fornelli is also nominated at Rosehill on Wednesday, so make sure she is running here before you bet.
Selections:
- Fornelli - $6.50
- Born To Fly - $1.80
- My Ju Ju - $8.50
- Sacred Vow - $23.00
Race 2 - Redbank North Richmond F&M Benchmark 64 Handicap (1300m)
Selection: Fast Track Current odds: $3.60
This is our best bet of the day. Fast Track returns from a 34-week spell for a strong stable, and she was only just run down at Canterbury before that spell. She has the tactical speed to sit handy from barrier 3. Imperial Royale is the favourite after a strong second at Newcastle. Bright Promise has won two of three this campaign. Lady Yarrow drops in class and should run better than her last start at Moruya.
Selections:
- Fast Track - $3.60
- Imperial Royale - $3.10
- Bright Promise - $5.00
- Lady Yarrow - $8.50
Race 3 - Blossom Hair, Body, Face & Wig Boutique CG&E Benchmark 64 Handicap (1300m)
Selection: Stallone Current odds: $2.90
Stallone drops back from city racing after a fourth at Rosehill. He has already won at Illawarra this preparation and has the speed to be in front or close to it. Heard Of Him returns from a break with a placing in a trial and is the main danger. Who But Roo is backing up quickly after a fourth at Randwick. Wormington won his maiden on a soft track at Kembla Grange before a break.
Selections:
- Stallone - $2.90
- Heard Of Him - $5.00
- Who But Roo - $5.00
- Wormington - $9.00
Race 4 - Forbes Super Maiden Handicap (1600m)
Selection: I Am Dynasty Current odds: $5.00
I Am Dynasty has placed in both career starts and has blinkers on for the first time, which should help her finish off. Memorise is backing up after a good third at Randwick and has the speed to overcome a wide gate. Boston Glide was third at Kembla Grange in his second start. Victorious Ruler drops out of the city for the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable and is a decent each-way price.
Selections:
- I Am Dynasty - $5.00
- Memorise - $5.50
- Boston Glide - $5.50
- Victorious Ruler - $6.50
Race 5 - Dentavision Benchmark 64 Handicap (2000m)
Selection: Savvy Spy Current odds: $3.30
Savvy Spy ran third at Rosehill last time and now meets weaker opposition. His tactical speed should give him a good spot in a 2000m race. Valentiago was beaten narrowly as favourite here last start and has placed every start this preparation. Satono’s Shout was third at Newcastle and is the each-way runner. Aura also drops out of the city but needs to improve on her last run.
Selections:
- Savvy Spy - $3.30
- Valentiago - $4.80
- Satono’s Shout - $6.00
- Aura - $5.00
Race 6 - Fowler Civil Contracting Provincial Class 1 Handicap (1500m)
Selection: Bang On Time Current odds: $2.50
There is little between the top two. Bang On Time ran third at Illawarra last start, has made a good start to his career and steps up in trip for the first time, which should suit. Blue Eyed Brigid ran on well first-up at Kembla Grange, is usually better second-up and has Zac Lloyd riding for Brad Widdup. Prince De Vega has drawn barrier 1. The Warrior has placed often this preparation and is the long shot.
Selections:
- Bang On Time - $2.50
- Blue Eyed Brigid - $2.60
- Prince De Vega - $6.00
- The Warrior - $12.00
Race 7 - Richmond Club Midway Benchmark 68 Handicap (1500m)
Selection: Change My Address Current odds: $4.00
Change My Address drops back from Rosehill, where he made late ground in a midfield finish first-up. Barrier 2 should give him a soft run. All Star is the favourite after a sixth at Randwick and also drops in class. Kingston Charm finished well for third at Warwick Farm and has drawn the inside gate. Dances With Hooves is better than his last run.
Selections:
- Change My Address - $4.00
- All Star - $3.60
- Kingston Charm - $5.00
- Dances With Hooves - $10.00
