Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 2 April 2026
Our top pick won 6 of 7 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Aussie Nation shapes as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and distance suitability. The gelding ran a strong second at Hawkesbury over 2000m last start and has won at today's 2100m distance previously. With a good barrier draw and the in-form Mollie Fitzgerald aboard, he maps to settle in an ideal position for Gosford's leader-biased track pattern.
Grandini brings strong winning form into this assignment after a narrow victory at Muswellbrook. While the wide barrier is a concern at Gosford, her class and current form make her a genuine winning threat.
The wide barrier is concerning at Gosford, but the class and recent winning form warrant respect.
While his overall record is modest, he has shown he can win at this grade and the inside barrier gives him every chance to settle forward on a leader-biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Aussie Nation | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Grandini | 7 | Tyler Schiller | R P Northam | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Will To Excel | 1 | Winona Costin | James Ponsonby | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Devils Daughter | 3 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sweet Bubbles | 8 | Siena Grima | G McFarlane | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Ngunnawal | 6 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Monty Be Quick | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | Wayne Seelin | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Firealarm | 5 | Hollie Hull | Damien Smith | 52kg |
Elite trainer Joseph Pride and quality jockey Sam Clipperton combine with a 40% strike rate. Despite being winless, the class of connections and strong recent form make this the most reliable selection.
Returns first up for quality trainer Kris Lees with course and distance experience. Jockey Tyler Schiller is in excellent recent form. The long spell creates fitness concerns, but previous experience here and quality connections provide solid each-way appeal.
Debut runner with the crucial inside barrier at leader-biased Gosford.
Recent third placing suggests improvement trajectory, and the strong Cave/Calder combination provides confidence. American Pharoah breeding should suit the distance step-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lupa Capitolina | 5 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Master Of War | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Gold Cup | 3 | Tyler Schiller | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Quadria | 2 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Easy Trapezee | 6 | Jess Taylor | Allan Kehoe | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 2 | My Nicconi Boy | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Julia Presits | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Above The Law | 4 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Col Du Tourmalet | 1 | Adam Farragher | Robert Quinn | 58.5kg |
Tommy Berry's booking on this debut runner signals significant stable confidence. The barrier 3 draw is ideal for securing a forward position at Gosford where leaders dominate.
Chataigne offers the best combination of proven form and track position. Her barrier 2 draw is perfect for Gosford's leader bias, and the Rachel King/Portelli combination strikes at 21%. The third placing last start shows genuine ability, while the tongue tie addition suggests connections expect improvement. The 22-day gap and weight relief for the filly are additional positives.
The Jason Collett booking and Freedman stable training add significant confidence. However, barrier 9 is a major concern at Gosford where forward position is crucial.
Second up from a spell typically brings improvement, and she's dropping dramatically in class from Group 3 to maiden level. The gear change and longer break suggest connections are trying something different.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Shalash | 3 | Tommy Berry | Adam Duggan | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bold Bucks | 9 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Beyond The Reef | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | J G Sargent | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Handloom | 4 | Reece Jones | G Portelli | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Areesea | 8 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Chataigne | 2 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Velocette | 5 | Jess Taylor | Allan Kehoe | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ponzi Scheme | 1 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bangkok Hottie | 11 | David Payne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Global Goal | 7 | Zac Lloyd | J G Sargent | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lady Of Wisdom | 10 | Shannen Llewellyn | P M Perry | 53kg |
The inside barrier is crucial at Gosford where position at 400m determines outcomes. Strong jockey booking and proven ability at the distance make this the most reliable winning chance despite maiden status.
While the stable confidence is evident, the track's strong positional bias makes this a risky proposition from barrier 10.
The wide barrier is problematic at Gosford, but the horse has shown ability and could improve with more experience.
Strictly an each-way proposition given the positional disadvantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Maidoff | 1 | Zac Lloyd | C E Conners | 58.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Jonson | 2 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Star Half | 4 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Magic Flames | 9 | Andrew Adkins | L J Bridge | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nonno''s Power | 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mirrors | 5 | Sam Clipperton | C Maher | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 7 | A Woman Scorned | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Arato | 7 | Adam Farragher | Edward Cummings | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Compensation | 8 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | I Am Overs | 6 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Moon Flash | 4 | Ashley Morgan | David Payne | 56.5kg |
Second-up runner with excellent first-up credentials gets the crucial inside barrier at leader-biased Gosford. Snowden stable and Collett booking indicate strong confidence despite poor second-up statistics. The inside draw and forward racing style should see her prominent early, which is vital at this track where races are won by the 400m.
Impressive debut winner steps up significantly in class but has the stable and jockey combination to handle the rise. The class rise is concerning but her natural improvement curve as a lightly-raced 3yo provides confidence.
The fast tempo should suit her finishing kick, and the slight class drop provides an edge.
The barrier 1 draw is gold at Gosford where position at the 400m is crucial. Recent Class 1 win shows she's in form, and the weight drop with claiming apprentice provides a significant advantage. The class rise is substantial, but her forward racing style and inside barrier should see her prominent early, which is essential at this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Maluku | 5 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Manaajem | 2 | Jason Collett | Peter Snowden | 60kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | Shoutaboutit | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Up To Mischief | 7 | Zac Lloyd | J C Deamer | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Wandaye | 9 | Brock Ryan | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Beverly Hills | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Winner Of Kowloon | 4 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Issy''s Star | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Princess Cruizer | 8 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Firepop | 4 | Alysha Collett | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg |
Just Response has the perfect profile for this race with a win at Gosford over 1200m and strong form credentials. The inside barrier is crucial at this track, and the Nathan Doyle/Ashley Morgan combination has proven effective. Despite the class rise, the horse's natural ability and track familiarity make it the standout selection.
Borjnord brings excellent recent form with a last-start maiden win and previous placing. The Freedman stable has booked Jason Collett, indicating confidence, and the inside barrier is perfect for Gosford's leader-biased track. The progressive profile suggests there's more improvement to come.
Pimlico represents a quality stable with Zac Lloyd aboard, who has a strong record at Gosford. The recent gelding operation and strong distance record are positives, but the wide barrier is a significant concern at this leader-biased track. The class rise also adds difficulty.
The recent third at Gosford shows track familiarity, and dropping from higher grades is positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Just Response | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 59kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Speedy Henry | 12 | Tyler Schiller | R P Northam | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Senshi | 9 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Nation Changing | 7 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Silencio Porfavor | 10 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Rush Attack | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Clifton Springs | 5 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Lone Artist | 1 | Tommy Berry | G D Hickman | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Olufsen | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Norton Road | 14 | R A Bailey | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Pick Up The Tab | 10 | Sam Clipperton | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pimlico | 14 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Borjnord | 3 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Viipuri | 13 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Wal''s Angels | 11 | Alysha Collett | N J Olive | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Flying Argyle | 8 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 53kg |
The Peter Snowden-trained mare has shown consistent improvement and her 70% place rate suggests reliability.
Fine Wine offers value as a lightly raced improver stepping up significantly in class. The light weight and second-up placement favour her chances, though the class rise presents the main query.
The addition of blinkers first time often provides improvement, while Zac Lloyd's strong recent form (25% strike rate) adds confidence. Though she faces a class rise, her proven ability at this distance and track suitability make her the standout selection.
The class drop and Matthew Smith's training skills provide additional appeal, making her an attractive each-way proposition despite the barrier concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zing To Me | 9 | Jason Collett | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Stratafy | 16 | Mikayla Weir | N R Ward | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Cool Storm | 1 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Gold Lover | 17 | Shannen Llewellyn | Holly Williams | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 13 | St Faith''s | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Sapphire Kiss | 18 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Divine Vicky | 14 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Catchy Tunes | 3 | G McFarlane | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 9th | 8 | Fine Wine | 11 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 16 | Zenti | 2 | Jake Hull | 55.5kg | $91.00 | |
| 11th | 19 | Executive Decision | 4 | Mark Cross | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 12th | 10 | Perle De Chocolat | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Bode Akuna | 6 | Alysha Collett | J C Coyle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Honey Perfume | 12 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Overtook | 7 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Capital Dancer | 19 | G McFarlane | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Singing Star | 15 | D Lane | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Canamble | 13 | D Lane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bodgie | 10 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 53kg |
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