Nowra 02 Sep 2025
GOING: H(8)
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LIGHTHOUSE PLUMBING BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1100m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. SUMO STAR (2) also resumes and has shown he can fire fresh, having scored over this trip at Hawkesbury first-up last prep. Love the way he hit the line in his Warwick Farm trial. Big threat fresh. SCULPTOR (8) bounced back last time when running on nicely into fourth at Goulburn. Strips fitter again and can figure prominently. KING CHARLES (3) was below his best at Randwick last start but had put two tough wins together prior. Easier task this time and he’s right in the mix. ZIPITALIST (4) resumes off some good efforts last time in. Proven fresh and won his lone try at the distance so should go well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Sumo Star.
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COOL LAD
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M A Smith & D J Fairfull Last start 7th of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 17 over 1100m, in the wet; 5 len behind Shirvington with 57kg at $13. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 on August 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind King Charles carrying 57kg at $2.70. Nicely placed and worth another chance. |
1 C LEVER |
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| 2 | 3286x |
SUMO STAR
GARY PORTELLI 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Mrs K Liedler-Muh, J S H Muh, H R C (Mgr: C M Papworth), M R Windon, S M Alder, A Reeves, R Muir, K Egan, O A Lewis, C B Smyth, G J Elliott, G Seto, A P Lash, A Jamieson, C P Warren, S J Moxey, G B Dougherty & M Lee Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 April 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colophon with 57.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 November 28 over 1100m slow track defeating Missile Seeker carrying 54.5kg at $5. Everything points to a bright return. |
5 EMMA LY |
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| 3 | 57110 |
KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A M Barry & Mrs N Barry Most recently 10th of 13 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on August 23 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Signor Tortoni with 52.5kg at $41. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Kembla Grange Cg&E Bm64 August 7 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Mirra Impact carrying 55kg at $9.50. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. |
7 RYAN BRADLEY |
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| 4 | 3727x |
ZIPITALIST
MITCHELL BEER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG M D Beer, J M Casey, P Goring, A Blaszak, M Wilson, C J Pearson, S P Varney, S Crestani, The Twelve Horsemen (Mgr: M J Mallon), D A Bocquet, R K F Fraser, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), M A Molloy & Team Battler (Mgr: M Casey) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 19 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Last Command with 59kg at $15. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Goulburn Cl3 December 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deceive carrying 57.5kg at $6. Capable of a bold return. |
6 ANGUS VILLIERS |
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| 5 | 3x75x |
BRITISH STATESMAN
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs E M F Ovenstone Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 December 2 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Cani Cancan with 60kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at Gundagai Tuckerbox Bm88 November 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 53kg at $8. Others make more appeal. |
4 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 6 | x313x |
SOCIABLE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), R Roberts, Ms J D Mcguffie, M A Cowley, G R Antonelli, C Best, G L Morton, A C Gromek, M J Hill, D J Richardson, P Wilson, D Coughtrey, A Mitchell, S L Lamont, J R Lundberg, D J Ricketts, C J Kelly, D Cicciarelli, Full Wallets Empty Sacks & S Hill Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Bendigo Bm64 October 30 over 1100m, 2 len behind Coeur De Lyon with 56.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1147m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Catoggio carrying 58kg at $3.80. Everything points to a effective return. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 7 | 80318 |
RUSSIAN ZARINA
KAREN OUTTRIM 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs K G Outtrim & M C Outtrim Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Canberra Acton Open Bm85 on August 22 over 1206m, 5 len behind Getty with 55kg at $26. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Canberra Acton Bm60 August 8 over 1206m defeating Guerrera with 59kg at $7.50. Looking to others. |
1 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 8 | 7x274 |
SCULPTOR
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G Portelli, R El Daghl, K Salagic, A Roden, Mrs L Goldspink-Lord, P Lord, Ms S E Burton, M J Delaney, Mrs D L Warriner, T B Harris, C Marks, T J Marshallsea, Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Eds Mob (Mgr: E Law) & Palmbowz Racing (Mgr: S B Palmer) At the latest run 4th of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 on August 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Sir Franklin with 56kg at $17. The race before that second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on July 26 over 1300m, 8 len behind Vetwelve carrying 56kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 9 | 58158 |
DENI GAL
TERRY ROBINSON 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs F M Godfrey & M Barbaro Last start from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 17 over 1210m, slow going 3.5 len behind Graceful Ellen carrying 60.5kg at $31. Before that second last in a small field at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on July 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sir Franklin carrying 60.5kg at $8. Prefer to see her back in form. |
2 BROCK RYAN |
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| 10 | 5x314 |
VEREEVA
BRIAN ADAMS 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs M E Adams, Miss M E Adams, Mrs B Wilson & J Wilson Racing well recently. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Moruya Cl3 on August 17 over 1020m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Vella's Best carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Moruya Cl2 August 5 over 1020m in the wet defeating Laguna Seca carrying 55kg at $9.50. Disappointing last time but is right in the mix. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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| 11 | 24305 |
XSPIRITOUS
TASH BURLEIGH 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs B J Walker Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on August 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Swinging High carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Moruya Bm66 on July 11 over 1010m, slow going 4 len behind Sutton Vella with 56kg at $12. Sure to be about the money. |
4 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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