Horses To Follow — Hawkesbury

May 5

May 2nd

The track at Hawkesbury wasn’t satisfactory - too many short priced favourites failed after having the right run, and the fence was completely off. It was disappointing to see, but we can still find at least a few horses that can win at their next start.

ALLEGRO MISS — Ready now. Went back from the wide draw and was about to warm up late but didn’t have much room. Fitter for the run and will be better suited over further.

HIDDEN ACHIEVEMENT — Very good first-up. Began ok before settling last. Was doing his best work through the line and will be better suited over further. Wide draw was against.

LUVNWAR — Good first-up. Began well, wasn’t bustled. Covered extra ground with cover and was strong through the line. Further suits.

TAVI TIME — Ready now. Began ok and eased back to last. Hit the line strongly in the wrong spot — given no help. Peaks next time.

ESTADIO MESTALLA — Warm-up. Began ok before covering extra ground with cover. Best work was very late — looking for further.

SPIONE — Hit the line in the wrong spot — wide draw was costly. Went back to last from the outside barrier and cut the corner. Not many made ground from where he was, but he managed the best last 800m of the meeting.

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