Race-by-race tips and preview for Hawkesbury on Thursday

How to play it: Bella Khadijah WIN.

Race 4

1. Cross Tasman had a trial early in the year and then had two recent hitouts before debuting with a good fourth on the Kensington track at Randwick. He only needs to run up to that effort in this to be hard to hold out from the inside draw. 7. Cinsault has been placed in each of her seven starts including both runs back from a spell at Warwick Farm and Canterbury. 6. Wa Wa Wa was placed in his first three starts and resumed with a fourth at Canterbury. 11. Say Yes has performed well in three trials and is ready to run well on debut.

How to play it: Cross Tasman EACH WAY.

Race 5

1. Aloysius ran second in two Randwick trials before making his debut with a fourth as favourite on the Kensington track when racing on the speed and being beaten less than two and a half lengths. He’s up in distance for this. 14. Zeljko resumed with a strong finishing second at Newcastle and can be prominent again with a repeat of that. 13. Pierro’s Girl ran a good third at Warwick Farm before failing to fire at Canterbury last time out. 2. Black Bugatti ran home well when a last start second at this track.

How to play it: Aloysius WIN.

Race 6

5. Our Little Star was a trial winner at Warwick Farm before resuming with a third at the same track. She had no luck in the straight when a last start fifth at Gosford and with better luck here she can atone. 1. Regimental Colours was slow to begin but overcame that to score a strong last start Warwick Farm win. 2. Against The Law resumes here after two trials and should be ready to sprint week. 3. Fly Scotty Fly resumed with a second at this track and warrants thought.

How to play it: Our Little Star WIN.

Race 7

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8. Mal Coupe followed a second at Canberra with a runaway win at Bathurst. He since ran second at Gosford when racing on the speed and boxing on well. 1. Duke Of Bronte won a Randwick Highway last November. He was down on form before being spelled but is a trial winner leading into this. 3. Kiribati has had two runs back from a spell and has the talent to get into the money. 5. Time For Victory was a Taree winner three starts ago and has the talent to make an impact on best form.

How to play it: Mal Coupe WIN.

Race 8

11. Hard Pick led throughout to win at this track three starts ago and ran well again when second at Gosford last time out. He should give a bold sight again. 4. Surreal I Am has been racing well with a couple of wins in Queensland before a last start second at Gosford. 2. Jacob’s Time finished a solid third at Canterbury last time out and has claims, while 9. Tip Top Timing has the ability to get into the money on his best form.

How to play it: Hard Pick EACH WAY.

Best Bets: Race 2 (13) Fairway To Heaven.

Race 7 (8) Mal Coupe.

Best Value: Race 8 (11) Hard Pick.