Gosford (NSW) — Soft 5
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R1 – Central Coast Granite Plate (C1) – 1600m
Analysis:
A small group of key hopes here. OCEAN CHILL has returned in solid order and looks ready to produce another competitive run. OHTANI maps perfectly and should get every chance from the draw. SQUEEZEBOX continues to race well this preparation and is suited again. BLUE EYED BRIGID comes off a maiden win and holds some upside.
Selections:
5. Ocean Chill (2) — $7.00
- Ohtani (1) — $98.00
- Squeezebox (7) — $13.00
- Blue Eyed Brigid (3) — $3.70
R2 – Natalie Sax @ Belle Of The Turf Mdn Hcp – 1600m
Analysis:
SILVER TEMPEST has been honest in both runs and looks ready to step up. RIDGEBACK was good fresh and should improve. BOHEMIAN ART strips fitter and has a chance to progress. BANK HEIST resumes and is one to include.
Selections:
2. Silver Tempest (2) — $8.50
- Ridgeback (4) — $5.00
- Bohemian Art (5) — $6.00
- Bank Heist (3) — $3.40
R3 – Eve Electrical Mdn Plate – 1200m
Analysis:
ROYAL CHIC resumes with a good trial and is well placed fresh. JUST RESPONSE has put together two strong runs to start the prep and is a major threat. COMPOSED stuck on well last start and should take improvement. HARRY’S HALO continues to show competitive form.
Selections:
12. Royal Chic (2) — $4.80
6. Just Response (12) — $3.60
3. Composed (9) — $95.00
5. Harry’s Halo (6) — $5.75
R4 – Gosford IT Super Mdn Hcp – 1100m
Analysis:
I AM CARROT resumes off a break with a strong trial win suggesting readiness. JARRITO showed ability on debut and can run well fresh again. FORNELLI draws well and has claims on debut. BRROOSHA can run a cheeky race first-up.
Selections:
2. I Am Carrot (5) — $6.00
9. Jarrito (3) — $2.45
8. Fornelli (1) — $7.50
7. Brroosha (11) — $15.00
R5 – Gosford RSL Provincial Hcp (C1) – 1100m
Analysis:
DIVO resumes and has shown enough in trials to suggest he’ll run boldly. NYMPHADORA was close last start and can go one better. MISSIE LEE continues to hold form and is one to include. TRIPLE TRIPLE comes in off a confidence-boosting win.
Selections:
- Divo (8) — $6.50
- Nymphadora (7) — $3.80
- Missie Lee (6) — $12.00
- Triple Triple (5) — $27.00
R6 – Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club (Bm64) – 1200m
Analysis:
RIDE THE RIVER has the speed to be competitive despite the draw. ZOCKETMAN is unbeaten and deserves respect. ROMAN FORUM will improve second-up. WRITTEN SCANDAL has the early pace to give a strong showing.
Selections:
6. Ride The River (12) — $13.00
4. Zocketman (15) — $2.45
12. Roman Forum (11) — $15.00
3. Written Scandal (13) — $5.00
R7 – Rock At The Races Midway (Bm68) – 1000m
Analysis:
LEANTOTHEMOON should improve second-up dropping back into suitable company. THE ESCAPE has trialled up well and looks the danger. DETENDU kept fighting last start and stays in the mix. BREMEL is consistent and rates each-way.
Selections:
9. Leantothemoon (4) — $6.50
4. The Escape (7) — $8.00
7. Detendu (2) — $4.80
8. Bremel (11) — $4.40