Gosford   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

ORTUS FINANCIAL 2YO HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Tiberius and Green Spaces to take up the running at a genuine tempo. CHICAMA (7) returned from a five-month spell with a decent third over 1100m at Hawkesbury after missing the kick. Won a subsequent trial so expect his manners have been sorted out. Sure to give a sight. TIBERIUS (5) overcame adversity to record a narrow win on debut at Wyong recently. Tougher assignment this time but should be competitive. BEECHWORTH (10) made good progress to fill a minor placing at Canterbury last time. Top three chance at a juicy price. GREEN SPACES (4) last start winner who must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chicama to win.
1 3x4 SEQUISTA
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Pinder Family Racing (Mgr: A M Pinder), A Thornton, P J White, Mrs L T White, J White, Miss S B Hartland, S T Sandilands, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, W R Beresford, A Mavrelis & J C Armstrong
Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 14 at Randwick in the LR Nursery on December 14 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Within The Law carrying 54kg at $9. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Percysykes on April 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tempted with 54kg at $13. Fitter and looks a class above these.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
Cerise, White Cap
2 17 KILMAN
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
N Morgan & D H T Devine
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.9 len at Warwick Farm 2yo 0Sc March 5 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Grand Eagle carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Pago Pago on March 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Skyhook with 55.5kg at $10. Can bounce back.
9
R JONES
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
3 21 BEADMAN
PETER SNOWDEN
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock,China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd,Newgate S F,Trilogy,Go Bloodstock Australia,Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1000m, neck behind Akaysha with 57kg at $6. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1250m on a soft track defeating Swag with 57kg at $1.35. SCRATCHED.
5
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
4 5x1 GREEN SPACES
JAMES CUMMINGS
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on December 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Field Of Play with 58kg at $10. Returned from break won by a neck at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1212m defeating Regal Award carrying 58kg at $9. Cannot be underestimated.
6
RACHEL KING
Royal Blue
5 1 TIBERIUS
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Allunga Racing, Austi Breakers Racing, C Boston, J Brooks, R Geraghty, D Grasso, GS Racing, B Kemp, B Kleidon, Ole Ole Ole, A Rakowski, Rastas Racing, Mrs C Read, D Rosenzweig, Mrs M Stone, Tradie Saturday, DS Wenske, K M Woodman & Darby Racing So You Beauty
Getting off the mark on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Wyong Mdn April 17 over 1000m in soft going defeating Apollo Ridge with 56kg at $2.60. Since finished fifth in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 5. Sure to prove tough to beat again.
4
K MCEVOY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
6 2 HIDDEN ACHIEVEMENT
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
At debut, 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Mia Ballerina with 56kg at $17. Each-way chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.
2
ADAM HYERONIMUS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 8x3 CHICAMA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock, Corumbene Stud & Pinecliff Racing
Third race start. First start second last of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Golden Gift on November 9 over 1100m, 5 len behind North England carrying 56.5kg at $19. Returned from break 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury 2yo Hcp on April 9 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Grand Eagle with 57kg at $3.80. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
5
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
8 INQUISITOR
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, R McClure, Marcstown, Meridian Bloodstock, Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing & K MacLennan
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old colt by Snitzel out of Black Prada purchased for AUD $ 575,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth at Randwick over 1045m. Prefer to see.
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Maroon, Royal Blue Band, Sleeves And Cap
9 SARAPO
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, R McClure, Marcstown Pty Ltd, Meridian Bloodstock, Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing, K MacLennan & Go Bloodstock Australia
On debut. Three-year-old colt by Frankel out of Edith Piaf. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 793m at Warwick Farm April 29. Tough assignment at first outing and tempted to favour others.
3
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 92 BEECHWORTH
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
C J Waller, K J Payne, Mrs V M Payne, G J Johnson, P J Liston & S W Gardiner
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 10 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Aerodrome carrying 57kg at $17. Last start 2nd in a small field at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on April 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Miss Freelove with 57kg at $8.50. Progressive type worth including at massive odds.
1
J FORD
Gold, Emerald Green Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
11 64 ALL STAR
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  B/BR  COLT 55.0KG
Newgate BS, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy Go BS Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant BS, G1G Colts And Breeding, Cunningham Thoroughbreds Holdings, Nick Vass BS, Aston BS, Aristia Park BS, Corumbene Stud, Spartus BS, Turn Left
Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 10 at Canterbury 2yo Mdn on February 28 over 1100m, 5 len behind Strada Varenna carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up 4th of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1250m, 6 len behind Mia Ballerina carrying 56kg at $5.50. Not far away last time but a win doesn’t look likely.
11
R JONES
Red, Yellow Stars And Halved Sleeves, Red Cap With White Newgate Logo
12 62 COLD GIN
BJORN BAKER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), Ashlaren Racing , J L Brooks, J J Bushell, D J Carson, S Ducat, Exclusively O, J A Forrest, I J Giles, J F Neilsen, B Nelson, J Pizanias, T Stoddard, Sullo and the Touchy (Mgr: B L Sullivan), S R Voigt, A K Voller, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Saas Fee
Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn on April 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Perle De Chocolat carrying 57kg at $7. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Big Red Tequila with 54kg at $2. Further improvement likely - worth including in exotics.
9
ALYSHA COLLETT
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
13 DAYLIGHT CAN WAIT
JOHN P THOMPSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
P M Hodgens & Miss H K Hodgens
First starter by All Too Hard - Zazita. Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. SCRATCHED.
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Navy And White Stripes, White Sleeves With Navy Seams, Navy Cap With White Seams
14 MILES OF GLORY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
P M Hodgens, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann)
On debut. Two-year-old filly by I Am Invincible out of Miles Of Krishan. At the most recent trial finished seventh on April 24 at Randwick over 1045m. Likely to struggle.
3
ASHLEY MORGAN
Navy And White Stripes, White Sleeves With Navy Seams, Navy Cap With White Seams