18:40 HAPPY VALLEY

Wednesday, 09th July 2025

HAWTHORN HANDICAP

1000m | TURF | GOOD
1000m GOOD

HAWTHORN HANDICAP

#11 Ace Talent resumes off a 63-day break but placed in both starts over this course and distance before the let up, leading each time, and from barrier 3 he looks to get his own way in front again. #1 Colonel drops back into Class 5 and, while better suited over 1200m, he’s more than capable of giving a bold sight from the front. #6 Modest Gentleman is better placed back in distance and can be forgiven for his last effort from a wide gate—his prior form reads well. #10 Happy Tango also resumes and, with a solid record over the track and trip, is a likely improver fresh.