Nowra   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

CARPET COURT MAIDEN PLATE 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

No surprise if the newcomers played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. BEAUTY DASH (5) settled midfield and made minimal inroads in the run home on debut last start over 1000m at Kembla. Won't find this as tough and the extra furlong looks ideal. Can improve enough to take this out. HOLD MY DRINK (1) is back from a spell and has transferred from the Freedmans in Victoria to Mitch Beer. Wasn't beaten far in either run during the maiden campaign. Trialled well at Kembla recently and looks all set for a bright return to racing. WESTERN LANE (4) ran a better race last start with the step up in trip, racing on the speed then battling on okay for fourth over this distance at Kembla. Beautifully drawn and is a threat back in a country maiden. GIRLS WEEKEND (7) got a long way back and was never a hope first-up over 1000m at Kembla. Brighter prospects out to this trip. LIGHTLY SPARKLED (8) can improve second-up over this more suitable journey. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Beauty Dash.
1 32x HOLD MY DRINK
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock, M T Cummins, A Wild, Mrs S A Wild, D Macalpine, D B Flindell, R S Knightley, NGC Group, I Parkes, M Johnson, R Tidswell, A Van, A D H D Racing, Cabana Racing, U P T, EastWest Racing & Wegotenuff
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Boulder Jack with 55kg at $2.05. On debut third of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1203m, 0.8 len behind Long Brew with 58kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.
1
NICK HEYWOOD
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
2 4343x PENALTIES
KERRY PARKER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy), R Stojkovski, D A M Racing (Mgr: D Hurst), Mrs J I McDonald, J M Mcdonald, Grand Aspirations (Mgr: S P Vaughn), T Dellosa, R Ruti & M E Hughes
Dual acceptor. Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Super Mdn February 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Every Heart with 58kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zounaka with 57.5kg at $16. Anticipating a bright start to the prep.
4
RYAN BRADLEY
Dark Blue, Red Star, White Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 8 RADION
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Marshall
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, in the wet; 12 len behind Homeric carrying 59kg at $101. Others rate better.
10
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Cerise, Pink Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 44 WESTERN LANE
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Supreme Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: Mrs M Galluzzo), D J Cummings, L Alexandek, Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), K G Booth & B L Thompson
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn on April 26 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Harlex carrying 59kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pick Up The Tab with 58.5kg at $21. Ready to give this a shake.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Dark Blue, Gold Supreme Syndications Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 5 BEAUTY DASH
TERRY ROBINSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S M Kwok
At debut, 5th of 10 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Just Like Tilda with 57kg at $13. Likely improver who is expected to measure up.
8
J PENZA
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Pink Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
6 509 BRIDE WARS
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd (Mgr: R McConville), Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M Sandblom), Dr B Burfitt, B Burfitt, Mrs L Burfitt, Mrs S Reis, B Cassel, J Cassel, Dr C Cassel, M Kennedy, Mrs K Kennedy, L Taylor, G Lawson, Mrs K Tilden, P Tilden, R Scott, S O'brien, D Leary-Smith & B Mackie
At the latest run second last of 10 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Just Like Tilda with 57kg at $51. Before that ran last of 12 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Oui Oui Oui with 56.5kg at $151. Difficult to recommend.
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BROCK RYAN
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
7 x46x7 GIRLS WEEKEND
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs D K Moss, Tricolours Fly, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchel, Mrs R Guan, Mrs M H Lee, Ms J Stanley, Mrs M M McConnell, Mrs L Coffey, Mrs S J Delmenico, Mrs S Carpenter, Puppies (Mgr: Mrs N Gream), Mrs S A Richardson, Mrs J S Atfield, Mrs T Ryan & Mrs S M Moss
Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Just Like Tilda carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Wyong F&M Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1100m, 8 len behind Manaajem carrying 56.5kg at $15. Look for a much better performance.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
8 235x6 LIGHTLY SPARKLED
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
M D Beer, A Donohue, Hollow Log (Mgr: S Duffy), D Goodwin, R A Hand, A I Robinson, I B Robinson, D J Footit, T C Peek, T Leydecker, M Buljat, M R Smedley, H J Coy, Ms T Thomas, G A Seymour, A DeMamiel, Ms S Crawford & G O'Hern
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Quein Step with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on December 1 over 900m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Cutepi with 55.5kg at $1.70. Likely improver with strong prospects.
6
SHAUN GUYMER
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
9 MISS FIRESTAR
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
O A Koolman, T E Rankin, Anton Koolman Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: EST A J Koolman), J L Jackman, D Mosca, A W Wong, J Chiera, A Jonson & J V Chiera
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Press Statement out of My Hussy. At the most recent trial finished sixth on April 29 at Warwick Farm over 790m. Hard to have without seeing her do something under race conditions.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
White, Yellow Band, Green Armbands And Cap
10 SPIRITUALISTIC
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 57.0KG
Darby Racing, Azzurri Tiger Racing, Mrs R Beal, Dinosaur Cult, S Georgallis, Iris Rose Racing, JT5 Racing, Mrs K Keane, D J Lovelock, Mrs B E Pettigrew, W L Ruthenberg, J R Saltmarsh, A Smith, The Bay Racing, Darby Racing Astara & J W Robinson
Three-year-old filly (So You Think - Astara) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 800m barrier trial on June 4 at Kembla Grange. Has trialled okay heading into this - watch the betting.
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White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
11 SO PRECISE
AMANDA TURNER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms A Turner & M G Poletti
First starter by Nicconi out of Swing Note. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Hard to have here barring a strong move in the market given trial form.
7
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Ferrari Red, Gold Horseshoe And Cap
12 INSAIN JEWEL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), M P Talty, Mrs J A Jarvin, W Macaulay, M P Dougherty, M Jago, A K Voller, N P Hopewell, G D Sheehan, P J O'connor, Mrs J Williams & Hon G J Williamson
Filly by Zousain on debut. Trialled on June 6 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished fifth. Doubt she will make an impression here so prefer others.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom