04:05 hawkesbury Thursday 23rd October 2025

SPONARS (2) returned from a break of six months and finished second over this course and distance last time out. Settles back early but winds up late. One of the leading chances. COMPOSED (3) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track over 5f, beaten 1. 3 lengths. Can improve sharply and is expected to feature. NAIFAH (1) returns after eight months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a ninth over 5f in the G3 Ottawa Stakes at Flemington. Launched last prep with a minor placing at Morphettville over 5¼f. Looks up to the mark following a trial win at Rosehill. Among the chances while fresh. BARSANDBI (6) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 4½f at Newcastle when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 1. 75 lengths. In the mix.