Gosford   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

*BIG DANCE ELIGIBILITY* BUTERIN L'ESTRANGE GOSFORD GOLD CUP 2100m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Pace looks strong with Not Usual Glorious and Naval College pressing forward to challenge Goldman who is helped by the ace draw. GOLDMAN (4) smart stayer who resumed from a lengthy break with a courageous on-pace second over 2000m in the G3 JRA Plate at Randwick on April 20. Handles all conditions and his second-up record is just as strong. Gets the right run and will prove hard to catch. HEZASHOCKA (9) looks ready to peak fourth-up after turning in three encouraging runs this time in. Came from near last on the turn in the heavy (9) going when third in the G3 JRA Plate over 2000m at latest. Can race closer here from the better draw. FUTURE HISTORY (5) genuine stayer sent north for this after giving his all with the 60kg when fifth in the LR Mornington Cup over 2400m on April 20. Racing pattern suits here with the drop in weight. Go close. BOIS D'ARGENT (3) hard fit now and was stiff not to win this race last year. Failed to finish off in the heavy going when fourth over 2000m at Randwick on April 20. Worthy of serious consideration and the chances don't end there! SUGGESTED PLAY: Goldman to win.
1 1x808 UNSPOKEN
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P J Snowden), G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), Marcstown (Mgr: M Chan), Throsby Racing (Mgr: Ms E R S Throsby), C Carter, D R Wockner, P A Johnson, T M Forrester, C P Simpson, B J Spicer, B P Morrissey & J Morrissey
5
BLACK, WHITE STAR AND CAP
2 8111x NAVAL COLLEGE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon. H Herbert), C Dale, P Quirk, Mrs A Woollett, P Woollett, Shandy Hills Racing (Mgr: A Hills), Dr D Price, C Mather, R Wistow, J Calvert-Jones, Ms A Elliott, Ms L Phillips, D Howden, Borthwick Ramsay (Mgr: L Borthwick), Mrs S Montague & R Montague
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign won by head Warwick Farm LR Aust Day January 26 over 2400m defeating Torrens with 58.5kg at $1.30. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Randwick Dec Hcp December 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Grebeni carrying 52kg at $8. May need the run.
13
TOM SHERRY
SKY BLUE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 4x274 BOIS D'ARGENT
ANNABEL NEASHAM
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
OnTrack Bois D'Argent, Fourmour Racing, OnTrack Bois D'Argent No. 2, Bayles Girls Racing, Hon. G J Williamson, P E Kitching, Dr D A Worthley, W E Muller, M J Ostermeyer, T A Allen, P T Hope, Dr A M Morrison-Galt, J J Bristow, A Grigg, G F Townsend, N G Lamond, M Sheppard, Mrs T M Cusick & G X Ryan
Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 20 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Huetor carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 8 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on March 30 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Kalapour carrying 59kg at $19. Made headway last time. Top chance.
11
TYLER SCHILLER
GOLD
4 600x2 GOLDMAN
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (S Darby), Estate of the Late J Allen, Wakeup Racing, D Carrozza, P Demicoli, G Ebbeck, C Edwards, N Gould, T Hayter, T Kemp, R Magro, J Pizanias, G Snow, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Goldman No.1, Darby Racing Goldman No. 2, Darby Racing Goldman No.3 & Darby Racing Goldman No. 4
Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Huetor with 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Naturalism on September 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Uncle Bryn carrying 57kg at $8. Fitter now and can go one better.
1
REGAN BAYLISS
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DISC, WHITE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
5 0x065 FUTURE HISTORY
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P Trainor, M J Burns, B S David, A R E Investments, Parsons Creek, A P Carney, Mrs A Carney, Mrs T A Carney, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd & Exset Racing
Group 3 winner. Last start 5th of 12 at Mornington in the LR Morn Cup on April 20 over 2400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Esti Feny with 60kg at $9. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Captain Envious carrying 58.5kg at $16. Well placed to take this out.
7
J PARR
GREEN, WHITE HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HALVES, CAP, WHITE HOOPS
6 42274 MANKAYAN
CIARON MAHER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, Fourmour Racing, D Hollyman, R Mutton, B Duffy, G Edwards, C Hawkes, Cyclone K, T Macrae, Mankayan, F Welsford, Mrs S Welsford, The Mighty Misfits, F Marando, P Murphy, Bets Boys Racing, C Schembri, J M Simmons, Mankayan B S C & Kayan Racing
Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Mornington Hcp on April 20 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arran Bay carrying 56.5kg at $8. Before that 7th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 30 over 2600m, 5 len behind Mark Twain carrying 56kg at $6.50. Stays in the mix.
12
SAM CLIPPERTON
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 037x7 SIR LUCAN
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Kheir, G W Holdings, J A O'neill, Mrs M N Annetts, V Kheir, D De Jersey, B D Nettlefold, F W Cook, Carty Racing, J M Simmons, T Needham, Kemp & Melrose, G J Skien, Ms P A Bourke, R W Holland, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 2, P Johnson, S A Lewin & Mad K Racing
Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1800m, 3 len behind Let'srollthedice carrying 61.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Newcastle in the G3 Ncle Cup on September 15 over 2300m, 5.5 len behind Military Mission carrying 57kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.
14
RACHEL KING
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, NAVY BLUE sleeves, PALE YELLOW HALVED ,NAVY BLUE cap, PALE YELLOW  QUARTERED
8 x0381 ESTI FENY
MATTHEW SMITH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), M T Collins, A G Porter, Mrs J D Porter, G J Sharp, Dr E K Attebo, A K Cree, Silkybros (Mgr: Dr S P Silk), R Hanmer & C J Dunn
Group 3 placegetter. Most recently won by 1.3 len at Mornington LR Morn Cup April 20 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Little Mix carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 30 over 2000m, 13 len behind Cascadian with 59kg at $151. Great chance to win again.
10
J FORD
MAGENTA, BLACK GG, COLLAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
9 0x953 HEZASHOCKA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, T & Mrs B E Porter, W & Mrs V L Pelchen, K J Jones, Mrs E M Clotworthy, H K Haub, J A Scalmer, Mrs E E Mountfort, W L Mountfort, G W Fielding, R L Henriksen, J C Slattery, N Miaoulis, A Miaoulis, C S Racing (Mgr: A J Boyd) & T J Erridge
Group 2 winner. Last start 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 20 over 2000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Huetor with 53kg at $9. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Rosehill in the G3 Sellwood on March 30 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Serpentine with 55kg at $15. Should go well in this line up.
6
CHAD SCHOFIELD
NAVY BLUE AND GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
10 60x84 NOT USUAL GLORIOUS
TRAVIS DOUDLE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
T J Doudle, Free Money Saturdays (Mgr: J W Butcher), Mrs M L Butcher, B W Lonergan, P J Thompson, R D O'Shea, B J O'Shea, D W Turnbull, S J Theodore, Paaratte (Mgr: E Dean), A J Brown & M L Rogers
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Morphettville in the LR C S Hayes on March 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Meridius with 60kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 11 at Warrnambool Hcp on April 30 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Rolls with 61.5kg at $10. Genuine hope.
5
NEIL FARLEY
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED CAP
11 3x049 GAN TEORAINN
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Group 1 placegetter. Last start 9th of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Let'srollthedice carrying 53.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm94 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bethencourt carrying 55kg at $3.30. One of the roughies.
2
J PENZA
Emerald Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
12 x0138 DOUBLE CHERRY
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
C E Holt, W M Jago, Miss MF Cox, M A Ryan, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, H M Bastone, Livnthedream (Mgr: B D Williamson), Y Shen, D Cicolella, T J Curran, D P Hickey, G R Ulrick, S J B Grimley, C J Ulrick, M B Conabere & G J P Van Ameyden
Group 2 placegetter. Useful gelding. Last start ran last of 8 at Flemington Bm84 Hcp on April 25 over 2500m, slow going 10 len behind Samuel Langhorne carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 6 over 2600m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Circle Of Fire with 53kg at $12. Can bounce back.
9
R JONES
ROYAL BLUE, RED VEE
13 96025 COMMANDER BELL
BRETT PARTELLE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Seahorse Racing (Mgr: J Milgate), P W Milgate, Ms L M Milgate, Ms J Keightley & J Milgate
Last start 5th of 13 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 4 over 1870m, slow going 6 len behind Majestic Style with 58.5kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mid Bm64 on April 4 over 2100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Gulf Of Tomini with 58.5kg at $4.50. Will find this too difficult.
4
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Cerise Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Armbands
14 9x799 VERONA
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
Group 3 winner. Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 6 over 2600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Circle Of Fire with 53kg at $3.80. The start before that got back early 9th of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 Epona on March 23 over 1900m, 4 len behind Osmose carrying 56kg at $26. Watch for her to be flashing home.
3
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, White Diamond, red sleeves,white Halved , White Cap, Red Stripe
15 68x53 CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 53.0KG
M K Ralston, G R Delany, B W C Wilson, R L Clifford, P J Cornish, J Gibson, A R Buxton, C F D Morgan, T A Campbell, C Kimberley, A G Bell, P B Jens, R H Fildes, R E Clements, G J Freeman, D W Deague, D Roche & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Newcastle Mwbk Cup on April 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Overriding carrying 54kg at $17. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 on April 27 over 1800m, neck behind Let'srollthedice with 53kg at $12. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
8
ZAC LLOYD
GOLD, GREEN SASH, BLACK RIGHT SASH, BLACK AND GREEN ARMBANDS