Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 12 August 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Hawkesbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Her ability on soft tracks is a significant advantage given the conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but her tactical speed should allow her to overcome it. With a weight advantage and consistent placing record, she looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win.
His consistent recent form and proven ability on wet tracks make him a strong each-way prospect. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Chad Schofield aboard, he has every chance to overcome it and run into the placings.
Call Me Mojo has been knocking on the door with consistent place finishes. The good barrier draw is crucial on a heavy track, and the booking of Jason Collett is a positive.
The inside barrier and proven heavy track ability are crucial factors on this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Hurry Miss | 1 | Tommy Berry | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 8 | Maccbi | 5 | Molly Bourke | J & G Lee | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Share The Joy | 11 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Harry''s Evidence | 7 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 12 | Straandstorm | 15 | G Portelli | 57kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 6 | Firework | 12 | Chad Schofield | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aldezor | 8 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Lucky Monkey | 2 | L P Beuzelin | Ms K Outtrim | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Border Town | 14 | Chad Lever | Ms A Turner | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Call Me Mojo | 4 | Jason Collett | David Pfieffer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | City Gold Field | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cosmora | 16 | Peter D Green | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Where''s My Halo | 10 | Tom Sherry | R J Quinton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Zo Frilling | 9 | A Adkins | Matthew Smith | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Bold And Blazen | 3 | Peter D Green | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Daisuki | 13 | B M Lazzarini | 57kg |
Tuscany brings the strongest form references, dropping back from Group company. The strong predicted tempo should suit his midfield running style, though the heavy track is a query.
Gamp has been knocking on the door with consistent placing and is well-suited to the heavy track conditions. The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and her front-running style should be beneficial. However, she is yet to break through for a win and carries top weight.
Ohope has a pedigree that suggests he should handle the heavy going. The gear changes and engagement of T Berry indicate connections' confidence. His midfield running style should be suited by the predicted tempo, but lack of recent racing and heavy track experience are concerns.
The light weight and improving form trend are positives, and she should be suited by the anticipated strong tempo. However, the distance and heavy track are unknowns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ohope | 1 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Tuscany | 10 | James Mc Donald | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gamp | 2 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Banknote Hustler | 15 | Chad Schofield | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Look Here | 12 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Narcissist | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Cosmic Eagle | 16 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 7 | You''re The Choice | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Brad Widdup | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chess Master | 5 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Call Me Sassy | 9 | Jason Collett | David Pfieffer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Clear Blue Day | 14 | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Balmain Darling | 8 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Feared | 11 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | A & S Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Unite The Stars | 13 | Blake Ryan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bold And Blazen | 3 | Peter D Green | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Triple Triple | 6 | Denim Wynen | 55kg |
Affermato drops significantly in class which is a major positive. He's drawn well and has winning form at the distance. While the heavy track is a query, his consistency and class edge make him a strong contender. The top weight is a concern but offset by the class relief.
The step up to 1500m looks ideal based on his running patterns. While unproven on heavy tracks, his consistency and tactical versatility from a good draw make him a strong contender.
While stepping up in class, the weight-for-age conditions suit and he's shown ability on rain-affected tracks. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to overcome it.
Thebes offers value with improving form and a featherweight. The inside draw is crucial on a heavy track, and there are hints of wet track ability in his pedigree.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Thebes | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 53kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Heron | 4 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 52kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Affermato | 5 | Chad Lever | Ms A Turner | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Annoint | 3 | Jason Collett | G D Hickman | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Iron Star | 8 | L P Beuzelin | Marc Chevalier | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Smashing Dancer | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Patissier | 9 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Exceed Perfection | 6 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Benamera | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Stephen O''Halloran | 57kg |
Golden Century presents as the top selection despite carrying top weight. Likely to lead or sit prominently which suits the track/distance. Wet track form and strong trainer/jockey combination further boost confidence.
Sigma shows promise with improving form and a gear change that could spark further improvement. The Waterhouse/Bott and Bayliss combination is potent, especially with blinkers going on. While the wide barrier is a concern, the weight relief and potential for improvement on a heavy track make Sigma a solid second pick.
Rach offers appeal as a wet track specialist with an advantageous inside barrier. Kerrin McEvoy's experience in these conditions is a significant plus. While yet to break through for a win, Rach's consistent form and suitability for the conditions make her a solid place chance and worthy of inclusion in exotics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sirius Legend | 9 | Tommy Berry | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Sigma | 14 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Golden Century | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Rach | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Mountain Queen | 12 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jacker | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | T P Croft | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Emelia''s Magic | 8 | Poppie Gorton | Kevin May | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Companera | 16 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brut Nature | 6 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Metal Magic | 15 | Chad Lever | G L Frazer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | The Big Blue | 5 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | The Cristal | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cellarmaster | 10 | A Adkins | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Isosceles | 13 | Chad Schofield | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Jagerbomb | 1 | K S Latham | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | The Iron Star | 2 | Marc Chevalier | 59kg |
Honey Perfume brings solid form and a proven ability on heavy tracks. The slight class rise is offset by her consistency and wet track prowess.
Valilee comes off an impressive maiden win and draws well. While facing a class rise and untested on heavy going, the potential for improvement and strong connections make him a serious contender. The lack of heavy track experience is the main concern.
Detendu brings class and heavy track form to the race. While carrying top weight and drawn wider, his proven ability in similar conditions and consistency at higher levels make him a strong contender. The first-up run and weight are the main queries.
While facing a class rise and drawn wide, the mare's soft track ability and weight relief make her an interesting longshot. The lack of heavy track experience is a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Valilee | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Jake Hull | 59.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Honey Perfume | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cheeky Smirk | 7 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Detendu | 5 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Ningaloo Reef | 9 | Chad Lever | Claire Lever | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Champ De Mars | 11 | C Karakatsanis | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Vanlee | 2 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 8 | Sea Admiral | 3 | K S Latham | John Thompson | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Sukeban | 12 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Last Druid | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | T J Bartley | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Girls Weekend | 6 | Alysha Collett | Mitchell Beer | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lady Memphis | 10 | Ms L Day | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
Alfred comes off a last-start win and shows an improving form pattern. The inside barrier is advantageous at Hawkesbury, and the weight is suitable. However, lack of heavy track form and a class rise introduce some uncertainty.
All Too Wild has been consistent with placings in last two starts. Soft track experience is a positive, though heavy is untested. The barrier and jockey booking are favorable, but the class rise and lack of wins are concerns.
Oakfield Neptune presents as the top selection with a strong heavy track win and consistent placings. The light weight and tactical speed are advantageous on this track. While facing a class rise, the mare's form trajectory and suitability for conditions outweigh concerns.
Jared offers value with proven heavy track form and experience at Hawkesbury.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Commanding Belle | 4 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Alfred | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Denial | 5 | Holly Durnan | Mitchell Beer | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 8 | All Too Wild | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | T J Bartley | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Montigo Bay | 8 | Chad Lever | Ross McConville | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 12 | More Voltage | 10 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Jared | 11 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Inception | 3 | Chad Schofield | Nathan Doyle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Oakfield Neptune | 2 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Alabama Blitz | 7 | Denim Wynen | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Smashing Rosie | 12 | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Crusader Razor | 1 | Zac Wadick | Nikki Hodgson | 53.5kg |
Blesstas presents as the top selection with a strong wet track record, significant weight advantage, and improving form. The mare's strong first-up performances and advantageous barrier draw further enhance her chances. While stepping up in class, the lightweight and wet track ability make her well-suited to today's conditions.
This Is The Moment is a strong contender dropping significantly in class with consistent recent form. The gelding has proven ability over the distance and performs well on soft tracks. While carrying top weight from a wide barrier is a concern, the class drop and consistency make him a solid chance in these conditions.
The gelding's ability on soft tracks and lightweight status enhance his chances.
The gelding's proven ability on heavy tracks is a significant advantage in today's conditions. While facing a class rise and drawn poorly, Dalio's wet track prowess and recent form make him an intriguing value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sunset Park | 11 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jacob''s Time | 5 | Ryan Bradley | Anthony Mountney | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Avion Fury | 2 | Ms L Day | Peter D Green | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dalio | 1 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Binkou | 3 | Zac Wadick | G L Frazer | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Devils Daughter | 9 | A J Calder | P & M Cave | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Blesstas | 4 | Holly Durnan | Mitchell Beer | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 2 | This Is The Moment | 10 | Mitch Stapleford | Mitchell Beer | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Jamarni | 12 | Jason Collett | R & L Price | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Mandalong Starz | 8 | Chad Lever | G R Nickson | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cash Me | 7 | Olivia Chambers | J M Austin | 61kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Brohm Lake | 6 | Molly Bourke | R S Englebrecht | 53.5kg |
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