Gosford 05 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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CENTRAL COAST GRANITE CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 30) Rail: True. |
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Several of these have good gate speed so a strong tempo is expected. FERINZO (5) talented gelding chasing his third straight win. Had the race in his keeping inside the 200m when he returned for an effortless win over 1150m at Beaumont (Newcastle). Produced a slick set of sectionals on that occasion and looks destined for stronger company. Go close. ASTRONOMIX (2) stalked the speed on debut, clearing out for a soft victory over 1000m at Randwick Kensington. Looks up to this stiffer test from the good draw and shapes as the main danger. TRANSGRESS (9) well-bred gelding resuming with the two even trials. Won well on debut before drawing out with a tiring tenth over 1250m at Newcastle. Blinkers go on with the in-form Tommy Berry aboard. Capable of taking this out. EXFORTYTHREE (7) scored a slick win on debut over 1000m at Kembla from the wide gate. Thrown in the deep end when he reared at the start and finished last in the heavy conditions over 1100m at Rosehill in BM78. Cross-over nose band goes on and worth another chance in this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ferinzo can get the job done.
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RIVKIN
LYLE CHANDLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG P A Stennett, O Field, J W Stennett, I Morrisey & D J O'Shannassy Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Muswellbrook Sizzler Bm82 on January 13 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Boss carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cheerstothat with 60.5kg at $20. This looks a bit too tougher. |
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ASTRONOMIX
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C E Holt, T Papley, D M Papley, P McCartin, C McCartin, A Lawrence, P A Clarke, Mrs K McDonald, Mrs L Holt & D A Whiteley Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Farfetched with 57kg at $3.10. Sharp debut winner who can go on with it from the low gate. |
3 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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KING OF FLORIDA
BRYCE HEYS 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R Kennedy Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on December 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zulfiqar carrying 57kg at $201. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track Bm64 on December 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cloisters with 62kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten. |
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BOLD AND BLAZEN
PETER GREEN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG G J Andison, S G Andison, C Pilling, P W Neave, S Masri, R G Williams & Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong) Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 November 30 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Danish Prince carrying 60kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Prov Mdn August 29 over 1000m, soft track; a nose behind Bianca Mia with 57kg at $7. Back without a trial and may need the hit out. |
9 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 5 | 21x1 |
FERINZO
JAKE HULL 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs M A Griffiths, Mrs C A D'silva, Mrs B Ferlazzo, Mrs K M Stonnill, Mrs K Singh, Mrs A Dickinson, M W Griffiths, J Griffiths, J J O'Connor & Mrs K Lacey Second-up. First-up after about 18 months favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 January 15 over 1150m in soft going defeating Perle De Chocolat carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Grafton 2yo Swp July 18 2024 over 1175m defeating Calido Magic with 57kg at $3. Another win looks on the cards. Progressive sprinter who can keep the winning momentum going. |
5 J PARR |
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APOLLO RIDGE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Noon, A Smyrnis, Mrs S Smyrnis, P L Ward, B Blooms x Aces (Mgr: Miss B K Jennings), Ms S R Smith, B A Kleidon, J M Simmons, Jamam (Mgr: Ms A Harrison), B M Jackson, R Hamilton, Hon. G J Williamson, The Clan, One Shot & Affinity Thoroughbred Racing Last start 5th of 8 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on January 14 over 1100m, 3 len behind Albany Road with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Valilee with 58.5kg at $13. Deep into the prep and stays in the mix. |
12 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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EXFORTYTHREE
EDWARD CUMMINGS 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Beaches Racing No 11 (Mgr: L G Macedo), Mrs M N Annetts, J D Gootee, D O'Kane, P O'Kane, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), Ms H E Godden, Sparkling Shiraz (Mgr: P R Cotterill) & M F Godden Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3.5 len win at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Zousari with 57.5kg at $3.50. Last start ran last of 8 at Rosehill 4yo+ Bm78 on January 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind Bev's Nine with 50kg at $4. Great chance to bounce back in this easier contest. |
1 ZAC LLOYD |
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GAMBLER
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG S G Darby, G D Althaus, Anax Racing, D J Beath, P Beath, F J Biviano, Mrs C Ceeney, Winner Circle Racing , D A Gingell, Kleidon Racing , R A J Lawrie, P Liascos, M T Mathews, W J Mcvean, J F Neilsen, W Paterson, Old Codgers, Mrs C A Read & Gambler Last start 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Bm64 on January 22 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Century Song carrying 57.5kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Valilee with 58kg at $2.90. Big chance on the back of recent runs. |
7 TOM SHERRY |
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TRANSGRESS
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Wingspan Bloodstock, G Funnell, R Dufficy, R Dufficy, Gall Bloodstock, Yarraman Park, Widden Stud, Bundarra Breeding & Racing, Sledmere, Torryburn Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, C Dufficy, K Dufficy, S Kaur, S Latter, Dr Garbharran, K Maghsoudi, J Jacobson & Finn Thoroughbreds Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 September 20 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Cloisters carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. At his first start favourite; won by 1.5 len Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1200m defeating Military Legend carrying 57kg at $2.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running with the two trials and the blinkers going on. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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NINGALOO REEF
CLAIRE LEVER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs C Lever, Miss S L Howitt, Mrs P J Lever, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs L J Duckworth, Dr L D Nutman, Mrs B Nutman, Mrs D M Sibary, Mrs D J Nutman & Mrs D J Moon Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 September 25 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Battle Hymn with 58kg at $13. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 August 12 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Valilee carrying 59kg at $21. Can surprise fresh on the firmer surface. |
6 WINONA COSTIN |
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THANKFUL HEART
SARA RYAN 7YO BROWN HORSE 58.0KG P T P Leung Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 on January 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cryptonic carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on December 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Confess Our Dreams with 57.5kg at $7. Well held last time and facing a tough task today. |
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MANWE
REBECCA DUNN 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG G K Harris, AHT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A H Tighe), Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), A J Falk, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), Ms K Mailer, Main Beach (Mgr: D J Fahey), Mrs E J Riordan & M B Smith Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 June 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Bella Corazon carrying 57.5kg at $4. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 April 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Moonlight Gambler with 59.5kg at $6. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
2 R JONES |
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VIIPURI
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, Milzy Racing, Gudonya Racing, K Ibrahim, A Savage, R J Friend, R J Spurway, D Pereira, M J Muszkieta, S M Wilson, M L Melville, R C Geraghty, P N Smith, S G Hill, Dr M J Barth, C Pearson, A Bonvino, W G Porter & Fathers & Sons Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 October 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Madrina carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. At his first start won by 1.4 len Orange Mdn-Sw October 9 over 1000m slow track defeating Dear My Friend with 56.5kg at $2.30. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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CLIFTON SPRINGS
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Geraghty Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Geraghty) & M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on December 28 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Valilee with 56kg at $26. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Mid Bm64 on January 9 over 1000m, 4 len behind Generous Harry with 56kg at $13. Not keen. |
7 DEANNE PANYA |
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