Gosford   28 May 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

HAPPY 80TH BARRY GOLDSWORTHY PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Charlina leading Gaelic Gem. ALL THE WAY MAE (4) bounced off her excellent first-up third with a comprehensive 2.75 len win at Kembla Grange over this journey. Can stalk the good speed from the sticky gate and prove hard to hold out again. CHARLINA (2) just under a month between runs when she showed blistering speed to lead throughout over this track and trip in grand style. Kept fresh again and expected to go close despite the 2kg weight rise. IRON FURY (3) resumes after holding his own in this class when last in work. Closed strongly with the 58kg for a tidy second over 1100m here last December. Looks ready to go with the two trials and will relish the 2kg claim. TIDES TURNING (6) surprise winner two-back at Hawkesbury, then jumped in grade with a plugging seventh over 1100m at Hawkesbury. In-form apprentice hops aboard and can return to form. SUGGESTED PLAY: All The Way Mae has the upside to go through the grades this time in.
1 0x10x LEAVE NO DOUBT
GARRY FRAZER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S F Single
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 September 17 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Trembles with 58kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 August 19 over 1000m defeating Frose carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Good fresh gelding who stays in the mix.
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J FORD
Lime Green, White Diamond, Black And White Checked Sleeves
2 14321 CHARLINA
JASON ATTARD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
J Attard, R D Hannon, Mrs S B Hannon, D Poulos, L Milne, Miss C M Burke, Ms L K Keegan-Attard, P A Prentice, M Barnwell, A J Locke & P Phelps
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track Prov Cl1 April 25 over 1000m defeating Bondasong with 56kg at $2.80. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 900m, nose behind Confidentiality with 56kg at $1.90. Will be in this for a long way from the wide draw.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Black, Lime Green Diamond Braces, Lime Green Cap
3 4422x IRON FURY
NATHAN DOYLE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C Walsh), B B T Stellar Intruder (Mgr: C Walsh), D Bates, Mrs G Brizzi, T Burlace, J E De Groot, D Merkel, P La Torraca, M Burling, Orracle Racing (Mgr: C D Reynolds), F Rogers, P J Bird, T Intonato, D N Quinn, M P Quinn, A Sergienko, G J Delacour & N L Friend
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track Prov Cl1 December 31 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Brightburn carrying 58kg at $4.60. First up last campaign second in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 October 27 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Zocketman carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Capable of a bold return with the two trials.
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SHANNEN LLEWELLYN
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
4 56x31 ALL THE WAY MAE
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Knox Racing (Mgr: J H Knox), Mrs J I McDonald, J M McDonald, D W Briggs, G A Hodges, Mrs L Hodges & K Parker
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on April 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Tides Turning carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by 2.75 len at Kembla Grange Cl1 May 9 over 1000m defeating The Pacific carrying 56kg at $7. Can keep the winning momentum going.
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ANDREW ADKINS
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands And Cap
5 3359x GOGMAGOG
KYLIE GAVENLOCK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G Kolivos & Mrs D Kolivos
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Bm64 November 22 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Oryx with 57.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Newcastle Bm64 August 26 over 900m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Miss Trentino with 59.5kg at $11. Has claims from the good barrier.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Royal Blue, Red Lightning Bolt And Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap, Royal Blue Lightning Bolt
6 23417 TIDES TURNING
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Chasing Rainbows (Mgr: D Gremmo), L A Warner, A V Griffin, S A Hochbaum, G Haskew, T Croft, G C Markham, M W Horsfall, C Markham, P J Van Gorp, S O'Donnell, T Neary, R J Bruce & A Mccarney
Most recently second last of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on May 14 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nullarbor Jane with 57.5kg at $19. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Hawkesbury Cl1 April 14 over 1000m defeating Gorgeous carrying 53.5kg at $81. Deserves another chance after the good win two-back.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
7 3617x CANTE LIBRE
RICHARD NUTMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B Nutman
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 June 7 over 1250m, in the wet; 6 len behind Banker’S One Seven with 56.5kg at $41. On debut second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid 4yo+ Mdn February 12 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Our Little Star with 59kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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C LEVER
Green, Cerise Sash And Sleeves
8 2310x GAELIC GEM
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M J O'Donnell
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Albury Ctry Cl1 March 19 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Tessarion carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 9 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn February 1 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Falcon Gold carrying 56.5kg at $5. Recent trial winner not to be overlooked.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
9 25x55 TRUCE
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A H Jones, W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, A D Roberts, G Moore & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 900m, 4 len behind Confidentiality with 55kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Scone Cl1 on April 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Lord Remlap carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. Must improve sharply.
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R JONES
Red, Green Chevrons, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
10 68437 SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano
Most recently 7th of 10 at Taree Bm74 on May 12 over 1007m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Telegraph carrying 55kg at $17. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Muswellbrook Bm66 on May 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Bullion Hunter with 56kg at $15. Prefer to see her back in form.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Pale Blue, Pink Star, Sleeves And Cap
11 87x06 EXECUTIVE DECISION
MARK CROSS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A Cross
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming second last of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Zing To Me carrying 55kg at $201. Last start 6th of 8 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stratafy with 55kg at $101. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Red Sleeves With Navy Blue Stars, Red Stars Cap