Gosford Race 7 - Mark Hughes Foundation Max 150 Points
ALFIE'S PRINCESS (4) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at The Gardens behind Tarawi Malibu (29.92) in a Grade 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Capable of going well again. DASHING FOR GOLD (7) used the inside draw to advantage last time and hit the ground running with a fast early split, but could manage only the minor money when a 3.5 lengths third at Richmond over 520m in 30.03. Can feature again. PAPA GUISEPPE (6) turned in a plain performance last time when sixth at Richmond over 320m behind Midnight Smoke (19.04) in a Grade 5. Key player if finds best. CURMUDGEON (1) looks an each-way chance.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.69) when seventh over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 1 for the first time here. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | 25 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.64 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (30.80) over 515m at this track. Aided by a low draw and is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.80 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 26 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.38 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 15 lengths behind No Shame over 603m. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:36.14 | 0:35.05 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 294 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.36 | 0:34.86 | 0:34.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2025 | 238 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 515m | N/A | 0:29.83 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.32 | 0:34.39 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Tarawi Malibu at The Gardens last start over 515m (29.92). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/06/2026 | 22 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Grade 5 on June 20 over 400m at The Gardens behind Imperator beaten 6 lengths (23.67). Placed two back at The Gardens. Must be included.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on June 26 over 320m at Richmond behind Midnight Smoke beaten 10 lengths (19.04). Better than the last couple of runs suggest. Expected to do much better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.42 | 0:18.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.19 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.56 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.19 | 0:18.54 | 0:18.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Hovering at Richmond last start over 520m (30.03). Has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/5 | 28/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.72 | 0:26.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 8 for the first time after finishing a 9 length sixth at The Gardens (30.71) in a Grade 5. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |