Hawkesbury racing preview & betting tips | Thursday, May 23

May 21, 2024 4:40 pm.

Hawkesbury Tips

What	Hawkesbury Races
Where	Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756
When	Thursday, May 23, 2024
First Race	12:15pm AEST
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Hawkesbury Race Club is the destination for provincial racing on Thursday afternoon, with an ultra-competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +2m between the 1100m and 450m markers, while the rest remains in the true position. The opening race is set to get underway at 12:15pm local time, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, it should be a pristine Good 4 surface for all participants.

Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Snatchreilly

Snatchreilly couldn’t have been more impressive when breaking his maiden at Newcastle on May 4. The son of Trapeze Artist was able to dictate terms on speed, storming away by 3.5 lengths when given the cue by Keagan Latham. He still has plenty of upside for the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexious barn, and although this Class 1 contest is significantly tougher, Snatchreilly can dispatch them again to secure back-to-back victories.

Best Bet

Race 6 – #2 Snatchreilly (1)

3yo Colt | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: Keagan Latham (59.5kg)

+700 with Bet365

Next Best at Hawkesbury: Watch My Girl

After a sensational performance at Kembla Grange on April 27, Watch My Girl appears primed to strike third-up. The Ron Quinton-trained filly was terrific when making inroads from the rear of the field in a slowly run race, powering home to get within a head of Spirit Of Varanasi. The step up to 1600m should be ideal, and with Christian Reith likely to lob into a mid-field position with cover, Watch My Girl should be finishing best.

Next Best

Race 7 – #2 Watch My Girl (6)

3yo Filly | T: Ron Quinton | J: Christian Reith (59kg)

+250 with Neds

Next Best Again at Hawkesbury: Betsy’s Flag

Betsy’s Flag was disappointing in her most recent outing at Warwick Farm on May 8 and didn’t seem to handle the Heavy 10 surface. Getting back on top of the ground should be ideal for the daughter of Astern, while Leeshelle Small’s 4kg claim gives her some relief at the weights. Dropping back to Class 1 company, Betsy’s Flag can give a bold sight at an each-way price with online bookmakers.