West Of Swindon represents exceptional value dropping from Group racing to maiden level. The class drop is enormous and despite never winning, consistent Group placings show genuine ability.
New South Wales · Thursday 21 August 2025
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Zac Lloyd Champion Jockey & Apprentice Super Mdn Plate
Writego stands out as the best heavy track performer with proven form on the going. The inside barrier draw is crucial according to track bias, and James McDonald's booking suggests stable confidence. Recent Heavy 8 third at Canterbury confirms current form and suitability to conditions.
Cosmora offers some hope as a second-up runner with heavy track experience and gear changes. The form trend is improving and recent Newcastle run suggests fitness. However, overall ability appears limited and barrier draw is poor for conditions.
Sheeza Diva represents significant value despite poor recent form.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 6 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmora | 7 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 59kg |
| 2 | Tragedies | 8 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 57kg |
| 3 | Writego | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg |
| 4 | Sam The Rocket | 5 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg |
| 5 | West Of Swindon | 6 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Fireball Miss | 1 | C Maher | 55kg | |
| 7 | Hush Hush | 2 | C Maher | 55kg | |
| 8 | Sheeza Diva | 3 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 55kg |
Brad Widdup Champion Trainer Provincial Mdn Hcp
Share The Joy presents as the most consistent performer in the field with strong recent form including a close 2nd at Hawkesbury. Her heavy track record of 0 wins from 3 starts shows she handles the conditions, and with 5 seconds from 22 starts, she's clearly capable but overdue for a breakthrough. The step up to 1500m suits her staying style.
Ridgeback impressed on debut with a strong 2nd placing on Heavy 9 conditions, showing he handles the wet track well. The step up to 1500m from 1300m should suit his staying pedigree by All Too Hard.
Autumn Heir drops significantly in class after competing in stronger company, which should help his chances. The gear changes including visors first time suggest the stable is trying a new approach to unlock his potential.
His heavy track record shows he can handle the conditions, making him a strong value proposition.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgeback | 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | Edward O''Rourke | 59.5kg |
| 2 | Headstream | 6 | A Adkins | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg |
| 3 | Sablonneuse | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg |
| 4 | Autumn Heir | 8 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55kg |
| 5 | Jade Sunset | 5 | Alysha Collett | T J Bartley | 55kg |
| 6 | Lucky Monkey | 3 | L P Beuzelin | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg |
| 7 | Metal Magic | 10 | Zac Wadick | G L Frazer | 53.5kg |
| 8 | Mikki Vain | 9 | Rachel King | Ross McConville | 55kg |
| 9 | Prized Alwyns | 12 | Jessica Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
| 10 | Share The Joy | 11 | Winona Costin | M & D Kearney | 55kg |
| 11 | Sunday | 7 | Ms M Weir | Jacqueline Greentree | 55kg |
| 12 | Think Of One | 2 | Reece Jones | T J Bartley | 55kg |
Clarendon Tavern Mdn Hcp
Rajwa gets the premium McDonald booking from the in-form Freedman stable, drawing perfectly in barrier 6 to take advantage of the strong inside bias at Hawkesbury. The gear changes and jockey booking suggest this debutant is well-regarded and ready to fire fresh.
Fireball Miss draws the ideal barrier 5 position with Jason Collett aboard for the confident Maher stable. The first-time gear additions and quality jockey booking suggest this debutant has shown enough at home to warrant respect in a maiden field.
Ruination attracts Tommy Berry and significant gear changes from the Freedman stable, suggesting they expect improvement. The barrier 4 draw keeps him in the favoured inside section, though the top weight and multiple gear changes raise some questions about his readiness.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 10 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defiance | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 59kg |
| 2 | Hard Jakka | 8 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 59kg |
| 3 | Isle Of Wight | 7 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 59kg |
| 4 | Just Hear Me Out | 10 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 57.5kg |
| 5 | Ruination | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 59kg |
| 6 | Curie | 15 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 57kg |
| 7 | Deep Affection | 11 | A Adkins | John Thompson | 57kg |
| 8 | Fireball Miss | 5 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 57kg |
| 9 | Hush Hush | 1 | Chad Schofield | C Maher | 57kg |
| 10 | Rajwa | 6 | James Mc Donald | Michael Freedman | 57kg |
| 11 | Wangi Wangi | 14 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg |
| 12 | Wear The Crown | 3 | Alysha Collett | Danielle Seib | 57kg |
| 13 | Choceclair | 13 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 56.5kg |
| 14 | Miss Orth | 16 | G McFarlane | 56kg | |
| 15 | Palazzo Dama | 9 | Fabio Martino | 55.5kg | |
| 16 | Sheeza Diva | 12 | M & D Kearney | 55.5kg |
Pioneer Services Facilities Maintenance Mdn Plate
The Michael Freedman-trained colt showed excellent speed in Group company and should find this maiden level much easier. Second up from spell with fitness assured, the addition of visors first time suggests connections expect improvement. Heavy track inexperience is a concern but class and speed should overcome.
Enviable brings Group racing experience to maiden company, representing a significant class drop. The Chris Waller-Tommy Berry combination is elite level, and the inside barrier 4 suits the heavy track bias perfectly. Frankel breeding suggests she'll handle the step up to 1300m, while the light 55kg weight provides a clear advantage in these conditions.
Dundeel Flyer brings strong recent form including a close second at Newcastle over 1300m. The Peter Snowden-trained filly shows excellent first up ability and gets the significant advantage of minimum weight 55kg. While the wide barrier and heavy track inexperience are concerns, her proven distance form and fresh preparation make her a strong each-way chance.
His consistent form shows multiple placings and he's proven fresh with reasonable first up statistics.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bendrodt | 16 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg |
| 2 | Kendalia | 14 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 57kg |
| 3 | Stellar Rhonda | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
| 4 | Dashing Double | 12 | Winona Costin | T Wong | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Disparate | 10 | Regan Bayliss | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Dynast King | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Matthew Vella | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Falcon Lair | 19 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Mean As | 17 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Pompatus | 3 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg |
| 10 | Senjutsu | 5 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg |
| 11 | Valedictorian | 9 | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| 12 | Dundeel Flyer | 15 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 55kg |
| 13 | Enviable | 4 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg |
| 14 | Magenta Skies | 8 | Jason Collett | Michael Freedman | 55kg |
| 15 | Interro | 13 | Dylan Gibbons | C Maher | 55kg |
| 16 | Zoodoo | 18 | A J Calder | G Portelli | 59kg |
| 17 | Miss Peony | 20 | Molly Bourke | P & M Cave | 55.5kg |
| 18 | Artistic Flair | 1 | G Portelli | 56.5kg | |
| 19 | Tyrannical | 7 | Alysha Collett | Joseph Pride | 59kg |
| 20 | Rita''s Pearl | 11 | P & M Cave | 57kg |
Micway Midway Hcp (C1)
Clancy brings a perfect record of 1 win from 1 start into this Class 1 assignment. While the wide barrier and class rise present challenges, his proven wet track ability and winning mentality make him the standout selection on this Heavy 9 surface.
Balmain Darling won her debut on Heavy 10 at Newcastle just 12 days ago, showing she thrives in these exact conditions. The filly carries the minimum 55kg and gets weight relief against the males. While barrier 11 is concerning and she's unproven at the distance, her heavy track specialization and light weight make her a serious threat.
Leading Impact won impressively on Heavy 8 at Muswellbrook last start, showing he handles wet conditions well. The light 56kg weight and proven heavy track ability make him a genuine chance despite the class rise.
The mare won her only heavy track start and comes off a recent victory at Kembla Grange. The good barrier and proven wet track ability make her a strong value play.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 10 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | President | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | J C Coyle | 62kg |
| 2 | Clancy | 10 | Madeline Owen | R J Quinton | 58.5kg |
| 3 | Jacob''s Ladder | 6 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 59.5kg |
| 4 | Maili | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Brad Widdup | 59kg |
| 5 | Smart Cry | 4 | Tim Clark | J C Coyle | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Artifactx | 9 | Jason Collett | G Portelli | 56kg |
| 7 | Leading Impact | 7 | Winona Costin | T Wong | 56kg |
| 8 | Tong Ho | 1 | Mitchell Bell | G Portelli | 56kg |
| 9 | Johnny Smash | 3 | Molly Bourke | M F Van Gestel | 54kg |
| 10 | Balmain Darling | 11 | Donovan Dillon | Ms K Waugh | 55kg |
| 11 | Royal Bombadier | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | T P Croft | 53kg |
Peter Smith Memorial (Bm64)
Luskaire presents as the standout selection with strong recent form including a solid third at Randwick-Kensington. The wide barrier is concerning on heavy going, but his class edge and current form trajectory make him the top pick.
Shanoni showed excellent heavy track form with a strong second at Canterbury last start. While still a maiden, the recent heavy track form and quality connections make her a serious threat despite the wide barrier.
Rajnish brings strong current form with two recent wins at Tamworth and has proven heavy track ability. The inside barrier is crucial on heavy going, and he's dropping significantly in class.
Clubman offers excellent value with a perfect soft track record and outstanding second-up statistics. While heavy track form is unproven, his soft track success and second-up record suggest he could handle the step up.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 15 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Evil | 12 | Jason Collett | J A Steinmetz | 61kg |
| 2 | Just Go Bang | 5 | Billy Owen | N J Olive | 61kg |
| 3 | Achillea | 9 | William Stanley | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg |
| 4 | Agita | 2 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 60.5kg |
| 5 | Clubman | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
| 6 | Scarli Japali | 15 | K S Latham | Anthony Warren | 60kg |
| 7 | Rajnish | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Cameron Crockett | 59kg |
| 8 | Victory Roll | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Pat Murphy | 58.5kg |
| 9 | Luskaire | 11 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg |
| 10 | Binkou | 6 | Zac Wadick | G L Frazer | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Dalio | 1 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 57kg |
| 12 | Vieste | 13 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 56.5kg |
| 13 | Hard Pick | 7 | Molly Bourke | M & D Kearney | 54kg |
| 14 | Shanoni | 14 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
| 15 | Chateaux Park | 10 | Rachel King | J C Coyle | 55kg |
Pioneer Services Rowley Mile
River Of Stars presents as the standout selection with her proven ability on rain-affected tracks and strong first up record. The mare's international Group 1 experience, combined with an advantageous inside barrier draw and James McDonald's booking, makes her the logical choice despite resuming from a spell.
Coco Sun's perfect heavy track record and strong second up statistics make her a compelling selection. Despite poor recent form, her Group 1 winning ability and Tim Clark's expertise on heavy tracks provide confidence she can bounce back to her best.
Estadio Mestalla brings strong distance form and recent winning form to this contest. However, his poor heavy track record and wide barrier draw present significant challenges on today's Heavy 9 surface, limiting his winning chances.
The inside barrier draw and light weight provide advantages, though the significant class rise presents the main concern for this promising galloper.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 14 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | More Felons | 10 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 61kg |
| 2 | Asterix | 12 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 58.5kg |
| 3 | River Of Stars | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg |
| 4 | Estadio Mestalla | 14 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 57kg |
| 5 | Our Anchorage | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Coco Sun | 2 | Tim Clark | T & C McEvoy | 55kg |
| 7 | Etna Rosso | 13 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg |
| 8 | Valiant King | 5 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 54kg |
| 9 | Kadavar | 3 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 54kg |
| 10 | Strathtay | 9 | Jay Ford | C J Waller | 54kg |
| 11 | Ruby Flyer | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | Brad Widdup | 54kg |
| 12 | Aberlour | 8 | Alysha Collett | Joseph Pride | 54kg |
| 13 | Hasty Honey | 1 | Rachel King | Brad Widdup | 54kg |
| 14 | Hutchence | 11 | Tom Sherry | C J Waller | 54kg |
Celebrating Darrin Voss (Bm64)
Hulu stands out as the clear top selection with proven heavy track ability (2 wins from 5 starts) and excellent distance record (3 wins from 6 starts). Last start winner at Muswellbrook in Heavy 8 conditions, she's perfectly suited to today's Heavy 9 track. The inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage, and despite carrying top weight, her form credentials are superior to rivals.
Mamushka presents as the main danger with an impressive 2 wins from 3 starts record. Her perfect first up record (1 win from 1 start) is encouraging after a 140-day spell. The light weight of 58kg is a significant advantage, though concerns exist about her lack of heavy track experience and the wide barrier draw in these conditions.
Socrazyinlove offers value as a first up performer (1 win from 2 starts) dropping significantly in class. The removal of blinkers could unlock improvement, and she's proven at the distance with 1 win from 2 starts. However, her lack of heavy track experience and 110-day spell create some uncertainty about her readiness for these testing conditions.
She's a proven distance performer and recent heavy track winner at Canberra. The bottom weight of 55kg provides a significant advantage, though her recent metropolitan form has been disappointing.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hulu | 6 | Cameron Crockett | 63kg | |
| 2 | Dimitrov | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 61.5kg |
| 3 | O''invincible | 15 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 58kg |
| 4 | Show County | 2 | L P Beuzelin | Alexandre Lemarie | 60kg |
| 5 | All Machiavellian | 3 | K S Latham | R & L Price | 59.5kg |
| 6 | Cape Byron | 7 | Deanne Panya | M C Conners | 59kg |
| 7 | Exclusive Artist | 13 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
| 8 | Orthie''s Boys | 12 | R Downey | G McFarlane | 58.5kg |
| 9 | Mamushka | 11 | A Adkins | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58kg |
| 10 | Fun Sponge | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | J C Coyle | 57.5kg |
| 11 | Socrazyinlove | 9 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg |
| 12 | Star Legacy | 14 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 55.5kg |
| 13 | La Bella Bondi | 5 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 56kg |
| 14 | Sweet Future | 4 | Jessica Taylor | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg |
| 15 | Wild Sensation | 16 | Winona Costin | Matthew Smith | 57kg |
| 16 | Miss Stalwart | 10 | Jay Ford | N J Olive | 55kg |
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