Gosford 25 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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LIVING CHOICE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Xtra Approval and Ceasefire will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. APACHE BREEZE (1) appreciated a drop in grade and returned to form last time out, beaten under two lengths into third over today's trip at Newcastle. Goes from a BM68 last time to a BM64 today and is nicely treated after the claim. Major player. ENSIGN PARKER (12) led but was gone on straightening over 1450m at Muswellbrook recently. Better placed back to six furlongs so expect a big improvement. BAKHITA (11) returned from a twenty-week spell with a tough win over 1100m at Armidale recently. All her form to date has come on rain affected ground so today's conditions suit perfectly. Major player again. CEASEFIRE (8) is back from a break and generally comes to hand quickly. A sound trial at Newcastle nine days ago suggests he is on target for a positive return. TIME FOR VICTORY (4) wasn't beaten far first-up at Tuncurry and is down in class. Cannot be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Apache Breeze.
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APACHE BREEZE
WAYNE SEELIN 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG W B Seelin, B S Seelin & D E Mcenearney Useful type. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 13 at Wyong Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind French Ruler carrying 56kg at $51. Well placed to take this out. |
9 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 2 | 5845x |
SERENE NIC
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs M A Smith, Mrs A Reid, A D Grant, Mrs M A Newport, P Dee, P A Wildman, P W Withers, Ms J M Berry, M May, Becktton (Mgr: S Whitton), G J Brown, Mrs K M McNally, M R Fararoui, W R Tilley, G Clugston, A W Cable, J W Payne & D R Jones Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Taree Taree Cup Mbm74 October 18 over 2000m, soft track; 4 len behind Peshmerga carrying 56kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Mares Bm72 May 15 over 1250m, in the wet; 9 len behind Ningaloo Star with 58kg at $13. Cannot be ruled out. |
1 LOUISE DAY |
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| 3 | 62x13 |
INSIST
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Bell River Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Ferguson), R G Hogno, Miss J Hogno, Mrs M Hogno, R B Bowman, Brookava Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D K Walker), P V Dillon, A K Fuge, Miss P Holcombe, M D Mackay, M B Peper, Mrs W Steffensen & Ms E M Weston Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Newcastle Bm64 March 20 over 900m defeating Ride The River carrying 58kg at $3.10. Last start 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Tequila Baby carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED. |
15 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 4 | 357x5 |
TIME FOR VICTORY
TONY BALL 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B A Ball, J G Bakewell, K J Ball, M A Ball, Shed 23 Racing (Mgr: R W Thomson), CQO (Mgr: T Becker) & J C Haisell Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm82 on April 7 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Dis Is Heaven with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Taree Bm82 on August 16 over 1005m, in the wet; 7 len behind De Poet carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and is in the mix. |
7 J PENZA |
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| 5 | x9x06 |
LJUNGBERG
TONY BALL 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B A Ball, M A Ball, K J Ball, J C Haisell, Mrs M Branthwaite, C Branthwaite, Ms J A Mills & R W C Mills Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Gold Card carrying 58kg at $61. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Tuncurry Bm82 on April 7 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Dis Is Heaven with 57.5kg at $26. Likely to find this out of reach. |
6 SHAE WILKES |
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XTRA APPROVAL
TONY BALL 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B A Ball, K J Ball, M A Ball, Mrs J Haisell, J C Haisell, Mrs R M Haisell & G R Haisell Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Metallic Ruler with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Taree Bm82 on June 9 over 1262m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Touch Of Navy carrying 55kg at $61. Looking to others. |
2 SIENA GRIMA |
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OAKFIELD MAHOGANY
DAMIEN LANE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B Mackenzie Second-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on April 3 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oakfield Badger with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on August 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Well Timed with 55.5kg at $41. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
10 AARON BULLOCK |
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| 8 | 5827x |
CEASEFIRE
KIM WAUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M E Waugh, Bateau Bay Racing (Mgr: M Brown), G Brosnan, Ms K P Stanton, G C Spratt, Mrs S E Sheldon, M E Sheldon & 10 Amigos No 40 (Mgr: D J Patterson) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 December 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Mogwai carrying 57kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Newcastle Bm64 June 29 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Metallic Ruler with 60kg at $21. Good fresh performer with sound claims. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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COUPLES RETREAT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman), V Rondla, K J Marr, G P Whitham, Dr O K Chan, M J Chittick, G P Schwieters, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), The Vale Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C J Fox) & Hon. G J Williamson Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 2 len behind Tequila Baby with 58kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn September 7 over 1000m defeating Balmoral carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. SCRATCHED. |
8 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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TRUE AMOR
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), D W Russell, Ms A Maynard & G A M Maynard Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 December 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zouprince with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Kembla Grange Mdn November 5 over 1200m defeating Raikkonen with 57kg at $1.90. SCRATCHED. |
13 ANDREW ADKINS |
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BAKHITA
LOU MARY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs C B Shannon Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Armidale Ctry Cl1 April 6 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Snatchreilly carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Scone Super Mdn on October 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rennata with 55.5kg at $17. Fitter and can win again without surprising. |
11 M BELL |
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ENSIGN PARKER
LARRY FAIRHALL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG L Fairhall Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Muswellbrook Ctry Cl3 on March 28 over 1450m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Fingers Hunter with 58kg at $6. Before that 5th of 11 at Taree Bm66 on February 25 over 1250m, 2.5 len behind Mischievous Molly carrying 60kg at $2.80. Can improve and is a leading player on best figures. |
8 SERG LISNYY |
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WEALTHY INVESTOR
DAMIEN LANE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss K J Law, 2829 (Mgr: L E Mulholland), Electric Racing (Mgr: N J Finn), S V Host, A Gray, JRB (Mgr: R W Reeves), J Roberts, L Nalder, 17 Unfortunates (Mgr: M B Heaney), Mrs C A D'silva, M B Heaney, M J T Kearney, P A Colley, M W Griffiths & Mrs M A Griffiths Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Metallic Ruler with 55kg at $7. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 March 12 over 1200m in the wet defeating Clifton Springs with 55kg at $6.50. SCRATCHED. |
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SAPPHIRE KISS
WAYNE SEELIN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano Second-up. First-up after two months 12th of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl2 on March 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Merchant Gold with 55kg at $91. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm66 on January 24 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sumo Fish with 56.5kg at $20. Not going well enough. |
4 JENNY DUGGAN |
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KILLER KERR
PETER GREEN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), J D Phipps, A M Hagarty, A Phipps, Belsin Thoroughbreds, C Demuth, D Edwards, D A Jenkins, J Corcio, M Nicol, P Daher, P Wilson, White Family Racing (Mgr: N White), S P Wilson & HAAH Racing (Mgr: J Hodder) Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 55kg at $101. Before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Monkhana carrying 56.5kg at $41. Can't tip off that performance. |
5 A GIBBONS |
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