Rosehill   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

MIDWAY HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.32)  

Smashing Time should find the front with Mother Goose and Zounaka on his heels. SMASHING TIME (1) gave us a glimpse of what he's capable of when leading throughout and smashing the clock over 1200m at Gosford in this grade. Kept fresh and will take stopping again with Fitzgerald's 3kg claim. SHE SWINGS (9) improving filly who can go quickly through the grades this prep. Rattled late in the heavy going with an unlucky second over 1100m in this class first-up. Proven second-up and can finish over the top of these. MOTHER GOOSE (3) will find this more to her liking and has solid credentials over this track and trip. Knocked up late to run ninth over 1200m here in BM78 class on a heavy surface first-up. Can bounce back at the each-way price. ZOUNAKA (4) returns from a 39-day let-up after scoring a dominant on-pace win at Illawarra Grange over 1150m. Ready for this from the good gate and don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box trifecta 1,9,3,4.
1 70x21 SMASHING TIME
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
B A Noble, Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, S J Dickerson, Mrs P M Mcgovern, R A Banning, L W Kelly, A Nunan, W Pizzato, A J Davis, A Davis, M Davis, Mrs C M Stahlhut, P Hickman & B Mornard
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Presides carrying 59.5kg at $1.60. Last start won by 0.8 len at Gosford Midway Bm72 May 9 over 1200m defeating Spice Baby carrying 58kg at $6.50. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 x0016 NORTON ROAD
RODNEY BAILEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss B J Bailey
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Midway Bm72 on May 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind All The Way Mae carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 April 30 over 1100m defeating Bruce I Am carrying 60kg at $18. Maps well but happy to watch.
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ANNA ROPER
Pink, Black And White Braces, Black Cap
3 121x9 MOTHER GOOSE
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Godolphin (Mgr: A Makiv)
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track F&M Bm78 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Super Bright with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 on November 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tequila Baby carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Drops in class and can bounce back quickly.
4
ANDREW ADKINS
Royal Blue
4 455x1 ZOUNAKA
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L Harris, Mrs A Upton, F Salome, Miss C Bodle, Miss C J Stone, T J Pemberton, Redfox (Mgr: K S Scarra), M J Grace, J D Goetze, HVV Racing (Mgr: A Kable), Grass Artist (Mgr: J I Skrivanic) & M A Howell
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after six months won by 1.0 len at Illawarra Grange Bm64 May 5 over 1150m defeating Peleus carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on September 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jellicious carrying 59kg at $21. Back in great order and place claims look best.
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DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Purple Horseshoe, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple Cap, White Horseshoes
5 0x67x BERNEN WIN
JACK PILKINGTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J P Griffith, P Ross, A Stoltz, M R Neumann, K G Maddick & P De Castro
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 September 11 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Mirra Impact carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 August 27 over 1250m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Noble Soldier carrying 58.5kg at $9. Might be better off following this run.
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Gold, Royal Blue Horseshoes And Whip, Royal Blue Sleeves, Gold Horseshoes And Whip And Cap
6 34603 XPRESSO
MARC CHEVALIER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R W Brien, B Garlick, A T McDonald, Mrs L A Smith, L M Smith, K A Mclean, Mrs L Brien, J D Buchanan & Ms G Copeman
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on May 27 over 1250m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Laurel Hill carrying 57.5kg at $8. The race before that second last of 11 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smashing Time with 57.5kg at $21. Stays in the mix after latest run.
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SAM CLIPPERTON
Green, Black Epaulettes, Black Armbands, Checked Cap
7 37x03 DONWON
ROSS MCCONVILLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on April 27 over 1100m, 7 len behind Pasadena with 57.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on June 2 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 56.5kg at $6.50. Reaching his peak now and is worth including.
10
SIENNA GRIMA
Red, Pale Blue Epaulettes And Arm Bands And Quartered Cap
8 1x273 GORGEOUS
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), B Clarke, T J Diviney, C J Lloyd, J E Mason, S Protogeros, Mrs B L Spence, P T O'Brien, L Stanza, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), D J Wicks, M Kearney, Letmar Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: L F Durney), M J King, S J Newton & M Morrison
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Midway Bm72 on May 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind All The Way Mae with 53kg at $2.25. The start before that 7th of 15 at Scone in the LR Denisesjoy on May 16 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Miss Freelove with 54kg at $10. Went close last time. Will take plenty of beating at the weights.
7
BRAITH NOCK
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
9 224x2 SHE SWINGS
DAVID PFIEFFER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D A Pfieffer, M Newnes, C Brown, J L Pearman, A H Roth, T M Watts, C R Walsh, G R Johnson, Payten Family Racing (Mgr: D Payten), T M Payten, B L Gibbons, R J Kentwell, Miss R Bowry, I D Daley, Mrs H M Daley, P J Loaring, S E Porter, P A Hoban & J G Mirotsos
Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Midway Bm72 on May 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind All The Way Mae carrying 53kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn October 28 over 1300m defeating Everybody Rise with 57.5kg at $3.90. Strips fitter and will be launching late.
7
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, White Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
10 9x563 CES SOIREES LA
ROBERT QUINN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D L Ward, T W Chidgey, T D Martyn, Miss G Lathiere, E Y C Fong, W J Greentree, D G Proctor, T F Bourke, J Wallace & A Cunningham
Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 9 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 30 over 1150m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Cool Lad with 56kg at $15. Before that got back early 6th of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Twisted Queen carrying 57kg at $16. Tough task ahead this time.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Black, Red Star And Cap, Black Star
11 5x442 ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Mrs J R Balding, R J Balding, D Pendleton, Mrs J A Pendleton & S J Dickerson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Kosrae carrying 56kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Chix carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. One for the exotics.
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J FORD
Black, White Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands, Yellow Cap
12 55x68 MAZ KANATA
JASON COYLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Miss A M Double & J Treffery
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 56kg at $7.50. Last start second last of 9 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 30 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cool Lad carrying 56kg at $7. Out of her depth.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap