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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Revamped surf league to launch on Australian shores
The 50th year of professional surfing will launch with three events in Australia beginning with Victoria's Bells Beach in a revamped World Surf League season. The format has been updated to increase the number of women riders, remove non-elimination rounds, and end with an enlarged finale at Pipeline in Hawaii. After Bells Beach, at the start of April, the 2026 season will move to Margaret River in Western Australia, then, in May, to Snapper Rocks in Queensland. The circuit then goes overseas taking in El Salvador, Brazil, South Africa, Tahiti, Fiji, California, Abu Dhabi and Portugal before the 12th and final event in Hawaii in September. There the full field will compete, with those eliminated after round nine returning. The season will feature 36 men and 24 women, the latter an increase on this season's 18, with the Tour narrowing to 24 men and 16 women for the post-season events in Abu Dhabi and Portugal. The format for the initial nine regular-season events will feature 32 qualified men, two men's season wildcards, and two men's event wildcards; and 21 qualified women, two women's season wildcards, and one women's event wildcard. "These changes reflect our commitment to honouring surfing's legacy while continuing to shape its future as the sport enters its 50th year," said Ryan Crosby, WSL CEO. "With the updated formats, we'll see higher stakes from day one, with every heat carrying real consequence throughout the season. Combined with iconic locations, the expanded women's field, and Pipeline as the pinnacle, we're building a Tour that better serves our athletes and fans, and leads the sport into its next chapter." The current season is still underway with ten of the 12 rounds completed. Gosford's Molly Picklum leads the women's event after one first and two seconds in the last three rounds. Queensland's Isabella Nichols is fourth and two-time world champion Tyler Wright seventh. Brazil's Yago Dora leads the men's event with Queenslander Ethan Ewing and Margaret River's Jack Robinson the best-placed Australians in fifth and eight respectively. The next round is in Tahiti from August 7 with the WSL Finals in Fiji from August 27. 2026 Championship Tour Schedule Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia: April 1 - 11 Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: April 17 - 27 Snapper Rocks, Queensland, Australia: May 2 - 12 Punta Roca, El Salvador: May 28 - June 7 Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: June 12 - 20 Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: July 10 - 20 Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia: August 8 - 18 Cloudbreak, Fiji: August 25 - September 4 Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California, USA: September 11 - 20 Surf Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE: October 14 - 18 Peniche, Portugal: October 22 - November 1 Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii, USA: December 8 - 20
News.com.au
23-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Kris Lees eyes San Domenico Stakes return with exciting colt Rivellino
Trainer Kris Lees has circled the Group 3 $250,000 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) as the likely spring kick-off point for exciting colt Rivellino. Rivellino, an unlucky fourth in this year's Golden Slipper, had his first public hitout with a low-key barrier trial at Gosford on Wednesday in preparation for another Group 1 assault this spring. Champion jockey James McDonald put the son of Too Darn Hot through his paces in an 800m heat, where he finished sixth behind Group 1 winners Gringotts and Another Wil. Lees intends to give Rivellino another trial before his likely return at Rosehill Gardens on September 30. 'I'm happy with how he's progressing,' Lees said. 'I think he's matured somewhat. 'I haven't noticed a huge difference in him physically but mentally he's grown up quite a bit. 'He was never a revy horse, he was more a bit of a lad and you had to keep an eye on him. He's more sensible now. 'He's a willing colt and you always wonder what the crop is like but I think he'll be competitive wherever we step him out.' La Pelago sticks the head out to beat Last Druid with First Person in third in an 800m @gosford_races trial on Wednesday - Group 1 winners Gringotts and Another Wil followed with classy colt Rivellino also trialling. @tabcomau — Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) July 23, 2025 • What are the odds of fairytale start for syndicate? Bookies rate Rivellino as a $15 chance in Golden Rose betting while he is an $11 hope in the Coolmore Stud Stakes later in the spring. His return to the races is likely to come a week after the two horses which finished in front of him in the trial - Gringotts and Another Wil. Both Ciaron Maher-trained gallopers also had a quiet morning out in their first public trial with the stable likely to target the Group 1 $1m Winx Stakes (1400m) first-up on August 23. Two-time Group 1-winning stablemate Light Infantry Man is set to join them in the spring Group 1 opener after also having a quiet 800m trial on the Central Coast. 'At this stage, that's the plan for Another Wil, Gringotts and Light Infantry Man to get them started in the Winx Stakes,' Maher's stable representative Johann Gerard-Dubord told Sky Sports Radio.
The Australian
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Hawkesbury preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, July 20, 2025
A shifting track proved the undoing of Fly Scotty Fly last start but co-trainer Gerald Ryan expect the gelding to bounce back on a better surface. Fly Scotty Fly settled fourth, one off the fence, a Gosford on July 10 but just wasn't comfortable on the Soft 6 and dropped out to finish last behind Straand Beauty. 'He's no good when the track moves underneath him, said Ryan who trains in partnership with Sterling Alexiou. 'You only have to look at his form when he's been on quite soft ground, he has gone no good. 'We thought he would run really well in his first start in a race but he ran last and the same happened at Rosehill last preparation. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He's a big heavy horse and when he hits the ground with any give in it, he would sink into it.' In his other three runs, the son of Brazen Beau was a head second to Stratafy on a Good 3 at Wyong and scored an all-the-way win from Firework on a Good 4 at the same track in consecutive runs last December. He then resumed this preparation with a second behind the in-form Cassiel on a Soft 5 at Hawkesbury where the track was good under foot. 'The track was pretty firm that day because they ran 1:02.94 and came home in 33.4 (seconds),' Ryan said. That was over 1100m and he steps out over the same trip in the Clarendon Tavern Benchmark 64 Handicap. 'It was a nice run that day and if he runs up to that, he will be a good chance here. 'We have tried him in blinkers since his last run and they seem to have made him focus even better.' Ryan and Alexiou also have Sweet Future in the same race but feel she will be better with this run under her belt. The three-year-old was midfield in her first two starts at provincial level before going to Bathurst third-up and scoring by a length last December. 'She is a nice filly and is better than what her form really shows,' said Ryan. 'It was good to get an early win on the board. 'She is coming along really well but 1100 metres around Hawkesbury will probably be a tad short for her. 'She will definitely improve off the run because she has come back a lot bigger and stronger filly now than what she was and is taking a bit to get fit, hence the two trials.' Ryan and Alexiou had two options this weekend with Cheeky Smirk and have opted to for the St Johns Park Bowling Club Maiden Plate (1100m) for colts and geldings and entires to make his race debut. The two-year-old son All Too Hard showed good speed to sit outside the leader, Leading Impact, and chased home strongly to finish a three-quarter length second in his Rosehill barrier trial on June 20. In his second trial, he went back early and didn't quite know what to do when sixth to Nashville Jack at Rosehill on July 4. 'His first trial was good then in his second trial when he went back, he got a bit lost in behind them,' Ryan said. 'That's why I like trialling young horses for speed one day and going back behind them the next. It gives them the experience both ways and you just find out a bit more about them.' ADAM SHERRY'S TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Race 7 No. 7: MY PHAR LADY Kicked off last campaign with a win and can start this one the same. NEXT BEST Race 6 No. 4: DANISH PRINCE Racing well without winning in stronger grade. Gets his chance to break through. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 6: FLY SCOTTY FLY Handy second here first-up and will make his presence felt. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 3 Race 6: 3, 4, 6 Race 7: 4, 7, 8 Race 8: 5, 6, 8 Zac Lloyd looks set for a good day. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW ZAC LLOYD has four rides and all are among the leading chances. INSIDE MAIL – HAWKESBURY RACE 1: Hrc Motel Provincial Mdn Hcp 1300m TAMBELOA (3) was trapped three-wide in the small field when finishing a length-and-three-quarter third to Loving on debut at Newcastle on June 28. Will be improved by the run. AFLOAT (1) kicks off his campaign for a new stable. Unplaced in both runs here when first-up but was doing his best work late. Improved second-up to finish second over 1500m. Latest trials have been good. ZOUGOTME (4) is a debutant by Zousain. Hasn't been pushed in his recent trials. Was strong late when second in his Kembla trial in March. Bet: Tambeloa to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: Blakes Marine Mdn Plate 1500m TEQUISODA (9) copped a bump at the start and settled a little worse than midfield on the rails before nicely for second behind Sapling at Wyong on debut. Will take benefit from the run. THE IRON STAR (2) kicked off his second campaign with a three-quarter length second to Jared over 1300m at Goulburn. Jumped straight to 1600m when fifth to Unusual Prospect in a Super Maiden at Gosford. THE CRISTAL (7) was reluctant to go to the barriers before finishing fifth at Orange on debut. Resumes here. Watch betting. Bet: Tequisoda to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: St Johns Park Bowling Club Mdn Plate 1100m POWERHOUSE (9) is debutant by Extreme Choice. A little slow into stride before working home for sixth in his Randwick trial. Better away to sit outside the leader when second to Fierceness in his Warwick Farm heat. DISPARATE (5) is a first starter by I Am Invincible. Sat last and was warming up the last 100m when seventh in his June 13 Randwick trial. Sat four-wide and wasn't pushed when fifth there in his June 27 heat. GLADSTONE GRANDE (7) debuted in the Kirkham when last to Comedy. Resumes here and has trialled nicely. Bet: Powerhouse to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: XXXX Gold Mdn Plate 1100m VANLEE (4) raced outside the leader and hit the front on straightening before challenged by the $1.30 favourite Horseshoe Hill and fighting gamely for a long head second when resuming here. Followed with a third to Dyami on a Heavy 10 at Warwick Farm. YVETTE (5) didn't handle the heavy track at Newcastle first-up from a long spell when seventh behind Hoku. Was third to Chartwell and Triskelion at Canterbury at her other two starts. ZING TO ME (6) has place claims on her last start second here. Bet: Vanlee to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: Godolphin Lifetime Care Plate (C1) 2000m UNUSUAL PROSPECT (2) resumed with a good win in a 1600m Super Maiden at Gosford. Got back and worked home okay when sixth to Oh Golly Gosh here on July 3 on a track favouring on speed runners. Up to 2000m suits. SO YOU READY (3) was held up at a vital stage and only clear last when fourth to Libby at Grafton on July 13. Previous runs were very good. ENTITLEMENT (9) has finished third in both runs back and looks like she will appreciate the step up to 2000m. Bet: Unusual Prospect to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: Essential Asset & Fire (Bm64) 1500m DANISH PRINCE (4) has been out of the winners circle for quite some time but continues to race well. Second in a Randwick Midway and just behind the placegetters in three runs since. Back in grade and can land a deserved win. OH GOLLY GOSH (6) got well back at Gosford over 1300m when seventh to runs back. Stepped up to 1600m and did a nice job to score here last start. NOISES (3) made rapid progress in the spring from a maiden win over this track and distance to running in the VRC Oaks. Can run well first-up. Bet: Danish Prince to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 7: Godolphin Midway (Bm64) 1300m MY PHAR LADY (7) kicked off last campaign with back-to-back wins in a maiden and Class 1 before jumping up sharply in grade at her next two. Was a good second in her trial here on July 7. ORTHIE'S BOYS (8) held out t he in-form Killer Kerr at Goulburn before a closing fourth to Canpikapony over 1300m at Gosford. The 1300m here will suit. PRINCE HARRISON (4) scored a deserved win at Kembla last start. Drawn well and will be prominent again. Bet: My Phar Lady to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 8: Clarendon Tavern (Bm64) 1100m FLY SCOTTY FLY (6) wasn't suited on a wet and shifting track when last at Gosford last start. Same happened at his other two unplaced runs. Was runner-up to Cassiel when resuming here and will go close again. AGAINST THE LAW (5) resumed from a 18 month lay-off with a long neck second behind Regimental Colours over 1000m here on July 3. Will take plenty of benefit from the run. HONEY PERFUME (8) is ultra-consistent with a win and seven placings from her eight starts. Comes off a second to Killer Kerr sat Warwick Farm. Bet: Fly Scotty Fly each-way
News.com.au
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Hawkesbury preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, July 20, 2025
A shifting track proved the undoing of Fly Scotty Fly last start but co-trainer Gerald Ryan expect the gelding to bounce back on a better surface. Fly Scotty Fly settled fourth, one off the fence, a Gosford on July 10 but just wasn't comfortable on the Soft 6 and dropped out to finish last behind Straand Beauty. 'He's no good when the track moves underneath him, said Ryan who trains in partnership with Sterling Alexiou. 'You only have to look at his form when he's been on quite soft ground, he has gone no good. 'We thought he would run really well in his first start in a race but he ran last and the same happened at Rosehill last preparation. Fly Scotty Fly leads all the way in the Wyong opener! ðŸ'° @GRyanRacing â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) December 31, 2024 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He's a big heavy horse and when he hits the ground with any give in it, he would sink into it.' In his other three runs, the son of Brazen Beau was a head second to Stratafy on a Good 3 at Wyong and scored an all-the-way win from Firework on a Good 4 at the same track in consecutive runs last December. He then resumed this preparation with a second behind the in-form Cassiel on a Soft 5 at Hawkesbury where the track was good under foot. 'The track was pretty firm that day because they ran 1:02.94 and came home in 33.4 (seconds),' Ryan said. That was over 1100m and he steps out over the same trip in the Clarendon Tavern Benchmark 64 Handicap. 'It was a nice run that day and if he runs up to that, he will be a good chance here. 'We have tried him in blinkers since his last run and they seem to have made him focus even better.' Ryan and Alexiou also have Sweet Future in the same race but feel she will be better with this run under her belt. The three-year-old was midfield in her first two starts at provincial level before going to Bathurst third-up and scoring by a length last December. Tessy Tee went to the front and put a margin on her rivals in Race 3 at @hawkesburyrc! â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) December 8, 2024 'She is a nice filly and is better than what her form really shows,' said Ryan. 'It was good to get an early win on the board. 'She is coming along really well but 1100 metres around Hawkesbury will probably be a tad short for her. 'She will definitely improve off the run because she has come back a lot bigger and stronger filly now than what she was and is taking a bit to get fit, hence the two trials.' Ryan and Alexiou had two options this weekend with Cheeky Smirk and have opted to for the St Johns Park Bowling Club Maiden Plate (1100m) for colts and geldings and entires to make his race debut. The two-year-old son All Too Hard showed good speed to sit outside the leader, Leading Impact, and chased home strongly to finish a three-quarter length second in his Rosehill barrier trial on June 20. In his second trial, he went back early and didn't quite know what to do when sixth to Nashville Jack at Rosehill on July 4. 'His first trial was good then in his second trial when he went back, he got a bit lost in behind them,' Ryan said. 'That's why I like trialling young horses for speed one day and going back behind them the next. It gives them the experience both ways and you just find out a bit more about them.' ADAM SHERRY'S TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Kicked off last campaign with a win and can start this one the same. NEXT BEST Racing well without winning in stronger grade. Gets his chance to break through. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 6: FLY SCOTTY FLY Handy second here first-up and will make his presence felt. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 3 Race 6: 3, 4, 6 Race 7: 4, 7, 8 Race 8: 5, 6, 8 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW ZAC LLOYD has four rides and all are among the leading chances. INSIDE MAIL – HAWKESBURY RACE 1: Hrc Motel Provincial Mdn Hcp 1300m TAMBELOA (3) was trapped three-wide in the small field when finishing a length-and-three-quarter third to Loving on debut at Newcastle on June 28. Will be improved by the run. AFLOAT (1) kicks off his campaign for a new stable. Unplaced in both runs here when first-up but was doing his best work late. Improved second-up to finish second over 1500m. Latest trials have been good. ZOUGOTME (4) is a debutant by Zousain. Hasn't been pushed in his recent trials. Was strong late when second in his Kembla trial in March. Bet: Tambeloa to win â– â– â– â– â– TEQUISODA (9) copped a bump at the start and settled a little worse than midfield on the rails before nicely for second behind Sapling at Wyong on debut. Will take benefit from the run. THE IRON STAR (2) kicked off his second campaign with a three-quarter length second to Jared over 1300m at Goulburn. Jumped straight to 1600m when fifth to Unusual Prospect in a Super Maiden at Gosford. THE CRISTAL (7) was reluctant to go to the barriers before finishing fifth at Orange on debut. Resumes here. Watch betting. Bet: Tequisoda to win â– â– â– â– â– POWERHOUSE (9) is debutant by Extreme Choice. A little slow into stride before working home for sixth in his Randwick trial. Better away to sit outside the leader when second to Fierceness in his Warwick Farm heat. DISPARATE (5) is a first starter by I Am Invincible. Sat last and was warming up the last 100m when seventh in his June 13 Randwick trial. Sat four-wide and wasn't pushed when fifth there in his June 27 heat. GLADSTONE GRANDE (7) debuted in the Kirkham when last to Comedy. Resumes here and has trialled nicely. Bet: Powerhouse to win â– â– â– â– â– RACE 4: XXXX Gold Mdn Plate 1100m VANLEE (4) raced outside the leader and hit the front on straightening before challenged by the $1.30 favourite Horseshoe Hill and fighting gamely for a long head second when resuming here. Followed with a third to Dyami on a Heavy 10 at Warwick Farm. YVETTE (5) didn't handle the heavy track at Newcastle first-up from a long spell when seventh behind Hoku. Was third to Chartwell and Triskelion at Canterbury at her other two starts. ZING TO ME (6) has place claims on her last start second here. Bet: Vanlee to win â– â– â– â– â– RACE 5: Godolphin Lifetime Care Plate (C1) 2000m UNUSUAL PROSPECT (2) resumed with a good win in a 1600m Super Maiden at Gosford. Got back and worked home okay when sixth to Oh Golly Gosh here on July 3 on a track favouring on speed runners. Up to 2000m suits. SO YOU READY (3) was held up at a vital stage and only clear last when fourth to Libby at Grafton on July 13. Previous runs were very good. ENTITLEMENT (9) has finished third in both runs back and looks like she will appreciate the step up to 2000m. Bet: Unusual Prospect to win â– â– â– â– â– DANISH PRINCE (4) has been out of the winners circle for quite some time but continues to race well. Second in a Randwick Midway and just behind the placegetters in three runs since. Back in grade and can land a deserved win. OH GOLLY GOSH (6) got well back at Gosford over 1300m when seventh to runs back. Stepped up to 1600m and did a nice job to score here last start. NOISES (3) made rapid progress in the spring from a maiden win over this track and distance to running in the VRC Oaks. Can run well first-up. Bet: Danish Prince to win â– â– â– â– â– MY PHAR LADY (7) kicked off last campaign with back-to-back wins in a maiden and Class 1 before jumping up sharply in grade at her next two. Was a good second in her trial here on July 7. ORTHIE'S BOYS (8) held out t he in-form Killer Kerr at Goulburn before a closing fourth to Canpikapony over 1300m at Gosford. The 1300m here will suit. PRINCE HARRISON (4) scored a deserved win at Kembla last start. Drawn well and will be prominent again. â– â– â– â– â– FLY SCOTTY FLY (6) wasn't suited on a wet and shifting track when last at Gosford last start. Same happened at his other two unplaced runs. Was runner-up to Cassiel when resuming here and will go close again. AGAINST THE LAW (5) resumed from a 18 month lay-off with a long neck second behind Regimental Colours over 1000m here on July 3. Will take plenty of benefit from the run. HONEY PERFUME (8) is ultra-consistent with a win and seven placings from her eight starts. Comes off a second to Killer Kerr sat Warwick Farm.
Mercury
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Gosford, Coonabarabran best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 19, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Gosford and best bets for Coonabarabran on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! GOSFORD BEST BET Race 3 No. 1: ECCEDERE Smart maiden win in Sydney before heading to Melbourne. Trialled nicely. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 12: YOU'RE THE CHOICE Solid effort when second on debut. Can resume with a win. VALUE BET Race 4 No. 3: ORTHIES Was good in her first campaign. Resumes for a new stable on her new home track. QUADDIE Race 4: 1, 2, 3 Race 5: 5, 11, 12 Race 6: 1, 3, 4 Race 7: 1, 2, 4 Mitch Stapleford has some nice rides. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Apprentice MITCH STAPLEFORD has three rides and all are strong chances. COONABARABRAN BEST BET Race 3 No. 1: TROPICANA'S CUBE Drops in grade and a winner at his only run here. NEXT BEST Race 1 No. 7: I'M OPINIONATED Just pipped last start and can go one better here. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ INSIDE MAIL – GOSFORD RACE 1: Consolidated Panels & Veneers Mdn Plate 1600m TEQUISODA (6) copped a bump at the start and settled a little worse than midfield on the rails before nicely for second behind Sapling at Wyong on debut. Will take benefit from the run. Also in at Hawkesbury on Sunday. MOUNTAIN QUEEN (8) was hampered near the 1000m before finishing third to Cross Tasman over 1300m at Hawkesbury first-up. By three-time Group 1 miler Fierce Impact and will appreciate the step up in trip. CONTEMPLATES (7) will be improved by her debut third to Champagne Hero at Wyong. By a 2000m Group 1-winner Ghaiyyath from a daughter of Oaks winner, Serenade Rose. Bet: Tequisoda to win or, if scratched, Mountain Queen to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: Central Coast Locksmiths Super Mdn Hcp 1200m LOUISBURGH (1) is knocking on the door for a breakthrough win after placing in each of his four starts this campaign. One of those placings was beaten a nose by Whispering Rupert over this track and distance. SAY YES (4) is a first starter by The Everest winner Yes Yes Yes and a half-sister to WA Gimcrack winner, Fuld's Bet. Was a little green before closing for second to Bev's Nine in her Canterbury trial. Under a hold when third to I Am A Winner and Celerity in her Rosehill heat. ALIGNED (7) made up plenty of ground when sixth to Open Secret on debut at Randwick. Bet: Louisburg to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: Vale Ellen Martin Hcp (C1) 1200m ECCEDERE (1) broke her maiden with a nice win from Pink Shalaa over 1400m at Kensington second-up before heading to Melbourne. Finished third to The Marj Factor at The Valley. Has had two recent trials and was strong late when a close fourth in her July 8 Warwick Farm heat. Her stablemate MAYBE MOET (2) was a debut winner over 1200m at Newcastle before a fourth to Heat Mille in a Bm64 at Kembla. Was under a hold when third to Corniche in her July 4 Rosehill trial. Consistent mare TONKATSU GODDESS (4) has been a handy second at her last two runs and will be prominent again. Bet: Eccedere to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: Raiff's Race Hcp (C1) 1200m ORTHIES (3) kicked off her first campaign with a win from Quein Step at Goulburn and was solid in her next three starts including a half-length third to Miss Spacegirl at Kembla. Resumes for a new stable at her new home track. OMNIC (2) had handy metropolitan form including a half-length second to Altair I Am at Randwick before breaking through in a Newcastle Super Maiden over 1500m. Was runner-up at this track over 1000m on debut. HARLEX (1) had his first go at 1200m when runner-up to Duke Of Camden here nine days ago. Beaten a half-head over 1000m here the start before. Bet: Orthies to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: Central Coast Locksmiths Provincial Mdn Plate 1000m YOU'RE THE CHOICE (12) ran a handy race on debut when a head second to Frostfire over 900m at Newcastle in February before racing keenly and beating one home behind Within The Law in the Group 2 Sweet Embrace at Randwick. Only got clear the last 50m when third to Rawja in her July 11 Randwick trial. MISS ORTH (11) is a first starter by Exosphere. Led and kept under a hold when a three-quarter length third to Crimson Wings and Samarelle who were urged along in the Canterbury trial on June 23. UNITE THE STARS (5) will be improved by her first-up third to Tides Turning at Hawkesbury. Bet: You're The Choice each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: Erina Fencing Midway (Bm68) 1600m CHARLEROI (3) has been very consistent in his first campaign with two wins, two placings and a fourth on the Kensington from his five starts. Broke his maiden over the mile at Kembla three runs back and was a near seven length winner over the trip at Taree last start. HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) was also a winner 1600m winner at Kembla before tackling a Midway at Randwick when sixth to Callistemon. Back to provincial grade with a good win from Tip Top Timing at Newcastle last week. HEAVEN BOUND (4) appreciate her first-up run and drop back to provincial grade when an all-the-way winner at Hawkesbury. Placed both runs here. Bet: Charleroi to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 7: Teg Tradies Day 29 August 2025 Hcp (C1) 1000m IMPACT ZONE (2) is much better than his second last to Brave Design in the Listed Oxlade Stake sat Eagle Farm on June 14. Debuted with a short head second to Matima on debut at Hawkesbury before a smart all-the-way win from Offenbah at Newcastle. BOLD BIDDER (1) did a nice job leading all-the-way to beat Istolea Merc in a Kembla Super Maiden at his second start. Resumes here drawn ideally. SNEAKY CHOICE (4) was good winning on debut over this track and distance. Bet: Impact Zone to win
