Gosford (NSW) – Soft 5
R1 – Benchmark 64 Handicap (2100m)
A competitive staying race with little between the top chances. Grandini was dominant last start and can go on with it from a strong yard. Aussie Nation has been consistent this prep and should be right in the finish again. Ngunnawal brings winning form stepping up in trip and looks a major threat, while Will To Excel maps well from the inside and could surprise.
Selections:
4. Grandini ($5.00)
3. Aussie Nation ($2.60)
2. Ngunnawal ($4.00)
6. Will To Excel ($23.00)
R2 – Maiden Plate (1600m)
Above The Law looks ready to break through after a strong return and gets the right setup here. Lupa Capitolina should improve second-up and comes from a capable stable. Gold Cup resumes with trial support and has upside, while Quadria drops back in grade and can be competitive.
Selections:
3. Above The Law ($1.85)
7. Lupa Capitolina ($3.00)
6. Gold Cup ($9.50)
8. Quadria ($17.00)
R3 – 2YO Maiden Handicap (1000m)
A tricky race with limited exposed form. Shalash makes appeal on debut from a strong camp and could be ready to fire. Chataigne has shown ability and drops to a more suitable level. Areesea is another debutant to watch closely, while Ponzi Scheme draws well and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections:
11. Shalash ($4.00)
5. Chataigne ($3.70)
- Areesea ($14.00)
- Ponzi Scheme ($8.00)
R4 – Super Maiden Plate (1200m)
A wide-open maiden with several chances. Maidoff has trialled well and gets a perfect draw, making him hard to beat. Mirrors is a watch runner on debut and can figure. Compensation drops in grade and can improve, while Arato showed promise first-up and has each-way claims.
Selections:
4. Maidoff ($2.90)
10. Mirrors ($18.00)
3. Compensation ($2.15)
- Arato ($26.00)
R5 – Fillies & Mares BM64 (1200m)
The top selections look to dominate. Winner Of Kowloon should be fitter now and is capable of improving. Issy’s Star has shown enough this prep to be competitive. Shoutaboutit comes off a strong front-running win and can repeat, while Maluku has upside and commands respect.
Selections:
4. Winner Of Kowloon ($9.50)
7. Issy’s Star ($13.00)
10. Shoutaboutit ($14.00)
- Maluku ($4.00)
R6 – CG&E BM64 Handicap (1200m)
Borjnord has made a strong start to his career and can continue improving. Just Response resumes and has shown enough to be in the finish. Lone Artist draws to get a good run and can sneak into the placings, while Pimlico returns with trial form and shouldn’t be ruled out.
Selections:
10. Borjnord ($5.50)
6. Just Response ($2.80)
5. Lone Artist ($15.00)
9. Pimlico ($4.20)
R7 – BM64 Handicap (1000m)
Honey Perfume looks well placed after a strong last start effort and the blinkers go on. Overtook resumes with solid trial form and could run well fresh. Fine Wine is chasing a hat-trick and has to be respected, while Cool Storm maps to lead and could give a sight.
Selections:
7. Honey Perfume ($3.40)
9. Overtook ($17.00)
8. Fine Wine ($7.00)
2. Cool Storm ($10.00)
