MONDAY: October 27, 2025: IT’S never a cinch for horses to go straight from a Maiden success to doubling up in a Class 1 next time out. But given local trainer Jason Attard’s track record this season and what his lightly-raced mare Nesrine has overcome, taking tomorrow’s Mental Health Matters Class 1 Handicap (1100m) at Hawkesbury is definitely on the cards. Attard’s four winners in the first three months have all been on home turn; the latest with Nesrine, who strolled home

SUNDAY: October 26, 2025: TERRY Croft received a pleasant surprise when he took a phone call from Peter Wynne after this year’s Inglis Australian Easter yearling sale. Former Richmond publican Wynne had already purchased a Zoustar filly from Positive Problems for $270,000 for the Hawkesbury trainer, and rang to say he was sending another filly to him. He had purchased an Ole Kirk youngster for $280,000 after she had initially been passed in. That filly races as Thrill Hunter

Get ready, fashionistas! The highly anticipated Fashions on the Field Competition returns to the Hawkesbury Race Club on Saturday 8 November, as part of the 2025 Evergreen Turf Ladies Day festivities. This year, will be bigger than ever, with an array of incredible prizes and all eyes turning to the main stage for a spectacular showcase of style, elegance and sophistication. Whether you’re a regular race day style icon or joining us for the first time, Ladies Day offers the

THURSDAY: October 23, 2025: HE’S confident he will do very well! Hawkesbury’s leading trainer Brad Widdup hasn’t hesitated to put Young Mister Grace’s unbeaten record on the line by testing his promising three-year-old in Listed company for his city debut at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Dylan Gibbons, who has ridden the Anders colt in both his victories at Hawkesbury on September 25 (1000m Super Maiden Plate) and October 9 (1100m CG&E Benchmark 64 Handicap), partners him again

MONDAY: October 20, 2025: HAWKESBURY co-trainers Mitch and Desiree Kearney are daring to dream! Come Saturday at Royal Randwick, the husband and wife team will have their first runner in a Group 1 race when Sheeza Diva lines up in the $2m Spring Champion Stakes (2000m). Rachel King rode the three-year-old filly when an excellent fourth at $91 to Shangri La Boy in the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes (1800m) at Rosehill Gardens on October 11 and sticks with her, hoping to win the featu

SUNDAY: October 19, 2025: HE’S a 10-year-old marvel who is still winning races, and on track for remarkably a fifth visit to Victoria’s annual Jericho Cup meeting at Warrnambool. Hawkesbury trainer James Ponsonby was entitled to be proud of himself when his veteran Will To Excel clinched a last gasp victory over 2400m on the Wagga Riverside track yesterday at his first start in nearly three months. Ridden by Mathew Cahill, the $19 chance proved the strongest stayer when he ma

And the milestone moment in the 18-year-old’s brief career at Bathurst yesterday carried extra significance as both winners were for her master, leading Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup. Gorton began riding only three months ago, and her first winner (also for Widdup) was a leg of her inaugural double. She was successful on Forcefilly at Goulburn on September 12, and the mare, along with stablemate Don’t’callmekathy, provided the young jockey with a memorable day. Gorton won th

WEDNESDAY: October 15, 2025: HAWKESBURY husband and wife trainers Phil and Tara Vigouroux had a “throw at the stumps” with Just Shane in last Sunday’s 1600m Coonamble Cup. “It was a bit ambitious,” Phil Vigouroux said this morning. “We were hoping to get a spot in either the Big Dance or Little Dance at Royal Randwick next month. “It didn’t work out, but he still ran well to finish fifth (to Victorian visitor Justadeel) in a strong race after being trapped wide for the first

SUNDAY: OCTOBER 12, 2025: THE world’s richest race on turf would not have even entered Brad Widdup’s thoughts when he caught sight of Lot...

THURSDAY: October 9, 2025: WHEN the going gets tough, the tough get going! It’s a well worn proverb (and a 1986 Billy Ocean hit as well)...

WEDNESDAY: October 8, 2025: HAWKESBURY’S leading trainer Brad Widdup is seeking his 60 th  success at home tomorrow. And his best chance...

SUNDAY: October 5, 2025: HAWKESBURY’S talented sprinter Jedibeel has earned a berth in the $20m The Everest field. Leading trainer Brad...