Gosford Race 2 - Creightons Funeral Service Provincial Mdn Plate
PONZI SCHEME (8) has the right profile to break through after a solid third at Moruya, where he was beaten just over two lengths on soft ground and showed the benefit of being second-up. The rise from country company into a harder provincial assignment is noted, but he has already placed at this distance and has upside from a soft draw. HIDDEN NEWS (7) is the clear danger after going under narrowly at Newcastle, with the late hold-up adding merit to that second. Unlucky not to finish closer last start and shapes as the main threat. READY MADE HEIR (5) has the most exposed placing record, comes off a Port Macquarie second as favourite and gets first-time blinkers, although repeated placings rather than wins keep some caution in the assessment. Can hold a position and due for a change of luck. WE ARE ONE (12) Playing God filly from Truly Belong who debuts after a series of five trials for the Brad Widdup yard. Well drawn with leading jockey booked. Keeps safe.
Jockey: Alysha Collett
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced his best run this campaign when fourth at Hawkesbury, beaten just under a length by Devil Wings at big odds after racing handy and having a gear issue near the 200m. His Goulburn fourth prior was sound enough without threatening. The 1200m record keeps him more in the place mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Good 4 | Chad Schofield | 57.5kg | 1:17.63 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2026 | 133 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 1:04.95 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Reece Jones | 1:00.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.98L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Ashley Morgan | 0:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 5.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 7 | Reece Jones | 57.5kg | 1:04.77 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 1:10.07 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Regan Bayliss | 58.5kg | 1:03.60 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Shannen Llewellyn
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Port Macquarie, leading and sticking on for third when beaten just under a length in country grade on soft ground. She had also been narrowly beaten at Armidale before the spell, so the consistency is there. Jumps in grade and place best with the claim.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 177 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Soft 5 | Olivia Chambers | 57kg | 0:58.72 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:46.94 | - | 0 |
| 0.57L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | MDN FM | $27,000.00 | Armidale | 1100m | Good 4 | Jeff Kehoe | 57.5kg | 1:05.42 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | MDN FM | $27,000.00 | Wellington | 1100m | Good 4 | Kody Nestor | 57.5kg | 1:04.35 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 31/03/2026 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 57kg | 0:50.89 | 8-8 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 850m | Good | Jess Taylor | 0:48.66 | - | 0 |
| 4.79L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts with limited public evidence, having trialled at Kembla Grange a few weeks ago when seventh over 800m and beaten 3.80 lengths. The stable has had two debut winners from 25 starters, while the trainer-sire pairing has produced a better place rate. Draw helps, but she has to show race-day substance against more exposed rivals.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Jess Taylor | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Reece Jones
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for second at Port Macquarie last start, beaten a length by Letterman as favourite in country grade on soft ground. The Kembla Grange run prior was better than sixth reads after covering ground without cover throughout. First-time blinkers give her a clear winning angle if she finds a touch more.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Soft 5 | Reece Jones | 57kg | 1:11.17 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Olivia Chambers | 55kg | 1:10.99 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 149 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 0:57.36 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Olivia Chambers | 0:47.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.61L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 55kg | 1:10.42 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/13 | 27/03/2026 | 19 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Soft 5 | Anna Roper | 55.5kg | 1:15.81 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 56.5kg | 1:17.19 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Anna Roper | 0:59.46 | - | 0 |
| 2.91L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lee Magorrian
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after a debut seventh at Taree, where she was checked early and never got into the race before finishing just over seven lengths from Columbo. The close second in her latest trial at Beaumont (newcastle) suggests she has come on since. Close Beaumont (Newcastle) trial since points to improvement for the new yard.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Lee Magorrian | 0:48.58 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 22/09/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1313m | Soft 6 | Ashley Morgan | 57kg | 1:19.43 | 11-9-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:48.61 | - | 0 |
| 4.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Took a clear step forward second-up at Newcastle, finishing second to River Jordan and beaten just under a length despite being held up near the 150m. His debut fourth over 900m at the same venue had enough merit at generous odds, and he now reaches peak fitness third-up for a stable that has strong track credentials. Brings one of the strongest exposed form lines.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 56.5kg | 1:19.04 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 56.5kg | 0:52.00 | 7-7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Jay Ford | 0:59.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Jay Ford | 1:00.86 | - | 0 |
| 1.95L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chad Lever
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made the right improvement third-up when placed at Moruya, finishing third to Coco Dior and beaten just over two lengths on soft ground after settling close enough. The Kembla Grange run before that was affected by a slow beginning, so the latest effort is the better guide. Brings the right race-fit profile and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chad Lever | 56.5kg | 1:12.03 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2026 | 153 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Good 4 | Rory Hutchings | 56.5kg | 0:57.22 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Good | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:48.54 | - | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 12/04/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $201,000.00 | Wellington | 1100m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 56kg | 1:03.52 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Grant Buckley | 1:00.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tim Clark
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts for a strong stable with Tim Clark booked, and the latest Scone trial second gives him some preparation to lean on. He has had four trials in total, including two at this venue earlier in the campaign, so the groundwork is there. Respect the camp, but race experience is missing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Liberty Smyth | 0:53.25 | - | 0 |
| 1.98L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | William Stanley | 1:00.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.43L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | William Stanley | 0:49.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.38L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Jose Severo | 1:00.33 | - | 0 |
| 4.53L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Good | Jose Severo | 0:48.29 | - | 0 |
| 3.72L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chad Schofield
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts after a series of five trials, the latest a close third at Kembla Grange, and she represents a leading trainer with a strong track profile. The $90,000 purchase also has a black-type half-sibling in Champagne Street, which adds some depth to the background. Drawn well for a stable that knows this track.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Alysha Collett | 0:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Chad Schofield | 0:54.58 | - | 0 |
| 2.01L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Rachel King | 0:48.41 | - | 0 |
| 1.08L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 797m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 0:48.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.96L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Leeshelle Small | 0:51.14 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |