Nowra   16 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

STROUD HOMES NOWRA COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Looks a keen contest with Millie's Memory and Mogo Rock pressing for the lead with Stern Reminder and Wire To Wire close at hand. STERN REMINDER (3) ready to get off the mark at start three with the blinkers going on from the low draw. Used up early with a tough on-pace second over 1200m at Wagga. Finds an easier contest today and looks too sharp for these. OCEANSIDE (2) frustrating gelding who failed to close off in the soft (7) conditions with a fading sixth over 1200m at Goulburn. Senior rider engaged for this and quickly running out of options if he can't take a hand in the finish. RAINING VIOLETS (9) total forgive from the outside draw at her third race start with a battling sixth over 1400m at the Sapphire Coast. Can stalk the good tempo and figure prominently. MILLIE'S MEMORY (7) nothing went right from the outside gate and pulled up with a slow recovery when sixth over 1100m at Goulburn. Maps well for this and not to be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stern Reminder ticks plenty of boxes.
1 9x890 DID DUBAI ME EUROS
MICHAEL GATTY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K M Hansch, Mrs J M Miles & R J Miles
Last start ran last of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Gunfighter Road with 59kg at $101. The start before that faded in the straight second last of 10 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on January 31 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sablonneuse carrying 55kg at $151. Outclassed.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Yellow, Black Hoops, Black Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Black And Yellow Quartered Cap
2 86426 OCEANSIDE
GARY CROSSLEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M Lilliebridge
Last start second last of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Inna Zou with 53.5kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Gunfighter Road carrying 57kg at $10. Assess on his good second here two-back.
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C LEVER
Black, White Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 3x2 STERN REMINDER
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), C G Morgan, D Deeth, Ms V Torr, K Vanderstock, M Rancic, J Samios, C Sanna, Ms C Cheesman, R A Columbus, J P Lurie & D Vorhauer
Second-up. Promising on debut came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Coonamble Super Mdnsw on March 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Tiye carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Returned from break held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Wagga Ctry Mdn on February 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Iconic Rose with 59kg at $2.45. Ready to win with the blinkers going on.
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NICK HEYWOOD
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 x8392 WIRE TO WIRE
JOHN ROLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, J A Rolfe, Miss M Wenger & B W Rolfe
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 9 over 1375m, slow going nose behind Endless Applause carrying 56kg at $15. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Gunfighter Road with 59kg at $71. Tested in this line-up.
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M HEAGNEY
Yellow, Purple Horse Head, Shoe And Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Quartered Cap
5 6x STUMBLIN' IN
JOE CLEARY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, A J McCulloch, D Buckley, Mrs J A Caley, G A Helliar, C S Sanchez, I G Johnston, M T Kay, A Wilson, Ms J Guthrie, E G Jones & M J Cleary
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 8 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Penrose carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Prefer to see how he has returned.
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QUAYDE KROGH
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
6 0x LITTLE BOBBYLOULOU
LUKE CLARKE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J M Buckley, F J Buckley, L M Codey & Mrs R A Codey
Dual acceptor. Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 11 at Moruya Mdn on July 21 over 1020m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Spice Baby carrying 57kg at $101. Others look better.
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J PENZA
Navy Blue, Rose Gold Quarters And Cap
7 926 MILLIE'S MEMORY
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M W Thomas
Most recently ran last in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn Sw on February 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Cruizingthestars carrying 57kg at $4.80. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Brave Xena with 57kg at $14. No shock to see her bounce back.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Dark Blue, Black Seams
8 53334 MOGO ROCK
MARK GEE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A G Hartnell & Dr N J Hartnell
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Waverley Road carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Brave Xena carrying 57kg at $6.50. Minor place contender.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Yellow, White Braces, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 9x36 RAINING VIOLETS
ROB POTTER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
L Hawking & Mrs K M Hawking
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on February 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jimmy's Ready carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Classic Touch carrying 56.5kg at $7. Ready to lift from the inside draw.
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DAMON BUDLER
Pink, Blue Diamond, Quartered Cap