Gosford 10 May 2025
GOING: S(7)
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RAILWAY HOTEL GOSFORD BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured with Deprivation, Memoria and Raikkonen rolling to the front.
Genuine mare MEMORIA (4) added to her fine record last start when she led all the way and scored over this distance at Randwick. Loves the six furlongs and is also happy around this tight track. Will race up on the speed and give them something to catch. HELLCIBELL (13) opened this prep with a couple of fine efforts then led but knocked up over 1000m at Muswellbrook last time. A gun at 1200m so give her another chance. DEPRIVATION (2) has six wins to his name, all at today's journey. Good effort last time to be beaten narrowly at Randwick after leading. Cherry ripe now and will give backers a sight. KING OF ROSEAU (5) finished alongside Deprivation at headquarters last start. Drawn awkwardly but should be there at this finish if luck falls his way. The lightly raced RAIKKONEN (10) resumes. Shows tremendous promise and if forward enough can test this field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Memoria looks a very nice each-way bet to close Cup Day.
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THE FACE
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG S W Smith, G J Fulton, Ms V M Smith, M J Hopkins, J McCaig, M Cleaver & R H Williams Last start faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Canterbury Bm94 on April 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Pisanello with 55.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Master Showman carrying 60kg at $51. Will need to improve sharply. |
6 SHAE WILKES |
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DEPRIVATION
NATHAN DOYLE 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), R W B Syndicate (Mgr: B McAlister), Let's Launch, C E Chaplin, Ms D Deering, Ms R Darby, Mrs L Spence, D J Hastie, B J Gabbett, J Spina, A S Wilson, G T Meuleman, K Klunder, W Willis, D J Keely & BBT Lysistrata (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind One Destiny with 58.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 8 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Step Aside carrying 57.5kg at $11. One of the prime contenders. |
7 BRAITH NOCK |
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GUMDROPS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies (Mgr: Mrs M Mills), Newton Ladies (Mgr: Mrs A C Newton) & Nunya Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Keast) First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Alinghi October 19 over 1100m, soft track; 14 len behind Niance with 59kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 September 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Baraqiel carrying 57kg at $8.50. Not out of contention. |
4 ZAC WADICK |
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MEMORIA
KRIS LEES 5YO GR/BL MARE 60.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), Memo (NZ) (Mgr: A Groves), Ms M Baensch & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer) Dual acceptor. Useful type. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Randwick F&M Bm78 April 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Pajanti carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on March 26 over 1150m, 1.1 len behind Ballroom Bella carrying 56kg at $7. Racing well and can go on with it. |
5 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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KING OF ROSEAU
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C T Hay, P M O'Shea, A J Pustetto, G T Charles, V Ponzio, Ms S Bissett, S Triplett, L R Reckwell, G Hale, S E Green, M J Borck, P B Goyen, B J Lenaghan, R Proctor, P J Hanrahan, Mrs G Kabouris, R G Richards, P Browney, N Farrell & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind One Destiny carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Step Aside carrying 58kg at $4.60. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to be very competitive. |
8 TOM SHERRY |
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CRAFTY EAGLE
JOHN P THOMPSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Mrs R Donaldson, B Biasi, Wick'd Racing (Mgr: Miss A Hawkins), M J Pryor, Mrs G C King, Hotshots (Mgr: M G Day), Mrs K Calowell, Mrs S A Lyon, Cuppy Racing (Mgr: M Hopgood), Pho Dac Biet (Mgr: M Trang), J A Rowland & Ms L Lander Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Randwick Bm78 December 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Disneck carrying 59kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by head Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm78 October 9 over 1250m defeating Lancaster Bomber carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Must not be underestimated. |
2 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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PIZARRO
JAMES PONSONBY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Champion Thoroughbreds 1 (Mrs Kl Ponsonby Last start 9th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tavs carrying 60kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 11 at Doomben Hcp on April 1 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Swiss Exile with 52kg at $8.50. Happy enough to avoid. |
10 WINONA COSTIN |
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THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months settled well back; won by 2.75 len at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 April 25 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Spirit Of Varanasi with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on April 25 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kokoro with 59kg at $8. SCRATCHED. |
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SUPER BRIGHT
NATHAN DOYLE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B J Davenport, Mrs N R Davenport & Ms J E May Last start ran last of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Memoria with 58.5kg at $61. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Written In Code with 57.5kg at $26. Won't find this easy. |
9 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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RAIKKONEN
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Darby Racing Tuulusa (Mgr: S G Darby), M Breen, A Cassin, P Hall, S Manousopoulos, D Nelson, A Rakowski, Mrs C Read, S Read, G Snow, Mrs M Stone, D Wilden-Constantin, Nicholback, 5 Wise Cracksmen, Stories to Tell, Keeping Schtum & Dinosaur Cult Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Vo Rogue 3yo SW December 28 over 1300m, 9 len behind Give Me Space with 57kg at $3.40. On debut second of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn November 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind True Amor with 57.5kg at $9. Capable of a bold return. |
4 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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ZOUPERB
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes) Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on April 19 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Economics carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shihab carrying 55kg at $14. SCRATCHED. |
12 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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ATMOSPHERIC ROCK
DANNY WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R J Bramich, Mrs A Bramich, S Bramich, Ms K E Gallaher, L J S Vogan, M S Vogan, B S Blades, G T Castle, N Smith & Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter) Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm78 November 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Novelist carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Randwick Highway-C2 August 24 over 1100m defeating Palazzo Prince carrying 62.5kg at $11. Might be better off following this outing. |
9 J FORD |
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HELLCIBELL
BRETT CAVANOUGH 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG J F Cavanough, J Oakenfull, B J Fox, D H Robertson & S F Cavanough Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; 9th of 14 at Muswellbrook Skellatar Bm90 on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Celui with 55kg at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Tamworth H&Nw Champ on March 9 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Intervarsity with 55.5kg at $15. Worth another chance back to her pet distance. |
1 ANNA ROPER |
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ACAPPELLA SUN
MATTHEW DALE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG S J Kirkham, Dr D Grundmann, Dr B Katz, A Roden, Dr D A Worthley, M Grundmann, D S Lewis & Mrs D M Lewis Most recently second last of 13 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Memoria carrying 55kg at $18. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mares Bm72 on April 9 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Lonhro's Queen with 58kg at $6.50. Will be winding up strongly. |
3 K MCEVOY |
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