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New South Wales · Saturday 18 July 2026

Gosford tips and results

Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Consolidated Panels & Veneers Mdn Plate

12:45 local1600mMaiden$42,000
Winner8. ZenmodeSP $5.50
★ Top pick3rd
4Milchel

Our price $2.60 · SP $3.30 · Shaun Guymer

Milchel arrives from a stronger Class 1 grade into today's maiden, with two placings from his last three runs at a higher level. Gear changes suggest the stable is fine-tuning him for a forward showing first-up. Wide barrier and lack of heavy-track form are minor concerns, but the class drop and consistent recent form make him the most credible winning chance in a weak field.

2nd pick8th
1Battle Scars

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Liberty Smyth

Forward barrier and proven wet form make him a solid each-way threat behind the top selection.

3rd pick7th
5Take A Day Off

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Ellen Hennessy

First-up assignment and unproven heavy-track form add some risk, but the profile fits the winning pattern of lightly-raced, progressive types this circuit rewards.

Value pick2nd
3Heeza Steve

Our price $9.00 · SP $14.00 · Olivia Chambers

  1. 1st8ZenmodeJess Taylor$5.50
  2. 2nd3Heeza SteveOlivia Chambers$14.00
  3. 3rd4MilchelShaun Guymer$3.30
  4. 4th7Miss BinmanLeeshelle Small$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Zenmode6Jess TaylorMs K Gavenlock56kg$5.50
2nd3Heeza Steve3Olivia ChambersM & D Kearney56.5kg$14.00
3rd4Milchel8Shaun GuymerRobert Quinn58.5kg$3.30
4th7Miss Binman2Leeshelle SmallMark Sues53.5kg$17.00
5th2Blazing Statement1Grant BuckleyNikki Hodgson58.5kg$8.50
6th6The Cavalier Kid7Lee MagorrianR J Agnew58.5kg$17.00
7th5Take A Day Off5Ellen HennessyP & M Cave58.5kg$4.80
8th1Battle Scars4Liberty SmythMs A Willick-McDonald55.5kg$5.00
R2

Gosford RSL Provincial Mdn Plate

13:20 local1000mMaiden$45,000
Winner8. SandbiSP $26.00
★ Top pick3rd
7Ateba

Our price $1.55 · SP $1.40 · Jean Van Overmeire

Ateba profiles as the most likely winner on raw ability signals - three trials for two wins and a placing, drawn to get across from barrier 1 which suits the forward-biased Gosford Heavy track. As a debutant, the trial form combined with proxy trainer/jockey signals outweighs the lack of race-day experience.

2nd pick5th
10Bascilica Babe

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.20 · Rory Hutchings

Bascilica Babe arrives from much stronger Open class company and has already shown she handles Heavy ground with a trial win at Wyong on a Heavy 9 surface.

3rd pick7th
2Absolutist

Our price $9.00 · SP $15.00 · Leeshelle Small

The cluster of first-time gear changes suggests the stable is fine-tuning this debutant for raceday, and barrier 3 allows tactical flexibility under the forward-biased Heavy conditions.

Value pick2nd
6Star Of Indigo

Our price $8.50 · SP $13.00 · Lee Magorrian

The cluster of correctional gear changes hints the stable is working to fix manners issues that hampered her previous run.

  1. 1st8SandbiJess Taylor$26.00
  2. 2nd6Star Of IndigoLee Magorrian$13.00
  3. 3rd7AtebaJean Van Overmeire$1.40
  4. 4th3AvalonKeagan Latham$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Sandbi7Jess TaylorG McFarlane56.5kg$26.00
2nd6Star Of Indigo4Lee MagorrianD Lane57kg$13.00
3rd7Ateba1Jean Van OvermeireNathan Doyle56.5kg$1.40
4th3Avalon9Keagan LathamMs K Waugh57kg$21.00
5th10Bascilica Babe6Rory HutchingsSara Ryan55kg$4.20
6th9Arrest Warrant8Emma LyMark Cross52kg$101.00
7th2Absolutist3Leeshelle SmallMark Sues54kg$15.00
Scr1Flying Harry10Mick Attard59kg
Scr4Gimme A Yes5Mitchell BellStephen O'Halloran57kg
Scr5Spud Gun2Louise DayJack Pilkington57kg
R3

De Bortoli Wines Super Mdn Hcp

13:55 local1200mMaiden$60,000
Winner7. Frida KaySP $31.00
★ Top pick4th
5Lady Of The Castle

Our price $1.85 · SP $1.80 · Jean Van Overmeire

Her forward barrier and proven wet-ground résumé align perfectly with Gosford's Heavy track bias favouring forward settlers.

2nd pick2nd
1Acharnee

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.50 · Rory Hutchings

Acharnee has legitimate class form with a strong 2nd at this track last preparation, but the complete absence of Heavy-track experience is a real concern given the data showing genuine wet-form matters more on Gosford Heavy.

3rd pickWon
7Frida Kay

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Olivia Chambers

However, a winless record and no wet-track form leave genuine risk.

999th pickScratched
3Courthezon

Our price $4.00 · Mitchell Bell

Minimal official race exposure adds some risk, but the profile - talented colt dropping from Open class to a maiden - fits the classic 'winner running into their prime' pattern this track rewards. A funded outsider case with genuine upside.

Value pick5th
2Caddy's Steps

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Matt Kirk

  1. 1st7Frida KayOlivia Chambers$31.00
  2. 2nd1AcharneeRory Hutchings$3.50
  3. 3rd6BobbyJett Newman$9.50
  4. 4th5Lady Of The CastleJean Van Overmeire$1.80
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Frida Kay5Olivia ChambersMs K Gavenlock53.5kg$31.00
2nd1Acharnee10Rory HutchingsBjorn Baker58kg$3.50
3rd6Bobby6Jett NewmanP M Perry53.5kg$9.50
4th5Lady Of The Castle3Jean Van OvermeireNathan Doyle57kg$1.80
5th2Caddy's Steps9Matt KirkR J Quinton53kg$6.50
6th9Love Goddess8Jess TaylorMs K Gavenlock55.5kg$19.00
Scr3Courthezon7Mitchell BellAnnabel & Rob Archibald57kg
Scr4Fawlty Affairs4Keagan LathamRichard & Will Freedman57kg
Scr8Ho Aloha2Lee MagorrianDavid Pfieffer55.5kg
Scr10Supido Secret11P Niceforo55.5kg
Scr11Warm Front1Mitch StaplefordNacim Dilmi54kg
R4

Sharp DS Central Coast Midway (Bm68)

14:30 local1600mBenchmark 68$45,000
Winner3. DollarsSP $14.00
★ Top pick6th
2Squeezebox

Our price $2.30 · SP $2.35 · Keagan Latham

Steps up in class slightly but has proven competitive at this level previously, including 2 minor placings last two runs. Wet form is broader than Heavy-specific, but soft-track record (1-3-1 from 8) suggests suitability. Forward-settling ability suits the Gosford bias.

2nd pick4th
5Tillstrom

Our price $4.00 · SP $10.00 · Jean Van Overmeire

Tillstrom boasts an excellent underlying strike rate with 3 wins from just 7 starts and a good record when fresh. Barrier 1 is a considerable positive on a track that rewards forward runners, and this fits the second-up scenario perfectly. Lack of exposure to Heavy ground is the main query, but overall profile is strong.

3rd pick3rd
7Kirkuk

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.10 · Heavelon Van Der Hoven

Kirkuk stands out as the genuine Heavy-track proven performer in this field with a win from 5 runs on the deep ground - a valuable tie-breaker per the Gosford Heavy track notes. Barrier 3 supports forward tactics suited to the surface. Recent form is workmanlike rather than scintillating, but the class and wet form profile warrant strong consideration alongside the placegetters above.

999th pickScratched
6Just Shane

Our price $7.50

Just Shane arrives in strong form with a runner-up finish last start over 2000m and a string of competitive placings. While yet to win on softer ground, the horse places consistently (7 placings from 18 starts) and draws to settle forward, which suits the flat tempo profile. Represents solid third-line claims in an open race.

Value pickWon
3Dollars

Our price $11.00 · SP $14.00

The blinkers-again gear change and strong underlying speed profile suggest untapped upside if fitness aligns, making this a value play rather than a top confidence selection.

  1. 1st3Dollars$14.00
  2. 2nd9KahrabaRory Hutchings$21.00
  3. 3rd7KirkukHeavelon Van Der Hoven$3.10
  4. 4th5TillstromJean Van Overmeire$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Dollars8J C Deamer57kg$14.00
2nd9Kahraba6Rory HutchingsDenim Wynen55kg$21.00
3rd7Kirkuk3Heavelon Van Der HovenJ & G Lee55.5kg$3.10
4th5Tillstrom1Jean Van OvermeireMitchell Beer & George Carpenter56.5kg$10.00
5th8Zizette2Jess TaylorMs K Gavenlock55kg$71.00
6th2Squeezebox7Keagan LathamMs K Waugh57.5kg$2.35
7th10Devils Daughter5Andrew CalderP & M Cave55kg$41.00
8th4Darn Cute9Olivia ChambersCraig Carmody54.5kg$4.60
Scr1Viewpoint9Lee MagorrianNacim Dilmi59kg
Scr6Just Shane4T & P Vigouroux56kg
R5

Sneddon Bros Hcp (C1)

15:10 local1000mClass 1$42,000
Winner6. DifensivoSP $7.50
★ Top pick3rd
1Melanite

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.60 · Jackson Morris

Best overall winning chance today.

2nd pick5th
7Vittozzi

Our price $3.30 · SP $6.00 · Jean Van Overmeire

Second-up and drawn wide, but with a winning maiden effort and competitive Open-grade run on Heavy ground previously, this filly rates highly as a genuine threat to the top pick.

3rd pick4th
5Cosmic Order

Our price $5.00 · SP $10.00 · Mitchell Bell

Cosmic Order fits the profile of the ideal Gosford Heavy winner - lightly raced, in-form (won last runs), young and drawn to settle forward from barrier 2. A genuine each-way threat in a moderately open race.

Value pick7th
3Aeternum

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.40 · Jenny Duggan

Aeternum's recent 2nd-place effort, beaten narrowly, marks it as clearly progressive and in the mix on ability.

  1. 1st6DifensivoLee Magorrian$7.50
  2. 2nd10Damascus CallingGrant Buckley$41.00
  3. 3rd1MelaniteJackson Morris$2.60
  4. 4th5Cosmic OrderMitchell Bell$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Difensivo11Lee MagorrianNacim Dilmi56kg$7.50
2nd10Damascus Calling8Grant BuckleyMick Attard55kg$41.00
3rd1Melanite4Jackson MorrisJohn Thompson61kg$2.60
4th5Cosmic Order2Mitchell BellMatthew Smith56.5kg$10.00
5th7Vittozzi9Jean Van OvermeireNathan Doyle55kg$6.00
6th9The Magic Man5Jett NewmanP M Perry53kg$6.00
7th3Aeternum6Jenny DugganMs K Buchanan57.5kg$4.40
8th8Barsandbi3Jess TaylorG McFarlane55kg$51.00
Scr2Expido7Andrew GibbonsAngela Davies58kg
Scr4Gem Tycoon10Keagan LathamRichard & Will Freedman57kg
Scr11Coal Smoke1T P Croft55kg
R6

Pearce''s Plastering Hcp (C1)

15:50 local1200mClass 1$42,000
Winner3. StabilitySP $8.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Johnny

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.05 · Mitch Stapleford

Johnny presents the strongest heavy-track credentials in the field (1-2-0 from 3 heavy starts) allied to a consistent recent form line and a favourable class drop into Class 1. First-up history is excellent and Snowden's stable typically has runners fit fresh. Best blend of class, conditions suitability and current form despite a moderate barrier and quiet jockey recent form.

2nd pick4th
2Cobra Club

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.00 · Jett Newman

Cobra Club is the only genuine leader in a race shaping as a slow-tempo affair, a major structural advantage at a tight, turning track like Gosford where forward runners dominate. Wet form and fitness after a long absence are the main concerns, but the tactical speed advantage is compelling.

3rd pick6th
4October Star

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Mitchell Bell

Fitness is sound with a quick backup. The inside barrier is a slight concern on a track where forward position matters, but the horse has shown it can defy modest draws. Represents a consistent, live third pick behind the more proven wet-trackers.

Value pickWon
3Stability

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Lee Magorrian

Stability is the classic Gosford-winner profile: lightly raced, in-form (won last start), and drawn to get forward.

  1. 1st3StabilityLee Magorrian$8.00
  2. 2nd7FireworkKeagan Latham$21.00
  3. 3rd1JohnnyMitch Stapleford$2.05
  4. 4th2Cobra ClubJett Newman$3.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Stability4Lee MagorrianNacim Dilmi58.5kg$8.00
2nd7Firework10Keagan LathamMs L Munce56.5kg$21.00
3rd1Johnny6Mitch StaplefordPeter Snowden59kg$2.05
4th2Cobra Club2Jett NewmanG Waterhouse & A Bott58kg$3.00
5th10Whispering Rupert8Jess TaylorG McFarlane55kg$61.00
6th4October Star1Mitchell BellRichard Litt58kg$6.50
7th8Cante Libre3Grant BuckleyR J Nutman55.5kg$101.00
Scr5Rock Emperor5Andrew GibbonsS I Singleton57kg
Scr6De Joker9Angus Stewart56.5kg
Scr9Damascus Calling7Mick Attard55kg
R7

Pluim Group Hcp (C1)

16:25 local1200mClass 1$42,000
Winner7. Kwirky SmileSP $2.90
★ Top pick5th
9Gaelic Gem

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00

While barrier 11 is a mild concern, her wet-ground form profile aligns precisely with what the Gosford Heavy data identifies as the key tie-breaker, making her the most complete form case.

2nd pick6th
5Celestial Deal

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.60 · Jett Newman

3rd pick7th
8Salma's Star

Our price $7.50 · SP $13.00 · Jess Taylor

Salma's Star drops in class today and has course form at Gosford including a placing in Class 1 grade. The addition of winkers suggests the stable is looking for an improved showing, and her barrier draw is workable for forward tactics on this track. Modest strike rate tempers confidence but represents solid each-way claims.

Value pickWon
7Kwirky Smile

Our price $6.00 · SP $2.90 · Rory Hutchings

  1. 1st7Kwirky SmileRory Hutchings$2.90
  2. 2nd11Tennessee DollyKeagan Latham$4.20
  3. 3rd12Mane CharacterGrant Buckley$21.00
  4. 4th3Fire 'n' StoneMitchell Bell$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Kwirky Smile12Rory HutchingsBjorn Baker56.5kg$2.90
2nd11Tennessee Dolly5Keagan LathamRichard Litt56kg$4.20
3rd12Mane Character2Grant BuckleyNacim Dilmi55.5kg$21.00
4th3Fire 'n' Stone9Mitchell BellAnnabel & Rob Archibald57.5kg$7.50
5th9Gaelic Gem11T J Bartley56kg$7.00
6th5Celestial Deal7Jett NewmanG Waterhouse & A Bott55kg$4.60
7th8Salma's Star4Jess TaylorG McFarlane56.5kg$13.00
Scr1Beverly Hills10Lee MagorrianC J Waller59kg
Scr2Mercantilist8Jean Van OvermeireNacim Dilmi58.5kg
Scr4Blenheim Girl13C J Waller57kg
Scr6Fleet Flyer1Louise DayR J Quinton57kg
Scr10Shirley's Tribute6Mitch StaplefordPeter Snowden54.5kg
Scr13Truce3Sara Ryan55kg

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