Gosford 18 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY @ GRC SAT 18 JULY 2026 F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m Track: HEAVY 8 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +2m 1100m-300m, True Remainder . |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Cha Cha Cha and Golden Smile taking up the running over Diamond Model. LIPSTICK (4) has her off on the till fifth-up on the back-up. Just over a month between runs when she savaged the line for an unlucky second over 1550m at Canterbury in this grade. Can race a touch closer here and has solid winning claims. MURPHILLY (2) struck trouble shortly after the start and got further back than anticipated before running on late with a respectable fourth over 1600m at Newcastle. Has a good record on her home track and don't dismiss. BAKERLOO (5) placed at this trip and strips fitter third-up. Slow into stride and never got into the race with a poor ninth over 1400m at Newcastle. Open to improvement and adept in all conditions. SWEET BUBBLES (11) consistent mare resuming. Back without a trial and must be respected with leading apprentice going on from the good draw. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lipstick is due for a change of luck.
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| 1 | 0123x |
GOLDEN SMILE
KRIS LEES 6YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Australian Bloodstock (L Murrell), G Cranny, P Hopgood, D Nicol, R Moore, F Biviano, G Voller, Mrs G Darcy, T Cook, Ghostly Racing (P Saunders), R Darrah, Miss S Parkinson, Miss K Murrell, Mrs K Lovett, Miss P Lovett, J Eleison, B Duffy, J Lovett & W Benson Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 March 6 over 2300m, 2.25 len behind Lugarno with 58kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Cl1-Sw November 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Santatime carrying 57kg at $10. Prefer to see how she returns. |
1 WILLIAM STANLEY |
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| 2 | 34x14 |
MURPHILLY
KYLIE GAVENLOCK 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG W C Bedggood, Mrs M G Bedggood, Ms I Runciman, C Boon, N Davis, Mrs M E Whitechurch, C S Brown, Mrs J C Hogan, P J Casey, B G Sutton, Mrs B Ryan, L Ryan, T V Humphreys & G V Weir Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a head at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 May 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rebel Rhapsody carrying 56kg at $14. Second-up 4th of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Piccaderro with 56kg at $5. Tempo suits and will be strong late. |
7 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 3 | 75x44 |
DIAMOND MODEL
SARA RYAN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms S Ryan, T Alcock & D B Meers Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Newcastle Prov Bm68 on May 2 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Just Response with 53kg at $18. Last start 4th of 7 at Illawarra Grange Mid Bm64 on May 30 over 1450m, slow going 5 len behind Mcadam with 58kg at $5.50. Stays in the calculations. |
9 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 4 | 17342 |
LIPSTICK
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG Godolphin Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on June 8 over 1550m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Ballpark carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on May 6 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Loera carrying 55.5kg at $41. Finds her race fifth-up. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 5 | 50x29 |
BAKERLOO
PAUL PERRY 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms C G Collis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on May 23 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Oakfield Neptune with 58.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Celtic Sin carrying 60kg at $21. Has ability and looking for this trip. |
4 MIKAYLA WEIR |
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| 6 | 1480x |
ANULFA
STEPHEN HILL 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG Mrs K F Hill, Miss H J Hill & Miss C J Hill Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Canberra Bm65 December 28 over 2000m, 22 len behind Gatchan with 58kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw September 19 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Brutal Eyes with 57kg at $8. Prefer to see how she returns. |
5 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 7 | 1282x |
QUEEN TAVANE
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms T Marchant, G P Bull, S D Tesoriero, Mrs S Tesoriero, Ms C E Curtis, Mrs M G Smith, The Hills Boys (Mgr: S Dalton), A R Davison, Ms L J Watson & B S Jewell Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track Cl1-Sw November 22 over 2100m, 8 len behind King Pedro carrying 57kg at $6. First up last campaign sixth of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Magenta Skies with 54kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run. |
2 J PENZA |
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| 8 | 285x8 |
WEBEJAMIN
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K L Stevenson & G J Stevenson Second run back. First-up after seven months ran second last of 9 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Kosrae carrying 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on August 30 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Orthie's Boys carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. One of the better chances. |
6 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 9 | 431x0 |
FAIZA STAR
DARREN TREACY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG D Treacy, K C Adams, E J Bancroft, M Johnson, S J Young, G A Reynolds, W H Halls & S P Maloney Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 11 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on June 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Celtic Sin carrying 56.5kg at $91. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Tuncurry Super Mdn on September 12 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Oh Deer carrying 55kg at $19. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
9 KACIE ADAMS |
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| 10 | x5473 |
CHA CHA CHA
CRAIG CARMODY 5YO BROWN 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, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, Mrs J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold & Dr M J Nelligan Last start led but faded 3rd of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on June 7 over 1625m, slow going 2 len behind Flying Grey carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on April 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Stellar Rhonda carrying 53kg at $26. Must lift to be competitive in this line-up. |
8 C LEVER |
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| 11 | 5395x |
SWEET BUBBLES
GREGORY MCFARLANE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J B Chaloner, Mrs G R Chaloner, R Karmel, J C Ras-Anderica & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan) Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Bm64 April 2 over 2100m, 5 len behind Aussie Nation carrying 53kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Wellington Cl2 July 29 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind Chico Casino with 57kg at $4.80. Back without a trial and keep safe with the claim. |
3 SIENNA GRIMA |
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