Neds’ Gosford Best Bets for Thursday spotlights the runners primed to perform.
ENCRYPTIX (2) debuted over this course and distance in April and gave a good account of himself.
The Greg McFarlane-trained gelding raced outside the lead but was overpowered late to finish 1.13 lengths second.
He was sent for a short break following that run and resumes here on the back of an easy trial win.
The speed map suggests Tommy Berry can control the race in front and that should make him hard to beat.
JONSON (2) is on the quick back-up after finding the line well despite a wide run to finish a head second over 1400m at Hawkesbury.
The Team Connors-trained gelding has been racing in consistent form with placings in his previous two starts this preparation.
He’s at peak fitness and the mile should suit.
From the good draw, Deanne Payna should enjoy a great run on speed.
PAZYRYK (8) looks to have come back a more furnished horse based on her recent trials.
The Michael Freedman-trained filly competed well in her second preparation finishing in the placings in two of her three starts but just couldn’t breakthrough.
She looked super in her most recent trial where she dashed clear late to win by just under two lengths.
Rachel King can settle just behind what looks a strong speed and pounce in the straight.
SQUEEZEBOX (1) was very good last start over 1400m at Illawarra Grange when claiming his second victory.
Despite racing wide throughout, the Kim Waugh-trained gelding didn’t shirk the task to salute by a nose.
He’ll strip fitter and won over this distance at Hawkesbury when third-up in his second preparation.
There looks like there’s good speed in the race which will aid his cause.