Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 23 October 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Hawkesbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Emballee brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 3rd last start at Randwick-Kensington over 1400m. The Chris Waller-trained mare is showing an improving pattern and gets the services of top jockey Tommy Berry.
Silver Tempest showed promise with a 3rd placing on debut at Orange over 1300m. The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding should appreciate the step up to 1600m and is likely to settle on-pace from barrier 2, which suits the track pattern. With only one start under his belt, there's significant room for improvement.
Switz is showing improvement with each run this preparation, culminating in a solid 3rd placing last start at Newcastle over 1500m. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained gelding gets the services of Regan Bayliss and should appreciate the step up to the mile.
The Gavenlock-trained gelding is likely to be on-pace from barrier 7, which suits the track pattern favoring leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Emballee | 8 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $1.26 |
| 2nd | 3 | Switz | 6 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Silver Tempest | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | What A Gent | 5 | Reece Jones | T J Bartley | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Slam Dunk | 7 | Chad Lever | Ms K Gavenlock | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Big Bertha | 3 | Michael Heagney | Ms M Hopkins | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Torrey Pines | 4 | Grant Buckley | Ms K Outtrim | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Shadashi | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Edward Cummings | 57kg |
The perfect barrier draw combined with Jason Collett's booking is significant. Should improve second-up and maps to settle in a forward position which suits the current track bias favoring leaders. The Zoustar progeny has upside and looks the one to beat.
Bold And Blazen brings solid consistent form with consecutive seconds including last start at this track. Maps to be on-pace which suits the current track bias. Has a good record at Hawkesbury with 2 seconds from 4 starts. The tongue tie first time could be the gear change needed to break through. Experienced and reliable but tends to find one better.
The Tommy Berry booking is significant and she's a consistent placegetter with 5 placings from 12 starts. Recent form has tapered off but the quick backup could spark improvement. Has shown ability at this track previously and should get a good run from the draw.
Has been a consistent placegetter with 3 placings from 5 starts and should improve significantly from her first-up run. The wide barrier is a concern but with the right ride, she can overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Call Me Sassy | 1 | Jason Collett | David Pfieffer | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 7 | Heraion | 4 | Rachel King | Jason Attard | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Emery | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bold And Blazen | 6 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Ima Capri | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Sara Ryan | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Pombia | 3 | Molly Bourke | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Noble Ruby | 2 | Tommy Berry | R & L Price | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Cathedral Cove | 7 | Tyler Schiller | Edward Cummings | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Coyote | 5 | Peter D Green | 58kg |
Second-up today and drawn to get the perfect run from barrier 1, he should be right on the speed in a race with likely fast tempo. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding appears ready to break through for a maiden win.
Naifah brings the strongest form credentials, having competed in Group and Listed races. First-up today after a lengthy spell but has placed fresh previously. The significant class drop is a major positive, though the 59kg impost is a slight concern.
Composed showed promise on debut when finishing fourth at this track and distance two weeks ago. Well-drawn in barrier 5 and with Tom Sherry aboard, he should get a good run in transit. The stable is known for having their horses improve significantly with race experience.
The G McFarlane-trained runner should improve today and has Andrew Adkins aboard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Naifah | 3 | Tommy Berry | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Composed | 5 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sponars | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 7 | Fine Wine | 4 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Barsandbi | 6 | Andrew Adkins | G McFarlane | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Murphilly | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Adore You | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | D Wagstaff | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Skiting | 7 | Donovan Yeo | J M Sharah | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Power Overreach | 2 | J M Sharah | 57.5kg |
The Nathan Doyle-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 3 with Ashley Morgan aboard and should appreciate the step up to 1300m. With natural improvement second-up and a fast tempo expected, she can settle midfield and finish strongly.
Coyote comes into this second-up after a fair 5th at Newcastle over 1250m. The Peter Green-trained gelding has a solid second-up record and has placed in 2 of his 5 career starts. The addition of a tongue tie and removal of front pads suggests the trainer is fine-tuning his equipment. With Chad Lever aboard from a good draw, he should be right in the finish.
The Kris Gavenlock-trained mare draws well in barrier 5 with Mollie Fitzgerald's claim and should appreciate the step up to 1300m. With only two career starts, there's plenty of upside, and she should be suited by the anticipated fast tempo.
The T.J.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Probability Theory | 4 | Tommy Berry | Nacim Dilmi | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Into Brooklyn | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $1.45 |
| 3rd | 3 | Coyote | 6 | Chad Lever | Peter D Green | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Fast Blue | 1 | Siena Grima | T J Bartley | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Koritsi | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Winning Rulet | 7 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Cosmora | 10 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bold And Blazen | 9 | Peter D Green | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Bohemian Art | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Heraion | 8 | Jason Attard | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Crudo | 11 | K A Lees | 56.5kg |
The 3YO gelding has shown significant ability in limited starts with a good record on Good tracks. The Bjorn Baker/Regan Bayliss combination is strong, and the lightweight gives him a significant advantage. Though stepping up in class, his raw ability and speed metrics suggest he can handle it.
Detendu brings strong second-up credentials with a good record when second-up. The 5YO gelding has been competing in stronger company and has a consistent placing record. Tommy Berry is a significant jockey booking, and his experience at the distance (8 starts) is valuable. The main concerns are the topweight of 61kg and the wider barrier, but his class edge compensates.
Norton Road brings solid recent form with a win and second from his last two starts. The 6YO gelding has proven he can carry weight and has experience at the distance with a win. Grant Buckley stays aboard which is a positive, and his record on Good tracks is respectable. The main concern is the topweight, but his recent form suggests he's in the right frame of mind to overcome it.
His recent form has been consistent with a placing last start, and he draws well in barrier 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Inoue | 8 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Norton Road | 1 | Grant Buckley | R A Bailey | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Detendu | 7 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 61kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Sunday Tycoon | 5 | Jason Collett | C E Conners | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Hayek | 3 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Gandalf | 2 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Lyles | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rockola | 4 | Rachel King | Edward Cummings | 61kg |
While disappointing last start when resuming, the significant class drop and second-up improvement pattern are positives. New gear (barrier blanket and ear muffs) suggests connections are addressing issues.
Has a consistent record with multiple placings and has performed well at Hawkesbury previously.
Has proven consistency at Hawkesbury with multiple placings and handles Good tracks well. The strong tempo should suit her running style, and Zac Lloyd is a positive jockey booking.
While unproven at Hawkesbury and rising in class, she gets in with just 55.5kg from a good barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Spirit Of Wealth | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 61kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | All Too Wild | 8 | Alysha Collett | T J Bartley | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Jamais | 5 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Tango Queen | 2 | Reece Jones | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Lady Memphis | 3 | Louise Day | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Kilonova | 9 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 61kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Still Alice | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Winner Of Kowloon | 7 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Perle De Chocolat | 1 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Show Business | 10 | Molly Bourke | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg |
Progressive 3yo filly who remains unbeaten after two starts, most recently scoring impressively over 1500m at Kembla Grange. Gets in with just 55kg and has Jason Collett aboard. The class rise is offset by her clear upward trajectory and weight advantage.
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with placings in similar company. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 and should get an ideal run. The top weight is a concern but has the class to overcome it.
Has a good record at Hawkesbury with 2 placings from 3 starts. Tyler Schiller retains the ride and should give her every chance despite the wide draw. The class rise is a concern but her recent form suggests she's up to it.
Consistent mare who has been racing in good form with a 4-2-3 pattern in her last three starts. Reece Jones retains the ride and should give her every chance despite the wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Perfect Justice | 1 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Luna Bay | 11 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Ohtani | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Bryce Heys | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Banyan Tree | 3 | Grant Buckley | T J Bartley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Channelling | 9 | Tyler Schiller | Edward O''Rourke | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Stage Legend | 10 | Reece Jones | L J Bridge | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Think I''m Irish | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | D Wagstaff | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Juan Pablo | 8 | Ashley Morgan | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Trafalgar Square | 2 | David Payne | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | The Stars Align | 7 | Chad Lever | Richard Litt | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Faye Runaway | 6 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 55kg |
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