Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 28 August 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Gosford. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The best credentialled runner on form with two runner-up efforts in identical Gosford 1000m maidens, including a narrow Heavy 9 second. Her early speed should allow a forward position despite barrier 10, and Magorrian is riding well.
Debutant with strong trial form, having won a Gosford 1000m trial on Heavy 8 before a Newcastle heat. Drawn perfectly in barrier 2 with on-pace projection and a sprinting pedigree. The obvious concern is lack of race-day experience, but his tactical map is exactly what the track demands. Rates second behind Star Of Indigo on suitability and winning chance.
However, she came from well back in that run and Gosford's short straight heavily disadvantages backmarkers over 1000m. Third pick on winning chance rather than value.
A small each-way value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Shimano | 2 | C Schofield | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Star Of Indigo | 7 | L Magorrian | D Lane | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | Colheitas | 8 | Tommy Berry | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Touchatism | 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nick Mitchell | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 11 | My Sweetheart | 3 | William Stanley | Damien Smith | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Final Gift | 1 | Olivia Chambers | Mark Cross | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Flying Harry | 4 | Ms W Costin | Mick Attard | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Spanish Dancer | 6 | A B Collett | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Autumn Flyer | 9 | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Yamashita | 7 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hard Rattle | 5 | Ms J Taylor | G McFarlane | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Keinbah's Gift | 10 | Damien Smith | 56kg |
Peyton has the strongest overall profile despite still being a maiden. He was placed at 1100m on a soft track, ran second in his only 1200m Maiden, and returns with two trials under his belt. Barrier 1 and Zac Lloyd give him every chance to camp just off the speed, which suits Gosford's on-pace bias.
Eviction Notice is the highest-class runner in the field, having placed in Group 2 and Group 3 company around 1100m. He drops from Listed grade to a provincial Maiden and maps to lead or sit just off the speed from barrier 5. His winless record is a concern and he has been run down before, but on class and Gosford's on-pace bias he rates the principal threat.
Written Doll has done little wrong in four starts, with three placings including a close third over today's 1100m on a soft track last time. He maps favourably behind the speed from gate 3 and should be in the finish again.
Bold Bucks is a genuine value runner. He was runner-up at this track over 1000m, showing the on-pace pattern that suits Gosford, and returns after being gelded with only 56.5kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Peyton | 1 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Not On My Watch | 3 | S Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Eviction Notice | 4 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Bold Bucks | 2 | C Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alabama Showdown | 4 | Joseph Pride | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Hellfire Henry | 6 | J M Austin | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Muscle Beach | 10 | Bryce Heys | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Written Doll | 3 | David Pfieffer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Flight Of Power | 9 | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Threads | 7 | C Maher | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Union | 6 | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg |
She maps to lead again, which suits Gosford's strong on-pace bias over 1100m. The queries are first look at soft ground and minimal race experience, but her tactical speed and natural second-up improvement give her the highest winning chance.
The Snitzel filly should relish the step to 1100m and has a good inside draw. The Snowden/Tom Sherry combination is in form, and second-up improvement is expected. The main concern is settling too far back given Gosford's on-pace bias, but her class gives her clear top-three claims.
Esnaad made a promising debut with a closing third at Newcastle, and the Freedman/Berry combination is a strong pointer. The extra 200m and 15-day break should aid improvement, but her likely backrunning pattern is a genuine risk on a track where leaders and on-pacers dominate.
The Waterhouse/Bott stable has her fresh with two trials, and Regan Bayliss rides well at Gosford.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Temptation | 4 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 55.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Esnaad | 5 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Loreal Belle | 3 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Piaffe | 1 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Supa Zenardini | 2 | Olivia Chambers | Craig Carmody | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Isobel | 7 | Ms J Taylor | Ms K Gavenlock | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Syzygy Earthlight | 8 | A Farragher | Robert Quinn | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Xena's Conquest | 6 | Reece Jones | G R Nickson | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Chataigne | 8 | G Portelli | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Give Her Strength | 5 | John Thompson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | The Wildling | 4 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Velastra | 1 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg |
Plume has the best blend of current form and race shape. She ran on well for second over 1250m last start and has previously placed on soft ground. From barrier six she maps to sit just off the speed, which is the dominant Gosford pattern. The knock is that she is still a maiden, but this looks a suitable assignment.
Ho Aloha is the consistency runner of the race, having finished second at this trip last start and owning two placings from two 1200m attempts. Barrier one gives her every chance to hold a forward spot in what looks a moderate tempo. The main concerns are her 13-start maiden status and lack of a placing on soft ground. Still, her reliability and race sense make her the clear second pick in a very thin maiden.
Avon Calling has enough class and wet-track form to be a serious place hope. The first-time tongue tie may help her convert. Her main risk is the map, as she is likely to be further back than ideal at a track that clearly favours on-pace runners.
He has placed twice on Soft 5 and returns from a spell with two winning trials, one of them at Gosford. From barrier three he should lead or sit right on the speed, which is the preferred pattern at this circuit. The risks are his poor lead-up form and lack of a career win, but he is worth an each-way ticket.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Crash Bang Wallop | 5 | C Schofield | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Love Goddess | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Stratford | 3 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Usain Boss | 6 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Andhe's Brave | 7 | J Ford | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Ho Aloha | 1 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Plume | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Argansort | 2 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Riga | 3 | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Avon Calling | 5 | Brad Widdup | 57kg |
Rush Attack maps to control the race from an on-pace position, which is the key winning profile at Gosford over a mile. He was brave when leading at Newcastle over 1600m last start, beaten in a photo, and that was under 58.5kg. He drops to 57kg, has placed in 4 of 11 at the trip and has a solid soft-track record.
Serpico is the clear danger. He has proven he can win over the Gosford mile, storming home from midfield in a Class 1 at this track and distance in April. If he can settle a little closer from barrier 1, he is the main threat.
His latest eighth can be excused after interference and a three-wide trip, and he is a proven on-pace force who should appreciate the mile back in distance.
His 1600m form is better than his overall profile suggests: two wins and a placing from six starts at the trip, highlighted by a BM64 win at Wyong over 1630m earlier this month. The main concern is the soft surface, where he is winless, but he has placed on it and gets a light weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Fiftyfivechevy | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Smart Cry | 6 | Tyler Schiller | J C Coyle | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rush Attack | 4 | Tommy Berry | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Serpico | 1 | Ashley Morgan | David Payne | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Johnny Smash | 5 | Reece Jones | M F Van Gestel | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Meritage | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Bryce Heys | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Invasive Dreams | 2 | Siena Grima | S Harvey | 54kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Iceford | 3 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Brannum | 8 | Ms J Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
Longinus is the most likely winner. His 2000m Soft 6 win at Hawkesbury and tight 3rd at Kembla in BM64 company give the strongest recent staying form. Gosford's 250m straight and soft surface suit his on-pace pattern, while Zac Lloyd's excellent track record adds confidence. The wide draw is a concern, but he has the early speed to overcome it.
Tacitly is a consistent place-getter whose last three seconds include a strong 1880m performance at Newcastle. He handles soft ground and draws well, so he should be in the finish again. The query is whether he can convert placings into a win at 2070m for the first time. His low win rate prevents him from being the top pick despite favouritism.
Where's My Halo has the strongest recent win in the race, coming from midfield on a Soft 5 at Newcastle and holding off The Cristal. She is a genuine soft-track performer with a rising profile.
Mediaro is the clear value runner. His distance profile stands out: two wins and a placing in three attempts around this trip, including a second at Gosford over 2100m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Longinus | 9 | Zac Lloyd | Brad Widdup | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Proxima Centauri | 5 | A Adkins | Joseph Pride | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Tip Top Timing | 10 | H Van Der Hoven | C E Conners | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Majorian | 4 | O A Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Where's My Halo | 6 | K S Latham | R J Quinton | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Line Of Fire | 8 | J Ford | J D Cooper | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Kosuke | 3 | Tom Sherry | G McFarlane | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Tacitly | 2 | A B Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 9th | 7 | Mediaro | 7 | Reece Jones | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Sir Tua | 1 | C Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 8 | The Cristal | 2 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tsarevich | 11 | J G Sargent | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Vondel | 9 | Brad Widdup | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Zizette | 1 | Ms K Gavenlock | 55kg |
Wanda's Spark is the clear form pick: she has shown a win and a placing on soft, including at the 1200m trip, and is still open to significant improvement. The map from barrier 6 and Zac Lloyd's strong Gosford record align with the track's on-pace bias.
Regal Problem is the class runner of the race, coming back from CL3 and Group company into BM64. Her first-up record is strong and she has a 1200m win on the resume, while Schiller and Pride are a powerful combination. Soft ground is the main query, but her placed run on Soft7 at Rosehill suggests she handles it well enough to feature fresh.
Spiritualistic returns to BM64 after a close second on a Soft6, a formline that reads well for today's conditions. With heavy-track wins on her record and a jockey/trainer combo firing at 29%, she is a genuine place hope. The main knocks are her lack of a soft-track win and modest 1200m record, but she maps to get every chance.
From barrier 4 she should get a nice forward run under the in-form A Collett.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Regal Problem | 7 | Tyler Schiller | Joseph Pride | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Wanda's Spark | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Michael Freedman | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 1 | Glastonbury Girl | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Fleet Flyer | 9 | Ms L Day | R J Quinton | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 8 | Zou Royal | 4 | A B Collett | J M Austin | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Air Kiss | 2 | Ms J Taylor | Ms K Gavenlock | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Zoe | 8 | Ms W Costin | Craig Carmody | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Frida Kay | 3 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Tides Turning | 1 | Jett Newman | T P Croft | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | At Her Mercy | 12 | David Pfieffer | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Spiritualistic | 8 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Golden Vader | 8 | Liam Ruddy | 55kg |
Tannin is the most likely winner despite limited racing. His Gosford maiden win over 1200m on soft was strong, and the drop from Listed to a provincial BM64 is significant class relief. Barrier 1 allows Tommy Berry to ride handy, which is crucial at Gosford where leaders and on-pace runners dominate. The Listed failure is a query, but this is a far easier assignment.
Remember Jack brings the strongest recent class form, having placed in BM72 company at Canterbury and Warwick Farm. He returned from a spell with a solid third at Wyong over 1100m and now improves second-up, where his record is 2 wins and 2 placings from 5 starts. The main concerns are barrier 11 and a likely backmarker role on a track that punishes deep closers. Still, his soft-track record and class edge make him the clear second pick.
Expido has genuine upside and strong soft-track credentials. He resumed with a close second in a Class 1 at Wyong and now has every chance to improve second-up. The query is his rise from Class 1 to BM64 and a tendency to settle back, which is not ideal at Gosford. He rates as the third-most likely winner.
Ellofadude appeals as the value runner. He won last start at Gunnedah on soft, has a good first-up record, and races on-pace, which suits Gosford's 1200m bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Edge Of Midnight | 11 | Siena Grima | P M Perry | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ellofadude | 10 | Ms M Weir | Ben Blay | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Expido | 2 | A Gibbons | Angela Davies | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Senshi | 7 | Jett Newman | P M Perry | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Renoir | 5 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Gavenlock | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Starry Jack | 6 | J Ford | Darren L Bell | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Florino | 8 | William Stanley | Nathan Doyle | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Tannin | 1 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 9th | 13 | Executive Decision | 4 | O A Dalton | Mark Cross | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Whispering Rupert | 3 | Ms J Taylor | G McFarlane | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 2 | Remember Jack | 9 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Lego Master | 8 | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Maidoff | 9 | C E Conners | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Dodi | 3 | Mick Attard | 55kg |
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