Nowra   02 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

SOLOMON MOTOR GROUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

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

Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. JACKPOT STAR (4) showed sharp early speed last time and boxed on strongly when runner-up at Goulburn. Will be nearing peak fitness third-up off two good efforts since a spell and looks primed to strike. MOLTEUNO (8) comes off a stylish maiden success at Goulburn. Still learning but has clear upside and with Guymer staying in the saddle she shapes as a serious contender. ARTIFACTX (2) resumes after five months and has shown he can run well fresh, placing first-up last prep at Orange. Found the line nicely in recent trial. Can make his presence felt. NINGALOO REEF (1) is capable of a much stronger showing second-up. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Jackpot Star to win.
1 x16x5 NINGALOO REEF
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs C Lever, Miss S L Howitt, Mrs P J Lever, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs L J Duckworth, Dr L D Nutman, Mrs B Nutman, Mrs D M Sibary, Mrs D J Nutman & Mrs D J Moon
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on August 12 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Valilee carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 7 over 1250m, in the wet; 6 len behind Magic Shadow with 59.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly and should improve.
4
EMMA LY
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
2 3400x ARTIFACTX
GARY PORTELLI
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), C A Mullins, Mrs M A Paton, Miss L J Furnell, A J Araujo, E Haldane, M Chong, B M Walsh, S B Petry, P R Russo, T A McDean, T W Bremner, T Bloch & Molly Mates (Mgr: D J Henry)
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw April 8 over 1600m, 12 len behind Maison Louis carrying 59kg at $17. First up last campaign second of 9 at Orange Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 10 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Wonder Step with 59kg at $3.30. Capable of a bold return.
6
LOUISE DAY
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, Pale Blue Collar And Sleeves, White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
3 4024x BOOM IN THE DARK
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A McFarlane, Mrs H M McFarlane, S C Burch, G J Newport, L Smith, Mrs M A Sweeny, D Canham, M W Jones, L R Little, G W Gardiner, B G Beatty, M Forsyth, B R McDermott, Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), S J Forsyth, J Williams & Ms P A Buchanan
Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Wagga Cl1 May 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Miss Emma carrying 59kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 November 23 over 1150m, a neck behind Brechen with 58kg at $4.80. Has the ability to run well.
3
JACK MARTIN
Red And White Stripes, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap
4 13x22 JACKPOT STAR
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Dale, Mrs C Cerinich, M A Rolfe, P M Beale, C J Mobbs, L W O'Brien, M T Karooz, O Roe, F B Tan, S Kalamvokis, Ms T L Parker, K Parker & C Mobbs
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on July 18 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Magic Leprechaun carrying 58kg at $2.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind Swinging High with 60kg at $2.45. Racing well. Fitter and rates a key chance this line-up.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Pink, Dark Blue And White Checked Sash, Sleeves And Cap
5 61x9 WRONG FOOTED
ROB POTTER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
M W Everson, A F Van Arkel, Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin), D J Baker, M Mitchell, Ms L Miller, A M Mills, G R Everson, K Mangu, S A Johnstone, W Shafron, B Dixon, M Mcintyre, K Southwell, M Hotchikis, J L Brown, H Dillon, D Hotchkis & J Hawke
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Bathurst Cl1 on August 18 over 1206m, 7 len behind Kobold carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up won by a head at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Hard Knock Life with 58.5kg at $20. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
5
QUAYDE KROGH
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
6 61924 LIGHTLY SPARKLED
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Beer, A Donohue, Hollow Log (Mgr: S Duffy), D Goodwin, R A Hand, A I Robinson, I B Robinson, D J Footit, T C Peek, T Leydecker, M Buljat, M R Smedley, H J Coy, Ms T Thomas, G A Seymour, A DeMamiel, Ms S Crawford & G O'Hern
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Cl1 on August 1 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Can't Touch This carrying 54kg at $8.50. The start before that of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Superhero with 54kg at $21. Has the ability and is a top chance this line-up.
6
JAMES INNES JNR
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
7 x7103 GIRLS WEEKEND
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs D K Moss, Tricolours Fly, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchel, Mrs R Guan, Mrs M H Lee, Ms J Stanley, Mrs M M McConnell, Mrs L Coffey, Mrs S J Delmenico, Mrs S Carpenter, Puppies (Mgr: Mrs N Gream), Mrs S A Richardson, Mrs J S Atfield, Mrs T Ryan & Mrs S M Moss
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Superhero carrying 55kg at $31. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn June 21 over 1200m defeating Western Lane with 55kg at $31. Others preferred.
2
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
8 631 MOLTEUNO
TASH BURLEIGH
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
T R Lobb, Ms N Burleigh, M M McGeechan, B K Warters, G E Warters, K R Warters, Mrs D Ezzy, P J Gudmunson, L A Dohnt, B A Woods, M J Chapman & A J Whatmough
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Sonic Scene with 57kg at $9. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Moruya Mdn on July 21 over 1020m, slow going 4 len behind Spice Baby carrying 56.5kg at $6. Capable of taking this out.
1
SHAUN GUYMER
White, Black Hoops And Armbands, Red Cap