HawkesburyThu, November 23, 2023

Two key scratchings pave the way for gitalong (1) to break through on his return from an eight-month break.Only raced once last prep and finished third as 4/5 favourite over 4½f at newcastle.Trialling extra well and looks set for a bright campaign for team hawkes.Hokusai (7) led but knocked up badly on a heavy track at her latest appearance at ballarat in may.Has been well supported at both runs so there should be better things in store.Three trials in the past six weeks will have her forward enough.Brisket (5) should be forgiven her resumed effort when she dropped out on a heavy track at kembla.Speedy filly who probably leads out of gate one and will give backers a great sight.Mateo (3) is a first starter by russian revolution from a stratum mare.Trialling in fine style for the snowdens and looks a threat with the blinkers going straight on.Hard to make a case for the other three runners.