EXPERT RACING TIPS: HAWKESBURY
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Mitch Lewis
BACK: 2. Golden Century (WIN) for 4 units (Rated at $1.50)
GOLDEN CENTURY looks a big watch in a race of this level. He is still a maiden but had 2 solid runs in his first 2 Australian starts after he was imported from NZ. This midweek maiden is a much easier level than what he contested last prep, he maps to be prominent and can handle the expected wet conditions, looking for him to be winning here and progressing to stronger races.
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Mitch Lewis
LAY: 9. Jamarni (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $10.00)
JAMARNI is currently towards the top end of the market, but taking him on with the set up he is facing in this run today. Has one placing on a heavy track, but his stronger performances through his career have come on a good rated track so suggest the dryer the better. Also drawn out wide could leave him in an awkward position so expect he has some tough work to do in unsuitable conditions.
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HAWKESBURY PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH 2025
RAIL: +5m 1100m-450m, True Remainder TRACK: Heavy 8
Generally a track that has been playing fairly in recent meetings with the rail pushed out in a similar position as today and with wet track conditions. Off recent meetings there is no real reason to suggest it shouldn’t play fairly again and on the wet track runners will likely come away from the rails in the straight.
3. Call Me Mojo
9. Hurry Miss
7. Harry’s Evidence
4. City Gold Field
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. Call Me Mojo (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $3.00)
In what looks a strong mid week maiden race that will likely produce good form going forwards, looking to have something small on the resuming CALL ME MOJO. He is coming out of stronger level maidens from last prep and has trialed strongly leading up to this run. He maps for a soft run which should set him up well here fresh while some of his main dangers don’t appear to get runs as soft as what he appears likely to get.
4. Tuscany
3. Ohope
2. Gamp
11. Banknote Hustler
Betting Strategy
In what looks another competitive maiden that should produce strong form lines going forwards. TUSCANY has taken time this prep and after a 1st up run in a stronger race, he was really impressive in a recent trial so looks likely for a forward showing. OHOPE is resuming for a new stable and has trialed well also, he looks likely for a good run from the low barrier. GAMP wouldn’t surprise at odds here off the back of running 2nd 3 times this prep including a run on a heavy track. BANKNOTE HUSTLER resumes here after competing in stronger maidens last prep, he has trialed well and can figure but the wide barrier could be a concern.
7. Thebes
4. Benamera
1. Patissier
2. Affermato
Betting Strategy
Looks a tricky race to line up here after the key scratching of EXCEED PERFECTION. THEBES is fitter and 3rd up now, he gets in light at the weights and has heavy track for so should handle the expected conditions. BENAMERA has run 2 placings in a row and could be suited fitter on the heavy track. PATISSIER was a winner fresh and could have good upside being only lightly raced while AFFERMATO could have improvement to give fitter 2nd up now and rising in trip.
2. Golden Century
5. Sirius Legend
8. Rach
14. Mountain Queen
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Golden Century (WIN) for 4 units (Rated at $1.50)
GOLDEN CENTURY looks a big watch in a race of this level. He is still a maiden but had 2 solid runs in his first 2 Australian starts after he was imported from NZ. This midweek maiden is a much easier level than what he contested last prep, he maps to be prominent and can handle the expected wet conditions, looking for him to be winning here and progressing to stronger races.
1. Detendu
3. Valilee
4. Ningaloo Reef
5. Honey Perfume
Betting Strategy
DETENDU looks well placed for a strong performance here 1st up. He should find the conditions suitable and has good form on a heavy surface, he looks likely to be in a strong position in run and should find this easier than his last start. VALILEE was a winner on debut and looks to progress here up in grade. NINGALOO REEF showed his talent when winning 2 starts back before a flatter run last start, he could bounce back here now. HONEY PERFUME has placed in her last 5 runs since she won her maiden, she is in form and consistent of late so could be around the mark.
6. Commanding Belle
4. Oakfield Neptune
1. Denial
9. Jared
Betting Strategy
This looks a race with a lot of speed and could have a lot of pressure on those up the front. The inform COMMANDING BELLE could get a good run just off that speed and hasn’t missed the top 3 in 3 runs this prep. OAKFIELD NEPTUNE was an impressive winner on debut and solid stepping up in grade last start, has won on a heavy track which is a tick. DENIAL broke through for a maiden win and needs to rise in grade now, but hit the line strongly last start which suggests he can handle the rise in trip and grade. JARED has a tough barrier to deal with but can handle a wet track which should suit.
2. This Is The Moment
3. Sunset Park
6. Blesstas
7. Dalio
Betting Strategy
LAY: 9. Jamarni (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $10.00)
JAMARNI is currently towards the top end of the market, but taking him on with the set up he is facing in this run today. Has one placing on a heavy track, but his stronger performances through his career have come on a good rated track so suggest the dryer the better. Also drawn out wide could leave him in an awkward position so expect he has some tough work to do in unsuitable conditions.
