Gosford Race 8

Narara Plumbing

Prize Money: $1,475

CHASING KISSES (7) had been in great form but was out of the placings last run, finishing fifth (17.76) in a Grade 5 at Taree Super Track. Normally fast to begin but shuffled back last time. Form from her last run is proving strong. Has ability and looks hard to stop. LAKOTA COURTNEY (3) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at The Gardens in a handy 23.26 beating Cranky Cruiser. Leading chance again. GRAND ARTIST (1) looks close to another win after finishing third last time (23.08) at Richmond. Has performed well from this box. Best form too dangerous to ignore. Have to include. PROUD CHOICE (8) can fill a top-three spot.

Distance: 388m
Class: 4th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Grand Artist (1) 223724753x
Trainer: Rodney O'brien (BLACKTOWN)
Prize Money: $12,390
Win / Place: 16% / 40%

4 yo Black B

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S GRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 6-6-3

Country

37: 6-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	5	4	6	3	3	6	4
1st	2	1	1	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	3	1	0	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Melania Banner at Richmond last start over 401m (23.08). Right in the mix.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
99th of 1	22/10/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:18.45		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Grand Artist 2. 3.
3rd of 7	6/3/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.08	62.5 km/h	3.8L	$4.60	0:22.81	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	$325	13	1. Melania Banner 2. You Two 3. Grand Artist
5th of 8	21/2/26	Dubbo	400m	7	0:23.63	60.9 km/h	6.5L	$26	0:23.16	0:22.87	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Queen Gout 2. Nangar Mcgraw 3. Elkie Mcgraw
7th of 8	14/2/26	Dubbo	400m	6	0:23.86	60.4 km/h	13.0L	$5.00	0:22.95	0:22.95	GR 5	$2,340	-	24	1. From The Disco 2. Solicitor 3. Zara Go On
4th of 8	21/1/26	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.06	62.6 km/h	8.8L	$17	0:22.44	0:22.44	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	7	1. Ascend Fern 2. It's Noon 3. Zipping Zeppelin
2nd of 8	14/1/26	Richmond	401m	4	0:22.78	63.4 km/h	2.5L	$9.50	0:22.60	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Zipping Zeppelin 2. Grand Artist 3. Love Over Gold

Lakota Courtney (3) 5727554451
Trainer: Jamie Hawkins (TUMBI UMBI)
Prize Money: $24,870
Win / Place: 17% / 59%

3 yo BLU B

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: KEONA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 10-13-11

Track

18: 1-3-3

Trk/Dst

16: 1-3-3

Distance

16: 1-3-3

Season

8: 1-1-0

Country

57: 10-13-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	7	9	3	12	7	3	6
1st	1	1	3	1	1	2	1	0
2nd	3	1	1	0	3	1	0	4
3rd	2	1	2	1	3	1	0	1

Comments

Comes off a (23.26) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 5 over 400m at The Gardens. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and three places from nine starts. Looks well placed and should feature.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	24/10/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	0.8L	$2.00	0:23.26	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	11	1. Lakota Courtney 2. Cranky Cruiser 3. Rhonda Full Day
5th of 8	13/10/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.50	61.3 km/h	4.8L	$10	0:23.17	0:22.88	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Kicker Zoom 2. Sunburnt Keeper 3. Prince Vinnie
4th of 8	6/10/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.74	61.4 km/h	10.0L	$20	0:22.03	0:22.03	GR 5	$2,340	$75	5	1. Dashing For Gold 2. Black Dazzler 3. Gold And Brown
4th of 5	1/10/26	Gosford	388m	5	0:22.61	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:22.03	0:22.03	GR 4/5	$1,480	$75	16	1. Hello Pretzel 2. Shy Hi 3. Invisible Man
5th of 8	15/9/26	Gosford	515m	2	0:30.53	60.7 km/h	6.5L	$4.20	0:30.06	0:29.51	GR 5	$3,240	-	7	1. Despicable Margo 2. Sentosa 3. Good Odds Keona
5th of 8	8/9/26	Gosford	515m	1	0:30.26	61.3 km/h	9.3L	$27	0:29.61	0:29.35	GR 5	$3,240	-	28	1. Beaver Menzies 2. Big Frost 3. Bad Bad Girl

Barstool Dollars (4) 3725477824
Trainer: Troy Vella (LONDONDERRY)
Prize Money: $11,625
Win / Place: 12% / 54%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: BANG BANG BYE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 4-10-4

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Season

7: 0-1-0

Country

33: 4-10-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	5	6	2	2	6	4
1st	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0
2nd	2	2	2	0	0	1	1	2
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0

Comments

Hasn't produced too much recently, and faces tougher opposition here. Not going well enough to consider.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	21/10/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.58	62.0 km/h	5.3L	$18	0:18.21	0:18.19	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Silvertree Adam 2. Sweet City Halo 3. Bronny's Blue
2nd of 7	14/10/26	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.60	61.9 km/h	3.8L	$9.00	0:18.34	0:17.91	GR 5	$2,340	$435	14	1. Dawn's Boy 2. Barstool Dollars 3. Kid Power
8th of 8	30/9/26	Richmond	320m	4	0:18.85	61.1 km/h	9.3L	$17	0:18.20	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	12	1. Midnight Smoke 2. Hot Mess Express 3. Sweet City Halo
7th of 7	18/9/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:19.28	59.8 km/h	16.3L	$11	0:18.13	0:18.13	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Fugenzo 2. Take A Break 3. Hear No Grief
7th of 8	11/9/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:19.55	58.9 km/h	17.8L	$13	0:18.30	0:18.30	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Hard Right 2. Mia's Mirage 3. Adamant Andy
4th of 7	2/9/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.55	62.1 km/h	8.3L	$7.00	0:17.98	0:17.89	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	7	1. Domineering 2. Lucy Valentine 3. Whistle Wave

Grand Blazer (6) 572665623x
Trainer: Rodney O'brien (BLACKTOWN)
Prize Money: $40,790
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

4 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S GRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 11-16-12

Track

21: 2-6-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-2-0

Distance

3: 0-2-0

Metro

25: 2-3-1

Country

72: 9-13-11

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	5	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	16	11	13	8	14	9	12
1st	5	2	1	1	0	1	0	1
2nd	1	4	1	2	0	4	2	2
3rd	1	3	1	0	3	1	1	2

Comments

Returns from a six months spell after being tipped out on the back of a minor placing (30.01) over 515m at this track. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	5/5/26	Gosford	515m	5	0:30.01	61.8 km/h	8.5L	$41	0:29.41	0:29.26	GR 4/5	$3,320	$465	5	1. Great Chat 2. Hurry Tuncurry 3. Grand Blazer
2nd of 6	30/4/26	Gosford	515m	7	0:29.80	62.2 km/h	1.5L	$14	0:29.69	0:29.47	GR 5	$3,140	$635	9	1. Hello Chilli 2. Grand Blazer 3. Fascinate Maria
6th of 6	21/4/26	Bulli	400m	4	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	9.3L	$61	0:22.68	0:22.40	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	5	1. Overflow Jenny 2. Square Up 3. Sketchy Story
5th of 6	16/4/26	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.38	61.6 km/h	7.0L	$101	0:29.88	0:29.59	GR 5	$5,840	-	5	1. Reborn Hostility 2. Cold Cold Night 3. Wyndra All Heart
6th of 6	11/4/26	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.92	60.5 km/h	17.8L	$33	0:29.68	0:29.12	GR 5	$8,900	-	4	1. Condo Bandit 2. Elsa Above 3. Cawbourne Dollar
6th of 7	7/4/26	Gosford	515m	1	0:30.01	61.8 km/h	7.5L	$50	0:29.48	0:29.48	GR 5	$3,140	-	7	1. Great Chat 2. Latest Twist 3. Hurry Tuncurry

Chasing Kisses (7) 7113511115
Trainer: Darryl Wilson (ABERMAIN)
Prize Money: $9,025
Win / Place: 57% / 64%

1 yo Black B

Sire: POSTMAN PAT (AUS)

Dam: JILL DOO (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 8-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

9: 6-0-1

Country

14: 8-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	1	2	2	3	2
1st	2	1	1	1	0	1	2
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Taree Super Track over 300m. Last start finished 5th over 300m at Taree Super Track beaten 2 lengths (17.76) behind Lunar Moon in a Grade 5 on October 7. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	7/10/26	Taree Super Track	300m	6	0:17.76	60.8 km/h	2.0L	$1.12f	0:17.62	0:17.06	GR 5	$2,340	-	11	1. Lunar Moon 2. Nabiac Jack 3. Clique
1st of 8	26/9/26	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:17.03	63.4 km/h	7.0L	$1.10	0:17.03	0:17.03	GR 3/4	$1,580	$1,000	3	1. Chasing Kisses 2. That's Okay 3. Tralee Luna
1st of 8	23/9/26	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:17.16	62.9 km/h	7.3L	$1.10	0:17.16	0:17.11	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Chasing Kisses 2. Nabiac Jack 3. Rocky Bell
1st of 8	19/9/26	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:17.00	63.5 km/h	7.0L	$1.20	0:17.00	0:17.00	GR 5	$1,350	$875	14	1. Chasing Kisses 2. Tralee Vixen 3. Wow Girl
1st of 8	5/9/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.17	62.9 km/h	8.0L	$1.26	0:17.17	0:17.17	GR 5	$1,350	$875	9	1. Chasing Kisses 2. Kaeo 3. She's Watching
5th of 8	27/8/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:17.80	65.5 km/h	4.8L	$2.60	0:17.47	0:17.40	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Miraculous Rebel 2. Overindulge 3. Lainey Banner

Proud Choice (8) 7434665577
Trainer: Sally Gilbert (UMINA BEACH)
Prize Money: $20,990
Win / Place: 4.51% / 26%

3 yo WH/DK BDL D

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: BELLA'S CHOICE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

133: 6-10-19

Track

61: 3-3-9

Trk/Dst

60: 3-3-9

Distance

60: 3-3-9

Season

12: 0-0-1

Country

133: 6-10-19

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	21	11	20	16	14	18	21
1st	1	0	0	1	0	2	2	0
2nd	0	5	0	3	1	0	1	0
3rd	2	2	2	1	4	1	2	5

Comments

Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at The Gardens over 400m. Capable of taking this out.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	23/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.72	60.7 km/h	9.0L	$46	0:23.09	0:22.52	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. Stop It Zipper 2. Aussie Rattler 3. Wonky Key Donkey
7th of 7	20/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:24.18	59.6 km/h	11.0L	$91	0:23.41	0:22.74	GR 4	$1,480	-	10	1. My Octavius 2. Pouring Rain 3. Savina
5th of 7	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.89	60.3 km/h	15.0L	$51	0:22.83	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Jilliby Scotty 2. Hi Lo Rain 3. Sketchy Get In
5th of 8	2/10/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	11.5L	$81	0:22.81	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Duran Queen 2. Blue Chanelle 3. Tiger Tails
6th of 7	24/9/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:23.32	59.9 km/h	17.8L	$51	0:22.07	0:22.07	NG	$1,580	-	7	1. Precious Glow 2. Precious Cookie 3. Pitman Go Quick
6th of 6	17/9/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.94	60.9 km/h	10.3L	$31	0:22.22	0:21.89	NG	$1,580	-	13	1. Paper Shredder 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Kaelix Nitro

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