Gosford 18 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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AVOCA BEACH PROBUS CLUB INC MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m Track: HEAVY 8 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +2m 1100m-300m, True Remainder . |
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Slick tempo with Go Russian to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. KUNIS (2) lived up to the good trial form with a slick debut victory over this trip at Kembla Grange. Gets an even better set-up for this and can keep the winning momentum going. VINGT NEUF NOIR (3) bounced off her good first-up second, with a fast finishing victory over 900m at Newcastle in fast time. Will go back again and surge late. OCTOBER STAR (1) resumes after jumping quickly in grade at his second career start. Fitted the two trials and can hold a position from the low draw. Each way. THE MAGIC MAN (6) hard fit for this and can surprise at the each way odds with the fast tempo. Well drawn and don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kunis and Vingt Neuf Noir shape as the two leading chances.
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| 1 | 17x |
OCTOBER STAR
RICHARD LITT 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J Micallef), Monarch Bloodstock October, Smashed Turkey, J Chatillon, Dave and Dan, Mrs C Galbraith, The Mock Sports, L Skillin, Miss C Skipper, G Geeson, D-Gen, Mrs D Robinson, M Amy, Weffalee Park, J Olsen, Mrs D Hughes, K Toumaras, G Robinson, YYR Racing & P Ly Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Newcastle Bm64 February 14 over 900m, 3 len behind One Destiny with 58kg at $6. At his first start won by 1.1 len Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw January 24 over 900m defeating Go Russian carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Everything points to a bright return from the low draw. |
1 TOM SHERRY |
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KUNIS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R J Price, S J Dickerson, Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins), K Schuetza, Mrs A Ball, B M Leigh, G Alloggia, D Archer, S S Etheridge, M J Mulcahy, Mrs R N Mulcahy, J S Mccolm & D C Price Claiming her maiden victory on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw June 2 over 1000m in the wet defeating Our Lady Peace with 57kg at $6. Smart debut and can get the job done again. |
4 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 3 | 06x21 |
VINGT NEUF NOIR
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L Harris, B D L Falchi, T J Pemberton, T C Hodges, C Stocks, G Harris, J L Crawly, Miss J Bailey, Mrs F Crawley, C J Crawley, T W Nicol, M A Howell & J D Goetze Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on May 9 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Zousika carrying 56kg at $6. Last start won by 1.3 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw June 6 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating Kiss Of Gold carrying 57kg at $5.50. Profiles nicely. Capable of a big finish and she gets the right tempo. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 4 | 313x0 |
DIFENSIVO
NACIM DILMI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at Scone Bm66 on May 31 over 1000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Detain with 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 28 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Vittozzi with 58kg at $8.50. Sharp improver second-up in this company. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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| 5 | 62x33 |
BENT AS HELL
RODNEY OLLERTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Whitegate Pastoral (Mgr: A S Price) Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on May 19 over 900m, slow going 5 len behind Silk Lace carrying 55.5kg at $5. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Scone Cl1 on June 9 over 900m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sobek carrying 58.5kg at $10. Has been racing well. Fitter now and must be respected. |
6 C REITH |
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| 6 | 43257 |
THE MAGIC MAN
PAUL PERRY 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P Perry, Ms C G Collis, N W Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope Last start ran second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hidden Star with 56kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 9 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on May 18 over 1206m, in the wet; 7 len behind Patrioticintention with 58.5kg at $8. Deep into the prep and deserves another chance. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 7 | 43512 |
GO RUSSIAN
RODNEY OLLERTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG R E Ollerton Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on May 19 over 900m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Silk Lace carrying 53kg at $11. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Quirindi Mdn April 28 over 1000m defeating Mr Cornstar with 55kg at $2.35. Looking to others. |
7 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 8 | 556x7 |
ON HER WORD
REBECCA DUNN 10YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms R A Dunn Second-up. First-up after seven months 7th of 10 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Indecisive carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Armidale F&M Bm58 on October 14 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Purple Esprit with 60kg at $71. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
3 WINONA COSTIN |
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