Hart tops off a great week

Madrid and Cameron Hart winning the NSW Breeders Challenge Blue Final at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Photo by Club Menangle.

It’s been a huge week for reinsman Cameron Hart and he backs up today at Bankstown with drives in six of the seven races. 

After competing in New Zealand’s biggest races, the NZ Cup and NZ Free-For-All and finishing runner up both times with Majestic Cruiser last week, Hart was at the fore at Menangle on Saturday night. 

Hart partnered Madrid to victory in the NSW Breeders Challenge Blue Final. 

“I just have to pinch myself sometimes that I get to sit behind these horses,” said Hart. 

“I don’t take it for granted at all, I’m just enjoying the ride.” 

Madrid was the $1.40 favourite for the $100,000 feature and Hart drove her like one steering her straight to the lead. 

“She has been such a great filly and it’s nice to get a Group 1 at the end of her preparation,” said Hart. 

“She has been racing well this three-year-old season but just hasn’t been able to crack a Group 1.”

The iForm best bets for Monday:

Bankstown best bet 

Race 1: Strength Of Heart (5)

Most consistent square gaiter that gets his chance for success.

Bankstown next best 

Race 7: Uncle Jay (3)

Can be prominent with stronger form than it appears against tougher opponents.

Around the tracks

Canberra best bet

Race 4: Keilor Baby Shark (4)

Strikes a good race but has the speed to use the front row and should go close.

Play the exotics 

The Bankstown quaddie

Race 4: 8-5-3

Race 5: 3-6-8-7

Race 6: 1-7-3-6-9

Race 7: 2-6-3

$90 for 50%