Gosford Race 12 - Staff Appreciation
GYPSY IBROX (1) comes into this as a quickest on the card winner last time at The Gardens, scoring by 1.75 lengths (29.43). Can continue the winning form. SHADOW ASSASSIN (2) was in the money last time at Wentworth Park (30.04) in a NG, finishing a 7 length third. Already a winner from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run. GOLD AND BROWN (8) goes very well at this course having never missed the frame including two wins. Placed last time (22.63) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 8 lengths. Among the main chances. FASCINATE SUZIE (3) looks an each-way chance.
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at The Gardens over 515m in 29.43 last start, beating Bad Knees. Likes the rails so the last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the money the last two runs. Finished third at Wentworth Park in 30.04 last time but the start prior recorded a decent 29.89 over 520m finishing second at Wentworth Park. Hard to top on the time from two back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $13,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (29.97) over 515m at The Gardens. Aided by a low draw and is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.36 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 19.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.39 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 340m at Bulli in a handy (19.41), beating Narrow Arrow. Will find this a bit tougher, happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | 0:19.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.71 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.34 | 0:18.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.97 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.46 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.98 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.27 | 0:18.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 5 for the first time after placing latest at Maitland (25.14) in a Grade 4/5. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/10/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.43 | 0:18.85 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.33) at Maitland in a Grade 4/5, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.33 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 17 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 99/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Richmond over 520m in 30.02. Followed that up with a minor placing over 520m at Richmond at Grade 5 six days ago. Among the chances with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.17 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd over 388m at this track beaten 8 lengths (22.63) behind Dashing For Gold in a Grade 5 on October 6. The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.37 | 0:20.71 | 0:20.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.29 | 0:18.29 | 0:18.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 75 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |