Gosford Racing Tips
Race 1 – Kincumber Broadwater Walking Group Maiden Plate (1100m)
Kursaal ran well on debut when second at Scone on a heavy track and should take good improvement from that effort. Tigroni drops in grade and gets cheekpieces on, while Jaipur Maison also looks better placed back from stronger company. Kursaal gets the nod with race experience and upside.
Selections:
- Kursaal
- Tigroni
- Jaipur Maison
Race 2 – Avoca Beach Probus Club Inc Midway Class 1 Handicap (1000m)
Bent As Hell has been ultra-consistent and comes off another strong placing at Scone. October Star has fresh claims and maps well, while Difensivo can improve sharply back in grade. Bent As Hell looks the safest betting option.
Selections:
- Bent As Hell
- October Star
- Difensivo
Race 3 – Forresters Beach Retirement Village Social Group Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Mind Ya Bizz caught the eye when second at Hawkesbury and now gets blinkers on for the first time. Encryptix is on the quick back-up and should roll forward, while Rising Revolution has enough early speed to be dangerous. Mind Ya Bizz looks ready to break through.
Selections:
- Mind Ya Bizz
- Encryptix
- Rising Revolution
Race 4 – Dennis Bournes Memorial Provincial Maiden Plate (1600m)
Classic Two is worth another chance after a plain run at Wyong and should settle positively. Ridgeback resumes with strong fresh form, while Copartner Pegasus maps well and has been racing consistently. Classic Two gets the top selection in an open race.
Selections:
- Classic Two
- Copartner Pegasus
- Ridgeback
Race 5 – Saratoga & District Probus Inc Super Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Setta Icon worked home well at Sapphire Coast and gets cheekpieces on for the first time. Life Young Ever should improve from debut and draws well, while Yes Arnie has the speed to make his own luck. Setta Icon appeals as the runner with the strongest finish.
Selections:
- Setta Icon
- Life Young Ever
- Yes Arnie
Race 6 – 26/27 Membership Now Open Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m)
Dubai Warrior resumes after a long break but has strong previous form and draws well. Unreal Expectation is racing well and should be prominent, while Rhinestone Lad can improve back in this grade. Dubai Warrior looks the one with the upside.
Selections:
- Dubai Warrior
- Unreal Expectation
- Rhinestone Lad
Race 7 – Christmas In July @ GRC Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m)
Lipstick drops back in grade after a strong second at Canterbury and looks very well placed. Webejamin can improve in easier company, while Diamond Model also looks suited by the class drop. Lipstick is clearly the horse to beat.
Selections:
- Lipstick
- Webejamin
- Diamond Model
Race 8 – Tradies Race Day @ GRC Benchmark 64 Handicap (1200m)
Miss Farnan has been racing consistently and should be right on speed again. Light Infantry has been close up in recent runs and looks a major danger, while Crop Duster comes off a strong Newcastle win. Miss Farnan gets the nod for consistency.
Selections:
- Miss Farnan
- Light Infantry
- Crop Duster
Best Bet
Race 7 – Lipstick
She drops back from Canterbury form into a weaker Gosford BM64 and looks well placed to finish over the top of them.
Good luck if you’re having a bet at Gosford today.
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