Hawkesbury Racing Tips for Saturday, May 2nd 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Randwick on Saturday, which features 10 quality races for punters to enjoy.

Punters get good value odds for the New South Wales meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (11:20) St Johns Bowling Club Clarendon Stakes (1400m)

#2 – The Roaring Sun @ $5.00

Punters get each-way odds for The Roaring Sun, who ran second on debut at Warwick Farm by a slim margin.

The Chris Waller-trained colt ran at $15 on that occasion, and we’re not surprised by the shortening odds against this field.

He’s good enough to upset the odds-on fav.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (11:55) Tab Highway C2 (1500m)

#6 – Oakfield Alaska @ $2.80

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The form of Oakfield Alaska stacks up well for this race, having won on debut at Scone before winning at Muswellbrook.

He got the better of Tupakara on debut, who has form at stakes level, and his class showed at Muswellbrook last time out.

He looks ready for this company, so put him on top.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (12:30) Midway BM72 (1500m)

#15 – Bella Khadijah @ $12.00

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Looking to improve her recent form is Bella Khadijah, who enjoys running at Hawkesbury with three starts for a win and a placing.

The four-year-old daughter of Pierata is better than her recent form suggests, so we’re happy to include her at the current odds.

Dropping to 54kg adds to our confidence levels.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (13:05) The Lawn Shed BM78 (1800m)

#7 – Mornington Pier @ $14.00

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Mornington Pier turned his form around with a win at Warwick Farm, and he could go back-to-back at nice odds.

The five-year-old son of Pierro won’t mind the rise to 1800m, and he is going under the radar with bookmakers at $14.

Include him in horse racing picks as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (13:40) Blakes Marine BM78 (1100m)

#2 – Golden Straand @ $2.50

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Matthew Smith lines up Golden Straand, who owns four wins and two placings from nine starts.

The four-year-old son of Snitzel was too good for them at Warwick Farm last start, which came at this level, so the form stacks up well.

60kg is a leveler, but he should be tough to hold out.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (14:15) Elite Sand & Soil Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m)

#6 – Regal Award @ $3.80

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It could pay to forget Regal Award went around last start after missing the jump and getting limited luck in the straight.

The three-year-old son of Ole Kirk has plenty of ability, and although this is a tough field, he only needs to jump well to put them away.

The $3.80 odds are good enough to include as a value bet.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (16:50) Pioneer Services Hawkesbury Crown (1300m)

#11 – Chidiac @ $4.80

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Looking to make it three consecutive wins is Chidiac, who showed her class when winning at Randwick last time out.

The five-year-old mare has come of age this preparation, and although facing a tough field on Saturday, she should be respected.

Take the $4.80 for her odds firm on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (15:25) Richmond Club Hawkesbury Gold Cup (1600m)

#9 – Taken @ $3.50

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Looking to cap off consecutive second placings is Taken, who placed behind Al Duca at Flemington before repeating it at Caulfield.

There is no Al Duca in this race, and coming to New South Wales could see him get back to his winning ways.

54kg on his back should be enough to take him close.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 9. (16:05) Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m)

#14 – Colourful Emperor @ $31.00

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Colourful Emperor is better with two runs under his belt this preparation, including a third placing at Rosehill last time out.

The six-year-old didn’t have all favours in the run, and although it wasn’t an overly strong race, he gets in with 53kg here.

That could be enough to take him close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 10. (16:45) Clarendon Tavern BM88 (1400m)

#3 – Charchols @ $13.00

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Charchols can be a tough runner to follow, but the four-year-old can’t be overlooked as an each-way hope.

The son of Too Darn Hot has seven wins from 16 starts, including three wins on good tracks, so the conditions are up his alley.

Include him in picks at double-figure odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.