| What | Hawkesbury Gold Cup Day |
| Where | Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 |
| When | Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
| First Race | 11:20am AEST |
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The $250,000 Hawkesbury Gold Cup (1600m) is one of a trio of Group 3 features on Saturday’s 10-race program on the northwestern fringe of Sydney. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with more scattered showers forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the surface to maintain its Heavy rating. The Hawkesbury races on May 3 are set to commence at 11:20am local time.
Hawkesbury Gold Cup Tip: My Oberon
It was a non-event for My Oberon first-up in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on April 19. He worked through the line alright, however, and brings some elite form into this Group 3 contest. He got to within a half-length of Fangirl second-up last preparation, and if he can do something similar here, My Oberon will seem a big price at the $15 with Neds as they turn for the judge.
Hawkesbury Gold Cup
Race 8 – 
#1 My Oberon (9)
8yo Gelding | T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | J: Joshua Parr (60kg)
Hawkesbury Crown Tip: Belclare
Belclare made a smart return for the Bjorn Baker barn in the 2025 All Aged Stakes, leading throughout the journey before tapping out in the final furlong to go down by three lengths. It was a definite pass mark for the seven-year-old, leaving the suggestion she can win something slightly easier. The Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown (1300m) fits that billing perfectly, and with a clean jump from barrier 14, Belclare will give this lot something to chase down.
Hawkesbury Crown
Race 7 – 
#1 Belclare (14)
7yo Mare | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Nash Rawiller (60kg)
Hawkesbury Guineas Tip: Pisces
Pisces has been hampered by poor barriers in back-to-back starts. The son of Frosted was the flashing light on both occasions, however, and appears set to peak third-up in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m). Expect Kerrin McEvoy to sit handier to the speed from gate five, and with Pisces set to gain the run of the race, this guy represents terrific each-way value at $19 with horse racing bookmakers.
Hawkesbury Guineas
Race 6 – 
#1 Pisces (5)
3yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Kerrin McEvoy (58kg)
Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Aerodrome
Aerodrome impressed on debut at Warwick Farm on April 16, showing a good turn of foot to hold out Hidden Motive as the pair cleared out by five lengths. Punters can follow the top two with trust, and with the way Aerodrome kicked late, the 1400m should be no issue. Expect Regan Bayliss to take luck out of the equation and lead throughout the journey, and provided nothing wants to get involved in a speed battle early, this guy should take plenty of chasing late.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#1 Aerodrome (5)
2yo Gelding | T: Michael Freedman | J: Regan Bayliss (58.5kg)
Next Best at Hawkesbury: Black Run
Black Run did enough on his Australian debut to suggest he’s worth following into this second-up assignment. The French import whacked away to get within 2.5 lengths of Poppin’ Champagne at Warwick Farm on April 16 but was outsprinted over the 1600m. The 1800m should be ideal second-up, and provided they make this a genuine staying contest, expect Black Run to be fighting out the finish this time around.
Next Best
Race 5 – 
#5 Black Run (11)
4yo Gelding | T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | J: Braith Nock (a2kg) (58kg)
Saturday quaddie tips for Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury quadrella selections
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- 1-2-6-12-16
- 1-2-3-4-12
- 1-2-4-9-10
- 3-4-6-7-10-11
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