Gosford

Today, July 17, 2026Flat5f

Verdict

LADY OF THE CASTLE (5) made a positive return from a 20-week spell for new trainer Nathan Doyle last start, chiming in late only to just go under in a three-way go over this distance at Newcastle. Looks to be back better than ever and is a great chance to open her account. HO ALOHA (8) is an 11-start maiden who continues to race well without winning. Handy all the way and stuck on okay for a close fourth last time out over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Placed at both 1200m runs so expect her to be thereabouts again. COURTHEZON (3) has not raced since starting at $4.40 and finishing midfield on debut over 1000m at Eagle Farm last October. Recent Rosehill trial winner who is beautifully placed for his return. ACHARNEE (1) is back for a second campaign following a 199-day spell. Best of two runs to date was a second on debut over this course and distance. Definite contender. FAWLTY AFFAIRS (4) returns from a 15-week lay-off as a gelding. Showed ability last prep and might go to a new level now.

5. Lady Of The Castle
8. Ho Aloha
3. Courthezon

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5. 5. Lady Of The Castle
J: JEAN VAN OVERMEIRET: NATHAN DOYLE
F: 287x3
Price History:
2.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Newcastle Prov 3yo+ Mdn on June 27 over 1200m, on heavy track; neck behind Poshy's Girl with 56.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1150m, slow going 6 len behind Gorgeous carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
1. 1. Acharnee
J: RORY HUTCHINGST: BJORN BAKER
F: 26x
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
199
Verdict
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Super Mdn December 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fuadee carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. On debut second of 8 at this track Super Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Attractiveness carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Capable of a bold return.
8. 8. Ho Aloha
J: LEE MAGORRIANT: DAVID PFIEFFER
F: 56324
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Scuro Star carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Nowra Mdn on May 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Don't What Me carrying 57.5kg at $6. Encouraging effort last start. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
4. 4. Fawlty Affairs
J: KEAGAN LATHAMT: RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
F: 240x
Price History:
6.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
108
Verdict
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Warwick Farm 2yo Mdn April 1 over 1300m, soft track; 11 len behind Seraphox with 57.5kg at $12. On debut second of 11 at Muswellbrook 2yo Hcp March 8 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Drumfire carrying 58kg at $14. Now a gelding so might be the big improver.
2. 2. Caddys Steps
J: MATT KIRKT: RON QUINTON
Price History:
9.00
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Gelding by Holler making his first appearance. Trialled on July 3 at Randwick over 1045m and finished fourth. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
11. 11. Warm Front
J: MITCH STAPLEFORDT: NACIM DILMI
F: 2425x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
137
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Taree Mdn-Sw March 3 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind King Country carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Mdn December 13 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Monopolistic carrying 56.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns.
6. 6. Bobby
J: JETT NEWMANT: PAUL PERRY
F: 8x378
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently ran second last of 9 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Stability with 59kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind The Way Ahead carrying 59kg at $9. Can't recommend.
9. 9. Love Goddess
J: JESS TAYLORT: KYLIE GAVENLOCK
F: 477x6
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 7 at Wyong Mdn on July 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Iced Fury with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Wyong Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1100m, 5 len behind Brightburn carrying 53.5kg at $51. Not keen on her chances.
7. 7. Frida Kay
J: OLIVIA CHAMBERST: KYLIE GAVENLOCK
F: x07x5
Price History:
51.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 7 at Wyong Mdn on July 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Iced Fury carrying 56kg at $61. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Wyong Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 20 over 1100m, 9 len behind Brightburn carrying 55kg at $91. Safely held.

Non-Runners

3. 3. Courthezon
J: MITCHELL BELLT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 5x2
Price History:
4.75
Age:
2
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1
Verdict
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 8 at Eagle Farm 2yo SWP on October 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Lady Of Five with 56.5kg at $4.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.

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