Gosford Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation
EL REY (6) has a strong record this trip with six wins and three placings from 17 starts. Hit the frame latest (34.77) when second at The Gardens in a Grade 5. With a clean break looks hard to beat. BONUS ETHICS (3) comes off a (22.39) win last time, scoring by a nose in a Grade 5 over 388m at this track. Already a winner from this draw. With even luck and a clean start should be around the money. PIRATE RIOT (2) jumped a wide draw and ran into the minors when second by 3.5 lengths (30.73) at Taree Super Track in Grade 4/5. Missed the frame only look here. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Deserves a win and gets his chance. LATEST TWIST (4) was below best last time at Bulli (22.82) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 5.5 lengths fifth. Has already won out of this draw.
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Comments
Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when eighth (30.43) at Dubbo. Aided by the inside draw but looks tested this line up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.71 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Racing well without winning, recording three minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when second (30.73) over 525m at Taree Super Track. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by a nose at this track over 388m (22.39) beating My Irish in Grade 5 on March 5. Returned in great order and can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 142 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | NG | $3,430.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2025 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/07/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.08 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2025 | 23 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 515m | N/A | 0:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 33 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 44 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 70 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on February 14 at The Gardens over 600m. Last start was second over 600m in 34.77, behind Federal Odds. Although unsuccessful last time still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with him.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.37 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:21.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd over 515m at this track beaten 0.8 lengths (29.77) behind Paw Zeva in a Grade 4/5 on March 17. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.25 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NG | $3,460.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by 2 lengths at Maitland over 400m (22.56) beating Red Ball Rocket in Mix 3/4 on March 16. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |