Hawkesbury Race 2 - Great Northern Cup Super Mdn Plate
CRUSADER VOYAGE (4) well-bred gelding unlucky not to shed his Maiden tag last prep. Drifted back early first-up in the small field with a plugging third over 1300m at Kembla Grange. Ready for the mile and expect to see him stalking the speed. Expected to go close. THE BIG BLUE (2) returned solid closing splits first-up with a fast finishing third from a wide draw over 1400m at Newcastle. Zac Lloyd retains the ride and can finish much closer today despite drawing out. MOORDYUP (11) finished second over the mile at Newcastle two runs back, then covered ground in the run with a disappointing seventh over 1600m at Newcastle. Gets a better set-up for this and stays in the mix. DANCE WITH DESTINY (9) savaged the line first-up with a tidy fourth over 1300m at this track. Expected to have come on strongly with that run and well placed with Stapleford's claim.

Jockey: Winona Costin
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 13 at Dubbo Super Mdn on March 6 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Be Guided carrying 56.5kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on March 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pour Benn carrying 55kg at $51. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Soft 7 | Winona Costin | 55kg | 1:32.04 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/03/2026 | 123 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Dubbo | 1300m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 56.5kg | 1:17.98 | 11-7-10 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Corowa | 1600m | Soft 5 | Mathew Cahill | 58kg | 1:39.19 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 09/10/2025 | 5 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Orange | 2100m | Soft 6 | Winona Costin | 56.5kg | 2:12.01 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Madeline Owen | 56kg | 1:38.52 | 4-2-9 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wagga Riverside | 1675m | Soft 5 | Jack Martin | 59kg | 1:49.28 | 5-6-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Heavy | Winona Costin | 50kg | 1:00.49 | - | 0 |
| 5.07L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Lloyd
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on March 6 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Mister Martini with 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1600m, nose behind Ghaznavi carrying 59kg at $1.40. Fitter and worth following up despite drawing out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 129 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 59.5kg | 1:24.74 | 10-10-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Zac Lloyd | 0:58.59 | - | 0 |
| 6.54L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Zac Lloyd | 48kg | 0:54.57 | - | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1800m | Soft 6 | Dylan Gibbons | 59kg | 1:50.80 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1800m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 59kg | 1:48.95 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Soft 7 | Zac Lloyd | 59kg | 1:59.43 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/08/2025 | 46 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1500m | Soft 7 | Zac Lloyd | 59kg | 1:33.61 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1600m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 1:38.59 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Brock Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Fullalove with 56.5kg at $7. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Cabbucio carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Not without each way prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/03/2026 | 151 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 7 | Brock Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:25.46 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 789m | Soft | Brock Ryan | 50.5kg | 0:46.79 | - | 0 |
| 7.73L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Mitch Stapleford | 54kg | 0:47.47 | - | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Brock Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:10.99 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tommy Berry
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Duck For Cover carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Enchanted Jenni carrying 57kg at $1.95. Returned in good order and up to his right trip today.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/02/2026 | 122 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 55.5kg | 1:17.24 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Tommy Berry | 51.5kg | 1:02.86 | - | 0 |
| 3.97L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | James McDonald | 0:54.29 | - | 0 |
| 5.64L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 25/10/2025 | 19 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,005,000.00 | Randwick | 2000m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 56.5kg | 2:03.47 | 4-4-12 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | James McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:37.67 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 1:39.23 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2025 | 88 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1300m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 58kg | 1:16.87 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 56kg | 1:24.92 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Adam Hyeronimus
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on March 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mister Martini with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on February 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Canadian Fling carrying 60kg at $1.80. Ready for the mile now with fitness on his side.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 58.5kg | 1:24.74 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 60kg | 1:29.20 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 26/01/2026 | 172 | MDN | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 57.5kg | 1:24.91 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Soft | Jack Callan | 52kg | 1:13.84 | - | 0 |
| 3.49L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Jack Callan | 52kg | 0:55.15 | - | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:29.22 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | Alysha Collett | 56kg | 1:24.34 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at this track Super Mdn on March 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Peccavi carrying 56kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Prov Mdn on September 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Greyt Thinker carrying 54.5kg at $61. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 163 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Siena Grima | 56kg | 1:17.67 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Olivia Chambers | 0:58.59 | - | 0 |
| 6.22L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Good 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 54.5kg | 1:16.03 | 11-12-12 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/09/2025 | 139 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 54.5kg | 1:05.19 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Mollie Fitzgerald | 52kg | 0:49.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $29,000.00 | Bathurst | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 58kg | 1:04.35 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Tim Clark
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, did the work up front then tired second last of 10 at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn on March 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mister Martini carrying 58.5kg at $8. Happy to watch.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 58.5kg | 1:24.74 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Zac Wadick | 53kg | 1:02.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.83L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Good | Adam Hyeronimus | 54kg | 0:43.29 | - | 0 |
| 3.09L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind The Iron Star carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Barrengarry carrying 57kg at $151. Prefer to see her back in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 57kg | 1:29.76 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 57kg | 1:38.17 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 57kg | 1:20.93 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 57kg | 1:03.57 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Celine Gaudray | 1:01.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Koby Jennings | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Mitch Stapleford
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 10 at this track Super Mdn on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Peccavi carrying 54.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm Super 2&3yo Mdn on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Tambeloa with 51.5kg at $10. Major player over this trip.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 220 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 54.5kg | 1:17.67 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Molly Bourke | 51.5kg | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 9.96L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Keagan Latham | 55kg | 1:03.62 | - | 0 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 23 | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Soft 7 | Madeline Owen | 51.5kg | 1:39.30 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 15.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 5 | Madeline Owen | 52kg | 1:24.34 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Reece Jones
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Stand My Ground with 56.5kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Mdn on February 28 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Emerald Hills carrying 55kg at $6. Deep into the prep and capable of better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Soft 5 | Reece Jones | 56.5kg | 1:37.87 | 4-4-7 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Soft 5 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 1:37.72 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 54.5kg | 1:19.53 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 193 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 56.5kg | 1:09.92 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Sam Clipperton | 55kg | 0:46.62 | - | 0 |
| 5.06L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Sam Clipperton | 55kg | 0:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 4.38L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1100m | Soft 6 | Andrew Adkins | 56kg | 1:05.45 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |