Gosford (NSW) — Soft 5
R1 – 2&3YO Maiden Plate (1000m)
WOODROW returns from a break with a solid trial under his belt and looks one of the better options in an open race. PERFECT FORCE was narrowly beaten on debut and can go on with it second-up. TIGLETTA is consistent and should be in the firing line again fresh. SCINTILLATION debuts for a powerful stable and is a definite threat.
Selections
3. Woodrow (1) — $4.80
6. Perfect Force (9) — $6.50
7. Tigletta (8) — $6.00
9. Scintillation (4) — $1.95
R2 – 3YO Maiden Handicap (1100m)
SPHERE has strong metro form and comes off another runner-up effort, making him hard to beat. NAFANUA was scratched. DECLAN ran well on debut and should improve again. WRITTEN IN WRATH is on debut for a top yard and demands serious respect.
Selections
6. Sphere (4) — $3.80
- Declan (7) — $4.00
- Written In Wrath (10) — $1.80
R3 – Midway 4YO+ Maiden Handicap (1100m)
THREE WISHES performed better than market expectations first time out and can take a step forward. NESS debuts for a respected stable and has upside. THE NETBALL QUEEN should be fitter after her latest run here. SOHO returns from a long absence but trialled and could surprise.
Selections
5. Three Wishes (5) — $7.50
4. Ness (8) — $2.70
8. The Netball Queen (7) — $4.40
2. Soho (4) — $8.50
R4 – Maiden Plate (1200m)
EYNESBURY drops back from stronger grade after a solid fresh effort and looks well placed. MAIDOFF was scratched. LIKE ANYTHING adds blinkers and can improve sharply. KITESURFING steps down in class and should be competitive again.
Selections
3. Eynesbury (6) — $4.60
9. Like Anything (7) — $6.50
8. Kitesurfing (4) — $5.00
R5 – Class 1 Handicap (1600m)
CASTAGNOLA is progressing quickly and comes off a strong maiden win, making him a leading contender. HUSH HUSH is unbeaten from two and keeps improving. I AM WILD placed here last run and stays in the mix. VALIANT BOMB draws well and has each-way appeal.
Selections
- Castagnola (4) — $2.50
- Hush Hush (2) — $2.40
- I Am Wild (6) — $8.00
- Valiant Bomb (1) — $6.00
R6 – Class 1 Handicap (1200m)
ALIGNED is usually strong second-up and profiles as a major chance again. SPACEBALLS has consistent form and will be closing late. HARRY’S EVIDENCE comes off a fresh win and can measure up again. PROSPEROUS DRAGON resumes from a spell and is worth keeping an eye on at odds.
Selections
- Aligned (10) — $3.70
- Spaceballs (9) — $5.50
- Harry’s Evidence (8) — $2.70
- Prosperous Dragon (6) — $20.00
R7 – BM64 Handicap (1100m)
DIETRICH continues to race well and looks the runner they all have to beat. BONDASONG won fresh and has a good record here. WISNIERSKA resumes with trial form behind her and has claims. GLADSTONE GRANDE comes off a dominant win and adds depth to the race.
Selections
8. Dietrich (6) — $3.90
3. Bondasong (7) — $7.00
7. Wisnierska (1) — $4.80
5. Gladstone Grande (8) — $23.00