Gosford 10 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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VIRIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP MIDWAY BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo from Cripps Tonite leading Llewellyn. ORYX (7) gritty effort from the wide gate when holding a forward position and sticking on well to finish fourth over 1200m at Kembla Grange. No excuses today from the low draw and ready to win. THE GREAT HOUDINI (4) returns from a lengthy break on his home track. Back without a trial but comes to hand quickly. Capable of figuring prominently in this grade. LLEWELLYN (2) resumes with a handy win record. Went out a winner when scoring over 1200m at Wyong in BM68 on December 21. Fitted with two trials and the 3kg claim helps. ANGARA (3) back in grade and up in trip after disappointing when fifth over 1000m at Wyong in BM78 class. Can race a little closer to the speed and take a hand in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oryx to win.
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| 1 | 393x0 |
CRIPPS TONITE
NATHAN DOYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Hall Thoroughbred (Mgr: K M Hall), R Welsh, Millar Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S B Millar), M A Pilkington, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), P Aherne, R Ganino, G Melideo, D Smith, N P Zoch & N C Doyle Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after eight months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 11 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on March 1 over 1100m, 8 len behind Catch The Glory with 59kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 15 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Flightcrew carrying 59.5kg at $11. Improver with the claim. |
7 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 2 | 2131x |
LLEWELLYN
JOHN SARGENT 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG I W Moses & Ms V G Mcintosh Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by nose Wyong Cond Bm68 December 21 over 1200m defeating Little Baia with 60kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid 4yo+ Mdn September 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Invade And Conquer with 60kg at $2.40. Can sprint well fresh with the claim. |
8 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 3 | 81045 |
ANGARA
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P Perry, A M Murdocca, M A Davis, Mrs T A Davis, F W Cook & Mrs C M Cook Most recently 5th of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Wondereach with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on March 1 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Power Of The Brave with 61.5kg at $26. Look for a improved showing today. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 4169x |
THE GREAT HOUDINI
GREGORY MCFARLANE 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw & S Colosimo Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 August 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Too Much Caviar with 53.5kg at $41. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Wyong Provmid Champ March 30 2024 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Ausbred Flirt with 56kg at $21. Expect a bold showing fresh. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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PENNART
JASON DEAMER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG B K Hudson, Mrs JA Hudson, Miss M Hudson & Miss C A Hudson Second run back. First-up after a year second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on March 18 over 1300m, 8 len behind Debello with 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Tuncurry Super Mdn-Sw February 24 2024 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Perri Lass carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Slim place prospects. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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ALL BLACK
BLAKE RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds(Mgr: Mrs C Walsh),B B T Madame Lily(Mgr: Mrs C Walsh),Mrs L Michelotti,W Cuy,C T Greer, M J Buffier,R B Barnham,Miss L Inglis,Ms D Merkel,M M & G M Racing(Mgr: G Muir),S R Thompson,Dusty Moon Racing,Mrs J Webber, Gino's,The Armidale Group No. 2, R Diienno,B L Longhurst&L Borg First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Wyong Cusick - Cl4 December 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Slinky with 56kg at $20. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm64 December 6 over 1250m, 17 len behind Spirit Of Varanasi carrying 58kg at $14. Hard to recommend. |
4 TOM SHERRY |
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ORYX
RICHARD LITT 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG M W Griffiths, Mrs C A D'silva, J Hull, J J O'Connor, M K Holton, Phil Bishop, K Folkard, J J Sargent, G Singh, Mrs M F Dwyer, Ms N King, Miss J King, L Boas-Bartlett, G Burns, Mrs M A Griffiths, J Griffiths, Mrs B Ferlazzo & P J Kernan Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Peace Centre carrying 59.5kg at $16. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hellbent On You carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. A win looks imminent. |
3 M BELL |
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| 8 | x6078 |
CHESTER WARRIOR
JARROD AUSTIN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Sacco Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on February 25 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Sizzler with 57.5kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on February 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mogul Monarch with 59kg at $71. Tested again. |
1 A CALDER |
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| 9 | x6842 |
RUSSIAN SNITZEL
DAVID PFIEFFER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D A Pfieffer, T J Turner, D J Ryan, M G Gleeson, S W Hackney, Y Kostadinovski, R J Michael, S E Porter, A Stefanovski, B Barreto, D Jones, P J Sherry, Bullhorns Racing (Mgr: N L Power), Ghostly Racing (Mgr: P D Saunders) & REJAK (Mgr: R K Kostadinovski) Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on March 15 over 1100m, head behind Useapin with 57.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on February 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Gogmagog with 58kg at $10. Can improve again. Rates highly and ready to win. |
8 J FORD |
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EXTERNUS
JAKE HULL 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J J O'Connor Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by a head at Coffs Harbour Bm58 March 2 over 1200m defeating Raised By Wolves carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Taree Bm66 on March 17 over 1262m, slow going 8 len behind Floss's One carrying 59.5kg at $10. Sharp improver. |
7 R JONES |
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| 11 | 38832 |
CLIFTON SPRINGS
MARC CONNERS 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners) Racing well. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on March 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Wealthy Investor with 55kg at $18. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track Mid Bm64 on February 22 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Artiebett carrying 55kg at $31. Must be included. |
9 DEANNE PANYA |
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