John Hawkes has long been among the legendary figures in the training ranks in Australia - confirmed by his induction into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2004 - but he would dearly love to add an international Group 1 success to his resume.

Lee Freedman; Gai Waterhouse; Guy Walter; Dao Dao

In what might be an important lead up to the G1 Doncaster Mile, the kiwi He's Remarkable showed a top turn of foot to win the G3 HSG Newcastle Newmarket Hcp at Broadmeadow.

In what might be an important lead up to the G1 Doncaster Mile, the kiwi He's Remarkable showed a top turn of foot to win the G3 HSG Newcastle Newmarket Hcp at Broadmeadow.

They've come from far and wide for Wednesday's $125,000 Newcastle Newmarket Handicap, but it could well be a gelding from just down the road who trumps the lot of them.