Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 11 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The filly displayed strong finishing ability and class, suggesting she can handle the step up to 1000m. Barrier 9 allows tactical flexibility at Gosford's tight circuit, and the light weight of 56.5kg is ideal. Regan Bayliss has a strong record at this track.
The class drop to maiden level after competing in open company is significant. Joshua Parr's outstanding 38% strike rate at Gosford is a major positive, and the filly's proven ability at 1000m makes her a serious threat despite the wide barrier.
The O'Shea/Charlton combination is proven, and Zac Lloyd has a solid record at Gosford. Barrier 4 is ideal for the tight Gosford circuit, and the first-time lugging bit suggests the connections believe the horse is ready to perform.
The Matthew Smith stable is proven, and barrier 5 provides tactical advantages at Gosford.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Scintillation | 4 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 6 | Perfect Force | 9 | Regan Bayliss | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tigletta | 8 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Woodrow | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Thorsten | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Cosmolicious | 2 | Reece Jones | Cheryl Roberts | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ivory Frost | 5 | Adam Farragher | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Caledonian Blue | 7 | Andrew Gibbons | Denim Wynen | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Jalfrezi | 3 | Andrew Adkins | David Payne | 55kg | $31.00 |
Sphere presents as the most logical winner based on form progression. The inside barrier draw is crucial at tight Gosford, and her Good 4 track record aligns perfectly with today's conditions. Waller's preparation and improving trajectory make her the standout.
Waterhouse/Bott rarely debut horses without genuine ability, and the ear muffs addition suggests they expect a forward showing.
The Widdup stable preparation and inside barrier provide hope for improvement, making her an attractive value proposition despite form concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Written In Wrath | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 1 | Declan | 6 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sphere | 4 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Olivia Twist | 5 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Gravel Road | 1 | Alysha Collett | Ms K Buchanan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Rhetoric | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Michael Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Waverley Road | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Nafanua | 2 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Kitesurfing | 10 | C Maher | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Wiltshire Lass | 5 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Cosmic Eagle | 8 | Andrew Adkins | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg |
The mare appears well-suited to today's conditions and distance, with her recent form suggesting she's ready to break through for her maiden win.
The Netball Queen brings consistent form and proven distance ability but faces the challenge of barrier 7 at speed-favoring Gosford.
However, the wide barrier at Gosford's speed-biased track presents a significant challenge for a debut runner with no form guide.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Showtime Shadow | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | Adam Duggan | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | The Netball Queen | 7 | Jess Taylor | R A Bailey | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Three Wishes | 5 | Alysha Collett | J M Austin | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Ness | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | L J Bridge | 57kg | $1.95 |
| 5th | 2 | Soho | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Circus Girl | 1 | Grant Buckley | Ms K Outtrim | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Linga Longa | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Adam Duggan | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kaval | 3 | Anna Roper | Mark Cross | 55kg | $91.00 |
Despite being an unraced debutant with no public form, Vision In A Dream ticks critical Gosford boxes: barrier 1 at 1200m is the premium draw on this tight, left-handed track. Peter Snowden wouldn't debut a horse at provincial level without confidence. The inside draw allows the jockey to dictate position, crucial at Gosford's short straight.
The step to 1200m looks ideal after showing closing speed over shorter trips. Adam Farragher is riding in outstanding form and the Ciaron Maher stable connection has a solid 13% strike rate.
The Joseph Pride stable drops him significantly in class from Open grade back to Maiden level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Kitesurfing | 4 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Eynesbury | 5 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Like Anything | 6 | Louise Day | R J Quinton | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Wiltshire Lass | 3 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Vision In A Dream | 1 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Dame Dividend | 9 | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | Extremely Perfect | 2 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Fabres | 7 | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $4.40 | |
| Scr | 1 | Soho | 11 | T J Bartley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Maidoff | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | C E Conners | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Rhetoric | 5 | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Peace At Last | 11 | Edward Cummings | 56.5kg |
Hush Hush presents as the most compelling winning chance based on her impressive maiden victory and ideal positioning for Gosford's leader-friendly track.
While his forward racing style suits Gosford, the wide barrier and top weight present challenges. His recent form suggests ability but the class rise creates uncertainty about his true winning chances.
His consistency at this level and proven distance ability make him a reliable place chance, though his limited winning record prevents higher confidence for the win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Valiant Bomb | 1 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | J & G Lee | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Hush Hush | 2 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 7 | Air Kiss | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Castagnola | 4 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 4 | I Am Wild | 6 | Andrew Adkins | R J Quinton | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Fiery Lass | 7 | Louise Day | R J Quinton | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Rita's Pearl | 5 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Aussie Nation | 8 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
The second-up query and wide barrier are concerns, but his form trajectory and fitness edge make him the standout.
Aligned has the perfect record at this track and distance, winning his maiden here. His recent form is solid with a close third, and he's dropping significantly in class. The wide barrier is a major concern at tight Gosford, but his track specialization and class drop make him a strong chance.
The class drop and light weight are positives, but her poor first-up record and long spell are significant concerns for immediate impact.
His recent close second shows current form, and the significant class drop combined with light weight creates opportunity despite track condition concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aligned | 9 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 61kg | $3.80 |
| 1st | 9 | Andrea | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 53kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Classic Pocket | 2 | Grant Buckley | R A Bailey | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Miss Fleetwood | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | The Warrior | 3 | Anna Roper | P M Perry | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Harry's Evidence | 7 | Andrew Adkins | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $1.85 |
| 7th | 7 | Prosperous Dragon | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | Jake Hull | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bondasong | 7 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Spaceballs | 8 | Tim Clark | J C Deamer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Maili | 5 | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg |
Dietrich presents the strongest winning chance based on her excellent Gosford record and proven ability on Good 4 tracks. The light weight of 54.5kg is a significant advantage, and her consistent recent form including a last-start third suggests she's ready to step up in class. Her track familiarity and weight advantage outweigh the class rise concerns.
Wisnierska's first up record and barrier 1 draw make her a strong each-way chance despite the long spell. Her fresh record suggests she can overcome the fitness concerns.
Better Late offers strong claims with his recent Port Macquarie win demonstrating class and Joshua Parr's excellent Gosford record providing confidence. The tongue tie first time could provide the edge needed, though the wide barrier 11 is a significant concern on this tight track that favors inside draws.
The significant class drop and strong jockey/horse combination provide confidence, though the wide barrier and poor Gosford record are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Dietrich | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 54.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 11 | Senshi | 9 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Shoutaboutit | 5 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Delexo | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Wisnierska | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Gladstone Grande | 8 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Bodgie | 3 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 53kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Better Late | 11 | Joshua Parr | Nathan Doyle | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bondasong | 7 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Boss | 10 | Grant Buckley | Adam Duggan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Prosperous Dragon | 2 | Jake Hull | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Song For Rosie | 12 | T J Bartley | 55kg |
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