Widdup will round out the day when Troika runs in the Clarendon Tavern Benchmark 64 Handicap (1100m).
“Troika won well at Hawkesbury earlier in the year, and he resumes from a spell here,” said Widdup. “He’s had a couple of solid trials in preparation and while he’s drawn wide, he is ready to run well.”
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy will make the trip to Hawkesbury, with several top rides awaiting.
He will start the day when legged aboard Waterski for James Cummings and Godolphin in the HRC Motel 3YO Maiden Plate (1000m).
His remaining rides are Cheergal for Annabel Neasham in the Workers Lifestyle Group Maiden Handicap (1500m), Fifth Force for Matthew Smith in the XXXX Gold Class 1 Handicap (1600m), Vicuna for Claire Lever in the Pioneer Services Provincial Maiden Handicap (1300m), and Inquisitive Legend for Lee and Cherie Curtis in the Blakes Marine Midway Class 1 Handicap (1300m).