Nowra 11 Jan 2026
GOING: G(3)
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PELICAN ROCKS CAFE CLASS 3 BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Good 3 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +2m 1200m-400m . |
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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. BAVETTE (1) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1450m at Kilmore after he was in the firing line on the turn. This is a nice drop in grade and gets his chance. MAGIC SPEED (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1000m at Randwick, beaten 0.8 lengths into fifth. Has her share of talent and is a top-three prospect. NIGHTS INFERNO (5) scored a long overdue win over this trip at the Sapphire Coast and can go on with it now. MAZ KANATA (3) finds an easier race to what she was contesting last start at Gosford. Keep safe. Small field but an open affair. MAJESTUOUSO PHOENIX (2) next elect third run from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bavette holds value appeal.
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BAVETTE
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell) Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Kilmore Bm66 on November 23 over 1450m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Aiming with 60kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Swan Hill Bm62 October 28 over 1300m defeating Solar Mist carrying 60kg at $3.90. First run for the new yard and goes close. |
1 J PENZA |
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| 2 | 28x63 |
MAJESTUOSO PHOENIX
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Ballylinch Stud, E Anastasi, S Foster, D Grasso, Mrs K Porter, Deg Racing, D Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, H Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, A Willoughby, F Fairthorne, Loftus Park, Esquin, Ursino Racing, J Lovett, Gully Racing, Calcutta Kings & M Howlin Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on November 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Big Papa carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Bathurst Cl2 on December 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lethal Love with 60kg at $3. Fitter now but will struggle from the gate. |
6 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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| 3 | 32525 |
MAZ KANATA
JASON COYLE 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss A M Double & J Treffery Last start second last in a small field at Gosford Cusick - Cl4 on December 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Iron Man with 55kg at $31. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Bellesouth on December 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Pretty Sassy carrying 60kg at $2.40. Consider. |
5 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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| 4 | 73411 |
LETHAL LOVE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BR/BL FILLY 58.0KG W J Hawkins & Mrs S L Hawkins Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Bathurst Cl2 December 23 over 1200m defeating Marvel Man carrying 53kg at $8. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn December 7 over 1300m defeating Yesnova carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Current form hard to go past. |
6 DALE COLE |
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| 5 | 97761 |
NIGHTS INFERNO
THERESA BATEUP 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss T M Bateup, D A Allum, R Chin, Miss P Ollerton-Grant, C F Treloar, Miss S Waters, N A Clauss, D C Foley, C Hammond, Mrs K A Clark, S M Durling, J P Mahoney, Mrs K Stone, W A Wilkins, Mrs D Dumbrell, G Dumbrell, G J Toogood & G M White Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sapphire Coast Cl3 December 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Jazz All Knight with 55.5kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on December 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stormfield with 55kg at $26. Confidence back and can sneak into the finish again. |
3 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 6 | 564x8 |
CASANOVA
CLAIRE LEVER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M O Scott, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs C M Johnstone, P R Johnstone, C J Dawson, J W Kean, Dr M J Nelligan, Ms N S Summerhayes, C G B Miller, M J Ferguson & Ms V Green Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Bathurst Cl2 on December 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lethal Love with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on February 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind My Phar Lady with 55.5kg at $14. Second up record is sound but this looks a bit rich. |
7 C LEVER |
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| 7 | 50x39 |
LYRICAL BEAUTY
MATTHEW DALE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), Ms V Torr, N Gopaul, S P Scerri, G L J Schweikert, Mrs M L Clarke, B Lowe, B R Merton, D J Romanous, D Vorhauer, A Toumpas, J J Smith, Foulstone (Mgr: I J Foulstone), L Allen, R A Columbus, G C Neal, A Watson, B Colley & J F Harris Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 14 months led but faded 3rd of 7 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on December 19 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Santolini with 61kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 5 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Duke Of Bronte carrying 55kg at $19. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
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| 8 | 815x3 |
GOOLOO BUCKY
PAUL MURRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L J Murray, W R Davies, C P Turnbull, D J Anderson, K F Andriske, A F Baxter, P G Anderson, A P Anderson, G A Murray, B Petty, R Petty, J Murray, C L Murray, C Murray, M D Burcher, T J Jaffrey, P Kastelein, M J Bryant, L A Crestani & B F Phillips Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm58 on December 31 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Platinum Gift carrying 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Moruya Mdn July 11 over 1200m in soft going defeating Brutal Eyes with 55kg at $2.60. Facing a tougher assignment. |
4 BROCK RYAN |
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| 9 | 73364 |
KEN'KER
DALE WAGSTAFF 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R C Masters, K Masters, P J Tod, P B Mcgrath, G A Gulliford, R A McDonald, B O Roberts, N M Roddy & K Sargeant Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on December 14 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Breakaway Week with 60kg at $2.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on December 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Hard To Go Wrong carrying 60.5kg at $10. Not racing well enough to figure here. |
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| 10 | 11x |
CANDO ATTITUDE
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG J J R Partnership, P H Joseph, Mrs D G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, M G Howlin, M D Martin, F Marando, J R Marando, N McInnes, R J Thomas, Dr L M Bodell, A Talbot, B D Ingram, S P Ingram, Bowness Stud (Mgr: J W North), Dascomarles (Mgr: L J Abric) & Paga Hill Lunch Club (Mgr: R M Allport) Won all to date. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since winning won by head this track Ctry Cl1 October 19 over 1200m defeating Complaisance carrying 54kg at $1.75. At her first start favourite; won by 0.5 len Moruya Ctry Mdn October 3 over 1010m defeating Stern Looks with 53kg at $2.60. Undefeated in two starts and worth thought. |
10 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 11 | 16455 |
MAGIC SPEED
PAUL FACOORY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG V Suraci Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm64 on December 26 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Beside The Ocean with 52.5kg at $17. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on November 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Runranirun with 55.5kg at $15. Leading prospect in this weaker race. |
2 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 12 | 47361 |
DEEP EMOTION
JOHN P THOMPSON 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J V O'Neill, T J Pemberton, Mrs L Harris, J L Crawly, C J Crawley, L F Robins, B K Parker, B J Scarce, S Rayson, Dr D S Karpin, J W Orange, M J Curtain, Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell) & M J Webb At the latest run from last on the turn second last of 7 at Canberra Cl2 on December 28 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind November Air carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bellesouth on December 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Pretty Sassy with 57kg at $4.20. Can atone. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 13 | 776x5 |
RANGATIRA
JOHN ROLFE 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, R Orley, J A Rolfe & B W Rolfe Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Goulburn Bm58 Cl2+ September 12 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Liquor Talk with 58kg at $15. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 May 18 over 1212m, soft track; 4 len behind Hell Of A Fox carrying 61kg at $8. Doubt he will have much to offer first up. |
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