★ Top pickWon
7Nafanua
Soft track record 2:0-0-0 provides exposure edge. Fast tempo suits midfield sit from barrier 8 on tight Cowra 1200m.
New South Wales · Monday 9 March 2026
Cowra tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Cowra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed4/850%
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Cowra Motors Mdn Plate
13:04 local1200mMaiden$27,000
Winner7. NafanuaSP $1.45
2nd pick4th
3Deluce
Lightly raced 3yo from top stable Ciaron Maher second-up. Improving trend but barrier 7 maps back in fast tempo on tight Cowra track. Solid threat if finds front half.
3rd pickScratched
5Initiate
Best map advantage from barrier 1 as likely leader in fast tempo. Solid maiden form with 38% place rate, recent 2nd on heavy Albury shows fitness. Cowra record 1:0-1-0 positive. Soft exposure 2:0-1-1 suits Soft 6. Second-up record 1:0-1-0. Excellent place claims behind superior Nafanua.
Value pickScratched
4Heeza Steve
Class drop from Open trial huge boost. Second-up with gear change. Fast tempo exposes backmarkers - perfect map for blowout win.
- 1st7NafanuaOlivia Chambers$1.45
- 2nd1ErionPierre Boudvillain$13.00
- 3rd2Kneel DownIzzy Neale$41.00
- 4th3DeluceJean Van Overmeire$3.20
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Nafanua | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 1 | Erion | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Ms M Harrison | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Kneel Down | 4 | Izzy Neale | Dennis Bush | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Deluce | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | C Maher | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Magic Iris | 5 | Chad Lever | Claire Lever | 57kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Heeza Steve | 3 | Dale Cole | M & D Kearney | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Initiate | 1 | Jack Martin | Todd Smart | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Smokin' Genie | 6 | Ms M Harrison | 56.5kg |
Cowra Tiles & Carpet Court Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
13:39 local1375mMaiden$30,000
Winner5. Endless ApplauseSP $3.80
★ Top pick4th
2The Glen
Recent 4th at Goulburn on Soft 6 shows finishing strength. Cahill's 20% recent form adds intent.
2nd pick5th
7Closethedoordarcy
21% place rate from 14 starts shows reliability in maidens. Soft record solid at 3:0-1-1. Midfield position suits Cowra's on-speed bias and moderate tempo. Experience trumps less raced rivals.
3rd pick3rd
6Zippy Argento
Second up suits with prior first-up 2:0-1-0. Moderate tempo favours forward runners.
Value pick2nd
10Wire To Wire
Soft experience 4 starts and Cowra prior. Backmarker but moderate tempo may suit closers.
- 1st5Endless ApplausePierre Boudvillain$3.80
- 2nd10Wire To WireMichael Heagney$15.00
- 3rd6Zippy ArgentoJake Pracey-Holmes$5.00
- 4th2The GlenMathew Cahill$2.20
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Endless Applause | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Wire To Wire | 6 | Michael Heagney | J Rolfe | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Zippy Argento | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J M Cleary | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | The Glen | 4 | Mathew Cahill | Scott Collings | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Closethedoordarcy | 5 | Robyn Freeman | T J Wilson | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | King Lesong | 7 | Deon Le Roux | Peter Kirby | 53kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fair Master | 7 | Doug Gorrel | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Edika | 3 | Matthew Kelley | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Pure Melody | 3 | N F Gardner | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kneel Down | 9 | Dennis Bush | 56kg |
Lachlan River Produce Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
14:14 local1100mClass 1$30,000
Winner3. BoscoSP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
4Tassalina
Cowra's leader bias and fast tempo suit forward runner, though soft track untested. Not top form pick but reliable chance; selected for place value.
2nd pick6th
10Rita Red
Blinkers/tongue tie reapplied signals intent. Fast tempo on Soft6 Cowra favours strong finishers from midfield.
3rd pickScratched
6Royal Memory
Class drop to CL1 enhances prospects on tight Cowra track. Fast tempo suits finishing strength despite wide draw.
Value pick2nd
8Molteuno
- 1st3BoscoDamon Budler$5.00
- 2nd8MolteunoAdrian Layt$4.80
- 3rd11French HarpJake Pracey-Holmes$31.00
- 4th4TassalinaPierre Boudvillain$2.15
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bosco | 4 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Molteuno | 1 | Adrian Layt | Tash Burleigh | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 11 | French Harp | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Paul Theobald | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tassalina | 10 | Pierre Boudvillain | Todd Smart | 57.5kg | $2.15 |
| 5th | 5 | Outlaw Annie | 5 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Rita Red | 6 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sesto | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | Luke Clarke | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bounding Bon | 8 | Ken Dunbar | M C Lynch | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Bolo Miss | 8 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Royal Memory | 12 | T Gibson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Teepee Princess | 8 | Brett Thompson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Vella Icon | 11 | G P Vella | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Calmundi | 13 | Kylie Kennedy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Oh What A Knight | 2 | Caitlin Sinclair | Becky Byrne | 52kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Gettin' Tipsy | 3 | David J Smith | 55kg |
MAC Property (Bm58)
14:49 local1700mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner11. Take The ChanceSP $5.00
★ Top pick5th
4Tartan Tiger
Progressive 3yo from strong stable suits Cowra on-speed bias from midfield barrier 5. Moderate-fast tempo suits.
2nd pick4th
7Sir Sublime
Dropping class, improving form suits moderate-fast tempo but wide draw forces backmarker role on leader-favouring Cowra. Finishing strength can close late if tempo holds; place claims strong despite map.
3rd pickScratched
8Tavijewel
Tavijewel reliable BM58 performer with solid Cowra record (3:0-1-0) and recent Soft placings including 2nd at 2120m. Barrier 6 midfield suits tight Cowra track; moderate-fast tempo favors consistent on-pacers.
Value pick2nd
3Railway Avenue
Gear off first time, Cahill booking (25% combo) signals intent. Recent form poor but BM58 class drop, local knowledge exploits Cowra bias.
- 1st11Take The ChanceKen Dunbar$5.00
- 2nd3Railway AvenueMathew Cahill$19.00
- 3rd10Special ProphetDale Cole$4.20
- 4th7Sir Sublime$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Take The Chance | 11 | Ken Dunbar | M C Lynch | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Railway Avenue | 7 | Mathew Cahill | Kathryn Cahill | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Special Prophet | 3 | Dale Cole | Ms M Hopkins | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Sir Sublime | 12 | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 5th | 4 | Tartan Tiger | 5 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Mr Tadashi | 2 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Perfectly Good | 4 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Prince Of Arendell | 1 | Jordan Quince | G T Hoy | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tokyo Queen | 13 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Lockadente | 8 | Izzy Neale | Dennis Bush | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Kisses For Jody | 10 | Teaghan Martin | Tash Burleigh | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Darken | 14 | Natalie Jarvis | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tavijewel | 6 | Robyn Freeman | Barry Wall | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Threw | 9 | Ms W Haynes | 57.5kg |
Thompsons Irrifab (Bm58)
15:25 local1200mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner6. Sir LunchalotsSP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
3Curie
Bjorn Baker preparation and Chad Lever booking add elite connections. Class rise acceptable given raw speed and upside as 3yo.
2nd pickWon
6Sir Lunchalots
Strong recent form with narrow BM58 defeat at Nowra, proven at distance, barrier 3 ideal for Cowra's tight turns and fast tempo favouring leaders. Consistent pattern suits BM58 volatility. Solid place chance despite soft track concerns.
3rd pickScratched
2Brutal Eyes
Wide draw and weight challenge in fast tempo but recent form and fitness provide each-way hope in volatile BM58.
Value pick3rd
8Giza
Barrier 7 suits midfield in fast tempo Cowra race.
- 1st6Sir LunchalotsRobyn Freeman$5.00
- 2nd11Giovanna StarZac Wadick$26.00
- 3rd8GizaOlivia Chambers$31.00
- 4th3CurieChad Lever$1.35
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sir Lunchalots | 3 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Giovanna Star | 1 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Giza | 7 | Olivia Chambers | M & D Kearney | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Curie | 4 | Chad Lever | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | $1.35 |
| 5th | 10 | Xaphan | 2 | Ashleigh McCabe | B W Draper | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Charlie Magic | 10 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Golden Warrior | 12 | Deon Le Roux | A D Bourke | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rangatira | 5 | Nicholas Hyde | J Rolfe | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Chess Master | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Toby Pracey | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Brutal Eyes | 11 | Matthew Kelley | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Toongi Bound | 8 | Brett Thompson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Robran | 6 | Dale Cole | Luke Musson | 53kg |
Balance Accountants & Advisers (Bm58)
16:05 local1200mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner1. Glowing RapidsSP $1.90
★ Top pickWon
1Glowing Rapids
Glowing Rapids tops form assessment with consistent BM58 placings (3-3-10 last 6), soft record (7:1-1-2) ideal for Soft 6, and barrier 5 perfect for Cowra's tight turns where positioning matters.
2nd pick5th
2Hammering Away
Hammering Away ear-marked leader with proven Cowra 1200m win, strong distance record (6:2-1-0), and soft form (4:1-1-0). Class drop helps despite recent flat runs; barrier 3 ideal for on-speed bias at tight Cowra 1200m with fast tempo predicted. Jockey combo positive, offers place safety.
3rd pick10th
4Crucial Witness
Soft experience solid (23:1-3-4), barrier 6 suits midfield role in fast tempo.
Value pick12th
9Man Of Reign
Barrier 4 huge upgrade from recent wide draws (10,2); soft capable (6:0-1-0).
- 1st1Glowing RapidsDeon Le Roux$1.90
- 2nd6Twin GiftJordan Quince$19.00
- 3rd11Only Need OneMathew Cahill$16.00
- 4th8Fantasy Crowned$26.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Glowing Rapids | 5 | Deon Le Roux | Ms M Harrison | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Twin Gift | 12 | Jordan Quince | B W Draper | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Only Need One | 2 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Fantasy Crowned | 8 | Ms J Galea | 57.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 5th | 2 | Hammering Away | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Whiskey George | 7 | Adrian Layt | B K Cross | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Cheap Shot | 13 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms G Williams | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Chico Casino | 1 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 10 | Gettin' Tipsy | 11 | Amy Mc Lucas | David J Smith | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Crucial Witness | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | G P Vella | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Jacob Joe | 10 | Damon Budler | Becky Byrne | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Man Of Reign | 4 | Chad Lever | Luke Musson | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Yael's Delight | 9 | Robyn Freeman | Barry Wall | 55kg | $51.00 |
Club Cowra Diggers Cup Hcp (C1)
16:50 local1375mClass 1$27,000
Winner3. Hey JudeSP $2.05
★ Top pick3rd
1The Contractor
Top form pick despite class rise. Barrier 2 perfect for Cowra's on-speed bias and fast tempo. Soft record 4:1-0-1 reliable on Soft 6.
2nd pickWon
3Hey Jude
Soft record limited but heavy win shows wet suitability.
3rd pick9th
6Vicious Rumour
Strong placegetter with Cowra 1375m 2nd in maiden, recent Dubbo win and consistent form (5 placings last 6). High place rate suits each-way. Soft unproven but good bias suits on-speed style. Barrier 11 concern in fast tempo but track familiarity and Lever booking positives.
Value pick4th
4Frankie's Shout
Distance proven, recent form consistent. Cahill booking upgrade.
- 1st3Hey JudeJean Van Overmeire$2.05
- 2nd9Splendid MagnusDamon Budler$9.50
- 3rd1The ContractorAmy Mc Lucas$4.40
- 4th4Frankie's ShoutMathew Cahill$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hey Jude | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 9 | Splendid Magnus | 1 | Damon Budler | Natalie Jarvis | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | The Contractor | 2 | Amy Mc Lucas | David J Smith | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Frankie's Shout | 13 | Mathew Cahill | Ms J Galea | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Missile Defence | 15 | Dale Cole | A D Bourke | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Check Your Six | 10 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | The Git Up | 8 | Brett Thompson | 55.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 8th | 11 | Cloud Of Dust | 5 | Robyn Freeman | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Vicious Rumour | 11 | Chad Lever | M R Mulholland | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 14 | More Voltage | 16 | M & D Kearney | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 8 | Wrong Footed | 7 | Quayde Krogh | Rob Potter | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Argyle Laird | 3 | Ms A Smith | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Feedback | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J M Cleary | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Vinari | 9 | N J Olive | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Queen Kicker | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Ms D Prest | 52kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Different Road | 14 | Izzy Neale | Ms D Prest | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Memorialise | 12 | Michael Heagney | Peter Kirby | 55kg |
Cowra Bowling Club (Bm58)
17:30 local950mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner5. Falcon GoldSP $3.60
★ Top pickWon
5Falcon Gold
Improving 3yo maps ideally as likely leader in very fast tempo, outweighing class rise.
2nd pick10th
9Miss Mikki Isle
Barrier 4 positions her on-speed for Cowra 950m where leaders dominate. Strong jockey recent form (20% win) adds appeal despite low win strike.
3rd pick3rd
8Denman Force
Denman Force brings perfect Cowra 950m record (heavy win) and recent Dubbo BM58 3rd. Second-up from spell with stable gear, Thompson yard in form.
Value pick12th
4Desirous
Soft track record (8:2-1-2) suits conditions, high weight suitability.
- 1st5Falcon GoldJack Martin$3.60
- 2nd13Zeema$13.00
- 3rd8Denman ForceJake Pracey-Holmes$11.00
- 4th11She's The KeyJean Van Overmeire$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Falcon Gold | 2 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 13 | Zeema | 1 | F S Cleary | 55.5kg | $13.00 | |
| 3rd | 8 | Denman Force | 14 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | She's The Key | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Sam Shires | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Xspiritous | 10 | Kody Nestor | Tash Burleigh | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Shaddap | 9 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 61.5kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 1 | Cumnock | 16 | Brett Thompson | 62.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 10 | Talihina Sky | 13 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms G Williams | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | The Mooch | 8 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Miss Mikki Isle | 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | Todd Smart | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 2 | Oakeys Choice | 15 | Dale Cole | Luke Musson | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Desirous | 11 | Clayton Gallagher | R Lomax | 60kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Brummagen | 12 | Brett Thompson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sogeri | 5 | J Rolfe | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Giza | 6 | M & D Kearney | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Yael's Delight | 3 | Robyn Freeman | Barry Wall | 55kg |
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