Gosford 05 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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NOVA COAST SERVICES SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 30) Rail: True. |
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A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. PELEUS (2) gelded over the break and resumes in a winnable contest. Raced in Group and Listed class at his last two preps and primed for this with the two trials. Well drawn and looks hard to hold out. CHARKA (8) nice filly returning from a lengthy spell. Ran on late from the awkward gate with a handy fourth over 1000m at Kembla Grange last July. Looked good when winning a 740m trial at Randwick. Ticks a few boxes with Berry aboard. BIVACCO (4) returns from a let-up after he closed late at his first run back with a respectable second over 1000m at Canberra. Key jockey change and will be doing his best work late. The chances don't end there. ANY QUESTIONS (3) Star Turn gelding from Outof The Question on debut for the Joe Pride yard. Much better trial when second over 796m at Warwick Farm. Look for him late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Peleus can sprint well fresh.
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BRAVE ATTACK
MAREE HOPKINS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms M E Hopkins Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Cowra Mdn-Sw on January 18 over 950m, 28 len behind Rusky Ripper carrying 59kg at $41. Trialled on January 27 at Goulburn over 800m and finished eighth. Others preferred. |
4 M HEAGNEY |
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PELEUS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G H Ball, B Buckley, C G Goddard, G G Harding, D R Leard, Matecode (Mgr: H A Karttunen), D McQuinn, MM Brilliance Racing (Mgr: J P Fisher), B M Pitts, S Schleemann, G A Stretton, R Tory, Darby Racing Desert Flower (Mgr: S G Darby) & G J Stuart Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Rosehill Super 3yo Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shangri La Boy with 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud August 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Skyhook carrying 54kg at $26. Gelded over the break and everything points to a positive return. |
3 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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ANY QUESTIONS
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Hancox Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), Mrs V Borg, D Clements, L R Ewings, A K Gallagher, M A Hill, S P Lee, J G Mahoney, J Rath, D W Robinson, Mrs M L Williams, Ms G Wilson, Hancox Bloodstock Flexi 7 (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), Macs Maniacs (Mgr: M Hingerty), D V Kelly & Miss C M Lawrie First starter by Star Turn gelding from the Joseph Pride yard. Was runner-up in a trial at Warwick Farm on January 22 over 796m. Worth thought despite drawing out. |
11 ANDREW ADKINS |
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BIVACCO
CIARON MAHER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Triple Crown Taylor's Dream, Danz, G J Koehne, J Agosta, Vegasbound Syndication, J Smith, C Stride, A J Dewar, P G Sevil, W H Allan, A K Goodlet, Ms J H Gibson, J C Williams, B Allan, A Partridge, T L Donehue, J Cackett, G R G Tristram, Stolk Racing & S D Manion Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Canberra Mdn on December 28 over 1000m, neck behind Miss Farnan with 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wal's Me Mate with 56.5kg at $12. Fitter now and can sit off the fast tempo. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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SHE'S ASSORT
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), Monarch Bloodstock Valuta, Miss C Skipper, S D Pleming, J Wall, Phar Racing, D-Gen, YYR Racing, Reynolds Bryant Pty Ltd, K J Sharp, I Howard, The Mock Sports, Dave and Dan, G J Harris, B Skinner, J Distefano, Mrs C L Irwin, Mrs K M Yardley & R J Yardley Resuming after a break; only one run when came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn on September 6 over 1000m, nose behind Fierce with 57kg at $12. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Returns with the two sharp trial wins and everything points to a bright return. |
12 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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APACHE COMMAND
GREG PRESTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G Preston Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Your Song out of Apache Court. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 845m at Wyong January 28. Tested after the one trial. |
1 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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NAFANUA
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), G Marini, J A S S M (Mgr: M D Mason), W J Kemp, M Stewart, R Weiss, Ms L R Moulton, Mrs K A Ayres, S M Galea, Mademi Racing (Mgr: D A Johnston), C J Mcleod, L D Stokes, A Warren, P Warren & P W Webb Resumes from a spell after only one run when gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Nowra Mdn on September 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Knight Of Rhodes with 55.5kg at $1.65. Handy filly who looks to have come back well, go close. |
10 REGAN BAYLISS |
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CHARKA
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Godolphin Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 55kg at $7. Previously first up; third of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn July 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Gambler carrying 56kg at $10. Expecting a strong return to racing. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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DECOY
RON QUINTON 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall) First starter by I Am Invincible out of Dendee. Has a total of five trials prior to her debut today. Facing a stiff test. |
9 JACE MCMURRAY |
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KILAKAWAI
JASON COYLE 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG P G Jones, SCCC Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: E Boddington), C B P Coyle, C Westerweller, Strong Dollar (Mgr: Mrs D M Armstrong), D L Groth, C S Adams, Terminus No. 1 (Mgr: M Hingerty), G Starling, S Benson & J C Coyle Three-year-old filly (Graff - Kawaikini) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Warwick Farm trial over 796m on January 22. Prefer to see. |
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MILK FOAM
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 56.0KG L To Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Canterbury 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Rajwa with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo F Mdn on July 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kerber with 55.5kg at $31. Expecting her to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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SAYONARA TWO STEP
GARY PORTELLI 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), Ms S Nikiforidis, J Haitidis, N Nikiforidis & N Tsoltoudis Filly by Brave Smash on debut. Trialled on January 9 at Warwick Farm over 796m and finished fifth. Minor claims at best. |
6 R JONES |
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INFANT WARRIOR
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs M J Conners, Miss M L Conners, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro), HAE (Mgr: J C Withers), R M Heterick, Mrs K Russell, Mrs A Solagna, Mrs L L Thomas, T Pearce, S C Noble, E R C Noble, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst) & Club Sport Syndications 13 (Mgr: J Lishman) Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nullarbor Jane carrying 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on January 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind At Her Mercy with 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter now and making headway. Keep safe from the wide gate. |
15 DEANNE PANYA |
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OUR QUEEN BEE
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs M O Scott, Mrs L M Rawson & J W Kean Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn on May 27 over 1000m, in the wet; 16 len behind Columbia Blue with 54kg at $51. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 29 2024 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Panta Rhei carrying 58kg at $4. Looks tested. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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IVORY FROST
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C M Cook, Mrs K L Roddy, Ms J Ibels, Ms S Dunn, Ms K E Harding, Mrs T A Pilkington, Mrs J A Mansour, Mrs A Psaltis, Mrs J C Mcauliffe, Mrs T A Russell, Ms C Manns, Ms B Harrington, Mrs T Toohey, Mrs M Funnell, Ms D Tela & Ms J M Miatke Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Kembla Grange 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Captivating Tycoon with 55kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Ballyhoo carrying 55kg at $11. Will take great benefit from this run. |
7 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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