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New South Wales · Thursday 19 February 2026
Hawkesbury tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Hawkesbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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HRC Motel Mdn Hcp
The barrier 1 draw is ideal, and gear changes suggest trainer confidence.
Bivacco offers value based on his close second at Canberra where he was narrowly beaten. His consistent maiden form and proven distance ability make him a genuine contender.
- 1st5Infant WarriorDeanne Panya$2.30
- 2nd7In CirclesJay Ford$4.80
- 3rd2Mission WiseAlysha Collett$21.00
- 4th3TexasTommy Berry$3.40
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Infant Warrior | 5 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | In Circles | 8 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Mission Wise | 6 | Alysha Collett | Joseph Pride | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Texas | 3 | Tommy Berry | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Bondi Stella | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Habib Albi | 2 | Tom Sherry | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Bivacco | 4 | C Maher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Over The Limit | 1 | Molly Bourke | Ms A Turner | 57kg |
Pioneer Services Hcp (C1)
The inside barrier draw aligns perfectly with track bias, while recent form shows consistency.
Honey Perfume offers strong each-way value as a consistent mare with excellent Hawkesbury form. Her first-up ability and track record provide confidence, though the distance query and long spell create some doubt about winning chances.
Charka brings winning momentum from her Gosford victory and benefits from the inside barrier draw. The Tommy Berry booking signals stable confidence, though the class rise from maiden level presents the main concern.
- 1st1GamblerSam Clipperton$2.90
- 2nd3Honey PerfumeZac Lloyd$2.45
- 3rd7Der Blaue ReiterSiena Grima$19.00
- 4th2BillundJay Ford$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Gambler | 1 | Sam Clipperton | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Honey Perfume | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 7 | Der Blaue Reiter | 4 | Siena Grima | W A Hudd | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Billund | 7 | Jay Ford | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Balmain Darling | 9 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Charka | 2 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | French Harp | 3 | Winona Costin | Paul Theobald | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Howie Do It | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Battle Warrior | 5 | Molly Bourke | Ms A Turner | 55kg |
Micway Midway Mdn Hcp
The standout credentialed runner with recent improvement. His close second at Kembla Grange represents significant progress, and he's dropping in class from previous open company attempts.
Represents excellent value given the significant class drop from Class 1 company. The long break and gear change may have him primed for improvement.
The pick of the debutants with first-time ear muffs and lugging bit suggesting stable confidence.
- 1st2Cosmic AvengerTommy Berry$2.00
- 2nd12ZougotmeBrock Ryan$7.50
- 3rd6She Can SalsaJay Ford$3.80
- 4th7QuadriaMolly Bourke$41.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cosmic Avenger | 6 | Tommy Berry | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Zougotme | 3 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | She Can Salsa | 5 | Jay Ford | Edward O'Rourke | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Quadria | 10 | Molly Bourke | P & M Cave | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 10 | La Bella Rosa | 7 | Grant Buckley | Fabio Martino | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fulmina's Legacy | 4 | Keagan Latham | R & L Price | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 1 | The Prospect | 1 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 11 | Sunday Punch | 11 | Deanne Panya | C E Conners | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Courage'n'power | 8 | Winona Costin | C J Besters | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Cool Themis | 2 | Ellen Hennessy | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Artistic Lady | 12 | G Portelli | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Astound Beauty | 9 | Alysha Collett | David Pfieffer | 57kg |
Richmond Club Super Mdn Plate
The filly appears to be finding her range at the right time, and the step up to 1500m should suit her staying pedigree perfectly. Good barrier and improving jockey form add confidence.
His soft track form (2 seconds, 2 thirds from 5 starts) is solid, and the Tommy Berry booking indicates stable confidence. However, the wide barrier and recent poor run create some doubt about his winning chances.
Indigo Star offers consistency and the advantage of barrier 2 for the in-form Sam Clipperton. The Chris Waller stable and proven distance credentials provide confidence, but his inability to convert multiple placings into wins remains a significant concern despite the apparent class drop.
- 1st4KokatahiTommy Berry$1.65
- 2nd9Fierce CriticZac Lloyd$11.00
- 3rd3Iron LegendChad Schofield$11.00
- 4th1Derry City FelixAndrew Calder$9.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kokatahi | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 9 | Fierce Critic | 4 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Iron Legend | 1 | Chad Schofield | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Derry City Felix | 8 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Indigo Star | 2 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mean As | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Share The Joy | 5 | Mitchell Bell | M & D Kearney | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Your Chilli | 9 | C J Waller | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Ivy Legend | 10 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Stand My Ground | 6 | Marc Chevalier | 56.5kg |
De Bortoli Wines Provincial (Bm64)
The Tim Clark booking signals stable confidence, while his recent form shows three placings from four starts.
Golden Smile brings winning momentum from her recent Class 1 victory and represents a proven combination. The inside barrier and wet track credentials provide tactical advantages, though the significant class rise presents the main challenge. Her consistent form pattern and strong connections make her a legitimate winning chance.
Monty Be Quick's recent 2000m victory demonstrates his distance suitability, while barrier 1 provides the perfect platform for a forward position.
Kahraba represents excellent value despite the class rise. The successful jockey partnership and significant weight relief provide additional advantages.
- 1st3Monty Be QuickMitch Stapleford$11.00
- 2nd1Golden SmileAndrew Gibbons$5.50
- 3rd6Think We're ThereTim Clark$2.70
- 4th2MagiconMitchell Bell$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Monty Be Quick | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | Wayne Seelin | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Golden Smile | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Think We're There | 4 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Magicon | 6 | Mitchell Bell | T J Bartley | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Brazil | 5 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 4 | Rico Suave | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Stephen O'Halloran | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kahraba | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Denim Wynen | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Doutelle | 8 | L P Beuzelin | Fabio Martino | 55kg | $91.00 |
XXXX Gold (Bm64)
The heavy track form (1-2-0) provides confidence despite Good 4 conditions being unproven. Recent third at Canterbury shows he's race-fit and improving.
The barrier 1 draw is crucial for a lightly-raced horse, allowing control of the race. Mitchell Bell's 10% recent strike rate is adequate.
Azarax brings the best winning credentials with 2 wins from 3 starts including success at 1300m. The first-up record is perfect, and the class drop suggests connections are targeting an easier assignment.
- 1st3AzaraxDylan Gibbons$5.50
- 2nd2ShelsteinMollie Fitzgerald$7.50
- 2nd7ExfortythreeZac Lloyd$9.50
- 4th4JohnnyJoshua Parr$2.45
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Azarax | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Shelstein | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Exfortythree | 10 | Zac Lloyd | Edward Cummings | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Johnny | 4 | Joshua Parr | Peter Snowden | 60.5kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 8 | Brooklyn Lights | 3 | Siena Grima | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | In And Out | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Good'n'you | 1 | Mitchell Bell | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 6 | All Gucci | 6 | Andrew Calder | R T Leemon | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | More Voltage | 8 | Ellen Hennessy | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Barbarossa | 2 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 62kg | $16.00 |
Racing NSW Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier Plate (C5)
Despite the class rise, her recent form and proven ability at Hawkesbury make her the standout selection.
The good track concern is offset by her proven Hawkesbury ability.
Her consistent record (60% place rate) and proven distance ability make her a reliable each-way proposition. The wide barrier is a concern, but her class and recent form suggest she can overcome the draw.
Imposant represents excellent value as a first-up specialist dropping significantly in class from Group level. Her Doomben win last preparation and strong fresh record (40% place rate first up) suggest she can be competitive despite the extended break.
- 1st4Octa De LagoDylan Gibbons$31.00
- 2nd2Oui Oui OuiTom Sherry$2.45
- 3rd11Miss BusslingerZac Lloyd$8.00
- 4th8ImposantTommy Berry$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Octa De Lago | 13 | Dylan Gibbons | Richard Litt | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Oui Oui Oui | 4 | Tom Sherry | Jason Attard | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 11 | Miss Busslinger | 8 | Zac Lloyd | K A Lees | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Imposant | 9 | Tommy Berry | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Miss Spacegirl | 10 | Sam Clipperton | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Just In Time | 3 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Ahellbenda | 11 | Tyler Schiller | Richard Litt | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Wild Thoughts | 6 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Bold And Blazen | 7 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Rolling Magic | 1 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 3 | The Mona Lisa | 5 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Royalify | 12 | L P Beuzelin | Stephen O'Halloran | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Can Expect Greater | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | J C Coyle | 54kg |
Clarendon Tavern (Bm64)
The filly has shown consistent improvement through the grades and maps perfectly from barrier 2 with Tom Sherry's strong Hawkesbury record.
The wide draw is a concern but her natural speed should overcome it.
Issy's Star drops markedly in class after competing in Open company and boasts a perfect second-up record. The inside barrier and class drop combination makes her a strong each-way proposition.
Seastraand represents excellent value with an unbeaten record and natural early speed that suits barrier 1 perfectly. While the long spell and class rise are concerns, her perfect record and Sam Clipperton's booking suggest stable confidence.
- 1st2SpaceballsTim Clark$6.00
- 2nd11In LimboTom Sherry$7.50
- 3rd8Vivian's ExpressKeagan Latham$8.00
- 4th3Ivy DivaReece Jones$41.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Spaceballs | 10 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | In Limbo | 2 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Vivian's Express | 5 | Keagan Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ivy Diva | 9 | Reece Jones | Tim McIntosh | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Seastraand | 1 | Sam Clipperton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | She Moves Too | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Issy's Star | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 12 | Rubi Air | 4 | Winona Costin | Anthony Warren | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Hazel Jean | 8 | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | 59kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Autumn Dream | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Skirmish | 12 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sweet Treats | 11 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 55.5kg |
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