Port Augusta   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Nonning Pastoral Co Class One Plate 1867m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: True.  

Moderate tempo with Star Decorum leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. LOCA BELLA (8) was less effective at the latest but has earlier form that reads strongly for this. The rise in trip suits at this stage of the prep and she rates a leading chance. VALUED (7) was in the money two starts back at Murray Bridge but couldn't back it up last time when sixth at Balaklava over 2200m. Drops back in trip off a 32-day freshen and finds the right race this time and can turn things around. SEA ROADS (4) gets out over more ground today on the back of some solid form of late, the most recent effort a second over 1396m at this track. Well placed and gets his chance to break a long run of outs. WAKOOL ASH (5) accounted for a maiden field with ease over 1498m at this track last start. Tougher this time but he's an improving type that can step up to the mark. OTTO'S DREAM (6) was poor last time in the slop at Mt Gambier but holds genuine claims back here if he can reproduce his win two back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Loca Bella to win.
1 95895 ELEGANT MAN
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
T R Montgomerie
Last start 5th of 12 at this track 0-54 on June 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Our Divinyl carrying 54.5kg at $41. The start before that ran second last of 10 at this track 0-54 on May 8 over 1498m, 21 len behind Ti Tree Royal carrying 57.5kg at $31. Might struggle again.
6
A J STEAD
Black, Orange Star, White, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
2 3x9x0 NIGHTSUN
BRENTON JONES
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms S M Fuller, B J Jones, L D Fuller, C Knibbs, J Dyer, R Lauritsen, A Caputo, G T Burt, K L Gibbons, M Grimshaw, W A Dare, Mrs E J Curwood-Dare, L C Knibbs, N Redman, M Caputo, M Munzberg, K A Head, L C Munzberg & J Head
Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 7 over 1396m, 32 len behind Star Casino with 60.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on March 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Anahorish carrying 57.5kg at $41. Fitter but has yet to strike second up and happy to watch again this time.
4
L STOJAKOVIC
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
3 x9000 RAW GRUNT
DANNY PENNA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
Last start ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Lomax carrying 54kg at $301. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track 0-54 on June 7 over 1498m, 11 len behind Never Surrender with 54kg at $151. Doubt he will threaten these.
10
SHUICHI TERACHI
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
4 23562 SEA ROADS
CHRIS HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C D Harrison, Mrs C Harrison, Ms H Jansson & P J Bethune
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 7 over 1396m, 3 len behind Star Casino carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at Balaklava Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Safe Bet carrying 55.5kg at $26. Can improve again. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances.
11
ALYSSA WEBB
Light Green, Purple Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Lightning Bolt Cap
5 x0021 WAKOOL ASH
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D E Magro, M R Dean, J B Roberts, D J Billington, R Iommazzo, J H Edwards, S J H Edwards, Mrs B G Edwards, R N Dean, N T Dean & W Sendon
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1498m defeating Little One with 58kg at $21. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Valor Bound with 59kg at $5. May well be worth following up.
1
MARGARET COLLETT
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
6 30x19 OTTO'S DREAM
GARRET LYNCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Papageorgiou & G N Papageorgiou
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1600m defeating Little One carrying 56kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Pianta carrying 56.5kg at $8. Goes well here and is sure to prove hard to beat.
2
TALA HUTCHINSON
Black, White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
7 73826 VALUED
GARRET LYNCH
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C J Heuritsch & C Baker
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Theodor with 57.5kg at $17. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1-Sw on May 6 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind United Legend carrying 56.5kg at $21. Capable of sharp improvement.
5
MS S METCALFE
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
8 52246 LOCA BELLA
ANDREW GLUYAS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir), R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, Beginner Winners (Mgr: C J Mcauliffe), Mrs A Caruso, J M Brooks, The Dirty Dozen (Mgr: P D Page), M J Elkson, M Violi, L A Valente, P D Page, Mrs L M McCloud, F Bueti & D J Fowler
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cradle Of Jazz carrying 57.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 8 at Gawler Bm58 on May 27 over 1516m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind France's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4. Willing to give her another chance.
9
SOPHIE POTTER
White, Black Stripes
9 260x8 GRINZINGER JOY
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D J Henderson
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 10 over 1550m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Dora Aurora with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1700m, slow going 172 len behind Los Alamoss carrying 56kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
8
JEMMA GUTTE
White, Aqua Diamond Checked Top Half, Black And Aqua Pin Striped Band And Armbands, Black Cap
10 25820 STAR DECORUM
DANNY PENNA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, J S Penna, G I Penna, Mrs M D PENNA, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton & Miss C Burton
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Balaklava 0-58 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Impending Diamond with 54kg at $101. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0-54 on June 7 over 1498m, 0.5 len behind Never Surrender carrying 54kg at $81. Looks tested again.
3
WESLEY CAVE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
11 48677 SHINOHARA
BRIAN LEAR
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
B K Lear
Last start ran second last of 8 at this track Bm64 on June 7 over 1867m, 15 len behind Fox Dunnett carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track 0-56 on May 8 over 1600m, 16 len behind Peerless Lad with 54kg at $15. Needs a major form reversal.
7
ISAAC SIT
Deep Red, White Horseshoe With Black Lightning Bolt, White Cap