3 minute read
GOSFORD-JOHN O'SHEA
DIAMIL (R9-Gosford Cup).
He's done really well, improved nicely as you would expect early in his campaign. He's got good continuity to his program, has trained on nicely and has drawn well. I'm sure he will acquit himself really well. He does carry weight and it's a decent enough challenge, but is a horse in very good form, so that is a good start.
FALL FOR CINDY (R4)
She's in great form and did a great job the other day to ride out of her comfort zone which she will have to do again on Saturday. If she can roll forward and get a spot it's a big help at Gosford. She hasn't gone backwards and the step up to a mile will suit her more than anything. The longer the races the better she goes.
COMME BELLA FILLE (R5)
She is a decent enough mare on her day but hasn't had an opportunity as yet to strike, but will get a chance on Saturday and we expect a much better performance than she's shown.
GOSFORD-WILL FREEDMAN
FASHION LEGEND (R7)
Not first choice to run at Gosford, but fortunately he drew a soft gate and looks like he's come back a stronger horse, matured into a physically strong horse now. We certainly haven't had him as forward before as we do now so I'm expecting him to run a credible race. Think About It is the one they all have to beat but has a task with big weight drawn wide.
UNAMERICAN (R5)
I'm expecting him to run well, this is harder grade than the Orange Cup. He'll be some live hope if on speed which is advantageous at Gosford and he can get his own way in front and not have to do to much work I think he can run out the 2100m.
SUNSHINE COAST
JUAN DIVA (R8)
She grows a leg in Queensland and I thought her first up run was enormous, running serious quick sectionals for a horse that was never really tested. She missed the kick and had to go back and be ridden for luck. I expect her run a whole lot better and expect steep improvement out of her. She is hugely overpriced and going enormously.
MORPHETTVILLE-ANDREW NOBLETT
FOXY FRIDA (R6)
She has definitely come on and has travelled well. We'll be in the soft range which wouldn't bother her, into the heavy a question mark there. I think it's a good race and the break between runs will suit her. We go there with good expectations that she runs well.
WARRACKNABEAL
LADY DUMONT (R1)
She's a chance and has drawn well up there which is important. I thought her run at Kyneton was good and she is a definite chance tomorrow.
SANDOWN-ENVER JUSUFOVIC
PINSTRIPED (R8)
He's going really well and is in a happy place, couldn't be any happier with him, he's action is good, is rock hard fit, comes into the race with less weight than last start. The only negative is the barrier. I'm confident he can measure up to the top echelon down the track.
BLOOD OATH (R9)
Going well and deserved city win last start. He wouldn't want the track to get much worse.
VONGOLE (R9)
He is absolutely flying and unsuited on shifty track last start, but of the two, if the track remains a soft 5 I would be steering to Vongole.
ASCOT-STEPHEN MILLER
LAST OF THE LINE (R5)
Hopefully he is looking for this distance. Brad (Parnham) has been saying he needed further.
BLACK SPIRIT (R4)
She's drawn sticky but has pace to cross and be in a forward position. She is a tryer and I expect her to run a good race.
JORDAN TURNER-REAR ADMIRAL (R2)
She's ticking all the right boxes and I expect her to be hard to beat.
SOARING SOLO (R1)
She hasn't drawn a gate in a while, so if she can get a soft enough run she can run a good race. This is weaker company.
SARAH EVANS-NO DICE (R9)
She has come back this prep with a real good attitude and is happy to be at the races. We have thrown her in tomorrow, but we've gone the gate (1) over the company, so have a few favours.
