The Hound Says:Zorro has cut a swathe through this place in recent weeks - brilliantly winning 3 of his past 4 at this trip. Been nailing the jump and running rivals ragged.
The Hound Says:Bless your little Heart! Beats per minute stayed at 60 when this girl did as predicted here last week In off the ballot - backed and bolted up, in quick time.
Unless the newcomer is something above-average, this is an open Maiden. FIVE MILE NELLY (1) backs up after having zero early luck in a dash at Gardens Friday. First to show from the lids in that - so can lead all the way off 1. MASVIDAL (8) is frustrating. Has talent, but does things wrong. Box manners the concern. LAR GRAND OAKS (3) query on debut
He didn't see the 515m out strongly here last Tuesday, so ARREST FERNANDO (6) is much better suited at this trip now. The winner went quick -and this bloke was showing speed for the first half of that event, Happy to risk him in a tough Maiden. RHYNO'S MATE (1) is from a litter show some talent and draws ideally. LOVING THE CASH (2) a risky breaker
A nice clash this race. ZIPPING PICCOLO (4) suffered her 1st defeat in 4 runs here last week. That was at the hands of a very talented chaser. She was quick out from a wide draw, but unable to lead. Might land the lure now. . MAX THE AXE (7) can follow dog #6 across and is one of a few who can run on from the back. CAMDEN HUSTLE (6) speedy chaser.
The progression from Maiden to 5th Grade can often be tough, but HEART BEAT (7) finds the right race to do it. Slashing 29.67 win here last week and she needs only to repeat that to beat these easily. Has nice upside. OUTBACK UGG (2) is racing solidly. Failed WP last run, after close Gardens 2nd placing. PRIVATE PARKER (1) doesn't win, but going OK
Excellent Final for good dollars here. CHEVY ROYALE (8) was quickest heat winner after leading clearly and gripping on. Should be near peak fitness now and draw looks ideal to swoosh down the outside and clear out? SUGAR VIOLET (4) was massive in defeat to our top pick and looks a sprinter going places. STOP THE SHINE (1) is the run-on commodity.
ZIGGY STARDUST (2) has a real affinity for the Gosford, being a 5-time sprinter winner and successful at his one try at this trip, Should settle in the first half of this field and will take no end of beating. PEARL OF TAHITI (8) is on the comeback trail. Unbeaten at 603m here and perfectly boxed. REMA'S FERNANDO (5) new here, but is very capable.
Providing he doesn't miss away here, ONE ZORRO (1) looks clearly the won to beat. He has been in stellar form this track in recent weeks and has won 3 of his last 4 here. Good manners and pace have been his weapons. CHASING FERNANDO (3) will dice for the lead. Hopes dependant on him being able to cross and lead. HALCYON PRINCE (2) a place prospect.
ZIPPING ESME (4) displayed excellent speed here when 3rd at Gosford debut last week. She was reeled in quickly after setting up a buffer - but this race looks much easier and she will be improved. SPACE GIRL (7) is speedy and talented. Entitled to be fav on her form. Can she cross Esme? REGAL CHEVY (8) having 1st circle start and is In good hands.
Good pace here and LANMOR DOLLARS (3) has the capacity to take a spot in the first 4 runners early. Fresh from a smart 400m Richmond win on Wednesday, he can find the line more solidly than a couple here that need to lead, outright. RENNY'S DIGGGIN (5) is also endowed with speed and stamina, so goes in the mix. KENMARO (2) quick but the 515m now?
No shortage of chances here. ROSE OF LACHLAN (1) is far from a rail scraper, but she simply needs to begin well enough to land a spot in open air. Has a good blend of speed and strength, so can sit off the pace and still score. RUNAWAY TOMMY (6) needs to have the inside division work for him, so he can carve over. EVA'S GIRL (3) is racing very well
