02:55 hawkesbury Thursday 23rd October 2025

EMBALLEE (7) ran a better race last start when she did her best work late to finish a close third over 7f at Randwick Kensington. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. Set Weights ITZ (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1. 5 lengths from the winner in third over 7½f at Newcastle. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SHADASHI (8) is still a maiden after five runs. Was one of the favoured runners last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing sixth over 1m at Kembla Grange. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes. BIG BERTHA (6) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at Dubbo, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter so can feature in the finish.