Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 14 December 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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Previously raced in much stronger company including Listed level, suggesting this Class 1 is well within reach. The inside draw suits at Hawkesbury and his second-up record (1-0-1 from 2 starts) indicates further improvement. Reece Jones retains the ride and should position him ideally in midfield.
His soft track record is perfect with one win from one start, and he's drawn well in barrier 4. Rachel King is a positive jockey booking and should give him every chance from a forward position.
She's dropping in class here and has proven ability on soft tracks with one win from four starts. The 28-day freshen-up is a slight query but Dylan Gibbons is a positive jockey booking. Her overall form is somewhat inconsistent but her best efforts would make her very competitive in this field.
The Bjorn Baker stable is in good form and the booking of Regan Bayliss is a positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | I Am Carrot | 1 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fast Track | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Pentagon | 4 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 1 | So Long Farewell | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 60.5kg | |
| 5 | Roman Forum | 5 | Zac Lloyd | David Pfieffer | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Astrogazer | 6 | Robyn Freeman | David Pfieffer | 56kg | |
| 7 | My Shareena | 7 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | ||
| 8 | Skiting | 2 | Deanne Panya | J M Sharah | 55kg |
Viewpoint showed significant improvement last start with a close 2nd at Newcastle over 1500m. The step up to 1600m looks suitable based on his finishing effort, and he should get a perfect run from barrier 2.
Her record on Soft tracks is solid with 2 seconds and 1 third from 5 starts, suggesting she'll handle today's conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Zac Lloyd aboard and a strong finishing burst, she can overcome it in a race with likely fast tempo.
Entrapment brings the strongest recent form with consecutive thirds at similar distances. Well-drawn in barrier 6 and carrying a manageable 55kg, she maps to get a perfect midfield position in a race with likely fast tempo.
The good barrier draw and class drop are significant positives, and Ashley Morgan is a strong booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Viewpoint | 2 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kumbaya | 11 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 55.5kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Frankely Sublime | 10 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Royston | 9 | Tyler Schiller | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Precise Star | 12 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| 4 | Bank Heist | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | C Maher | 57kg | ||
| 5 | Naughton's Bar | 8 | Sam Clipperton | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | ||
| 7 | The Victorious | 4 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 53.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Attestor | 11 | Jason Attard | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Entrapment | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Joseph Ible | 55kg | |
| 11 | Interim Order | 7 | Adam Farragher | Matthew Smith | 55kg | ||
| 12 | Serpico | 3 | Ashley Morgan | David Payne | 55kg | ||
| 13 | Torrey Pines | 1 | Andrew Banks | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg |
The visors going on first time should sharpen her focus, and she maps to get a perfect trail midfield with cover before unleashing a strong finish. The fast tempo predicted suits her running style perfectly.
Mind Ya Bizz showed ability on debut when finishing 2nd at Gosford on a soft track. The Brad Widdup-trained filly gets the services of Tyler Schiller and should appreciate the soft conditions. First-up from a spell but her trainer can have them ready to fire fresh, and she's drawn to get a good position from barrier 7.
Extreme Courage comes into this second-up after a solid 2nd placing at Wyong. The Extreme Choice gelding should be right on the speed from barrier 4 and could prove hard to run down if he can cross and lead. Improving with racing.
The tongue tie goes on for the first time which should help her breathing, and from barrier 2 with just 52.5kg she should get the perfect run. The 3kg claiming apprentice is a positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Seven Days | 11 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Mrs Flanders | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K J Parker | 52.5kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Mind Ya Bizz | 7 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 1 | Don't | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | J C Coyle | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Extreme Courage | 4 | Siena Grima | Ross McConville | 56kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Cinceritas | 13 | Jason Attard | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Difensivo | 13 | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | ||
| 5 | Frosty Bangers | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Jacqueline Greentree | 56kg | ||
| 6 | Magic Anderson | 3 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 57.5kg | ||
| 7 | Tsardeal | 14 | Zac Lloyd | John Thompson | 57.5kg | ||
| 8 | Lucky Monkey | 1 | Andrew Banks | Ms K Outtrim | 57kg | ||
| 9 | Sit Down | 12 | Sara Ryan | 57kg | |||
| 10 | Magnanamous | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | J M Austin | 55.5kg | ||
| 14 | Silk Lace | 10 | Winona Costin | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg | ||
| 15 | Unjust | 6 | Donovan Yeo | J M Sharah | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Rule Of Faith | 13 | Stephen O'Halloran | 55.5kg |
Manukau brings the strongest form credentials with two close seconds from three career starts, including a runner-up finish at this track and distance. First-up from a spell but has the class edge and Tommy Berry booking suggests connections expect a forward showing. Well-placed to break through for a maiden win.
The Little General has shown ability with a close second two starts back on soft going. The application of blinkers for the first time is a significant gear change that should sharpen him up, while the booking of Regan Bayliss is another positive. Coming back from stronger company and drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 3. Represents the main danger to the top selection.
Blazing Future brings solid credentials with two thirds from three starts, including a placing at this track and distance. Likely to be on-pace in a race that should suit front-runners. While he was disappointing last start, the return to Hawkesbury is a positive.
The Peter Snowden-trained gelding should improve with that experience under his belt, and the booking of Mitchell Bell is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Little General | 3 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Manukau | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Sweet Twilight | 2 | Jay Ford | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Blazing Future | 1 | Adam Farragher | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | |
| 1 | Bellevue | 5 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Curado | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Dynast King | 9 | Matthew Vella | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Monopolistic | 6 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Onmalone | 11 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | |
| 7 | The Confidante | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Vega Sicilia | 7 | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Go Zola | 14 | David Payne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Tinklejazz | 10 | Ashley Morgan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Wootten It Be Nice | 5 | Zac Lloyd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Difronzo | 8 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Alamagan | 8 | Joseph Ible | 57.5kg |
Consistent performer dropping in class from BM72 company. Has placed in his last three starts and boasts a solid record at this track (0-0-3 from 5 starts) and distance (0-1-2 from 6 starts). Gets the services of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd.
Lightly-raced gelding who made an impressive winning debut at Wyong. By Shocking out of a Proficient mare, he's bred to appreciate this step up in distance. While facing a significant class rise from maiden grade, he represents a strong stable and gets the services of Rachel King. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his style, though he remains unproven on soft tracks.
Progressive 3YO who has shown excellent consistency with 1 win and 3 placings from just 4 starts. Has a win at this track and performs well on soft going (1-1-0 from 2 starts). Drawn well and carrying a manageable weight.
While his overall win strike rate is modest, he's dropping significantly in class and has won at this track before.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Celebrity | 7 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Highborn Harry | 5 | Zac Lloyd | David Payne | 60.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Diamond Show | 6 | Siena Grima | Brad Widdup | 57.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Tycoon Charger | 1 | Reece Jones | Cassandra Stummer | 57kg | |
| 3 | Yabby Pump | 4 | Mitch Stapleford | Richard & Will Freedman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Doradus | 5 | Regan Bayliss | John Thompson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Forbidden Riff | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tequisoda | 2 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Seething Seb | 3 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg |
Consistent mare from the Nathan Doyle yard who has never missed a place when completing (1-3-1 from 5 starts). The step up to 1500m looks suitable based on how she finished last start. Sam Clipperton is a significant jockey booking and from barrier 4 she should get an ideal run in midfield. Main query is handling the soft track.
Lightly-raced gelding from the Kris Lees stable who brings a progressive profile with 2 wins from just 4 starts. His second-up record shows a placing and he handles soft tracks well. Last start was a solid 5th when resuming at Newcastle over 1250m, and the step up to 1500m looks ideal based on his previous win over 1600m. Ashley Morgan is a strong booking and the horse appears well-weighted at 59kg.
Mare with an excellent record at Hawkesbury including a win over this track and distance. Resumes from a spell but has a solid first-up record with a win and a place from five attempts. Has strong form on soft tracks with 2 wins and 2 places from 9 starts. Emma Ly takes the ride and from barrier 7 she should get a good position.
Mare with a strong record at Hawkesbury (1-0-1 from 3 starts) including a win over this distance. Has won on soft tracks and gets in with just 55kg. Dylan Gibbons is a significant jockey booking and from barrier 6 she should get a nice run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Heaven Bound | 7 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Monty Be Quick | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Wayne Seelin | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 5 | Bend The Knee | 5 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 57kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Shotgun Bella | 4 | Sam Clipperton | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | |
| 2 | Rathoran | 10 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 61kg | ||
| 3 | Oakfield Mercury | 9 | Ashley Morgan | K A Lees | 59kg | ||
| 4 | Cartwheels | 3 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 58.5kg | ||
| 8 | Rose's Legacy | 8 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56kg | ||
| 9 | Drunken Sailor | 2 | Winona Costin | James Ponsonby | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Empusa | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Nathan Doyle | 55kg |
Her first-up record is excellent (3:2-1-0) and she's proven on soft tracks (3:1-1-1). Now second-up with a good record in that pattern, she gets the services of Zac Lloyd from a favorable barrier 6. The expected fast tempo should suit her running style.
Valilee brings a perfect record of 2 from 2 to this race, including a win at this track on soft ground. He's proven first-up (1:1-0-0) and handles soft tracks well (2:2-0-0). The significant class rise is the main query, jumping from a Class 1 to BM64, along with carrying top weight of 61.5kg.
Everyone's A Star represents value as she drops significantly in class from BM72/Listed races. She has a good first-up record (4:1-0-1) and has won at this track and distance before (2:1-0-0). The main concerns are the 171-day break and carrying 60kg, but the class drop compensates.
Tango On is a speculative value selection with significant upside. The significant class rise is a major query, but he gets in with just 52kg and should appreciate the fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Runranirun | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Valilee | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Jake Hull | 61.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Everyone's A Star | 9 | Tyler Schiller | Marc Chevalier | 60kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Close Encounter | 3 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K J Parker | 56kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Benevac | 4 | Regan Bayliss | C Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Margin Call | 11 | C Maher | 56.5kg | ||
| 7 | Real Deluxe | 1 | Reece Jones | Paul Theobald | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Rainbow Glow | 2 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 55kg | |
| 9 | Russian Zarina | 5 | Siena Grima | Ms K Outtrim | 52kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Brief Statement | 8 | Ms A Smith | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Tango On | 8 | Emma Ly | Claire Lever | 52kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Royalify | 4 | Winona Costin | Stephen O'Halloran | 55kg |
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