Gosford 10 May 2025
GOING: S(7)
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TOOHEYS BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP 2100m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Cormac T is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo.
CASUAL CONNECTION (5) has a habit of bobbing up in this sort of race at a price. Decent effort last start when he boxed on gamely to be beaten just 1.4 lengths over 2400m at the Kensington track. Up in grade but gets in nicely after Stanley's allowance. Can win coming back to this more suitable trip. CORMAC T (9) heads a strong Neasham/Archibald contingent. Returned with a commendable third over 1550m at Canterbury last time out. Goes well second-up and this is his right trip. Must be respected. KOSUKE (17) made a mid-race move to find the lead then wilted near home over 2400m at the Kensington track recently. That was a glimpse of form and enough to suggest he can be a nuisance here at a big price. OUR BAMBINO (13) brings excellent country form to the table. Boasts a strong record at this trip and makes plenty of appeal carrying just 52kgs. SUN GOD (3) put the writing on the wall last start and looks a threat with blinkers on for the first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Casual Connection each-way.
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SHAHZAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, CM Brown, A Kur, Mrs K R Sheedy, P L Ward, S W Bruhn, R McClure, B K Hill, Mrs J L Hill, C Liu, Dr J R Ramsay, T W Savage, T R King, Miss A S Neasham & K W Chia Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 10th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Know Thyself with 59kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 12 over 1700m, 10 len behind Extreme Virtue with 60kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
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SO DAZZLING
JOHN SARGENT 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Hollymount Stud Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Know Thyself carrying 57kg at $91. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Randwick Bm88 on December 14 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Saltcoats carrying 57.5kg at $101. Has won second-up before and can improve sharply. |
3 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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SUN GOD
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, Sir M Arbib, B G Arbib, J A O'Neill & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; neck behind Campaldino carrying 59.5kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 9 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind She's A Hustler carrying 59.5kg at $7. Rock hard fit and is among the better chances. |
10 K MCEVOY |
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| 4 | 63116 |
PHILIPSBURG
JAMES PONSONBY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K L Ponsonby, J W Gibb, R B M Gibb, J Stanley, A H Martin, Dr J R Whitfeld & Mrs J A Ponsonby At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Jamberoo carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Eagle Farm Bm90 April 19 over 2212m on a soft track defeating Tapildoodledo carrying 52kg at $4.20. Might struggle again. |
11 WINONA COSTIN |
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| 5 | 77135 |
CASUAL CONNECTION
JOHN SARGENT 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J G Sargent, S Davison, C J T Davison, Mrs S A Sargent, Miss L J Sargent & J W L Sargent Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Campaldino with 57.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 2200m, 1.2 len behind Soul Of Spain carrying 57.5kg at $6. Capable of sharp improvement and is worth the gamble at big odds. |
1 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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ASGOODASSOBERGETS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G P Carmody, Hirecha Racing, M J Saadie, D P Sinn, M G Williams, J Molinaro, N M Wilson, Hon. G J Williamson, G J P Van Ameyden, A J Willoughby, P J Prendergast, Deg Racing, P D Sidwell, P R Farley, J Whitford, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, T Hunter & A J Graeber Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 4th of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, slow going 0.6 len behind Campaldino carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on April 9 over 1800m, 3 len behind Flying Bandit with 59kg at $26. Nice effort last time. This looks a nice assignment so he can bounce back. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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AWESOME WONDER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J E Abrahams Pty Ltd (Mgr: J E Abrahams) Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Poppin' Champagne with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Bm78 on April 10 2024 over 2100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Our Maryanne carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. This might be a bit too tough. |
14 TOM SHERRY |
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HAWK POWER
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), C Butcher, Prof P Van Buynder, S Bache, G Pease, J Richards, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, I Gray, J Corbett, Tah Boys (Mgr: A Don), S Niven, Ms J Mcguffie, M Delaney, S Capron, F Fairthorne, The Dodge Tomahawk, Annabel Neasham Racing, G Bryan & ANR Hawk Power Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Fontainebleau on April 13 2024 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Swann with 58kg at $1.60. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
15 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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| 9 | 213x3 |
CORMAC T
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, E Moullakis, P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, G W Aldridge, P I Sweeney, Mrs V I Humphreys, E G W Humphreys, Ms L J Watson, R G B Evans, G J Burton, M Fitzgibbon, H J Abel, T Danaher & B Danaher, Team McDonnell, Laurel Oak Cormac T Second-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on April 21 over 1550m, 1.1 len behind Our Empress Zoe carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on October 9 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Green Belt with 57.5kg at $4.50. Fitter and worth following up. |
8 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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FAY'S ANGELS
KAREN OWEN 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms C A Hill, E J Meadows, Ms G M Browne & Mrs C F Johnson Most recently 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm78 on May 3 over 1800m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Jamberoo carrying 53.5kg at $16. The start before that second last of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 55kg at $61. Not doing enough this prep. |
12 MADELINE OWEN |
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FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey) Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.7 len at Eagle Farm Cl3 April 5 over 1805m in soft going defeating Jenni Moreese with 56kg at $4. This no easier and others rate better. |
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JUNEBUG
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, D Z J Racing, D Painter, W P M Benson, Pindan, Get the Bug, M C Mills, Mrs D L Mills, Dr V Garbharran, G W Aldridge, M I Lavery, Where's Hankas, Cottingley Crew, R B M Gosden, Lickety Split Racing, K J Marr & G M Oleksinski Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Wyong Bm64 April 17 over 2130m on a rain affected track defeating All Hunky Dory carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 8th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1800m, 3 len behind Khor with 57.5kg at $10. Cannot be dismissed. |
13 ANNA ROPER |
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OUR BAMBINO
WAYNE WILKES 8YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina) & Gemstash Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Alafaci) Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start 2nd in a small field at Tamworth Mornington Bm85 on April 24 over 2100m, 1.1 len behind Tainui with 61kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Tamworth Morn Prel(80) April 1 over 2100m on a rain affected track defeating Tajawal carrying 61kg at $6. Certainly worth throwing in at huge odds. |
7 SHAE WILKES |
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MR BUSTER
CIARON MAHER 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, A J Ramsden, A K Racing, Solscaf Racing, Carty Racing, T R Maddern, B D Nettlefold, YES Bloodstock, D Edmonds & B J O'Brien Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Carnival Row with 58.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp on April 16 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Dillinger carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Ready to hit form now. |
2 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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TRAPALANDA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon H M Herbert) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Collect Your Cash with 55kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Roscommon Mdn Sw on August 20 over 2414m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Poetic Sound carrying 61kg at $3.30. Fringe top-three chance. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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BESTOWER
KRIS LEES 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG A J S Hall, S M Bilich, A J Walker, R I Knights, L E Curtis, Dr M C Westerman & J S Bilich Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm78 on April 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Collect Your Cash carrying 55kg at $4.60. The start before that from last on the turn 8th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Enter The Dragon carrying 58kg at $17. Very fit and talented enough to compete against these. |
13 A GIBBONS |
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| 17 | 12007 |
KOSUKE
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG G S McFarlane, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), D C Nankervis, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, S M Madden, C J Madden, Mrs D L Muddle, Mrs K N Overton, M J Slattery, B Nealon, A Cross, G M Searle, J M C Fisher, B J Kelly, R C Barton & Mrs T Barton Most recently second last of 8 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on April 25 over 2400m, slow going 3 len behind Campaldino carrying 54kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 17 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $201. Tough to beat if he reproduces his best figure. |
9 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ALL HUNKY DORY
ADAM DUGGAN 8YO GR/BR GELDING 53.0KG TCR (Mgr: P Coffey) Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Wyong Bm64 on April 17 over 2130m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Junebug with 58.5kg at $5. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Alpine Kandy with 58kg at $9.50. Super honest and worth including in trifectas and first fours. |
5 TYLER SCHILLER |
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TENNIEL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY MARE 52.0KG O T I Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, V M E D Racing (Mgr: K K Evans), G C Curran, East Melb Racing (Mgr: J M Gurrieri), G J P Van Ameyden, Miss M I Harvey, Lioness (Mgr: Ms M Wynne), N H P Szuster, D I Hollyman, W T Hefferan, A R Taylor, G D Sheehan, A L Fekete, J R Jenkins & Ms D M Linnane Useful mare. At the latest run second last of 10 at Canterbury Bm64 on April 21 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Maison Louis with 58kg at $17. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Newcastle Bm64 April 1 over 1890m in the wet defeating Kenmare Bay carrying 55.5kg at $12. Can improve on the latest effort. |
13 RACHEL KING |
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