Farset stands out as the most reliable performer with an 80% place strike rate and proven ability on soft tracks. Recent close seconds at Wyong and Newcastle show he's knocking on the door for a maiden win. The Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with consistent performers, and Rachel King's recent 20% strike rate adds confidence. While the wide draw is concerning at this track, his class and consistency make him the standout.
New South Wales · Thursday 21 May 2026
Hawkesbury tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Hawkesbury. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Turfmate International Mdn Hcp
Monotone represents the classic first-up improver with elite connections. Tommy Berry's booking for Bjorn Baker suggests stable confidence, and the 160-day break indicates serious preparation. The inside barrier suits Hawkesbury's bias perfectly. While his previous form was modest, many horses improve significantly with maturity and proper preparation.
His recent second at Newcastle shows he's in good form, and the Archibald/Nock combination has a solid 14% strike rate. The class drop from previous runs gives him a genuine winning chance despite being a maiden.
The Joseph Pride stable excels with maidens, and the Clipperton/Pride combination shows a strong 38% strike rate. The inside barrier suits Hawkesbury perfectly, making her a value play despite recent poor finishes.
- 1st3FitzclarenceRory Hutchings$9.00
- 2nd1FarsetRachel King$3.50
- 3rd7Glamour MagicSam Clipperton$21.00
- 4th4MonotoneTommy Berry$2.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Fitzclarence | 2 | Rory Hutchings | Jason Attard | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Farset | 8 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Glamour Magic | 4 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Monotone | 5 | Tommy Berry | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Simply Unique | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Malietoa | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Wee Winn | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Incremental | 6 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
Titan AG Mdn Plate
The filly showed marked improvement last start with a close second at Canberra, and the significant class drop to maiden level provides a clear advantage. The Pride/Clipperton combination strikes at 38%, and despite the wide draw, her tactical speed should allow a forward position.
Successful Impact represents the powerful Ciaron Maher stable making their debut. While the lack of form data creates uncertainty, Maher's record with first-starters and the gear changes indicate this filly is ready to perform.
The recent trial form shows promise with a close second, and the significant class drop provides opportunity. While the debut was disappointing, the gear changes and trial form indicate this filly may be ready to show her true ability.
- 1st3Obsidian DreamSam Clipperton$3.30
- 2nd7VondelAlysha Collett$26.00
- 3rd1AlnairTyler Schiller$1.65
- 4th6Successful ImpactAdam Farragher$9.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Obsidian Dream | 7 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Vondel | 2 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Alnair | 3 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $1.65 |
| 4th | 6 | Successful Impact | 4 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Circus Girl | 1 | Jay Ford | Ms K Outtrim | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Olivia Mia | 6 | Chad Lever | Fabio Martino | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Coolazcanbe | 5 | Andrew Calder | G Portelli | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Simply Unique | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg |
Advanced Seed Blackstone Super Mdn Plate
Pearl Of Dubai represents the standout form horse dropping from Group 3 company to maiden level. Her consistent placing record and inside barrier draw provide significant advantages on the heavy track.
Yattazou represents the Waller stable with Tommy Berry aboard, suggesting strong stable confidence. Her recent close second and gear change provide hope for improvement, though the heavy track remains a query.
- 1st1Reign Of HonorRachel King$7.00
- 2nd7Weekend MarketAlysha Collett$10.00
- 3rd9Pearl Of DubaiAndrew Adkins$2.00
- 4th10Wild CourageKerrin Mc Evoy$6.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Reign Of Honor | 5 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Weekend Market | 4 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Pearl Of Dubai | 1 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Wild Courage | 10 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C Maher | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Sand Dancer | 3 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Tszinsi | 9 | Jeff Penza | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Rogue Nation | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Reign 'em In | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | The Way Ahead | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Yattazou | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg |
Syngenta Trefinti Provincial Mdn Hcp
Tommy Berry's booking adds significant confidence, and the gelding has proven ability at similar distances. Despite the wide draw, his strong finishing ability should overcome the barrier disadvantage on this track that favours forward runners.
Aurora Effect brings crucial heavy track experience with a placing at Kembla Grange in similar conditions. The removal of blinkers could help her settle better, and Jay Ford's booking suggests stable confidence.
His extensive Hawkesbury experience (8 starts, 3 placings) and the significant class drop from Class 1 to Maiden level are positives. Chad Lever's familiarity with the horse and the workable barrier position make him a roughie chance despite his poor winning record.
The addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the improvement needed, and his recent placing at Newcastle shows he has ability. The Ashley Morgan/Waugh combination has a solid strike rate, making him a value play despite his maiden status.
- 1st6PawaRachel King$12.00
- 2nd5HellfighterTommy Berry$2.25
- 3rd3Aurora EffectJay Ford$3.50
- 4th11PropaneAshley Morgan$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Pawa | 1 | Rachel King | Edward O'Rourke | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hellfighter | 10 | Tommy Berry | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aurora Effect | 6 | Jay Ford | Edward Cummings | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Propane | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Satono Jasmine | 9 | Leeshelle Small | Brad Widdup | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Heliconia | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K J Parker | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Belgrano | 5 | Chad Lever | Darryll Kell | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Senza Rivali | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Irulan | 3 | Tom Sherry | Jason Attard | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Classic Two | 7 | Jess Taylor | R A Bailey | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Olivia Mia | 11 | Fabio Martino | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Vondel | 8 | Brad Widdup | 57kg |
Adama Midway Hcp (C1)
The barrier 2 draw is perfect for Hawkesbury's on-speed bias, and the Dylan Gibbons/Beer-Carpenter combination has a 75% strike rate.
Percolate's heavy track win last start and proven wet track ability make her a strong contender. Second up placement and heavy track credentials provide confidence despite the class rise.
The barrier 4 draw allows tactical positioning, and previous Hawkesbury experience is valuable. Despite a poor overall win rate, the consistent placings and track/distance suitability make him a solid each-way chance.
The lack of heavy track experience is concerning, but the class and recent improvement make this an attractive value proposition.
- 1st6PoloAshley Morgan$9.50
- 2nd4BrannumKeagan Latham$26.00
- 3rd3Clear Blue DayLee Magorrian$12.00
- 4th5Flying GreyChristian Reith$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Polo | 8 | Ashley Morgan | G Portelli | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Brannum | 3 | Keagan Latham | Ms T Bateup | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Clear Blue Day | 5 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Flying Grey | 7 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Aranese | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms A Turner | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Percolate | 1 | Regan Bayliss | J C Deamer | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Sox | 9 | L P Beuzelin | T Wong | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Above The Law | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $1.65 |
| Scr | 2 | Call Me Mojo | 10 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Mamma Mia | 6 | Rachel King | John Thompson | 55kg |
Floratine Products Group Hcp (C1)
The wide draw is concerning on this position-dependent track, but her class and speed should overcome.
Diacon gets the premium Tommy Berry booking and draws perfectly in barrier 3. Her recent second at Gosford was encouraging, and the Baker stable is reliable with their preparations. The class rise is significant, but the jockey booking and barrier position provide strong winning chances.
Matima brings proven heavy track ability and significant class advantage to this field. His Hawkesbury win and heavy track placings provide confidence, while the class drop from Listed company is substantial. The weight burden and spell concerns are negatives, but his credentials suit these conditions.
Seductra represents excellent value after her recent Gosford maiden win. The significant class drop from Open company racing and ideal barrier draw provide strong positives.
- 1st5Miss FarnanRachel King$4.20
- 2nd7Zou RoyalAlysha Collett$8.00
- 3rd3DiaconTommy Berry$2.70
- 4th6SeductraLee Magorrian$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Miss Farnan | 8 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zou Royal | 1 | Alysha Collett | J M Austin | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Diacon | 3 | Tommy Berry | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Seductra | 4 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Matima | 6 | Tyler Schiller | G Portelli | 62kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Exothrill | 7 | Olivia Chambers | Peter D Green | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dubbo Boy | 5 | Braith Nock | D A Williams | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | She Swings | 2 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 58kg |
Turfcare Aus (Bm64)
Aussie Nation presents the strongest form profile for today's conditions. His 2100m record is excellent with 2 wins from 5 starts, and crucially he has heavy track experience with a placing. The class drop from Open company to BM64 is significant, and his barrier 3 draw allows tactical flexibility. Despite fitness concerns from the 27-day break, his proven distance and track condition suitability make him the most reliable selection.
Michelangelo brings genuine class to this field with Group and Listed experience. The significant class drop creates opportunity, but the distance step-up to 2100m and heavy track conditions present major question marks for this lightly-raced 3-year-old.
Eynesbury represents the classic Waller-trained improver stepping up in grade. His maiden win last start was convincing, and the Tommy Berry booking suggests stable confidence. However, the combination of distance debut, class rise, and wide barrier creates significant risk factors. The heavy track is also an unknown, making this a speculative play despite the quality connections.
Her recent form shows consistency with three placings from four starts, and the strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence.
- 1st9MichelangeloJacob Stiff$4.20
- 2nd3Aussie NationMollie Fitzgerald$4.00
- 3rd10Owen CountyTom Sherry$5.00
- 4th5Scottish PearlAshley Morgan$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Michelangelo | 4 | Jacob Stiff | D R Mirfin | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Aussie Nation | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Owen County | 5 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Scottish Pearl | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Alice Mae | 10 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Devils Daughter | 2 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Six Foot Song | 6 | Siena Grima | Jake Hull | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Grandini | 9 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Stay Tuned | 1 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | P & M Cave | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Jack Duggan | 8 | Regan Bayliss | J C Deamer | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Eynesbury | 11 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Lots To Love | 12 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg |
Elite Sand & Soil Hcp (C1)
The strong jockey/trainer combination and gear change suggest stable confidence. Her previous Hawkesbury form and the addition of barrier blanket indicate preparation for this specific race. The inside barrier could be advantageous if she shows early speed.
- 1st8Whoa NellieTyler Schiller$3.20
- 2nd6Button UpAshley Morgan$8.00
- 3rd10The CristalMollie Fitzgerald$3.50
- 4th13Tango OnWinona Costin$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Whoa Nellie | 11 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Button Up | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | The Cristal | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Tango On | 13 | Winona Costin | Claire Lever | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Missie Lee | 12 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Take Flight | 4 | Olivia Chambers | David Payne | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 12 | Ocean Empress | 3 | Alysha Collett | J M Austin | 55kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Eton | 5 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Written Gold | 2 | Siena Grima | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Captivating Tycoon | 3 | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Peschiera | 10 | Tommy Berry | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Ellismayne | 7 | Keagan Latham | John Thompson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Call Me Sassy | 9 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | David Pfieffer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Girly Pop | 8 | Rachel King | Jason Attard | 55kg |
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