Nowra   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

SOUTH COAST RETREAT COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with Hope And Glory probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. Good race to kick things off. RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR (6) was an impressive maiden winner at Wagga last time, putting them away with authority. Lightly raced and open to further improvement, he shapes as a key player again. CARAVANSERAI (7) delivered comfortably at Bathurst when breaking through and with James Innes Jnr sticking, looks capable of going right on with it now. WRITE YOUR OWN (3) has been solid in his two runs back without breaking through. Peaking now and is drawn favourably. Don't underestimate. HOPE AND GLORY (5) has been hit and miss this campaign but his peaks measure up. First time stepping out to this trip. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Reckless Behaviour.
1 03947 CAPITAL HEART
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
D Dickson, Mrs D Dickson, C Sharp, M K Ritchie, C Grelck, J P Scully, P McAuley, M Livingston, J H Stuart & Mrs K Stuart
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 22 over 1206m, 4 len behind Getty with 52kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 9 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open on August 8 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Super Extreme carrying 55kg at $10. Looking elsewhere.
3
Gold, Inverted Black Chevrons, Black Sleeves, Red Collar, Gold And Black Quartered Cap
2 x4835 A BOOK OF DAYS
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe
At the latest run second last in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on August 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Everlasting Stars with 59.5kg at $20. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Moruya Cl2 on August 5 over 1020m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Vereeva with 60kg at $10. Makes no appeal.
5
JACK MARTIN
Turquoise, Hot Pink Horseshoe And Horsehead, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 67x42 WRITE YOUR OWN
MATTHEW DALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Spicer, H Sambor, R Partington, D Wockner, Prestige Racing 6 (Mgr: S Roth), B P Morrissey, S B Young, C Carter, C R Essex, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, A M Dowie, P G Wells, T M Forrester, C P Simpson, Weak (Mgr: C P Simpson), Brett 2023 (Mgr: Mrs H Pentifallo), C Fisher & V Fisher
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th in a small field at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on July 27 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Graceful Ellen with 59.5kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on August 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Duke Of Camden carrying 60kg at $4.60. Likely improver who should feature.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
4 x2210 THE MAIN EVENT
TERRY ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M A Miller, N R Crawley, Ms A M Sparkes, A F J Robinson, D Kelly, Sibling City (Mgr: D J Robinson) & Child Family Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Child)
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1210m in soft going defeating King Nic carrying 59kg at $2.25. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn on July 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Brooklyn Lights with 58kg at $2.60. In great form and can make it back-to-back wins.
5
White, Pale Blue Diamond And Armbands
5 x3663 HOPE AND GLORY
TASH BURLEIGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L R Kupkee & Mrs W O Kupkee
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Swinging High carrying 57.5kg at $13. Before that 6th of 8 at Moruya Cl1 on July 21 over 930m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Giza with 57kg at $4.60. Should give a good account.
3
GLENN CAHILL
Royal Blue, Hot Pink Checks, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Pom Pom
6 71 RECKLESS BEHAVIOUR
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), D Vorhauer, J Samios, G M Sutherland, P L Versegi, Miss A L Clarke, M Rancic, C Sanna, B Leo, M J Tomlinson, J Taylor, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) & S D Rollason
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, eased back early on 7th of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1175m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Deepwater Artist carrying 59kg at $2.40. Second-up won by 2 len at Wagga Ctry Mdn August 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Super Jules with 58.5kg at $3.70. Very hard to stop again.
1
C LEVER
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
7 5x241 CARAVANSERAI
NATALIE JARVIS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Thorotek, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, T Town Trio, G R Stewart, Mrs S Madigan, Mrs J Oehlman, J Oehlman, Ms K L Ireland, Ms T M Trembath, Miss K M Stewart, G S Peate, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, P C May, P Matthews, S L Lamont & G Madigan
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Bathurst Ctry Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1406m defeating Brandywine carrying 59kg at $2.25. The race before that 4th in a small field at Forbes Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Triptolemus carrying 59kg at $1.40. Another win is on the cards.
6
SHAUN GUYMER
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
8 54x96 UNDER THE HOOD
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds, Ms D L Seib, H J Chapman, Mrs P L Mei, D Attard, S J Lowden, Mrs S J Codner, K J Wheeler, S R Dunn, C D Hands, Mrs D L Fisher, W S Simpson, T S Fisher, G F Furner, R M Farrar, H Bayliss, Sedgewyn, S Brown, Dream Team & J Pereira
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl1 on July 25 over 1280m, 13 len behind King Taurus carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Last start 6th of 10 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bessie La Belle with 59.5kg at $8. Needs to find another gear.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Red, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Quartered Cap