Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 18 December 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 6 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Raskol represents the powerful Peter Snowden stable who excel with well-prepared debutants. The booking of Tom Sherry is significant, and the addition of pre-race ear muffs suggests good temperament. Drawn ideally in barrier 6 to utilize early speed in a race where the track bias favors leaders. The stable wouldn't place this horse at provincial level unless they had expectations, making him the standout selection.
The Michael Freedman-trained filly gets the services of top jockey Tommy Berry and should improve significantly first-up with the addition of a lugging bit. Well-positioned from barrier 5 to get a nice midfield run in a race with likely fast tempo, which should suit her finishing style.
Sto Patoma debuts for the successful Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou stable who typically place their horses well. The booking of Tyler Schiller is significant, and the addition of a lugging bit suggests race readiness. Drawn perfectly in barrier 2 to utilize early speed in a race where the track bias favors leaders. The stable's strong record with debutants makes this horse a serious contender.
The 4YO gelding is second-up from a spell where he has scope for further improvement. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and likely to be on-speed in a race where the track bias favors leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Dietrich | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Kiss Goodnight | 1 | Zac Lloyd | C E Conners | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Raskol | 6 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 9 | Tesorino | 3 | Anna Roper | Ms L Munce | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Mediterra | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C Maher | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Sto Patoma | 2 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 2 | Cinceritas | 9 | Grant Buckley | Jason Attard | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | I Am Gone | 5 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 1 | Extreme Courage | 4 | Brock Ryan | Ross McConville | 58kg |
Velia brings solid credentials with three seconds from six starts, including a perfect record of two seconds from two attempts at the 1600m distance. She was runner-up at this track and distance just 14 days ago, showing she handles the course well.
The first-time blinkers application could be the catalyst for improvement, while the lightweight of 55.5kg is advantageous. The main query is stretching out to the 1600m for the first time, but her finishing efforts suggest she'll handle it.
The 3yo filly is showing clear improvement with each run, has drawn ideally in barrier 3, and should get a perfect run in midfield.
The 5yo gelding has been building fitness and appears to have found his right distance range.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Velia | 6 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Entrapment | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Joseph Ible | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Flying Grey | 4 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Macho Grande | 7 | Alysha Collett | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Still Rising | 1 | Anna Roper | Denim Wynen | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Grunge | 5 | L P Beuzelin | Marc Chevalier | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Auroras | 2 | Donovan Dillon | Edward Cummings | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Gloria | 3 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg |
De Louviere brings compelling credentials as a last-start winner who excels at this track and is proven on soft ground. His second-up record is excellent and the step up in class is offset by weight relief and a positive jockey booking in Zac Lloyd. While he'll likely settle back in a race that may favor leaders, his finishing strength should see him overhaul rivals late. Represents the strongest winning chance.
Diamond Model brings strong credentials with a perfect record at this track and distance. Her soft track record is excellent and she maps to get an ideal on-pace position from barrier 3. The class relief and return to a track she loves makes her a genuine threat, especially with the track bias favoring leaders.
Buckenara brings solid credentials with a good record at the mile and is likely to take up a forward position in a race that should favor leaders. The drop back in class from recent BM72 races is a significant positive, as is the booking of Dylan Gibbons. While his recent form has been moderate and he's unproven on soft tracks, his tactical speed and weight-carrying ability make him a genuine contender.
While his recent form has been moderate, he's a consistent performer who often runs well without winning. The soft track is a query but he's placed multiple times in similar conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dark Vador | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Buckenara | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | De Louviere | 4 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 7 | Micro Magic | 5 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Diamond Model | 3 | Keagan Latham | Sara Ryan | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Fighting Magnus | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 52kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Hardpoint | 9 | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Cigar Man | 6 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tango Queen | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg |
Attractiveness showed promise on debut when finishing fourth at Canterbury. The inside draw is advantageous according to track bias data, and the booking of Jason Collett is significant. Likely to settle midfield and get a good run in transit.
Aperitas is an interesting debutant from the Michael Freedman stable. The booking of Tommy Berry is a significant positive, as is the advantageous inside barrier draw. While there's no form to assess, the stable is known for having their horses ready to perform first-up.
That time is significantly faster than anything else in this field, suggesting she has superior closing ability. The fast tempo predicted should suit her backmarker style, and she maps to get a nice trail from barrier 9. With natural improvement second-up, she looks the one to beat.
Her last start second at this track on a soft surface is a strong form reference, and she's drawn well in barrier 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Attractiveness | 4 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 6 | Acharnee | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Let's Go Barbie | 2 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Aperitas | 3 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 11 | Mark Of Glory | 6 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Go Glenn | 10 | Lee Magorrian | G McFarlane | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Tahurangi | 5 | Alysha Collett | R L Pearse | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | My Sweetheart | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Damien Smith | 54kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Indigo Star | 12 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Harry's Halo | 8 | C Maher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Brightburn | 9 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lucky Me | 11 | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg |
Spice Baby brings consistent form with three consecutive placings and a proven soft track record (1 win from 1 start). With a slight drop in class and proven ability to handle soft going, she maps to get a perfect midfield position in a race with likely fast tempo.
Leantothemoon brings strong consistent form with four placings from her last five starts and a class edge having competed in higher grade races. The mare has a solid place record (4 from 8 starts) but carries top weight of 59kg. Tommy Berry's engagement is a positive, though barrier 1 could be problematic if she gets trapped on the rail.
Matchsticks brings solid recent form with a win and a second from her last three starts. The filly has proven ability at the distance (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and on soft tracks (1-0-1 from 2 starts). She's drawn well in barrier 4 and gets the services of Regan Bayliss. The significant class drop is a major positive, though the 33-day break between runs is a slight concern.
Second-up from a spell, this lightly-raced gelding has scope for improvement and is well-drawn in barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Spice Baby | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Joseph Ible | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Leantothemoon | 1 | Tommy Berry | Angela Davies | 59kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 2 | Captivating Tycoon | 8 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Matchsticks | 4 | Regan Bayliss | G Portelli | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Chicalote | 6 | Grant Buckley | Mick Attard | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Nothing But Net | 3 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ima Capri | 5 | Lee Magorrian | Sara Ryan | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Stormfield | 2 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Vinniro | 10 | Mitch Stapleford | Angela Davies | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Song For Rosie | 11 | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Triple Triple | 9 | Anna Roper | Denim Wynen | 55.5kg |
Cresta Run brings outstanding recent form with 3 wins from her last 5 starts and a strong overall record of 12:4-4-1. Her perfect soft track record (3:0-3-0) is ideal for today's conditions, and she's proven at the distance (2:1-0-0). While carrying top weight in a higher class, her consistency, adaptability, and advantageous barrier position make her the standout selection.
Be Quiet brings strong second-up credentials into this race with a record of 2:0-1-0. While she faces a class rise, her soft track record (6:1-1-0) suits today's conditions, and her recent form suggests she's ready to peak second-up.
Oceans One brings valuable course experience with a strong record at Gosford (4:1-1-1) and excellent soft track credentials (14:3-3-0). While carrying top weight as a 7-year-old, his experience and track knowledge make him a genuine threat, especially if the track plays to his strengths.
His recent form has been consistent with 3 placings from his last 5 starts, and he's well-weighted with 57.5kg. Chad Schofield is a significant jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Be Quiet | 1 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Waugh | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Iron Fury | 9 | Chad Schofield | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Oceans One | 5 | Anna Roper | Sara Ryan | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Dreams Of Thunder | 2 | Jenny Duggan | R A Bailey | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Cresta Run | 4 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Staffa | 12 | Tommy Berry | Holly Williams | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Campari Twist | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Patrick Cleave | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Executive Decision | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mark Cross | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Majestuoso Phoenix | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Vinniro | 13 | Angela Davies | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Zoukerino | 6 | Reece Jones | J C Coyle | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cordina | 11 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Catchy Tunes | 10 | G McFarlane | 55kg |
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