Gosford 25 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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THE SAMMY COONAN MEMORIAL RACE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2100m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Expecting Coastal Groove and Meet Me In Bondi to pair off in front. The scratchings have narrowed this down to just three realistic hopes. CHEVAL GRIS (11) stepped up to a staying trip for the first time last start and relished the challenge, working home well for second at the end of 2200m at Newcastle. Still a maiden which is a concern but she looks to have found her niche. MEET ME IN BONDI (6) let down nicely but found one better last time out over 1600m at this track. Big step up in distance today but trust the in-form Bjorn Baker yard will have him ready. LEGEND OF KINGS (4) had a thirty-eight-day break before a solid third over 2200m at Newcastle recently, finishing just under a length behind Cheval Gris. Will tighten right up following that run and can easily turn the tables. Hard to enthuse over the others. For trifecta and first four players, include COASTAL GROOVE (1) and PHAROAH'S CRYSTAL (12) whose most recent efforts were okay. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cheval Gris to win.
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| 1 | 77545 |
COASTAL GROOVE
NATHAN DOYLE 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG N C Doyle, T D Jacobs, P J Salmon, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), M I Gageler, A G Smith, Ms S A Bell, Ms M J Holland, J Saarikko, J D Morgan, A Whitney, Chope CC Racing (Mgr: M P Day), Z Harrison, C E Harrison & J Harrison Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 5 len behind Hampden carrying 59kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 1850m, 1.5 len behind Webejamin with 59kg at $31. Might sneak into the frame. |
2 ANDREW ADKINS |
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| 2 | 61623 |
DE LOUVIERE
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ronball Syndicate (Mgr: A McGregor), G Alloggia, Mrs P Alloggia, B Austin, R A Caldwell, R Hanmer, Mrs K J Stevenson, A B Tall, Mrs S J Tall & C H M S (Mgr: C McGregor) Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Wittelsbach carrying 59kg at $2.05. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Alpine Kandy carrying 57kg at $17. SCRATCHED. |
3 J PENZA |
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| 3 | 94727 |
KONING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), B Julien, J Davine, M McKelvie, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer & D Greer Dual acceptor. Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 2100m, slow going 5 len behind Alpine Kandy with 57.5kg at $4.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Mid Cl1-Sw on March 20 over 1850m, 0.9 len behind Webejamin carrying 59kg at $3.10. SCRATCHED. |
5 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 4 | 1x903 |
LEGEND OF KINGS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Waller, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R J Shrimpton, A M Shead, Ms F Ross, S M Ashwell, D Milne, Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), K H Warriner & R B Craigie At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Hampden carrying 57kg at $31. Before that ran last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on March 5 over 2110m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Bacio Del Mist carrying 57.5kg at $71. Ready to find peak form. |
7 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 5 | 63055 |
MASTER FONTANA
TERRY WICKS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T Wicks, Mrs L G Wicks, Ms S L Wicks & K R Hausfeld At the latest run 5th of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wittelsbach with 59kg at $101. The race before that 5th of 9 at Taree Bm50 on April 5 over 1624m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Yamba's Girl carrying 55kg at $51. Prepared to risk. |
5 MS J DRURY |
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| 6 | x1722 |
MEET ME IN BONDI
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K A Fawcett, A J Curran, Black Type Bloodstock, D Robbins, D J Sommer, E Pessego, N Bower, H De Jong, J Sharkey, The JD Dozen, T Bui, K P Price, The Horsemen, Ralph Johns Family, J A Canceri, R S Canceri, Snitty, S Soares & V Albanese Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Eclair Awesome carrying 59kg at $2.90. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Rockbarton Angel with 58.5kg at $7. Well placed. Racing well and is sure to be in the finish. |
1 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 7 | 221x |
TRAPALANDA
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Australia Ltd (Mgr: Hon H M Herbert) Dual acceptor. Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 2.5 len Listowel Mdn Sw September 23 over 2414m defeating Young Churchill carrying 61kg at $1.80. On debut second of 18 at Curragh Mdn Sw June 28 over 2011m, 1.3 len behind Siege Of Troy with 61kg at $23. SCRATCHED. |
5 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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| 8 | x8612 |
DEEMEE
SCOTT SINGLETON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Shaky Bloodstock (Mgr: K H Grant) Going well. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 14 over 2200m, slow going nose behind Wittelsbach with 57kg at $5. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Dubbo Cl1-Sw April 7 over 2200m defeating Casino Diva carrying 55kg at $14. SCRATCHED. |
4 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 9 | 82407 |
FARRAIGE
DALE WAGSTAFF 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Flyby Racing (Mgr: Ms R L Bolton) Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lunar Lover with 56.5kg at $71. The run before that second last of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Lunar Lover carrying 56kg at $151. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
4 SIENA GRIMA |
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| 10 | x6534 |
FRENCH DELIVERY
GREGORY MCFARLANE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs A Bryant Most recently 4th of 10 at Scone Cl1-Sw on April 14 over 2200m, slow going 4 len behind Wittelsbach carrying 56.5kg at $19. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on April 7 over 2100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Gandolfini with 55kg at $13. SCRATCHED. |
1 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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| 11 | 24372 |
CHEVAL GRIS
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO GR/B MARE 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Baulderstone Bloodstock Investments (Mgr: I Webb), J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, K G Eisenhuth, Mrs M M Eisenhuth, Ms K E Harding, D R Lawler, Mrs S Lom, P M Rogers, B K Sanford, Mrs K J Stevenson, Sunday Schooners (K McClung), Mrs J Butler & Forbson Group (B Forbes) Most recently 2nd of 9 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on April 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Hampden with 53.5kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 12 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1890m, in the wet; 4 len behind Always Right with 55.5kg at $14. Sure to go very well yet again. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 12 | 595 |
PHAROAH'S CRYSTAL
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A P Giles, Ms C L Vincent & H Docherty Dual acceptor. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Lunar Lover carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1800m, 11 len behind Polymnia with 55.5kg at $81. Might struggle again. |
6 LOUISE DAY |
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