Gosford Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation 5th Grade Ht 3 H
BENTLEY RED (5) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 2.25 lengths at this track in a handy 35.03 beating Why Me. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. RECLUSE (1) is mixing form lately, finishing out of the placings last time at Richmond but was a Grade 5 winner two back at Richmond. Well placed here and can atone this time. BEFORE THE DAWN (6) was in the placings last time but prior to that posted a speedy 34.72 win over 603m at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance. CASH KEEPING (2) cannot be left out despite racing here for the first time.
Stats
Comments
Ordinary effort last start when she was slow out over 622m at Richmond. Prior to that won by 1.5 lengths at Richmond (29.87) beating Domineering in a Grade 5 on October 25. Yet to win but has been in the money three times from five starts off this box. Right in the mix.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.22 | 0:35.79 | 0:35.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 171 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 99/3 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 515m | N/A | 0:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.57L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/2 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.00 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Steps up to 603m for the first time. Last appeared when fifth over 520m at Richmond six days ago. Draw will be an advantage racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $5,650.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/10/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 17 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | NG | $3,560.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the placings last time but the run prior she was an eye-catching winner after tracking the speed, scoring by a nose in a Grade 5 at Nowra. Top win two back and has claims here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,990.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:36.41 | 0:35.85 | 0:35.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:37.03 | 0:37.03 | 0:37.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Nowra | 630m | 0:36.64 | 0:36.47 | 0:36.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (35.34) at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/10/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,750.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.34 | 0:35.24 | 0:35.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.97 | 0:34.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.36 | 0:35.08 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/2 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2.25 lengths over 603m at this track in a handy 35.03, beating Why Me. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $11,450.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.03 | 0:35.03 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $13,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 23 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 603m. Last start finished 2nd on October 31 over 603m at this track behind West Rock Casey beaten 2.5 lengths (34.98) in a Grade 4/5. Has clocked a strong 34.72 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $12,200.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $11,450.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:34.72 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.21 | 0:35.86 | 0:35.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a quick early split but had to settle for the minor money when third (35.98) over 622m at Richmond. Has the ability to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.98 | 0:35.79 | 0:35.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $11,450.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.03 | 0:35.86 | 0:35.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 5 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 565m | 0:31.75 | 0:31.75 | 0:31.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 710m at this track. Others hold stronger claims.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $13,050.00 | Gosford | 710m | 0:41.98 | 0:41.26 | 0:41.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $11,450.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.62 | 0:35.86 | 0:35.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $35.00 |
| 99/2 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |