Gosford Race 8 - Mark Hughes Foundation
ON A DIME (5) has a strong record this journey here with three wins and a minor from six starts. Was out of the placings last time (22.98) at this track in a NG, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. ZIPPING OSAKA (1) boasts a strong record this journey with five wins and five minors from 15 tries. Placed last time (23.44) at The Gardens in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 11 lengths. Looks one of the chances. BIGBAD ESME (8) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with six wins and a placing from 13 tries. Hit the frame latest (22.39) when third at this track in a Grade 4/5. Makes strong appeal on best. DRINK TO THAT (3) jumps at a shorter trip and still warrants respect.
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Risky starter who put in a fair effort in easier race last start. Yet to miss the frame when drawn the rails and will take some catching if jumps well. Form from this draw is very strong, including two wins. Hard to beat.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.38 | 0:19.76 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.25 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on October 26 over 400m at Maitland behind Whitey beaten 5.5 lengths (22.86). Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $35.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at The Gardens over 400m. Last start finished 6th on October 31 over 515m at this track behind Watch This beaten 3 lengths (29.99) in a Grade 5. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
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Finished second last time (19.45) over 340m at Bulli. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Worth including.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/10/2026 | 5 | NG | $1,580.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.37 | 0:18.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.42 | 0:19.19 | 0:19.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.78 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.98) in a NG, finishing a 11 length seventh. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | 25 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $18,080.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Hit the frame latest (22.74) when second at Maitland in a Grade 4/5. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/10/2026 | 73 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.19 | 0:24.76 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 400m at Maitland. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,920.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:29.33 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Impress Moana at this track last start over 388m (22.39). Good beginner who shouldn't be far away in the run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/10/2026 | 51 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.60 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |