Gosford   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

GOSFORD RSL F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Are Ee Que and Mercy Me taking up the running over At Her Mercy. MERCY ME (5) good filly heading in the right direction. Sat on the solid tempo with a comprehensive win over today's track and trip in fast time at her second run back. Well placed from the draw and held in high regard by the stable. AT HER MERCY (4) up in class at her second run back with a dominant on-pace Maiden victory over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Will have little trouble running the 1100m and no surprise to see her take this out. LIGHTHOUSE LASS (3) resumes and is now in the Richard and Will Freedman yard. Outclassed in Group level last prep and since fitted with the two trials. Sprints well fresh and will be attacking the line late. ARE EE QUE (1) talented mare with an exceptional second-up record. Drifted in the market at her first run back and ran accordingly with a tiring fourth over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Claim helps again and sure to be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mercy Me in a tight contest.
1 226x4 ARE EE QUE
RON QUINTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
R J Quinton, T Andreacchio, G A Smith & G W Forbes
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Century Song carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Goulburn Cl1 February 11 over 900m in the wet defeating Love The Cube carrying 55.5kg at $6. Rates highly and play a leading role today.
5
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Yellow Seams
2 01x GREAT HEIGHTS
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: B J Cornish)
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw October 16 over 1100m defeating Fuadee carrying 55kg at $7. On debut second last of 13 at Rosehill 3yo Mdn October 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ripley carrying 56kg at $26. Returns with the two trials and keep safe with the claim.
8
SIENNA GRIMA
White, Red Heart
3 2296x LIGHTHOUSE LASS
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
J W Ramsey Pty Ltd (Mgr: J W Ramsey)
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Reg Allen October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Panova carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl1 August 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Beyond My Ken carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Handy filly who resumes with the two trials, respect.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
4 5x21 AT HER MERCY
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 58.0KG
Strong Bloodstock, B Healy, D Mosca, A Hopewell, C S Racing (Mgr: S A Hardiman), Roll Away Racing (Mgr: M Brinnand), T Choi, D Albertiri, Anton Koolman Bloodstock, Miss R Bowry, Boutique Racing (Mgr: D J Dick), T Coyle, G Hall, W James, M Pes, B Wiggins,G Subotic, S Wiggins, Spicy Racing & J Taylor
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on December 24 over 1000m, nose behind Jesters Award with 55kg at $3.80. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kembla Grange Mdn January 10 over 1000m defeating Infant Warrior with 57kg at $2.70. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish again.
4
J FORD
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
5 5x21 MERCY ME
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Stallion Match (Mgr: M Ennis)
Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Scone Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1000m, neck behind Too Darn Finesse with 55.5kg at $2.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1100m defeating Lady Of The Castle carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Well placed. Expected to go on with in now.
3
REGAN BAYLISS
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Hoops
6 97343 CATCHY TUNES
GREGORY MCFARLANE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, N G Armstrong, Mrs N L Armstrong, R A Bates, Mrs L J Bates, O F Hartshorn, Mrs B M Hartshorn, Mrs P Mcencroe, R Mcencroe, Whinge And Win (Mgr: A G Smith), Friday Avo Golfers (Mgr: G D Hannigan), Ms D L Muddle & Mrs K N Overton
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Port Macquarie Bm58 on January 6 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Better Late carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 10 at Kempsey Bm50 on November 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Toyger carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Others rate better.
7
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Gold, Chaloner Family Crest, Black Striped Sleeves
7 x5459 RUSSIAN ZARINA
KAREN OUTTRIM
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim
Last start ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 21 over 1250m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Clancy carrying 54kg at $151. Before that 5th of 10 at Orange Bm66 on January 6 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Zale carrying 58kg at $13. Back in grade and can improve from the inside gate.
1
WINONA COSTIN
Green, Pink Star And Stars Sleeves, Pink Cap And Pom Pom
8 84241 KAWATIRI
GEOFF O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Z A Campbell, G O'Brien & T A Tapfield
Last start won by 0.6 len at Gunnedah Ctry Mdn January 19 over 1000m defeating Highland Dancer with 55kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gilgandra Mdn-Sw on January 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind It's A Tata with 55kg at $12. Tested at this level.
2
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Navy Blue, Light Blue And Red Running Man, Red Seams, Striped Cap