Gosford races free betting tips & best odds | Friday, January 12
| What | Gosford Races |
| Where | The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 |
| When | Friday, January 12, 2024 |
| First Race | 3:05pm AEDT |
Provincial racing heads to the central coast of NSW on Friday afternoon as Gosford gets set to host a quickfire seven-race program. The twilight meeting is scheduled to get underway at 3:05pm local time, and with some scattered showers predicted in the lead-up, we’ll be eyeing off the possibility of a downgrade from the Good 4 surface currently listed at the time of writing. The rail is out +3m between 1100m-300m, while the remainder sits in the true position.
Best Bet at Gosford: Ekeler
A change of tactics secured maiden victory for Ekeler last start at Canterbury on December 15, as the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace barn gave instructions to lead. Dylan Gibbons obliged, sending the son of More Than Ready straight to the front and was able to bolt clear of his rivals by a half-length. It was a favourable night to be ridden on speed, but it was a promising showing by the three-year-old, and with this Class 1 contest lacking depth, we see no reason why Ekeler can’t chalk up back-to-back wins in the penultimate.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#1 Ekeler (5)
3yo Colt | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Andrew Gibbons (59.5kg)
Next Best at Gosford: Community
Community only found one better at Gosford on December 31 and closed off stylishly over 1600m. He got back to last on that occasion, but powered through the line to suggest getting to the 1900m on Friday will be a major benefit to his chances. Gate one should allow Keagan Latham to hold a position somewhere mid-field with cover, and when the race goes on, watch for Community to be making strong inroads, provided the breaks fall his way in the straight.
Next Best
Race 3 – 
#3 Community (1)
4yo Gelding | T: Kim Waugh | J: Keagan Latham (59kg)
Next Best Again at Gosford: Merry Mac Boy
Merry Mac Boy will need to bounce back from a Heavy track failure at Warwick Farm on December 20. The gelding by I Am Invincible didn’t go a yard in the bottomless conditions last start, however, his form prior to that effort should hold this guy in good stead for this BM64 contest. He’s drawn poorly in barrier nine, but with a positive steer and 3kg claim courtesy of apprentice hoop Zac Waddick to aid him on his journey, Merry Mac Boy may prove too classy regardless.
Next Best Again
Race 4 – 
#1 Merry Mac Boy (9)
4yo Gelding | T: Joseph Pride | J: Zac Waddick (a3kg) (61kg)
Gosford Friday quaddie tips – 12/1/2024
Gosford quadrella selections
Friday, January 12, 2024
- 1-5-10
- 3-4-6-7-9-11-12-13-14
- 1-2
- 3-4-5