Nowra   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

ANTAX STEEL CONSTRUCTIONS MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

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

A solid tempo on the cards with Tomcat Flowers taking charge. MAMMA MIA (12) went well at Kembla Grange on debut then progressed nicely beaten 2L here over 1200m at this track. Maps well and the in-form Collett sticks aboard. Steps up to the longer sprint and she's ready to win. SO REBELLIOUS (5) resumed with a decent effort at Goulburn over this distance. He has more to give and a bold showing is expected with added fitness. Wary of BEAUTY SWIFT (3), who debuts for a smart Sydney yard with the blinkers on. Was an easy Hawkesbury trail winner and jumps from the rails gate. The betting will be key. Doubtland filly CHAITHNIA (10) has shown enough at the trials to to be competitive on debut so keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Mamma Mia.
1 7x254 TOMCAT FLOWERS
JARROD AUSTIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Critchley, Telemon Stud (Mgr: D J Fletcher) & Mance Racing (Mgr: P B Mance)
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Orange Mdn-Sw on October 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Real Baker with 59kg at $10. The race before that second last in a small field at Canberra Mdn on September 27 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Poker Flash carrying 61kg at $2.90. Should go well in this line up.
6
SHAUN GUYMER
Pink, Light Blue Diamonds
2 BALMAIN WARRIOR
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Ms K E Harding & Snap & Run Racing (Mgr: M J Burns)
Three-year-old gelding (Saxon Warrior - Balmain Girl) will no doubt benefit from the four trials prior to his debut today. Eighth over 1050m in a Randwick trial on October 7. Prefer to see.
12
Red, White Spots
3 BEAUTY SWIFT
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
H C Kwok
Matthew Smith trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Won his latest trial. Good draw will assist chances. Breaks from a low barrier and so a bold run is likely.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Black, White Spots, Pink Sleeves And Cap, White Hoops
4 9 GRATEFULLY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
W Freedman, A T Smith, B Maleganeas, B M Gardner, Ms B R Dalley, C Doherty, Coco's Crew, Mrs D Kemp, Mrs D K Smith, J A Baldacchino, Mrs J B Edwards, Mrs J Reynolds, Miss K E Smith, M D Farmer, M Jackson, D Neilson, Mrs L Neilson, S M Adams, S Smith & T Hill
Dual acceptor. At debut, 9th of 11 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Ciao Bella Mia carrying 56.5kg at $15. Others look better prospects.
10
KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue, White Star Halves, Collar Cuffs And Star Cap
5 34x4 SO REBELLIOUS
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
G Portelli, M H Wood, A D Bowler, Ee By Gum Racing (Mgr: S A Morris), A Roden, Fairsky Racing (Mgr: S Stumbles), D Kinane, Ms R Whittle, S Gallagher, F Valeri, T J Henderson, N J Cusick, Mrs C A Winfield, T J R Mullen, Ms L M Richardson, Crowe Craft Racing, G & M Racing Ahead & Mrs M E Wood
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on October 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Elysium with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Scone Ing Chall on May 16 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Cashbook carrying 56.5kg at $7. Fitter and expected to be in the finish this time.
8
A CALDER
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
6 30x25 ARGANTORATI
JOSEPH IBLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), J A J Pither, G R Cassar, R F Gauci & D B Goldsmith
Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Salma's Star with 57kg at $51. Last start 5th of 10 at Canberra Mdn on October 24 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Matchsticks carrying 57kg at $17. Definite winning chance. In the mix.
5
LOUISE DAY
Maroon, White Horse Head, Gold And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 x428x BUSH GIRL
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S P Flynn, A E Vrisakis, E Babbage, C D Charteris, G W Moore, P W Nelson, M L Flynn, Mrs W L Walter, P J Mclean & B F De Vries
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn October 26 2024 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Horizons carrying 57kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw September 7 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pinito carrying 58kg at $13. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
3
A LAYT
Yellow, Royal Blue Cross of Lorraine, Royal Blue Cap
8 38x82 MAGENTA SHORES
LEE & CHERIE CURTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Ms C E Curtis, A R Davison, S D Tesoriero, Mrs S Tesoriero, Ms T Marchant, G P Bull, S A Braddick, J R Moffitt, The Hills Boys (Mgr: S Dalton), G W Meighan, C Davis & C J Davis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Felis Chaus with 57kg at $9.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on October 16 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Elysium carrying 56kg at $4.40. Knocking on the door.
13
J PENZA
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
9 645x8 ALL TOO CLEVER
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Neville Begg OAM & Partners (Mgr: N C Begg OAM)
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fullalove with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Hcp on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Burn The Sky with 55.5kg at $201. Risking.
7
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Black, White Armbands, Red Cap
10 CHAITHNIA
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), A B Tall, B D Biddle, R A Bonnici, J P Dore, Twelve Mates Racing (Mgr: M Drinnan), C Eiberger, W D Harrington, S Logan, M C Nunn, Contractors (Mgr: I Sghirripa), A Sharp & M Windred
Filly by Doubtland making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Hawkesbury over 1250m on October 21. Keep safe.
4
DONOVAN YEO
Dark Blue, Black Quarters, White Cap
11 0x375 DEEP AFFECTION
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
T J Pemberton, G M Pemberton, Mrs M J Pemberton & J D Pemberton
Last start 5th of 9 at this track Mdn on October 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind La Nina carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn on October 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Miles Of Glory with 54.5kg at $14. Should be around the mark.
9
WILL PRICE
Grey, Royal Blue Chevrons
12 63 MAMMA MIA
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M Mazurkiewicz & Mrs H N O Tang
Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 12 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Gladstone Grande with 55kg at $8. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on October 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind La Nina with 55kg at $6.50. Promising type ready to win.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Halved Sleeves, Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
13 78 POLYESTER GIRL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 55.0KG
M C Price, C A Fitzgerald, A P O'Reilly, M D Cameron, A K Voller, N P Hopewell, 4Ten Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Maybury), Mrs J Marshdale, H J K Mitchell, Ara Toa (Mgr: A Bryan), F Delaitre, A R Munro, Ledgerndary Racing, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd, Miss N T Fletcher, B S Craib, D Webster & Ms K M Ryan
At debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Great Heights carrying 53.5kg at $8. In a top yard and keep onside.
11
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap