Gosford Race 10 - Bula Vinaka Tour
OLD FRIENDS (4) has a terrific record this track and trip with two wins and one placing from three starts. Comes off a (15.96) win last time, scoring by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5 over 272m at The Gardens. Looks suited here and rates on top. HELLO PRETZEL (1) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with four wins and a placing from seven tries. Placed last time (22.86) at Richmond in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten half a length. Looks suited here and can measure up. DIESEL DASH (7) has a strong overall record having five wins and two places from 10 starts but was out of the money last time when eighth (30.60) over 520m at Wentworth Park. Meets a moderate line up and should run well. BORROWED TIMES (5) was well fancied last time on the strength of a win two back but could only manage fourth (25.49) at Maitland. Strong form has emerged from his last run.
Stats
Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a half a length second over 401m Richmond in 22.86. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Gardens (16.35) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.35 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.99 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.97 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.34 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.63 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.34 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
In great form with wins at her last two. Scored most recently over 400m at The Gardens in Grade 5 class five days ago. Prepared to just watch this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:36.14 | 0:35.08 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.97 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2.25 lengths over 272m at The Gardens in a handy 15.96, beating Lost Compass. Can continue the winning form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.96 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.31 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.36 | 0:17.23 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Maitland over 450m in 24.85. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 450m at Maitland at Grade 4/5 level. Is a danger.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.16 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.26 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by a neck over 388m at this track in a handy (22.39), beating Canya Sydney. Will find this a bit tougher, be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on September 26 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Trunkey Mick beaten 15 lengths (30.60). Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $10,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.23 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.21 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.71 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |