Nowra 16 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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COUNTRY MOTOR COMPANY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo with Eltrum, The Netball Queen and Infant Warrior leading the charge. Solid contest with plenty of last start winners. INFANT WARRIOR (1) justified the short price when she held off the challengers to get the job done over this trip at Hawkesbury in good style. Can handle the 2kg weight rise and prove hard to stop. THE NETBALL QUEEN (2) on the ten-day back-up when she sped to the front for a blistering 3.5 len victory over 1000m at Wyong. Will go quickly again from the inside draw in what shapes as a competitive contest. MYSTIC AIR (7) beat inferior opposition on debut in the small field over 1000m at Orange a month ago. Has further upside with top-four prospects. VANTANTE (6) failed to stretch out in the heavy (9) going with a fading sixth over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Can stalk the good tempo and improve quickly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 1,2,7,6.
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INFANT WARRIOR
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mrs M J Conners, Miss M L Conners, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro), HAE (Mgr: J C Withers), R M Heterick, Mrs K Russell, Mrs A Solagna, Mrs L L Thomas, T Pearce, S C Noble, E R C Noble, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst) & Club Sport Syndications 13 (Mgr: J Lishman) Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a long-neck at Hawkesbury Mdn February 19 over 1000m defeating In Circles with 57.5kg at $2.30. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange 2&3yo Mdn on February 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind She's Assort carrying 56.5kg at $9. Returned solid figures last start and hard to stop here. |
5 DEANNE PANYA |
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| 2 | x0521 |
THE NETBALL QUEEN
RODNEY BAILEY 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Miss B J Bailey Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Wyong Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1000m defeating Blue Suede Hooves with 57kg at $1.55. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn on February 11 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Showtime Shadow carrying 55kg at $4.80. Massive victory last start, hard to catch from the inside gate. |
1 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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FINE WINE
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG G Portelli, G B Morton, Mrs L A Morton, M B Morton, It's A Good 'Orse Racing (Mgr: P Wilkin), P G O'Toole, D Lopez Snr, Mrs L A Harris, T B Harris, G Harvey, J P Morton, J W Wallace, Mrs D Wallace, T W Wallace, Miss H A Wallace & B T Kwan Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning by nose Gosford 3yo Mdn November 6 over 1000m defeating Precious Girl with 55.5kg at $6. On debut fifth of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw September 20 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Luskintyre with 53.5kg at $4.80. Returns with the two trials and likely to need this. |
9 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 69855 |
LI'L GRUG
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms D B Laine At the latest run second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on March 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Harry's Evidence with 55kg at $26. The start before that second last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Just Awesome with 55kg at $31. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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ELTRUM
THERESA BATEUP 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Ms V Bensley, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), T L Burr, F Swan, S Ellery, S J Green, A J Halloran, Bludgers Run, G J McArthur, J M Newton, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), Retirement Strategy (Mgr: Mrs J Clarke), B J Lord, J Richardson, B L Thompson, Mrs C A Thompson & P S Villata Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by 2.25 len at Sapphire Coast Mdn March 1 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Farsain carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Sharp debut winner not to be underestimated here. |
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| 6 | 33216 |
VANTANTE
PAUL MURRAY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray) Most recently second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on March 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Ride The River carrying 52kg at $9. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Wagga Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1200m defeating Just Hear Me Out with 55kg at $4.80. Going well. Improver on the firmer surface. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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MYSTIC AIR
JARROD AUSTIN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG B R Austin & Miss M J Phillpott Was well-supported at debut, won tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Orange Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1000m defeating Kingdom Heart with 56.5kg at $3.20. Promising type who looks up to this tougher contest. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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| 8 | 3519x |
JACKETS
JOHN ROLFE 9YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG M J Robb & G T Ruge First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 October 24 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Callenem Thru with 58.5kg at $31. Previously first up; second of 10 at Cowra Mdn July 5 over 950m, on heavy track; a neck behind Denman Force carrying 55kg at $18. Tested first-up. |
8 M HEAGNEY |
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SOGERI
JOHN ROLFE 11YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & Miss C J Waters Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after nine months ran last of 9 at Tumut Bm58 on January 17 over 1000m, 15 len behind Pretty Penguin carrying 55.5kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn on February 2 2025 over 1000m, 6 len behind Southern Deel carrying 52kg at $201. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
6 JESSICA BROOKES |
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