AU - Goulburn - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 6

35.6K

VIEW

Verdict

GAULTIER (1) started a firm fav on resumption with a fighting second over 6 ½f at Hawkesbury with the 130lbs. Finds a much easier contest and can get the Maiden win out of the way. RING OF FIRE (3) has a host of gear changes for this and resumes after turning in some handy performances on the country circuit. Well drawn and can play a leading role. VAN HOVEN (2) is a well bred gelding on debut for the Waterhouse & Bott team who has impressed in his most recent trials. He's had some issues judging by how spaced his trials have been, but he looks to be going well this time in and can fire on debut. SANCHUELO (7) is an Almanzor gelding on debut and his recent Randwick trial was solid. Can make a good fist of it on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second-up. First start eased back early on 5th of 9 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on May 7 2025 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Frostnip with 128lbs at $15. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Farfetched carrying 130lbs at $2.05. Solid return and gets every chance here. 1st Pick 1 Gaultier Jockey: Lee Magorrian Trainer: Chris Waller J: Lee Magorrian T: Chris Waller	170	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second-up. First start eased back early on 5th of 9 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on May 7 2025 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Frostnip with 128lbs at $15. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Farfetched carrying 130lbs at $2.05. Solid return and gets every chance here.
5	Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a 2yo Mdn at Wyong on July 23 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind I'm Relevant with 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Gosford on March 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Don't Look Back carrying 126lbs at $2.40. Strips fitter and sure to run well from the low draw. 2nd Pick 5 Concrete Storm Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	157	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 in a 2yo Mdn at Wyong on July 23 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.5 len behind I'm Relevant with 125lbs at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Gosford on March 14 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 1.4 len behind Don't Look Back carrying 126lbs at $2.40. Strips fitter and sure to run well from the low draw.
6	Was at long odds at debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field in a Cg&E Mdn at Kembla Grange on August 8 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Skystone with 125lbs at $41. Sure to come on from that run and appeals as one of the major players. 3rd Pick 6 Over The Mountain Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: John O'shea & Tom Charlton J: Non Runner T: John O'shea & Tom Charlton	172	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Was at long odds at debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field in a Cg&E Mdn at Kembla Grange on August 8 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Skystone with 125lbs at $41. Sure to come on from that run and appeals as one of the major players.

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