Gosford tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Mitch Stapleford

Kursaal is the only runner with proven heavy track form, having finished an encouraging 2nd on Heavy8 at Scone on debut. She drops significantly from Open to Maiden class and draws barrier 4, ideal for a forward ride at Gosford where on-speed runners are favoured. The Peter Snowden stable can have debutants ready to go again.

Our price $10.00 · SP $5.00 · Jeff Penza

Stormin' is an unraced debutant but has caught the eye winning two Rosehill trials on Soft6, indicating he handles wet ground and has natural speed. Jeff Penza, who has a 22% win rate at Gosford, takes the ride. The wide barrier is a concern but he should have enough gate speed to cross.

Our price $3.00 · Jean Van Overmeire

Kunis is the clear form pick. Won impressively on Heavy 8 at Kembla over this distance, showing good turn of foot. Despite the class rise, the weight is manageable (57kg) and barrier 4 suits the on-speed style needed at Gosford. Jockey Van Overmeire is riding at 35% winners in his last 20 rides, adding confidence. The only concern is the small sample size, but the debut win was decisive.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Christian Reith

Recent runs on soft have been consistent (two 3rds), and she maps to be handy from barrier 6.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Siena Grima

Go Russian is the value play in this race. She has a placing on Heavy 8 from a previous start and now gets a huge weight drop to 53kg with the apprentice claim.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Siena Grima

The lightweight 53kg is a major advantage around Gosford on a wet track.

Our price $25.00 · SP $21.00 · Adam Farragher

Only one start to date finishing well back at Gosford on soft ground. Since then she has had a long spell and now returns with Adam Farragher riding. Barrier 2 is ideal to settle handy.

Our price $5.50 · SP $12.00 · Andrew Adkins

What A Gent is the model of consistency, having filled a minor placing in his last three outings. He maps perfectly from barrier 3 with Andrew Adkins, and the jockey-trainer combination has a strong winning rate. The step to 1600m suits and he has placed over the trip before. The big question is whether he can finally break through — his winless record is a concern but he's knocking on the door. Place prospects are solid.

Our price $10.00 · SP $15.00 · Dylan Gibbons

Sacred Well is the value play in this maiden. That form ties in with the conditions here — heavy Gosford suits horses that can handle footing and sustain tempo. From a wide gate, Dylan Gibbons will likely take him back, but if the race falls apart he can run on. Kris Lees-stable wet track know-how adds confidence.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.25 · Matt Kirk

Draws barrier 1, ideal for Gosford's on-pace bias, and this race lacks speed, setting up perfectly for him to lead. The step to 1200m should suit his breeding. The main concern is inexperience, but the evidence from his one start points to this being his race to lose.

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Donovan Dillon

She has placed in weaker company on good tracks and while she has no heavy track form, the added gear and second-up fitness could spark a better performance.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Mikayla Weir

The booking of Mikayla Weir (in good form) and barrier 5 give him every chance to settle handily and produce a career-best.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.30 · Regan Bayliss

Miss Farnan has the strongest heavy-track credentials in the field, having won her only start on Heavy 8. She ran well fresh and last start placed in BM64 company on a soft surface. Drawn perfectly in barrier 5, she can settle handy and sustain momentum through the Gosford bend. She ticks all the boxes for a heavy Gosford race.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Siena Grima

Crop Duster is a genuine chance based on his strong heavy-track form and last-start victory on Heavy 9. However, he faces a tough task from barrier 13 and carries top weight. If he can overcome the draw and settle in the first half, his proven ability on the surface makes him a major threat.