Gosford 14 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SKILLION POOLS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Fleet Flyer.
CHARKA (6) won her maiden here first-up over 1000m then stayed at that trip last start at Hawkesbury and was probably looking for more ground. Gets that extra 200m today and should be spot on at the third run back. ISSY'S STAR (4) returned a strong figure first-up when beaten under a length over today's journey at the Beaumont track. Tired in the final stages when extended to 1300m last time. Nicely in with Stanley's claim and back at 1200m is a serious chance. Honest filly YOU'RE THE CHOICE (8) has been on or about the money all prep. Best rating was two back when beaten a length in a BM64 over this distance at Kembla. Key contender with a repeat of that performance. MISSILE MAGNATE (1) closed late to get up for third when resuming over 1000m at Wyong recently. Has won second-up in the past and another try at today's trip looks timely. FLEET FLYER (3) impressed on debut last start when well supported. Capable of taking this next step. SUGGESTED PLAY: Charka gets the nod in a competitive race.
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| 1 | 7x5x3 |
MISSILE MAGNATE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Double C, B F Townsend, M T Tapungao, M Strbac, W Pizzato, T G Owen, D S Nolan, J R Mutimer, Mrs J M Kelly, D V Henderson, G F Hartney, S B Fanetti, I T Cornell, Ms A Kolaric, Canberra Racing Connections (Mgr: B M Neal), Mrs S Boston, S Todd, D J Wilson, B J Williams & Five Monkeys Second-up today. Last run 3rd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on February 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Don't Doubt Merlin with 57.5kg at $15. At only start last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Planet Red carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Won second-up at his only other attempt so he should be up for this. |
7 M BELL |
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| 2 | 7x201 |
PREMIUM
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co (Mgr: T W Kelly) Dual acceptor. Last start won by 1.1 len at Wyong 3yo Mdn February 21 over 1000m defeating Stubborn Emmelie with 55.5kg at $4.20. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Journeyman with 55.5kg at $51. Confidence up and she can go on with the job now. |
5 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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FLEET FLYER
RON QUINTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG G Harvey Claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn February 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Western Lane with 57kg at $2.70. Nicely drawn so another big run is anticipated. |
4 LOUISE DAY |
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| 4 | 39x27 |
ISSY'S STAR
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Lago Racing (Mgr: R Lago) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl2 on February 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Miss Capitale with 56.5kg at $7. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on February 19 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Spaceballs carrying 59kg at $4.80. Yet to miss the frame in three runs at today's trip and should build on that record today. |
8 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 5 | 4x617 |
THE MAGIC MAN
PAUL PERRY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Perry, Ms C G Collis, N W Perry, Dr B J Hudson & M R Tudehope Most recently ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on February 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Alfred with 57kg at $21. Before that won by 1.0 len at Newcastle Mid Mdn February 14 over 1200m defeating Unjust carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Will need to improve significantly. |
6 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 6 | 34x16 |
CHARKA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at this track Super Mdn February 5 over 1000m defeating Peleus with 56.5kg at $2.70. Last start second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on February 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gambler carrying 56kg at $5.50. Racing well. Probably needs the extra 200m now so expect her to bounce back to form. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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INTO BROOKLYN
NATHAN DOYLE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Scone Bm58 on February 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Solar Blast with 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Probability Theory carrying 55kg at $1.45. Fitter and not out of contention. |
2 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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| 8 | 4x135 |
YOU'RE THE CHOICE
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Last start 5th of 13 at Newcastle Bm64 on February 28 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Via Flaminia carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange F&M Bm64 on February 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Chix with 58kg at $4.80. Always about the mark and should be prominent again. |
1 C REITH |
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| 9 | x2741 |
FIREPOP
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Pinder Family Racing (Mgr: A M Pinder), G N Henwood, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, G Risa, A Mavrelis, R Lesic, T A Clarke, QKR (Mgr: N Ferguson), S Pemble, T Staunton, D W Martin & C Gardiner Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Nowra Super Mdn February 22 over 1200m in soft going defeating Cosmonaut carrying 57kg at $1.55. The race before that 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Oz Princess with 56kg at $26. Harder here but could sneak into the semaphore without surprising. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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VALENTINO PRINCE
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs C L Perry Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 9 at Taree Bm66 on March 3 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind King Potter with 53.5kg at $41. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 22 2025 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stratafy with 52kg at $61. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
3 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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