Gosford   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

SCAPE PROPERTIES 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 1100m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but expect good early pressure. EKTIFIRE (7) travelled midfield then had trouble finding clear galloping space until the race was all over on debut last start over this distance at Canterbury. Only beaten two lengths that evening so with a bit more luck she could have been a contender. This looks a very nice race for her to open the account. CONCRETE STORM (1) debuted in the same race as Ektifire at Canterbury but was never in the hunt after racing rearwards from a wide alley. Goes from the outside stall to the fence this time so he can travel closer. Watch for a much better performance. POMELO CHAMOMILE (9) raced wide without cover which made her job very difficult first-up over 900m at Newcastle. Will appreciate the extra 200m and from a nice alley is a genuine contender. MOROSINI (8) is a first starter for the Bjorn Baker stable. The latest of her three trials was the most impressive so she seems to be coming along nicely. Market watch on debutant DON'T LOOK BACK (3) who placed in a recent Wyong trial. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ektifire to win.
1 9 CONCRETE STORM
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
P Ryan, R B Gold, Dr C G Lawler, K Anderson, S Brennan, L Grimes, F Kenny, D Lally, J A Lalor, G Nugent, D P Shanahan, D Wilkinson & M MacDonagh
Dual acceptor. At debut, 9th of 11 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on February 27 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Forest King carrying 57kg at $6. Open to improvement. Polar opposite luck with the draw this time so there is room for sharp improvement.
1
KEAGAN LATHAM
Navy Blue, Yellow Sash, Navy Blue And White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 DON VALIENTE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
MiRunners Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D C Halpin), G J Dickinson, M P Jackson, Farrington St Racing (Mgr: S V Donaldson), V Colubriale, J W Claus, R Petrolo, S P G Leonard, R Sciacchitano, T J Fitzpatrick & D J Mitchell
First starter by Pinatubo out of Brave Lass purchased for AUD $ 75,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). Has been well held on both trials. Likely to need the run based on what we have seen.
4
RORY HUTCHINGS
Gold, Black MiRunners Logo, Diamond Checks Sleeves, Logo Cap
3 DON'T LOOK BACK
PAUL PERRY
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P Perry, Ms C G Collis, N W Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope
Gelding by Saxon Warrior making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Wyong trial over 845m on March 5. A good gate helps the cause so keep him in mind.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Yellow, Black Sash, Armbands And Cap
4 HUSSLAA
GRAHAM BROWN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B W Rollings & Mrs J R Rollings
First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Shalaa out of Hussy Miss purchased for AUD $ 3,000 (Inglis 2024 MARCH (Late) Online Sale). At the most recent trial finished sixth at Warwick Farm over 792m. Likely to need this hit-out.
8
MITCH STAPLEFORD
White, Orange Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 TOO HOT TO HANDLE
GARY PORTELLI
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G Portelli, R B Thornton, P J Green, J D Coates, F Valeri, B M Keating, N J Cusick, Kiamala Racing (Mgr: A D Jolley), Miss H A Wallace, T W Wallace, J W Wallace, Mrs D Wallace, Turf Racing (Mgr: P E Crowe), Mrs N Gray, G & M Racing Ahead, Mrs T A Green & Ranru Runners (Mgr: D T Carter)
Two-year-old gelding (Too Darn Hot - Dragon's Kiss) on debut from the Gary Portelli yard. Unplaced in recent trials and others appear to have his measure.
7
MIKAYLA WEIR
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
6 ARREST WARRANT
MARK CROSS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Dual acceptor. Filly by Capitalist making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Wyong over 845m on March 5. See what the betting has to say.
5
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
7 5 EKTIFIRE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kia Ora 2009 (Mgr: R W Rose)
Dual acceptor. At debut, 5th of 11 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on February 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Forest King carrying 55kg at $10. Sure to come on from that run and with that race experience edge over most of these she looks the one to beat.
8
M BELL
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
8 MOROSINI
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), J Cullen, R Daly, A Daniel, Miss P Holcombe, M La Verde, S Lewis, H Norcross, Miss M Reynolds, Mrs N Ross, Mrs C Saltmarsh, Tait Racing (Mgr: M Tait), Mrs A Tolson, Trendsetters (Mgr: P Koelmeyer), Wandamont Racing (Mgr: M Azzopardi), M Wilson & Z Walker
Two-year-old filly making debut by St Mark's Basilica out of Irresistable Girl. Purchased for AUD $ 50,000 (Inglis 2025 Classic Yearling Sale). Was second in a Randwick trial over 736m March 5. Looks to have ability - the market will hold the key.
6
C LEVER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
9 3x4 POMELO CHAMOMILE
KRIS LEES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L To
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Max Lees on November 15 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Seeiaye with 54.5kg at $9. Went for a break before returning 4th of 8 at Newcastle Super 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 900m, slow going 5 len behind Potomac River carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3
WILLIAM STANLEY
Red, Burgundy Half, Pink V’s, Dark Green Sleeves, Pink And Green Chevrons, Quartered Cap, Green Peak