Gosford 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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ROBINSON FAMILY BUTCHER MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 31) Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder. |
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Strong early tempo with Generous Harry and Dreams Of Thunder leading the way. A few strong form lines converge. GENEROUS HARRY (2) returned from a 13-month absence last start with a decisive win over this distance at Wyong, taking charge before the bend then going right on with it. The one to beat again if that run hasn't gassed him - keep a close eye on the market late. Promising filly DIETRICH (10) resumed with a tidy win in a maiden over this course and distance last time out. That was a career-high figure so she is on the ascendancy. Perfectly drawn to play a significant role again. SEA ADMIRAL (4) led from the outset to easily take out a Class 1 over this journey at Nowra when fresh from a spell recently. Tougher task this time but he has only raced four times and has a stack of upside. A couple of things went wrong for DEFIANT HEART (1) at Warwick Farm last time. Loves racing here and can bounce back. PRINCESS CRUIZER (6) has not raced for seven weeks so might need this, but a top four finish would not shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Good race - leaning to Generous Harry.
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| 1 | 12x28 |
DEFIANT HEART
RODNEY OLLERTON 8YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Miss S Ollerton Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track Mid Bm68 on November 11 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Mailata with 61.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on December 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Indefensible carrying 59.5kg at $14. One of the contenders on his best form. |
9 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 2 | 512x1 |
GENEROUS HARRY
RON QUINTON 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Pedrille Bloodstock (Mgr: R J Hansberry) & Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall) Second run back. First-up after 14 months won by 2.5 len at Wyong Cl1 December 20 over 1000m defeating Cool Blaze carrying 59kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on September 12 2024 over 1100m, 7 len behind Livin' Thing with 59kg at $4. Lightly race five-year-old who is back in excellent shape and can get the job done again. |
4 C REITH |
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| 3 | 5x91x |
SPARTUS
FABIO MARTINO 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe) Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 1.1 len Ipswich Bm65 October 27 over 800m slow track defeating Coincide carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 October 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Manpower with 59kg at $11. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
6 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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| 4 | x18x1 |
SEA ADMIRAL
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J Sekulovski, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R G Hogno, Ms M Le Guay, R Zakarian, A J Rehayem, S Azzi, Mrs J Butler, T J Pemberton, J Yacoub, D Azzi, P C Beauman, J M Cockburn & Mrs J A Cockburn Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Nowra Cl1 December 14 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Battle Warrior carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on August 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Valilee carrying 57kg at $21. Cannot be ruled out. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 5 | 0x18x |
SNEAKY SOFIA
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs D M Colley & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley) First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 July 5 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind African Daisy with 53.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Coonamble 2&3yo Hcp June 15 over 1200m defeating Blue De Beers with 57kg at $3.20. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 04426 |
PRINCESS CRUIZER
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms C G Collis, M A Davis & L D J (Mgr: K J Matthews) Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on November 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Oryx with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on November 1 over 900m, slow going 1.0 len behind Abuse Of Power with 54.5kg at $8. Nicely placed and can measure up. |
2 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 7 | 090x4 |
DREAMS OF THUNDER
RODNEY BAILEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A Eastcott, Miss M J J Eastcott, P R Tracey, C J Presland & A G Chapman Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at this track Bm64 on December 18 over 1100m, 5 len behind Be Quiet with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Port Macquarie Qotn Bm74 on January 24 over 1206m, 6 len behind Invasive Dreams with 57.5kg at $9. Looking to others for the winner. |
8 R JONES |
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| 8 | 764x4 |
CLIFTON SPRINGS
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners) Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Valilee carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on November 20 2024 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Yiska with 54.5kg at $101. One for the exotics. |
5 DEANNE PANYA |
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| 9 | 2x861 |
CANAMBLE
DAMIEN LANE 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Miss K J Law Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Scone Cl3 Bm66 December 11 over 1000m defeating Thrilling Venture with 56.5kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 10 at Taree Cl3 on November 23 over 1005m, slow going 1.75 len behind What A Rush carrying 57kg at $19. SCRATCHED. |
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| 10 | 323x1 |
DIETRICH
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms K E Harding, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, M J Ferguson, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs L M Rawson, Mrs M O Scott, Ms V Green, J W Kean, K G Mcmonigle & P R Johnstone Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn December 18 over 1000m defeating Kiss Goodnight with 54kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 900m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Savvy Hallie carrying 55kg at $4.20. Looks to be in for a big campaign - can win again. |
1 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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| 11 | 6777x |
BODGIE
PAUL PERRY 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms C G Collis Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 November 1 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Abuse Of Power carrying 54kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Muswellbrook Bowmansprt Bm83 November 5 2024 over 900m, 4 len behind Outishka with 57kg at $16. Cannot enthuse until he shows something positive. |
3 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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