Nowra 02 Sep 2025
GOING: H(8)
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STROUD HOMES MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Tricky one to map with a number of first starters but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. NAFANUA (9) is Tagaloa filly on debut for the smart Bjorn Baker stable. Has looked sharp in her lead-up work and is drawn to get all the favours. Bright start anticipated. King's Legacy filly WILD LEGACY (14) is another debutante and she looks to have upside. Trialled quietly but is from a stable that can get them ready first-up. Genuine top-three chance so must be kept safe. OUTCAST ALLY (10) produced a solid return effort to place at Goulburn and strips fitter for that hitout. In the mix with further progress likely. KNIGHT OF RHODES (5) was close up in the latest trial so is another debutant to monitor in the betting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Nafanua to win on debut.
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CHILLI CRAB
BJORN BAKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG MyRacehorse No 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), R I Hitchcock, A C Howard, K Salagic, B Baker, Darling View Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C B Atwell), R J Harvey & Mrs G Harvey Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start 2nd of 11 at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1106m, nose behind Formal carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on August 17 over 1100m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Triple Triple carrying 57.5kg at $6. Strips fitter this time and can measure up in this line up. |
2 BROCK RYAN |
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SHERIFF'S STAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), C G Crockett, Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), C J Hallinan, Mrs N Russo & W Freedman Dual acceptor. Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Damien carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw January 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Soo Gold carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a bright return. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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BOBS BACK
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Bertuccio, J White, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle & Mrs R Bertuccio Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1210m, slow going 5 len behind The Main Event with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Channelling carrying 58.5kg at $21. Rates highly and should improve. |
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KUWAIT
DANIEL ROBINSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Miss A R Brown, D P Robinson, B Culham, D L Blumberg & Mrs D A Paterson Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Bathurst Cg&E Mdn on August 18 over 1206m, 1.5 len behind Whiskey George carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on January 10 over 1250m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Prosperous Dragon carrying 58kg at $151. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and prepared to risk this time. |
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KNIGHT OF RHODES
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp) & M C Sharkie Gelding by Fierce Impact facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Kembla Grange trial over 800m on August 8. Cannot be underestimated. |
3 C LEVER |
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YES I WIN
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG W Freedman, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), L Waller, Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Blundell), T Stuckey, A Maley, A J Newhouse, B Woonton, D A Pante & J G Falcke Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Yes Yes Yes out of Shamani NZD $ 110,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Canterbury over 1100m. Looks set for a bold opening. |
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HIGHWIRE FLYER
JASON ATTARD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P Laidlaw, V Manu, M Heather, M Forde, T McKenzie, D Laidlaw, J Vincent, J Attard & S Teaea Most recently 4th of 9 at Bathurst F&M Mdn on August 18 over 1206m, 1.4 len behind Shezasiren carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that ran last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on August 9 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Erina with 55.5kg at $26. Should run well. |
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MRS VEE
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J K Mackay Three-year-old filly making debut by Pariah out of Mrs Vanderbilt. Was third in a Warwick Farm barrier trial over 819m on July 25 then followed up with a sixth at Warwick Farm in a 779m trial on August 8. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
6 DONOVAN YEO |
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NAFANUA
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), G Marini, J A S S M (Mgr: M D Mason), W J Kemp, M Stewart, R Weiss, Ms L R Moulton, Mrs K A Ayres, S M Galea, Mademi Racing (Mgr: D A Johnston), C J Mcleod, L D Stokes, A Warren, P Warren & P W Webb Three-year-old filly making debut by Tagaloa out of Celtic Sea. Purchased for AUD $ 15,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on August 25 at Hawkesbury. Has had three trials leading into this, most recently finishing in the placings at Hawkesbury over 1000m. |
1 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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OUTCAST ALLY
BJORN BAKER 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Allunga Racing (Mgr: L Osborne), Miss J Daniel, Fat Cat Racing (Mgr: S Randle), B Furness, T Henderson, N Jenkins, M Lauricella, P Morrissey, B Munday, E O'Halloran, M Parrish, N Stavrinakis, C Thomas, P Thorpe, P Trumble, G Baverstock-Ward & Darby Racing Always Allison Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Gosford 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Missile Magnate carrying 55kg at $2.50. Went for a break before racing on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Blinked with 55kg at $4.80. Hard to beat. |
5 LOUISE DAY |
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PENINHAND
ROBERT QUINN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown), St Jude Racing (Mgr: G P Smith) & Mrs G N Daley First starter by Written By out of Otsanda. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Tougher assignment today and tempted to give her this unless there's a betting push. |
15 SHAUN GUYMER |
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RIDOTTA
MITCHELL BEER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M J Everett, Ms J R Baker, Ms S M Woodcock & Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock) Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rogan with 57.5kg at $26. On debut 12th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw March 1 over 1170m, 11 len behind Blondie's Toronado with 57.5kg at $15. Prefer to see how she returns. |
7 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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VINCETIO
GREGORY HICKMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J E Baxter At the latest run 5th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Blinked with 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 8 at Scone Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Tonight with 55kg at $4.20. Might need more race experience. |
2 JACK MARTIN |
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WILD LEGACY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Kentucky Wildcat (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), T J Cooper, M B Rayner, J Woodhouse, Mrs L M Berka, S M Collings, J Denis, Mrs G Kiely, P D Murray, A W PATTISON, B Shevlin, S R Thompson, Pup & Kuzz Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B M Guthrie) & B Trad Three-year-old filly making debut by King's Legacy out of Kentucky Wildcat. Fourth over 740m in a Warwick Farm trial on August 22. Expected to be in the finish. |
4 A LAYT |
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HERAION
JASON ATTARD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison) Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 7 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on August 9 over 1250m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Erina carrying 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind The Grey carrying 55.5kg at $51. Hard to get excited about her chances. |
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ZOODOO
GARY PORTELLI 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), A S Cruddas, M G Ward, B N Mair, C Garner, D G Underwood, Mrs E Cullen, Tommy and Sons Racing (Mgr: K Douch), K Sutherland, P R Russo, P W Horton, K J Marr, J R Lundberg & M Montgomery Last start 6th of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Blinked with 59kg at $31. Before that 4th of 8 at Canberra Acton Mdn on July 25 over 1080m, 8 len behind Sooo Crazy carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Has another difficult task ahead. |
8 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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BORDER TOWN
AMANDA TURNER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms A Turner, M G Poletti, L A Sidari, Ms M West & L Kennedy Most recently ran last of 9 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 27 len behind Hurry Miss with 59kg at $151. Before that second last of 10 at Warwick Farm 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Clancy with 58.5kg at $101. Out of his depth. |
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