Gosford Race 9 - Mark Hughes Foundation
TICKETS PLEASE (8) is a well performed sprinter ideally suited at the shorter trips. Was too tough when scoring last time over 388m at this track in a NG (21.91). Has a good record here at this journey including three wins. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. FEDERAL ICEMAN (2) boasts a strong record this journey with nine wins and two minors from 15 tries. Was out of placings last time (22.42) at this track in a NG, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. LAURIE'S RUPEE (1) has a strong record this journey here with four wins and a minor from seven starts. In the money last time at The Gardens (23.19) in a Free For All, finishing a 7 length third. Looks well placed here and among the chances. MY MACHINE (7) is in the mix after placing last time out.
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Nearing another win after his success on December 31 at Gunnedah over 431m. Last start was third over 400m in 23.19, behind Federal Player. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 29 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.60 |
| 0/6 | 12/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:31.85 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.05 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when fifth (22.42) at this track in a NG. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Should have the speed for this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 42 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | 16 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.60 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
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Closed last campaign finishing fifth at Wentworth Park over 520m 11 weeks ago. Has ability and worth thought fresh.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/12/2025 | 30 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,780.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.62 | 0:26.19 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.57 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 33 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
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Backs up after winning by 1.75 lengths at Taree Super Track (17.45) beating Dynamic Rebel in a Grade 5 on February 18 six days ago. This is much harder assignment and she needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.84 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.34 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
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Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (22.41) over 388m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and will need to find best.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 37 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | 8 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 67 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2025 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2025 | 10 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
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Finished in the minors last time in a NG at this track when a 4.5 lengths third but did run a slick 22.21 over the 388m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.61 | 0:15.61 | 0:15.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.74 | 0:15.69 | 0:15.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.36 | 0:16.19 | 0:16.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 99/2 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:15.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 16/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.86L | $0.00 |
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Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.97) at The Gardens over 400m. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
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Impressive performance to score by 2.5 lengths in a NG last start at this track, recording a lightning 21.91 for the 388m journey. In form and looks tough to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.39 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2026 | 53 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 5 | NG | $3,960.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | NG | $5,580.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.16 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.15 |