Nowra 05 Apr 2026
GOING: H(8)
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KEL CAMPBELL FUEL HAULAGE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1600m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: True. |
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Moderate tempo with Sir Sublime leading the way. ANGEL CITY (6) rewarded for her consistency fourth-up with a dominant victory over 1500m at Goulburn in the soft (7) going. Finds a fairly average BM58 and her confidence is high. Go close. TIMELESS GRACE (10) stretched out to the 1600m for the first time with a battling sixth at Canberra. Earlier runs had merit and gets another chance. THE STARS ALIGN (5) chipped away late in his two runs back and should be ready to hit the frame in this average contest. Winning rider hops back on from the good gate. STRAIGHT FIRE (1) given the gun run in transit but failed to close off with a poor fifth 1600m at Dubbo in BM66 class. This is much easier and can improve with the tongue-tie going on. RADION (12) mixing his form and had genuine excuses at latest from the outside draw. Back in trip and stays in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Angel City looks hard to stop in this vein of form.
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STRAIGHT FIRE
TODD SMART 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG B J McAlister, A B Scott, Mrs D L Scott, A J Beaven, R E Smart, C Porter, Mrs K Porter, C A Melville, D Chester, Ms F Wroe, G C Love, J C Lee, L Hughes, M B Caggiano, S D Chester, W A Pollack, M Pejic & T R Smart Last start 5th of 9 at Dubbo Bm 66 Hcp on March 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Green Run carrying 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Sapphire Coast Ctry Bm58 on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 60.5kg at $5. Deep into the prep and can improve at this level. |
4 BILLY OWEN |
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GOLDEN WARRIOR
ANDREW BOURKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Miss S L Crane & A Bourke At the latest run 9th of 14 at Orange Ctry Cl2 on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ishikari with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that 7th of 9 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sir Lunchalots carrying 59kg at $21. Won't be bothering these on recent runs. |
6 DEON LE ROUX |
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| 3 | 43x22 |
ANNOINT
GREGORY HICKMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G D Hickman, B R Turton, P Hickman, Ms K Heber, P Piras, A D Hilzinger, Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra), Miss J J B Hickman, Ms J Hall, Ms N Cassidy, Mrs S Rowles, G N Piras & Ms B A E Holt Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1 on February 17 over 1460m, 0.5 len behind London Star carrying 57kg at $13. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Taree Cl1 on March 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Piccaderro carrying 55.5kg at $5. Worth following up over the extra trip. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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CHEBICI
MATTHEW KELLEY 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs N M Kelley, W T Holdsworth, A D Phillips, C T Newton, D L Adams, D J Snowden, Ms D J Blyton, Mrs I J Snowden, Mrs L S Venables, M Witt, M Lane, Mrs M S Johnson, J M Schofield, N Murphy, P S Murphy, Miss S Adams, T A Schofield, A C Brooks & W J Snowden Most recently 5th of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Acheson carrying 55kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 Bm66 on March 10 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Sir Franklin with 55kg at $31. Worth thought at this level. |
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THE STARS ALIGN
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A M Haining, D T Ristuccia, D A Renouf, Mrs J Marsh, A J Marsh & A B Lyons Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on February 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Listen Sweetheart with 56.5kg at $15. Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cabbucio carrying 59kg at $15. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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ANGEL CITY
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO B/BR FILLY 58.0KG MCS Racing, A B Tall, H Tsigaras, Ms J H Aldous, K Thompson, T J P, Spotty Five Racing, M B Weight, S P Noonan, N M Morton, Red Baron, A S Lloyd, J H P C Ownership Group, Fourhorse Racing, MCS Angel City, Brilliance Racing Studio City, J J De Lyall, Six mugs, M Lynch & D Morton At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Goulburn Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Astound Beauty with 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Your Chilli with 56.5kg at $21. In peak condition and shapes as a leading chance again. |
6 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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SPLENDID MAGNUS
NATALIE JARVIS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, N Byron, PR Mohr, C K Brailsford, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, Ms M F Alam, S L Lamont, Mrs T Hodgkinson, M K Worth, Mrs M J Ick & A J Redman Most recently 7th of 12 at Albury Ctry Cl1 on March 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tessarion with 57.5kg at $10. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Cowra Cl1 on March 9 over 1375m, 0.7 len behind Hey Jude carrying 56kg at $9.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
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SIR SUBLIME
THERESA BATEUP 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), E S Spooner, Ms S P Toogood, I C Gleeson, W A Wilkins, R M Morgan, D C Foley, N J W Kennedy, R P Tweedie, D J Plevey, J C Glover, C G Glover, Mrs R M Mant, M Mant, T J Wilson & G J Toogood Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Albury Bm58 on March 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Brazil carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, slow going 5 len behind Take The Chance carrying 57.5kg at $6. Others make more appeal. |
5 BROCK RYAN |
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SPECIAL PROPHET
MAREE HOPKINS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M E Hopkins & E J Lawlor Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Goulburn Bm66 on March 22 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Acheson with 55kg at $14. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Cowra Bm58 on March 9 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Take The Chance carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Looking to others. |
1 SHAUN GUYMER |
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TIMELESS GRACE
LUKE PEPPER 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M J Cameron, Dekka & Bice (Mgr: N W Bice), D Horne, D R Kleidon, Ms VI Latimore, K J Nichols, M W Powell, Tribald (Mgr: R J Herbert), B E Wright, Darby Racing Mornington Mist No. 2 (Mgr: S G Darby), Mrs K L Kleidon, T Whelan, T P Allan & Mrs Karen Anne Mornement Last start 6th of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Cabbucio with 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Wagga Bm58 on March 12 over 1400m, head behind Spread The Love carrying 56kg at $14. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
6 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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AMPLE TIME
MARTIN GUENTHER 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs T L Guenther Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Wagga Bm58 on February 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Think I Do carrying 53.5kg at $13. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Cl2 on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Star Bling with 53kg at $51. Outclassed. |
2 JESSICA BROOKES |
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RADION
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Marshall At the latest run ran last of 13 at Canberra Bm55 on March 25 over 2000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Awesome Artist carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn on March 13 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pour Benn with 53kg at $51. Improver from the low draw. |
3 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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