Gosford   11 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ELITE SAND & SOIL MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. ENCRYPTIX (2) has been kept fresh since racing on the speed for a solid second over 1100m at this track on April 25. Since kept up to the mark with a trial win over 1000m at Gosford. Winkers go on and finds a suitable race. LAST TOUR (5) at his top for this with the nose roll going on fourth-up. Tried hard with the 59kg for a respectable fourth over 1300m at Illawarra Grange. Among the chances with the 3kg claim from the good gate. TANNIN (12) well-bred Exceed And Excel two-year-old colt from Fitou on debut for the Michael Freedman yard. Has shown enough in the trials to suggest he can make a winning debut with Tommy Berry aboard. STABILITY (8) Zoustar gelding yet to fire in three career starts. Kept fresh after jumping in trip with a disappointing seventh over 1500m at Newcastle. Kept ticking over with a recent 1000m trial at Beaumont (Newcastle). Poorly drawn and can run into the minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,5,12.
1 DEMONSTRATOR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W Freedman, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), B Pearse, B J Smith, Mrs G Randall, Ms J M Kanara, J Pearse, Mrs M White, Mrs S L Smith & Z R Pearse
Gelding by So You Think making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Rosehill trial over 900m on May 22. Prefer to see under race conditions.
10
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 2 ENCRYPTIX
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti & A Cross
Dual acceptor. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Seductra with 58.5kg at $6. Won a Gosford trial over 1000m on May 18. Improver who can go one better with the winkers going on.
3
MS JESS TAYLOR
White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
3 376x FIREY TRUTH
KRIS LEES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Carusi, K L Lees, Gundy Boys (Mgr: C R Price), Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro), A P Agius, D I Hollyman, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J R D Martin), B Duffy, H W Diehl, B A Hoban, J J Aitken, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), C R Price & J Lovett
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Doomben Mdn January 29 over 1650m, 5 len behind Kurithea with 60kg at $13. On debut third of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Levelling Up with 57kg at $8.50. Has claims fresh with the two trials.
4
ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
4 8626x GRUNGE
MARC CHEVALIER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Catwalk Kitty (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, Miss J E De Groot, N T Smith, The Armidale Group No. 2 (Mgr: B B Page), B Williams, G Westcott, L M G (Mgr: M Brennan), Ms J A Skillern, J W Whitbread & P J Bird
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Prov Mdn December 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Velia carrying 57.5kg at $16. On debut ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn October 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Hetzendorf carrying 59kg at $101. Later on.
3
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
5 6x434 LAST TOUR
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) & P Tsatsaronis
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Demmo Dermy carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Escargoes with 54.5kg at $11. Ticks plenty of boxes fourth-up.
1
LEESHELLE SMALL
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 OPINE
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), Mrs N K Ryan, H M Kelly, G MacAndrews, W A Morley, The Highett Group (Mgr: S Dwyer), Ms I Brazil, Big Boys Racing (Mgr: P Downey), A G Smith, B Austin, B D Playford, W D Reeks, S I Flegman, J Milton, M Clancy, W C Tan, S Churchland, N Gardner & Ms K M Pride
Three-year-old gelding having first run by leading sire So You Think out of Asheerah. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). From top stable. Was second in a 740m barrier trial on May 25 at Warwick Farm. Profiles well and a bold run is expected.
7
ANDREW ADKINS
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 PHARLAND
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), J F Townley, Ms L Coghlan, D C Halpin, A J Guarrera, Sheffield Racing (Mgr: R J Naylor), B Wallace, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, T Lo Sapio, M Moyles, TMWL Racing (Mgr: G A Tarrant) & Snowbush (Mgr: D F Lawlor)
Dual acceptor. First starter by Doubtland out of Partyhouse. Finished second in a trial at Hawkesbury June 1. Trialled well and stays in the mix.
5
K MCEVOY
Yellow, Blue Spots
8 957 STABILITY
NACIM DILMI
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn on May 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind All Star with 59kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 13 at this track Prov Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mane Character carrying 58kg at $15. Kept up to the mark with a 1000m trial, each way.
10
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
9 08x MISS BINMAN
MARK SUES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Heritage Brothers Racing (Mgr: W K Heritage)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1400m, soft track; 8 len behind She's A Jett with 57kg at $61. On debut ran last of 10 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw March 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Till Queen carrying 53kg at $51. Tested over this trip first-up for the new yard.
9
SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Royal Blue, Red Halves, White Cap
10 456 SORENTINA
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R Litt, S Gallo, Mrs M T Gallo, S Khalii, R J Bowdler, 10 Amigos No 37 (Mgr: D J Patterson), 10 Amigos No 44 (Mgr: D J Patterson), P M Cohen, L P Flynn, Mrs D McCoy, T D Mccoy, Miss J Parry & J Phillips
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Canterbury Super 2&3yo Mdn on May 27 over 1250m, in the wet; 4 len behind Front Rank with 55.5kg at $15. The start before that 5th of 10 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Gamp carrying 57kg at $21. Finds an easier race fourth-up, each way.
8
TOM SHERRY
Black And White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 8 SPEARPOINT
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
P B Malcher, P R Latham, T J Harry & W J Ouston
Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Escargoes with 55.5kg at $26. Don't think she will trouble this field.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
12 TANNIN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
Colt by Exceed And Excel facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Hawkesbury over 1000m on June 1. Well bred colt who must be kept safe.
6
TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue