GOSFORD (NSW) – SOFT 5
R1 – Christmas Race Day Maiden (1000m)
13:20 • 3YO
Analysis:
Tricky opener with limited exposed form. Bright Promise debuts and has trialled well enough to suggest she’s up to this. Diacon is another first starter in a stable that generally produces sharp types. Precious Girl stuck on well fresh and will appreciate staying in maiden company. Bobby also debuts and should be monitored in the yard and market.
Selections:
2. Bright Promise (7) — $15.00
3. Diacon (2) — $2.70
8. Precious Girl (3) — $2.90
- Bobby (8) — $11.00
R2 – Milk & Honey Hair Maiden (1000m)
13:55 • 4YO+
Analysis:
Small field with several capable of improving. Miss Molly Rocket did enough on debut and this looks a touch easier. Prize Writer debuts with a suitable draw and stable backing. Love You Anyway is racing consistently and the quick back-up suits. Tampa Bay has a habit of placing and is one to include in wider chances.
Selections:
3. Miss Molly Rocket (8) — $7.50
- Prize Writer (1) — $2.20
- Love You Anyway (2) — $4.20
- Tampa Bay (7) — $7.50
R3 – Rescue Helicopter Plate (C1) (2100m)
14:30
Analysis:
Low-speed race where position early matters. My Greek God was just edged out last start and looks well graded. Liyah’s Girl was strong through the line and is capable of settling closer here. Anulfa is honest and rarely far away. Little Lunch gets blinkers first time and that may spark improvement.
Selections:
2. My Greek God (9) — $2.10
9. Liyah’s Girl (3) — $6.00
4. Anulfa (8) — $8.00
8. Little Lunch (7) — $4.80
R4 – Midway C1 Handicap (1200m)
15:05
Analysis:
Call Me Sassy arrived impressively last start and appears capable of progressing again. Matchsticks was also strong breaking maiden status and handles give in the track. Don’t Tell Jack improves second-up and has a knockout look. Jamais was a surprise last run but did enough to keep in considerations.
Selections:
4. Call Me Sassy (7) — $3.50
6. Matchsticks (5) — $5.00
8. Don’t Tell Jack (9) — $61.00
- Jamais (4) — $11.00
R5 – Super Maiden Plate (1200m)
15:40
Analysis:
Likely between the two at the top of the market. Emery continues to race well and will strip fitter. Kumbaya debuts from a leading stable and must be respected. Good Hotspur resumes fresh and drops in class which suits. Lambertina draws ideally and can run well despite the debut.
Selections:
8. Emery (11) — $14.00
11. Kumbaya (2) — $10.00
5. Good Hotspur (10) — $4.20
12. Lambertina (1) — $4.60
R6 – Provincial Maiden (1600m)
16:15
Analysis:
Phoenix Legend has been around the mark all prep and gets another suitable chance here. Ridgeback was solid fresh and will improve. Autumn Heir has trialled well enough to be competitive fresh. Bohemian Art is the knockout runner if able to settle.
Selections:
2. Phoenix Legend (7) — $3.30
- Ridgeback (6) — $4.60
- Autumn Heir (4) — $7.00
- Bohemian Art (8) — $6.50
R7 – New Year’s Eve BM64 (1600m)
16:50
Analysis:
Emballée arrives off a confidence-boosting win and looks well placed again. Jacenza maps to get favours and remains in good form. Inception has the tactical speed to give a sight. Darn Cute is fitness building and should run well late.
Selections:
6. Emballée (4) — $2.70
3. Jacenza (1) — $7.50
7. Inception (9) — $5.50
8. Darn Cute (5) — $19.00
R8 – BM64 (1100m)
17:30
Analysis:
Hard to split the top two. Crepe Myrtle was strong late when resuming and looks well placed dropping back in grade. Bold Design continues to hit the line strongly and has winning claims again. Boomtown Chat can control the tempo and give a sight. Calido Magic has each-way appeal from the right draw.
Selections:
3. Crepe Myrtle (8) — $2.10
8. Bold Design (2) — $12.00
2. Boomtown Chat (7) — $20.00
5. Calido Magic (11) — $12.00