Gosford

Today, Flat1m2fSoft

A small but competitive field. Despite being tested beyond the mile for the first time CUESTA (4) gets the nod. Raced handy and wouldn't lie down but just fell short last start in a Class 1 over 1600m here. In the money at eight of ten runs so she is always well-placed - trust that is the case again today. DEZIGNATION (3) was a maiden tackling a Class 1 but still proved too strong over 2200m at Nowra last time out. Has only been to the races four times so there is still plenty of improvement to come. GOLDEN SMILE (5) chalked up a third consecutive minor placing recently when edged out over today's journey at the Beaumont track. Very fit mare who will travel on the speed and give backers a great sight again. GALWAY FLYER (7) saw very little daylight in the straight last start and should have finished closer in a 1900m maiden at Canterbury. Can compete at this level. SPENZALOT (2) was an eye-catcher last time over this trip, missing by a whisker. In the mix again.

  • 4. Cuesta
  • 3. Dezignation
  • 5. Golden Smile
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  • 4. 4. Cuesta
    J: CHAD LEVERT: BJORN BAKER
    F: 24122
    Price History:
    3.75
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    8
    Verdict
    Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on January 9 over 1600m, long-neck behind Federal Reserve with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Orange Cl1-Sw on December 30 over 1600m, nose behind Pearler carrying 57kg at $1.75. Rarely runs a poor race and this looks an ideal assignment.
  • 2. 2. Spenzalot
    J: MITCH STAPLEFORDT: SCOTT SINGLETON
    F: 44q22
    Price History:
    3.20
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    52
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Most recently 2nd of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 2100m, nose behind Powerful Prayer carrying 59kg at $15. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm58 on December 11 over 1700m, 2 len behind Gold Capital with 58.5kg at $1.80. Racing well enough to test this line-up.
  • 3. 3. Dezignation
    J: MITCHELL BELLT: MATTHEW SMITH
    F: 0531
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    57
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Nowra Cl1-Sw December 31 over 2200m defeating Babyfaced Assassin carrying 56kg at $2.45. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Brilliant Knight with 55kg at $8.50. Capable of going on with the job now.
  • 7. 7. Galway Flyer
    J: LEE MAGORRIANT: CHRIS WALLER
    F: 487
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Last start from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Canterbury Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw on January 1 over 1900m, slow going 3 len behind Barcelo carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that second last of 9 at Kembla Grange 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Audenzia carrying 59kg at $5.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is in the mix despite racing out of his grade.
  • 6. 6. Babyfaced Assassin
    J: AMY MCLUCAST: GARY PORTELLI
    F: 27642
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Nowra Cl1-Sw on December 31 over 2200m, head behind Dezignation with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 8 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on December 12 over 2000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Miss Defy with 56.5kg at $12. Dour staying who cannot be ruled out.
  • 8. 8. Royston
    J: WILL PRICET: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
    F: 47x48
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn on December 14 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Viewpoint carrying 57.5kg at $9. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Nowra Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sir Tua with 59kg at $8. Fitter but minor claims only.
  • 1. 1. Sir Zino
    J: ZAC WADICKT: VANESSA MCLENNAN
    F: 74646
    Price History:
    81.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    33
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on January 4 over 2120m, 7 len behind Champagne Rouge with 59kg at $101. Before that 4th of 7 at Lismore Cl1-Sw on December 19 over 2110m, 0.9 len behind Wakadaisho carrying 59kg at $31. Confidence low and needs to improve sharply.
Non-Runners
  • 5. 5. Golden Smile
    J: ANDREW GIBBONST: KRIS LEES
    F: 62230
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    1-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    58
    Days Since Last Run:
    1
    Verdict
    Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 26 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Powerful Prayer carrying 57kg at $4.40. Before that 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1-Sw on December 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Brilliant Knight with 57kg at $2.50. Honest galloper who is a live chance.

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