Gosford tips and results

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.90 · Ashley Morgan

Diacon represents a strong first-starter from the Bjorn Baker stable with Ashley Morgan aboard. Well-drawn in barrier 2 to get a perfect run in transit, likely settling midfield with options. The Baker/Morgan combination has a strong strike rate with debutants.

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.00 · Tom Sherry

Well-drawn in barrier 5 to get a good run in transit, likely settling midfield with options. The addition of a brow band first time suggests connections are addressing any previous issues.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.60 · Kacie Adams

Her soft track record includes a placing, which suits today's conditions. The quick backup from her last start suggests fitness, and she's drawn well in barrier 2. While yet to win, her recent form suggests she's ready to break through.

Our price $15.00 · SP $26.00 · Amy Mc Lucas

Her recent 4th at Newcastle shows improvement, and she's well-drawn in barrier 4.

Our price $2.40 · SP $2.00 · Zac Lloyd

My Greek God brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd over 2200m at Scone last start. Has been racing consistently with a win over 1850m three starts back and another placing over 2000m. The moderate-slow tempo should suit his racing pattern, and Zac Lloyd is a significant jockey booking. Main concern is the wide barrier, but has the tactical speed to overcome it.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Andrew Adkins

Liyah's Girl is an improving mare who produced an eye-catching 2nd over 2000m at Canberra last start on a soft track. Though inexperienced with only 3 career starts, she's shown rapid improvement and appears to handle soft ground well. The good barrier draw and light weight are significant advantages, and she should be able to position well in the moderate tempo. Andrew Adkins is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.00 · Molly Bourke

Little Lunch has been racing consistently without winning, finishing 6th last start at Canberra over 2000m. Has a previous placing at Gosford and should appreciate the moderate tempo. The lightweight and claim from Molly Bourke are positives, though she's yet to prove herself at this distance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Andrew Calder

Matchsticks is a progressive 3YO filly who comes into this race off a last-start maiden win at Canberra. She has shown an affinity for soft tracks with a win and a placing from two attempts. The significant class drop from her earlier metropolitan racing is a major positive, and she's well-weighted with just 55kg. Andrew Calder maintains the partnership with this improving runner.

Our price $20.00 · SP $71.00 · Grant Buckley

While his overall form is inconsistent, he's well-weighted with 55kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 6. The booking of experienced jockey Grant Buckley is another positive for this overlooked runner.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.50 · Keagan Latham

Hereward brings a perfect place record with two seconds from two starts, both on heavy tracks. He's dropping significantly in class from open company races where he performed admirably. First-up from a spell but has placed when fresh previously (1 start for 1 second).

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.10 · Dylan Gibbons

His recent form includes a strong second and third placing, and he drops significantly in class here. The removal of visors could sharpen him up, and the booking of Dylan Gibbons is a major positive.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.40 · Zac Lloyd

Lightly-raced mare from the Chris Waller stable who broke through for a maiden win last start at Hawkesbury over this distance. The good draw and engagement of Zac Lloyd are positives, and she looks ready to take the next step.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Siena Grima

Mare dropping significantly in class after racing in open company last start at Randwick where she ran a creditable 5th. The awkward barrier is a concern, but with the expected fast tempo, she should get her chance to finish strongly. Represents solid each-way value.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Keagan Latham

Consistent mare from the Curtis stable who ran a close second last start at Hawkesbury in similar company. Has a good record at this distance with 1 win, 1 second and 1 third from 7 starts. Handles soft tracks and draws well in barrier 4. The 42-day freshen-up is the main query.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Siena Grima

Experienced 7-year-old gelding coming off a win at Taree in Open company. Has a strong second-up record with 1 win and 2 seconds from 5 attempts. Handles soft tracks well with 3 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds from 12 starts. Barrier 3 may be problematic based on track bias.