Hawkesbury (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – 1000m 2YO Maiden Plate
A tricky juvenile race with limited exposed form and plenty of first starters. Barracks brings the strongest race experience after placing on debut and winning a recent trial, which gives it a clear edge. Portland Miss profiles nicely on debut from a good yard, while Manisha is another first starter worth keeping safe.
Selections:
7. Portland Miss (8) – $12.00
2. Barracks (2) – $1.85
6. Manisha (4) – $27.00
R2 – 1100m Maiden Plate
This looks a race dominated by a few key chances. Peleus returns from a short break and drops in grade, making him the one to beat. Pacific Mick maps to control the race from the front, while Smoke ‘N’ Darts showed ability on debut and should improve. Sant Gervasi also resumes and has claims off previous form.
Selections:
5. Peleus (6) – $2.90
4. Pacific Mick (1) – $11.00
7. Smoke ‘N’ Darts (10) – $5.00
6. Sant Gervasi (7) – $10.00
R3 – 1400m Maiden Handicap
A competitive maiden with a mix of exposed form and upside runners. Superata has been consistent at a higher level and looks well placed here. Solid returns off a spell with encouraging trial form, while The Champion gets a favourable draw and can be competitive. Look Here has speed to offset the wide gate and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
2. Superata (3) – $4.00
5. Solid (4) – $4.20
9. The Champion (1) – $11.00
8. Look Here (17) – $6.00
R4 – 1000m Class 1 Handicap
A race that looks to revolve around the leading chances. Frostisen has strong track form and brings consistency into this. Poisonous was impressive leading throughout last start and can go on with it, while Gorgeous resumes with strong credentials after winning on debut. Charka is next best and can improve.
Selections:
6. Frostisen (4) – $11.00
- Poisonous (10) – $4.50
- Gorgeous (3) – $2.15
- Charka (7) – $16.00
R5 – 1300m Class 1 Handicap
A tightly matched race with little separating the main chances. Dear My Friend has been consistent early in the career and should be right in the finish again. Azure Angel brings strong form and looks a major threat, while Convergent was solid first-up and can improve. Ascot Green is another capable runner at odds.
Selections:
5. Dear My Friend (8) – $10.00
9. Azure Angel (13) – $4.20
- Convergent (6) – $10.00
- Ascot Green (12) – $15.00
R6 – 1400m BM64 Handicap
Wishful Thinker comes off a strong maiden win and looks well placed to go on with it. Viewpoint resumes after winning last start and has upside, while Pick Up The Tab has a strong winning profile and drops in grade. Dumebi has been consistent and can again be competitive.
Selections:
7. Wishful Thinker (2) – $8.00
4. Viewpoint (6) – $3.00
2. Pick Up The Tab (12) – $4.20
- Dumebi (9) – $9.00
R7 – 1400m F&M BM64 Handicap
This looks a race between the key chances. Empress Of Japan resumes with solid trial form and can make an immediate impact. Knowing Look impressed winning fresh and gets a great draw, while Ocean Chill has been consistent and is a danger. Glastonbury Girl resumes off strong winning form and must be respected.
Selections:
3. Empress Of Japan (2) – $8.00
9. Knowing Look (1) – $8.00
5. Ocean Chill (6) – $6.50
8. Glastonbury Girl (13) – $6.00
