Wyong best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer.
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WYONG TIPS
BEST BET
Race 5 No. 3: AGED CARE
Bounce back with a nice win second-up. Big chance again.
NEXT BEST
Race 3 No. 1: ROYAL COMMODORE
Was good in his first preparation and can kick off with a win.
VALUE BET
Race 8 No. 7: COOL LAD
Runner-up in his last two starts and gets his chance to break through.
BEST EXOTIC
Quinella Race 5: 3, 12
QUADDIE
Race 5: 3, 12
Race 6: 1, 2, 7, 9
Race 7: 2, 5, 11, 12
Race 8: 5, 7, 8
JOCKEY TO FOLLOW
AARON BULLOCK can extend his lead in the State Jockeys Premiership.
INSIDE MAIL – WYONG
DUBAI WARRIOR (1) wasn't suited racing midfield on the rails but worked to the line handily once in the clear when third to Newyork Missile at Wagga last start. Given a nice hit out in his recent Randwick trial. AIR KISS (3) followed a third to Whispering Rupert over 1200m at Gosford with a length second to Dollars at Newcastle over 1400m. Looks like she will handle the step up to 1600m. GREY SECRET (6) has place claims on her third to Celtic Sin at Hawkesbury.
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GAMP (2) raced greenly when runner-up to Hoku at Newcastle first-up. Will take improvement from the run. Was beaten a nose by O'Invincible on debut at Hawkesbury in December. MISS TRENTINO (5) started a $2 fav on debut here on Nov 23 where she ran along in front but tired late to finish fourth behind Majestuoso Phoenix. Was good winning her recent Canterbury trial by nearly four lengths. KOWLOON VICTOR (3) came from last when fourth at Kembla on debut then led when second to Golden Straand at Gosford.
Bet: Gamp to win
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ROYAL COMMODORE (1) was good in his first campaign with a close second on debut followed by a Kensington win and a Hawkesbury third. Under a strong hold in his recent Hawkesbury trial. JAEX (4) has scored two of her three wins here including one of this trip. SCISSOR ME TIMBERS (3) is better than his last run. Has claims on his Goulburn win first-up.
Bet: Royal Commodore to win
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RACE 4: Domeland Super Mdn Hcp 1350m
CITY GOLD FIELD (1) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run at the 250m and got clear at the 150m when fourth at Gosford two starts ago. Battled away for third to Signor Tortoni at Gosford last start. SUPER ECLIPSE (9) battled when sixth on debut over 1250m at Canterbury on Jan 31 and was better second-up when fourth to Automne Tree over 1550m two weeks later. SASS (6) was a nice third to Tequisoda in her June 23 Canterbury trial.
Bet: City Gold Field to win
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AGED CARE (3) pulled up with cardiac arrhythmia when ninth to Shropshire Lad at Scone first-up. Trialled well and bounced back with a win at Port Macquarie. Up to 1350m for the first time but looks like he will appreciate it. TANGO QUEEN (12) is closing in on a win. Was a head second to Miss Spacegirl then beaten less than a length at her next two at Kembla and Newcastle. POCKET EIGHTS (9) continues to race well into a long campaign won't be far away again.
Bet: Aged Care to win
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RACE 6: Gosford Air Conditioning Mdn Hcp 1300m
SAPLING (9) resumed with a fourth to Gilette over 1100m at Canterbury on May 28. Was a month between runs and stepped up to 1350m here where she led before being caught on the line by Champagne Hero. Can go one better. COOL DRINKS (2) is a first starter by Cool Aza Beel and a half-brother to Group 1 winner Shout The Bar. Has trialled well including a close second to Melanite in his Canterbury trial. BELLEVUE (1) is a debutant by Bivouac. Trialling well.
Bet: Sapling to win
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MERCY ME (11) is a debutant by Hellbent. Made steady ground under a hold when second in her Beaumont trial. Led and responded when shaken up to win her Wyong trial from Raging Force. SEVEN DAYS (12) started at $31 on debut but ran a very encouraging fourth to Just Awesome beaten less than a length over 1100m at Gosford on June 19. Will take improvement from the experience. JUSTICE WARRIOR (2) deserves a win after placing in eight of his 11 starts.
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COOL LAD (7) is knocking on the door after placing in three of his four runs this campaign and wasn't far away in the other. Runner-up to French Marine at Newcastle then second to Diddle Dumpling here last start. O'INVINCIBLE (5) won both runs on her first campaign including one here over 1000m. Disappointed when sixth to Livin' Thing first-up on the Kensington but has trialled well since and can bounce back. FLYING RANI (8) has been kept fresh since her two length seventh to Are Ee Que at Kembla on May 31. Led and raced away to a four length win on her June 23 Canterbury trial.
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