Gosford Race 7 - Happy Birthday Jo Willis 2-4 Win
JOCK FROM IBROX (1) is progressing well with another good run, placing by 2 lengths (30.04) in a Grade 5 at The Gardens. Was a winner at his only start from this draw. Well-placed to take this out. BEES HIVE (5) was below best at her last start when 8th at Wentworth Park following a third place finish (29.97) at this track two back. Form here at the trip sound including two wins. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minor placings. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. MISS JACK HIGH (2) produced a modest effort most recently when sixth at this track over 515m behind King Kermaro (30.35) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings three times from four starts. Leading chance. HELLO SHELLY (4) drops in journey and warrants respect.
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 2 length second over 515m The Gardens in 30.04. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (29.79) at big odds over 515m at this track. Aided by a low draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.76 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/06/2026 | 119 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on July 21 over 603m at this track behind Ancient Egyptian beaten 7 lengths (35.52). Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.52 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $91.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.68 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Wentworth Park (31.48) in a Grade 5, finishing a 18 length eighth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from eight starts. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.48 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.79 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.85 | 0:35.21 | 0:35.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:36.39 | 0:35.60 | 0:35.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on July 23 over 520m at Wentworth Park in a Grade 5. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.92 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:31.03 | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.91) when eighth over 515m at The Gardens in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.91 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.37 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $91.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |