Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 9 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Rita's Pearl presents the strongest winning credentials with an excellent 2100m record including a recent close second over this distance at Wyong. Her ability to settle forward suits Gosford's positional bias, and the Calder/Cave combination shows good synergy.
Mortlake benefits from a significant class drop and showed strong form with a recent close second. However, the wide draw and poor soft track record present challenges.
Brundee Tom offers solid each-way value with his strong soft track record and ideal barrier draw. The recent close third at Canberra indicates current form, and his staying ability suits the distance. However, the class rise and inexperience at this level present risks.
Pharoah Queen represents speculative value based on her recent distance placing and significant weight advantage. The Ashley Morgan booking and staying breeding provide hope, but her maiden status and class rise make this a risky proposition requiring the right race scenario.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mortlake | 6 | Rachel King | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rita's Pearl | 5 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 7 | Pharoah Queen | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Sara Ryan | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Edorado | 4 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Brundee Tom | 2 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | So Precise | 3 | Winona Costin | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Firealarm | 1 | Deon Le Roux | Damien Smith | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Contaldo | 1 | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59kg |
The Jake Hull-trained filly showed significant improvement last start when a close second at Scone. The light weight and proven form at the distance make her a genuine winning chance despite the wide barrier.
The Zoustar filly drops significantly in class and benefits from Rachel King's excellent recent form. Barrier 2 is ideal at Gosford and recent trials suggest she's ready to fire fresh. The class drop from previous racing provides the key edge despite the first-up assignment.
The Shalaa filly should appreciate the sprint distance and the inside draw gives her tactical advantage in what shapes as a fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Dragon Scroll | 2 | Rachel King | Clayton Douglas | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 5 | Redzero | 6 | Jake Hull | 57.5kg | $2.80 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Sammy The Bull | 8 | Siena Grima | Tanya Randell | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Acquaro | 5 | Keagan Latham | Fabio Martino | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Rockin' Red | 4 | Jake Hull | 58.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Side Quest | 3 | Louise Day | R J Quinton | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Pivotal Miss | 7 | Kelly Barber | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Stellaa Lass | 1 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 57.5kg |
The step up to 1600m suits his racing pattern, and the Cave stable has him well-placed with Andrew Calder maintaining the ride.
Her drop back to Class 1 level represents a significant class relief, and the Freedman stable has her well-placed.
The Maurice filly is well-positioned second up from her spell after a solid first-up fourth at Goulburn. The inside barrier gives her tactical options, and the class drop from recent assignments provides confidence in her chances of featuring prominently.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Serpico | 4 | Ashley Morgan | David Payne | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Miles Of Glory | 5 | Keagan Latham | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Villa Castina | 2 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Contaldo | 1 | Rachel King | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Nay Pee Cee | 3 | Andrew Adkins | G McFarlane | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Derry City Felix | 6 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Ribble Lace | 8 | Zac Wadick | Denim Wynen | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bold Splendor | 7 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 55kg | $101.00 |
Gamp presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent placing record and ideal positioning for Gosford's on-speed bias. The barrier 1 draw is crucial on this track where leaders dominate, and her recent close second here shows clear suitability. While winless, her strike rate suggests she's due and the conditions align perfectly.
Tigletta offers solid each-way value with recent form suggesting she's close to breaking through. The Rachel King booking is significant given her current form, and the filly's narrow second last start indicates she's ready to win. The wide draw is concerning on this track but her class may overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Revolutionary Star | 3 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fernweh | 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gamp | 1 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 2 | Dirty Summer | 4 | Deon Le Roux | J & G Lee | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Tigletta | 6 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Obsidian Dream | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Oakfield Kansas | 2 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Acquaro | 7 | Fabio Martino | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Stellaa Lass | 6 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg |
Despite the wide barrier, her recent form and light weight make her the most reliable winning chance in this maiden field.
Arato brings the ideal combination of barrier 1 and strong debut form. The Edward Cummings stable adds confidence, making him a strong winning chance despite limited experience.
Ready Made Heir brings the most consistent form with recent placings and a good track record. Zac Lloyd's strong Gosford record is a positive, and the light weight helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 18 | Mane Character | 14 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Ready Made Heir | 10 | Zac Lloyd | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 14 | Yeszem | 12 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 15 | Copartner Pegasus | 3 | Stephen O'Halloran | 57.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 5th | 5 | Stability | 16 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Nacim Dilmi | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Le Bleu Ciel | 11 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Frosty Bangers | 9 | Jacqueline Greentree | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| 8th | 4 | Zavino | 8 | Siena Grima | Jason Clisby | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Going By Train | 4 | Jess Taylor | Denim Wynen | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Impending Charm | 6 | Louise Day | Joseph Ible | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Arato | 1 | Adam Farragher | Edward Cummings | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Another Mission | 2 | Winona Costin | Peter D Green | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Barrow Power | 15 | K A Lees | 57kg | $4.80 | |
| Scr | 3 | The Hard Road | 18 | Joseph Ible | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Godsend | 13 | Edward Cummings | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Too Her Core | 16 | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Liberty Calls | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Ms K Waugh | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lilii Borea | 13 | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Oakfield Kansas | 7 | D Lane | 56.5kg |
Rachel King's booking and excellent recent form (25% strike rate) signals stable confidence. While first up from a spell, her second-up record shows improvement potential.
John Thompson-trained gelding returning from a spell with solid credentials. The Class 1 win last preparation shows ability, though the wide barrier and class rise present challenges. Thompson's first up record provides confidence.
Rachel King's booking and the addition of a lugging bit suggest the stable expects improvement. While the wide barrier is concerning at Gosford, her class and recent form make her a strong threat despite being first up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Probability Theory | 6 | Rachel King | Nacim Dilmi | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jacob's Ladder | 10 | Zac Lloyd | John Thompson | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hellova Nature | 7 | Siena Grima | Ms K Buchanan | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Zale | 4 | Winona Costin | G R Nickson | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Show County | 8 | Keagan Latham | Alexandre Lemarie | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Puerto Banus | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | P M Perry | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | All Too Wild | 5 | Jay Ford | T J Bartley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Norton Road | 1 | Reece Jones | R A Bailey | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sapling | 11 | Rachel King | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Starinion | 9 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | S Sampson | 52kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Island Legend | 3 | Jess Taylor | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg |
The Collett/Pfieffer combination is highly effective, and her forward settling style from barrier 4 perfectly suits the track's on-speed bias.
His good track record is perfect for today's conditions, and the gelding operation plus fresh-up run could see improvement. The inside barrier gives him every chance to settle forward and control his destiny.
Sapling represents excellent value dropping in class after competitive runs at higher levels. The class drop and trainer's ability with first-up runners provide confidence in her chances.
Chisato offers value as a last-start winner stepping up in class. Her perfect barrier draw and second-up timing align well with the stable's patterns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Pimlico | 3 | Zac Lloyd | Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Call Me Sassy | 4 | Jason Collett | David Pfieffer | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Koios | 6 | Rachel King | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Balmain Darling | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Button Up | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Ready To Rocket | 7 | J C Deamer | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 8 | Newy | 1 | Tom Sherry | K A Lees | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Great Heights | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Fleet Flyer | 13 | Louise Day | R J Quinton | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Chisato | 2 | Tyler Schiller | K A Lees | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Johnny | 15 | Peter Snowden | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Rajwa | 10 | Michael Freedman | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Kiss Goodnight | 14 | C E Conners | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | My Proclama | 14 | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Missie Lee | 12 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Sapling | 11 | Nacim Dilmi | 58kg |
Into Brooklyn presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent recent form and excellent connections. The Bayliss/Doyle combination boasts a 33% strike rate, and the filly has shown steady improvement through the grades. Her recent second at Beaumont and third at Gosford demonstrate she handles pressure well.
Her recent second at Gosford on soft going demonstrates current ability, and the barrier 4 draw is perfect for securing an early position.
Against The Law brings proven class and an excellent second-up record to this contest. The wide barrier is concerning at Gosford, but his ability to settle and finish strongly could overcome the draw. Second-up statistics strongly favor his chances.
Play My Song represents excellent value dropping significantly in class with the perfect barrier draw. Her recent Newcastle win demonstrates current ability, and the Small/Northam combination is highly effective. The barrier 1 draw is crucial at Gosford where leaders have a strong advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Into Brooklyn | 6 | Regan Bayliss | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Play My Song | 1 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Against The Law | 12 | Zac Lloyd | Bryce Heys | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Capital Dancer | 4 | Andrew Adkins | G McFarlane | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Are Ee Que | 5 | Deon Le Roux | R J Quinton | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Viipuri | 9 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Senshi | 3 | Reece Jones | P M Perry | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 13 | The Biv | 7 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 15 | La Pelago | 2 | D Lane | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Stratafy | 13 | N R Ward | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Whil To Win | 13 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Bivacco | 10 | Louise Day | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lipstick | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Triple Yes | 1 | Edward Cummings | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Magnolia Jewel | 11 | T J Bartley | 55kg |
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