Nowra   05 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

SOLOMON MOTOR GROUP COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Wire To Wire has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. SACRED INFERNO (9) raced without luck in two runs back and expect to see him closer to the speed today. Slow into stride with a battling eighth over 1175m at Albury in a Super Maiden. No excuse today and the tongue-tie goes on. STERN REMINDER (3) blinkers go on second-up after he gripped on late with a tough second over 1200m at Wagga. Poorly drawn again and shapes as the main danger. WIRE TO WIRE (5) failed to back-up the good second at Cowra two-back with a plugging sixth over 1300m at Goulburn in a Super Maiden. Comes back a level and capable of testing this field. HELIGAN (7) unlucky not to have already shed his Maiden tag in ten career starts. Nice return when savaged the line to finish third over 1000m at Albury. Extra trip in his favour and clearly come back well. CABLE KING (2) resumes without a trial and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sacred Inferno and Stern Reminder shape as the two leading chances.
1 987x ARCANA IMPERII
JENNIFER FLOOD
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J L Flood
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm50 December 26 over 1460m, 11 len behind Incantata with 55.5kg at $11. On debut ninth of 11 at Orange Ctry Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1280m, 8 len behind Rosie I Am carrying 56kg at $151. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10
CAITLIN SINCLAIR
Red, White And Navy Band, White And Navy Stripe Down Right Side, Red Cap
2 05x CABLE KING
JAMIE STEWART
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Stewart & J B Stewart
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn May 18 over 1010m, soft track; 3 len behind Consorting One with 58.5kg at $18. On debut tenth of 12 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1007m, soft track; 6 len behind Giza carrying 59kg at $31. Don’t underestimate fresh.
6
KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, Lime Green Sash, Checked Armbands And 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 ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Coonamble Super Mdnsw on March 16 2025 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Tiye carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning 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. Improving gelding who shapes as the main danger with the blinkers going on.
9
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 609x7 TEN FEATHERS
JOHN ROLFE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe & Miss S A Rolfe
Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Brutal Belle with 53kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on February 2 2025 over 1400m, 9 len behind Divine Ella with 56kg at $101. First-up run was a plain, later.
8
Black, Rainbow Stars, Quartered Cap, Rainbow Peak
5 83926 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
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Goulburn Super Mdn on March 22 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Decota carrying 55.5kg at $71. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Cowra Ctry Mdn on March 9 over 1375m, slow going nose behind Endless Applause carrying 56kg at $15. Back in trip in a weaker contest.
5
LOUISE DAY
Yellow, Purple Horse Head, Shoe And Sleeves, Yellow Stars, Quartered Cap
6 FIRST ASSAULT
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J P Scully & J D Whale
First starter by Tagaloa out of Melaleuca. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Worth thought from the inside barrier.
1
J PENZA
Olive Green, Cream LF Brand, Cream Seams Cap
7 302x3 HELIGAN
NATALIE JARVIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Thorotek, Grubs Club, P Matthews, T Biviano, S G Bradford, Random Punts Crew, R A Hawke, P Harrison, T M Laughton, S J Buckingham, A J Redman, B D Moore, M Scheide, Mrs K J Buckingham, Ms M Mitchell, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick & Power House Racing
Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Flower Fairy carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sapling with 56.5kg at $26. Top-three contender on best figures.
7
JACK MARTIN
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
8 8 PETOMAI
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton), B J Hawker, Mrs L Hawker, C A Hill, S A Hill, K A Jacobs, M S Middleton, Mrs J M Muir, S R W Thornton, D G Garnier, Mrs C L A Spittle, Ms B M Torossi, P L Maloney, Ms P A Buchanan & L O'Neill
At debut, ran last of 8 at Canberra Mdn on March 25 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Pombia with 59kg at $17. Deserves another chance.
3
JESSICA BROOKES
Yellow, Blue Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
9 22x78 SACRED INFERNO
DANIELLE SEIB
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R B R Bloodstock (Mgr: NAC Ross), J Mathie, C J R Racing (Mgr: C N Deeb), Mrs M M Bailey, G S Turner, H Bayliss, Mrs A J Nicholls, Mrs D Davidson & P Soulakellis
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Canberra Fedral Mdn on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Travelon Dory carrying 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Albury Super Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1175m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Borjnord carrying 58.5kg at $26. Finally drawn a low gate and looks too strong fore these.
4
SHAUN GUYMER
French Navy, Silver Cross, Armbands And Cap, French Navy Seams
10 WILL THE THINKER
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran & Mrs D G Jones
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by So You Think out of La Casade. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Goulburn March 10. Expect he will find this short of his best.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Red And White Checked Epaulettes, Checked Stripes Cap
11 92652 MILLIE'S MEMORY
MATTHEW DALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M W Thomas
Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn on March 22 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Brutal Belle with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at Goulburn Ctry Mdn Sw on February 27 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Cruizingthestars carrying 57kg at $4.80. Tested again.
5
Dark Blue, Black Seams