Check out our Thursday Racing Tips for October 8th below, featuring Hawkesbury best bets and Kyneton tips!
VAN HOVEN (3) is ready to win today at Hawkesbury.
The Snitzel gelding finished on the placegetters’ heels on debut at Goulburn, beaten just over a length, while he has since finished the runner up in a pair of maidens at Kembla Grange.
He looks to be at peak fitness now and from a nice low draw, this looks his opportunity to strike.
| 5. Van Hoven (3) J: Adam Hyeronimus 59kg 422 T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1600m, long-neck behind Nomadic with 59kg at $4.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 12 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Legaselli carrying 59kg at $3.50. Has good early speed and will take some running down fourth up. | |||
CADDINGTON (4) returns to action in a winnable race today at Kyneton.
The Liam Howley-trained filly made just one appearance at the races during her debut prep, finishing off well for fourth over 1000m at Sandown.
Her recent trials suggest she’s returning a better horse this time, and this looks an ideal campaign launchpad for her.
YOURE NOT THE KING (5) returns to action in a nice race at Hawkesbury today.
The former Queenslander won at this point of his last preparation before only just missing in a stronger Saturday metro race at Eagle Farm.
Having trialled up well, he can hit the ground running today under Rachel King.
GALANT KNIGHT (3) rates as a key winning chance at Kyneton.
The Almanzor gelding hasn’t been seen at the races since May, but after winning on debut at Werribee, he was sent for a spell after finishing down the order at Pakenham.
With the benefit of a couple of trials under his belt, we know he goes well fresh and he’s drawn ideally with the benefit of Nadia Daniels’ claim.