Gosford (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – 1200m Win $100K @ The Coast Raceday 2YO Hcp
(7) I Am Dirty should take plenty of improvement from her debut after racing wide throughout at Randwick and still sticking on well late. Drawn to settle closer here and looks a genuine value chance. (3) Zynaro hit the line strongly on debut at Mornington and is expected to improve sharply second-up for the Waller yard. (2) Priory Park brings strong recent form after a dominant Muswellbrook win and maps to get every chance from the inside draw. (4) Quarterback showed promise with a placing on debut at Kensington and has claims from a handy barrier.
Selections:
7. I Am Dirty — $3.40
3. Zynaro — $4.80
2. Priory Park — $2.30
4. Quarterback — $7.50
R2 – 1200m NCIS Sydney Midway BM72
(12) Spice Baby was brave fresh at Randwick after leading deep into the straight and should strip fitter for that effort. Her on-speed style suits Gosford perfectly. (4) Smashing Time only just missed first-up at Kembla and the blinkers go on, which could sharpen him further second-up. (13) Queen’s Rhapsody hit the line strongly resuming and despite the awkward gate, she’s capable with the right run. (6) Duck Egg Blue has impressed at the trials leading in and looks over the odds with the lightweight.
Selections:
12. Spice Baby — $4.20
4. Smashing Time — $6.00
13. Queen’s Rhapsody — $4.00
6. Duck Egg Blue — $17.00
R3 – 1000m TAB Highway Handicap
(2) Neil gets in with the strongest form lines and should appreciate the drop back into Highway grade. Nash aboard is a major plus and he maps ideally. (17) Sneaky Pee Cee has been ultra-consistent this prep and should get every favour from the soft draw. (9) Denman Force has won his past two and although rising in class, confidence is high. (11) Sunrise Ridge resumes off a smart Sapphire Coast win and deserves respect.
Selections:
2. Neil — $2.20
17. Sneaky Pee Cee — $13.00
9. Denman Force — $19.00
11. Sunrise Ridge — $15.00
R4 – 1000m Triple M Thunder Thousand BM78
(6) Compensation has been outstanding winning back-to-back Saturday races and looks perfectly suited again from the inside alley. (4) Crepe Myrtle comes through strong form races and traditionally improves second-up. (5) Petticoat has an excellent fresh record and possesses the speed to give a sight. (8) Stratafy continues to race well this campaign and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
6. Compensation — $2.00
4. Crepe Myrtle — $3.40
5. Petticoat — $6.50
8. Stratafy — $23.00
R5 – 1600m Tooheys BM72
(9) Chilli Margs had no luck last start when held up at a key stage and looks ideally suited stepping to 1600m. (3) Nobler stormed home to score at Randwick and continues to race in terrific form despite the weight rise. (6) Mr Miller was caught wide throughout last start and still battled on strongly, while (2) Crossbow remains ultra-consistent and should be competitive again.
Selections:
9. Chilli Margs — $4.80
3. Nobler — $3.60
6. Mr Miller — $2.40
2. Crossbow — $10.00
R6 – 2100m Elite Sand & Soil BM78
(10) King Of The Sea produced an eye-catching Australian debut and looks ready to peak rising in trip. (16) Koolibah was strong again last start and the step back to 2100m is ideal. (7) Cap Saint Martin comes off a dominant Canterbury win and remains a genuine winning hope. (3) Thrice should improve sharply second-up and is expected to roll forward.
Selections:
10. King Of The Sea — $4.00
16. Koolibah — $8.50
7. Cap Saint Martin — $9.00
3. Thrice — $4.60
R7 – 1200m Takeover Target Stakes
(9) Kerguelen worked home nicely in a strong Randwick race and gets every chance from the inside draw. (11) Harry’s Yacht is chasing a hat-trick and his turn of foot keeps him firmly in calculations despite the drop back in trip. (3) Sweynesday resumes off a stylish Ellerslie win and profiles well fresh. (2) King Of Roseau is racing in career-best form and should be finishing strongly.
Selections:
9. Kerguelen — $4.40
11. Harry’s Yacht — $5.00
3. Sweynesday — $9.00
2. King Of Roseau — $6.50
R8 – 1600m The Coast Quality
(4) On Display gets back onto a firmer surface after excuses in recent runs and looks a strong value play from a good gate. (10) Sarrismo has been flying this prep with three straight wins and should control the race up front. (1) Zambardo attacked the line hard fresh and looks suited stepping to the mile. (3) Depth Of Character also resumes off a strong first-up effort and should improve again.
Selections:
4. On Display — $11.00
10. Sarrismo — $4.60
- Zambardo — $6.50
- Depth Of Character — $7.00
R9 – 2100m Gosford Gold Cup
(2) Bois D’Argent has trialled strongly since his disappointing last run and should get the right run near the speed. (16) Zaphod is rock-hard fit and the rise to 2100m could bring out improvement. (11) You Wahng maps perfectly from the draw and continues to race consistently in metro company. (1) Asterix was enormous winning fresh at Randwick and remains a major threat.
Selections:
2. Bois D’Argent — $10.00
16. Zaphod — $8.50
11. You Wahng — $6.50
- Asterix — $12.00
R10 – 1200m Railway Hotel Gosford BM78
(14) Hay Street has been racing consistently all prep and should get a lovely run on speed despite the draw. (12) Scintilla resumes fitter second-up after a solid Randwick effort and drops in grade here. (13) La Roja returns off four straight placings and profiles nicely fresh. (3) Hillier has trialled sharply ahead of his return and could surprise.
Selections:
14. Hay Street — $5.00
12. Scintilla — $5.00
13. La Roja — $4.40
3. Hillier — $7.50
