{"id":31652,"date":"2026-08-23T09:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31652"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T22:16:13","slug":"hawera-tips-preview-sunday-23-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/hawera-tips-preview-sunday-23-august\/","title":{"rendered":"H\u0101wera Tips & Preview | Sunday 23 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hawera hosts an eight-race program on Sunday, with the track rated a Heavy9 and the rail in the true position. Isolated showers ahead of raceday will likely ensure the track remains in the Heavy range come Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Hawera meeting on Sunday 23rd August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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H\u0101wera Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Four Square Pete<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Four Square Pete (#3) makes his hurdling debut today for the Kevin Myers stable, last seen finishing a well-beaten 6th on the flat at Woodville last week. He comes here rock hard fit on the short turnaround with four runs under his belt this time in, so the prospect of a Heavy track for his first jumping assignment\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be a concern. He gets the services of one of the country\u2019s current leading\u00a0<\/span>jumps<\/span>\u00a0riders in Kylan Wiles aboard for this, which only aids his chances. Should take some beating with a clean jumping display.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R1 – JULIAN FAMILY MDN HDL<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Four Square Pete (2)<\/span>
J: Kylan Wiles<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
X0186<\/span>T: Kevin Myers<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 01:33:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Comedy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Comedy (#1) comes into this off a good effort for 3rd in a maiden hurdle last start at Woodville, where he\u00a0<\/span>travelled up<\/span>\u00a0nicely but just fought late when the sprint went on. He comes here rock hard fit having his third start in three\u00a0<\/span>weeks, and<\/span>\u00a0should appreciate a Heavy track as much as any in this. His flat ability should carry him a long way against this\u00a0<\/span>lot<\/span>\u00a0and he will only need to jump cleanly to be taking some beating. He finds himself in a very winnable maiden hurdle and\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0get many better chances to win one than this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R2 – ANNA DANIELSON MDN HDL<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Comedy (1)<\/span>
J: Hamish McNeill<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
66303<\/span>T: Harvey Wilson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 02:04:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 3<\/div>\n
4 Happy Star <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Happy Star (#4) is a\u00a0<\/span>high class<\/span>\u00a0hurdler making his debut over the bigger fences in a maiden steeplechase for Kevin Myers. He heads into this off the back of a last-start 3rd in the Grand National Hurdle, which reads extremely well for this assignment. While he loses Shaun Fannin in the saddle, he gains the services of Kylan Wiles, at present the best replacement he could get. Expect to see him bowling up on speed\u00a0<\/span>throughout<\/span>\u00a0and he should take plenty of beating if he jumps the bigger fences cleanly.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R3 – HEATHER D YAXLEY-MARTINEZ GOLD CUP MDN STP<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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4. Happy Star (6)<\/span>
J: Kylan Wiles<\/span> 68kg<\/span><\/div>
13133<\/span>T: Kevin Myers<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 02:36:52 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Breaker Bay <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Breaker Bay (#1) is a 4yo son of Embellish who ran a great race on debut for 2nd here over 1400m, where he was seen closing off strongly from the back. Off that effort, stepping out over 1600m on another Heavy track should suit him well. From the inside gate he maps to settle a touch closer this time around, where he\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be more than two pairs back off an even tempo. With natural improvement, he should go\u00a0<\/span>very close<\/span>\u00a0here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R4 – CLAYTON YAXLEY MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Breaker Bay (1)<\/span>
J: Kavish Chowdhoory<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
2<\/span>T: Matthew Eales<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 03:16:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Star Donna<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Star Donna (#3) is a 4yo Derryn mare coming here at start number four for Buddy Lammas. She was last sighted finishing a distant 6th in good 3yo company at Otaki last month, where she got back and\u00a0<\/span>failed to<\/span>\u00a0make an impression. Going off her prior form over 1200m, she looks much better placed back down in trip and better suited back in maiden company. She should be able to position not too far from the speed from the inside gate. An improved showing\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0surprise.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R5 – ENTAIN\/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Star Donna (1)<\/span>
J: Sarah Macnab<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
326<\/span>T: Buddy Lammas<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 03:50:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Satomi<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Satomi (#1) ran a good race for 2nd in a maiden\u00a0<\/span>highweight<\/span>\u00a0last start at Rotorua, where he looked to be\u00a0<\/span>struggling turning<\/span>\u00a0for home but picked up well late. He gets back to a standard maiden here and will again be suited by the prospect of a testing Heavy track as much as any. Expect him to get back in the field from his middle draw as per the norm, before looking to blend into the race late in the piece. Another winnable race for him and he\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0get many better chances.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R6 – BRIAN YAXLEY MEMORIAL MDN<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Satomi (6)<\/span>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
24522<\/span>T: Paul Nelson & Corrina McDougal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 04:26:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Leprekhan<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Leprekhan<\/span>\u00a0(#8) has been doing much of her recent racing over the hurdles with mixed\u00a0<\/span>results, but<\/span>\u00a0importantly heads here rock hard fit. She now finds herself back in\u00a0<\/span>R60<\/span>\u00a0company on the flat in a race lacking a standout. The wide draw makes the map\u00a0<\/span>fairly sticky<\/span>\u00a0on paper, though being out wide come this stage of the day may not be a negative. She has shown enough ability on the flat in the past to suggest she can foot it with these. Happy to\u00a0<\/span>speculate<\/span>\u00a0on her at long odds in a very even field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R7 – CAROL JULIAN TROPHY HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Leprekhan (14)<\/span>
J: Erin Leighton<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
981L6<\/span>T: Niall Quinn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 05:01:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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H\u0101wera Race 8<\/div>\n
2 Rippanall <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Rippanall<\/span>\u00a0(#2)\u00a0<\/span>didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0flatter last start at Otaki, where he was exposed outside the leader on a genuine tempo and only battled into 8th. He gets a much more\u00a0<\/span>favourable<\/span>\u00a0map here, where he could well lead this field under Samantha Collett from the wide draw, with the only resistance\u00a0<\/span>possibly coming<\/span>\u00a0from Highly Anticipated drawn down low. Should he find the front without burning too many tickets, he should be able to give a much better\u00a0<\/span>sight<\/span>\u00a0here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hawera R8 – SHARON GALLAGHER TROPHY HCP<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Rippanall (9)<\/span>
J: Samantha Collett<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
0X638<\/span>T: Bill Thurlow<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/08\/2026 05:35:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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