Gosford   29 May 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

TEG WEDDING FAIR 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Cha Cha Cha leading the way. OKAMI STAR (5) hard fit gelding racing in career best form. Up in grade when a tenacious on pace fourth over this trip at Hawkesbury. Has more to offer and is proven in the conditions. CHA CHA CHA (7) rewarded for her consistency when running her rivals ragged with a gritty on pace victory over 1630m at Wyong. Winning rider sticks and is sure to be thereabouts again. LENNOX (1) failed to fire at his first Australian outing when a fading eighth over 1600m at Warwick Farm. Strips fitter and look for him late. HOVLAND (2) found the trip short of his best on resumption when a plugging sixth over 1350m at Wyong. Undefeated second up and will keep improving as he gets out in trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Okami Star to bounce back.
1 l14x8 LENNOX
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
O T I Racing, Hirecha Racing, K J Jones, F W Cook, L D Freeman, P A Tasker, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, P J Bartholomew, A H Goodfellow, R Hanmer, J C Higgins, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), J P Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms A K Freeman, P Gardiner, Mrs T Joel & Surpasser (Mgr: G Fawcett)
Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Dame Commander carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Southwell All Weather 3-5yo Mdn Sw September 26 over 2212m defeating Prophet's Path carrying 60.5kg at $1.90. Strips fitter and will be running on late.
8
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 91x6 HOVLAND
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S P Hedge, D Redvers, A R Smith, P M Willis, M J Symons, J G Richards, M G Donegan, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Thompson), Longwood Racing (Mgr: M Christian), Dibb Racing (Mgr: R Berens), Pony Racing (Mgr: J Bourke), Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) & Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T Yap)
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on May 8 over 1350m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Missile Seeker carrying 60kg at $9.50. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Hawkesbury Mdn December 15 over 1600m defeating The Beast with 56.5kg at $14. Ready to lift.
4
BRAITH NOCK
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
3 x12x7 MAXIMUM DIVIDEND
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), M P Hay, R J Miller, P G Miller, D Dickson, C Russell, T R C K (Mgr: C Russell), Ms P J Wilson, K T Sparkes, L M Mosch, B D Courtney, P R Lewis, G J Satur, M McKelvie & J Recep
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Canterbury Bm64 November 20 over 1900m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Tajanis with 59.5kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 3 len win Wyong Mdn-Sw October 31 over 1630m defeating Jolly Good Fellow with 59kg at $6. Expecting a strong run fresh.
9
ZAC LLOYD
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
4 25x16 SPACE ACE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C E Holt, A G Stark, J Morris, Mrs C Timms, J C Mackenzie, Mrs K A Parkinson, Mrs J P Henderson, Ms C Allison & Yarraville Boys (Mgr: D J Moncrieff)
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 0.7 len at Wyong Cg&E Mdn May 8 over 1350m in the wet defeating Zosma carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Nantucket Island with 59kg at $3. Can go on with it here.
2
REGAN BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Red Vee
5 x2514 OKAMI STAR
CLARRY CONNERS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Okami Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S T Robinson)
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 15 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Ocean Diva carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; won by a nose at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Murphilly carrying 59kg at $1.70. Best form stacks up nicely and expected to go close.
5
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Black, Red Stripes, White Sleeves, Red Pom Pom
6 72105 SEARCH WARRANT
MARK CROSS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Last start 5th of 9 at Wyong Cl1 on May 1 over 1600m, in the wet; 9 len behind Sisu Spirit carrying 56kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bella Kathleen carrying 54.5kg at $61. Looks to be making up the numbers.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap
7 x0241 CHA CHA CHA
CRAIG CARMODY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan
Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.9 len at Wyong Mdn April 17 over 1630m on a rain affected track defeating Golden Smile with 55kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn on March 19 over 1625m, 1.0 len behind Amplify carrying 54kg at $31. Can go on with it now.
9
C LEVER
Red And White Dots
8 30x96 TRAJECTILE
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P C Orton & Allyn Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cox)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 5 len behind Bella Kathleen with 55.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Stylebender with 60kg at $11. Needs to do more.
7
A GIBBONS
Navy Blue, Pink Sash
9 31655 BOLD ROUGE
DAMIEN LANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Stylebender with 55kg at $26. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Coonabarabran Cl1-Sw on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Cascade Mountain with 55.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to overlook.
1
ANNA ROPER
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
10 73x74 BOLD SPLENDOR
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G W Cleary & Mrs R G Cleary
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 54 days. First-up ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on February 27 over 1350m, 9 len behind Lugarno with 55kg at $101. Second-up 4th in a small field at Coonabarabran Bm50 on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Beg Me with 57kg at $4.20. Win would surprise.
3
R JONES
Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
11 06x46 IN ISO
WAYNE SEELIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W B Seelin & B S Seelin
Third-up today. Freshened for 47 days. First-up eased back early on 4th in a small field at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Presides carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 6th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Cl1 on April 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bella Kathleen with 53.5kg at $101. Needs to improve sharply.
2
ZAC WADICK
Lilac, Black and White Checked Band, Checked Armbands and Checked Cap