Nowra   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

SOUTH COAST RETREAT GREENWELL POINT CUP BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: 3m from 800m to 350m - cutaway.  

Small field but plenty of pace engaged, including Princess Halo, Motorboat and Miss Scoop. Raced has been knocked about by scratchings which now sees MISS SCOOP (6) as the clear top pick. Resumes for Joseph-Jones and is proven fresh. Has won this track/trip and Collett is a positive jockey engagement. Good enough to beat these rivals fresh. PRINCESS HALO (1) resumed in tougher at Canberra and needed the outing. Has placed in two of three second-up attempts so should have come on. Looks the danger. MOTORBOAT (8) is the outsider of the small field but draws on the fence and did manage a placing at Canberra three back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Scoop to win.
1 219x0 PRINCESS HALO
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 61.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs B M Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs D G Jones, P A Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, Miss E P Whiles, S A Duncan, G E Guthrie, J M Crowder, Mrs L Harris, S N Crowder, B A M Diggins, N P Diggins, M N Diggins, P M Passlow, K D Passlow & J D Passlow
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Vella's Best with 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Orange Ctry Bm66 on December 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Outback Angel carrying 54kg at $19. Fitter and looks the danger.
3
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red And Yellow Spots Cap
2 03865 SUPER ZIPPI
JARROD AUSTIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J M Austin, B R Austin, R W Tribe, R Kibble, Mrs M Kibble, Mrs P Kibble, P D Kibble, Miss A Darvill, Miss A Austin, Ms K L Franks, J Franchella, C Fucile, R A Valentini, M J McKinnon, Ms V M Oakey & G Bonanno
Last start 5th of 7 at Bathurst Bm66 on October 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hellinda with 61kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on October 2 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Welcome Gypsy carrying 59kg at $21. Fully tested under these conditions.
5
MS JESS TAYLOR
Black, Gold Checked Sash, Gold And Black Stars Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars Cap
3 55602 FUN SPONGE
JASON COYLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler)
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm66 on October 19 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Can't Touch This carrying 59kg at $18. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on October 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Perfect Play carrying 56kg at $101. Working up to a win. Another bold run is expected.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Pale Green, Silver Serene Lodge Logo, Pale Green Pom Pom
4 29231 HELLINDA
DANIELLE SEIB
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
JJJ Racing (Mgr: J Fish), B Jenkins, W Pizzato, MRJ (Mgr: M Thomas), InTheQueue Racing (Mgr: R Paterson), S Davies, S Cram, T Drain, B Ferraro, A Marshall, M Davey, C Fazzolare, R Banks, T Wiseman, S Britt, R Montgomery, A Montgomery, T Horner, 5 Flames Racing (Mgr: B Durrant) & J Bottrill
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bathurst Bm66 October 17 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Marvel Man carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Cootamundra Bm66 on October 5 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sutton Vella carrying 57.5kg at $9. Has claims.
4
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
5 83635 ABSTRUSE
NATALIE JARVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), D A Lowes, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, A P Tier, S G Bradford, D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, R Woods, A J Redman, F Formica, D George, Mrs S G Woods, K G Eisenhuth, R Lavulo, S C llamas, M K Bailey & J T Funnell
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Moruya Bm58 on September 16 over 1020m, 0.6 len behind Manwari carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on August 28 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Scoffa carrying 61kg at $8. Thereabouts last time out. Worth including.
3
JACK MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
6 2727x MISS SCOOP
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, D C Foley, Mrs M Callaway, Mrs J Torpy, G B Rees, M J Walters, Mrs M T Reynolds, Hidem (Mgr: P J Elliott), Half Guinnessy (Mgr: G J Vickers), EB 2551 (Mgr: M R Brian) & S Jones
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Canberra Acton Bm60 June 20 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Ferrari Girl carrying 56.5kg at $10. First up last campaign second of 8 at Moruya Cl1 December 22 over 1010m, 2.25 len behind Missy No Nay carrying 54kg at $4.20. Take beating.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Yellow, Red Diamond And Armbands, Red Cap, Yellow Spots
7 33202 VAINSTREAM
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
11YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M A Vallender
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on October 11 over 1100m, 9 len behind Roselyn's Star with 54kg at $301. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on October 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Manwari with 57kg at $5. Deserves consideration.
1
AMY MCLUCAS
Red, Purple Stripes, White And Purple Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
8 58358 MOTORBOAT
GEOFFREY CROTHERS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M A Vallender
Most recently ran last of 8 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm55 on October 10 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind She's High Society carrying 56.5kg at $18. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on October 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Manwari with 57kg at $14. Disappointing of late but draws the inside.
1
WINONA COSTIN
Lime Green, Red Quarters, Black And White Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Red Seams Cap