Barrier 1 and low weight suit the heavy conditions, but a lack of heavy track experience is a concern. She profiles as the most likely winner if handling the surface.
New South Wales · Monday 15 June 2026
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South Coast Retreat Hcp (C3)
Without a heavy track test, she's a risky proposition but has the underlying speed to be competitive if conditions suit.
Casino Shaw is a consistent mare with a strong jockey affinity and light weight.
Bode Akuna has shown he can handle heavy going with multiple placings. Only for speculative value.
- 1st3OvertookLouise Day$6.50
- 2nd7Casino ShawAmy Mc Lucas$7.00
- 3rd2Bode AkunaJess Taylor$3.90
- 4th5Voltage LassPierre Boudvillain$2.45
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Overtook | 2 | Louise Day | C Maher | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Casino Shaw | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | S W Coady | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bode Akuna | 6 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Voltage Lass | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 8 | Starlight Nation | 8 | Winona Costin | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bivacco | 5 | Keagan Latham | C Maher | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Margin Call | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Maz Kanata | 4 | J C Coyle | 56.5kg |
Kel Campbell Fuel Haulage Country Boosted Mdn Plate
This Ain't Texas possesses the most substantive form lines, having run 4th at Nowra over 1100m on debut on a soft track. Despite a long break, the booking of in-form jockey Keagan Latham and a gear change (winkers off) should aid her return.
Blaike McDougall is riding brilliantly and Scott Collings has a decent jockey/trainer strike rate. He must be respected but comes with significant risk given the lack of form evidence.
Jumping from barrier 2, she should find a good position and can improve second-up.
Kathleen's Prayer is an entirely unknown debutant but has been given gear changes and draws favourably in barrier 4. In a weak maiden on heavy ground, debutants can sometimes run above expectations.
- 1st8Kathleen's PrayerSairyn Fawke$9.00
- 2nd5Novel AttractionRebecca Bronett Prag$31.00
- 3rd7This Ain't TexasKeagan Latham$3.50
- 4th9Red RocquetteBlaike Mc Dougall$1.95
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Kathleen's Prayer | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | N F Gardner | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Novel Attraction | 3 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Gary Crossley | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | This Ain't Texas | 6 | Keagan Latham | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Red Rocquette | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Scott Collings | 55kg | $1.95 |
| 5th | 6 | Roselily | 2 | Louise Day | Scott Collings | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Loujen Francaise | 1 | Emma Ly | John Morrison | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Vertebra | 8 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 59kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Glenn's Legacy | 5 | Adrian Layt | D A Williams | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Smolenski | 9 | Scott Collings | 59kg |
Carpet Court Mdn Plate
Gold Earth is the only runner with wet track form, having finished a close second on Heavy 9 at Nowra over 1200m on debut. Despite a wide barrier, the small field mitigates the disadvantage. Jeff Penza's strong Nowra record adds confidence. He should improve with race fitness and is the most likely winner on a heavy track.
Rockthevelio has shown consistent ability with two placings from two starts, both on good tracks. Barrier 1 offers a clear tactical advantage, allowing Alysha Collett to hold a forward position. The main concern is the lack of heavy track exposure, but she has the form and class to handle the conditions if the wet ground doesn't hinder her. A solid place chance with win potential if the conditions are kinder.
She returns from a long spell but has trialled adequately. The lack of heavy track form and the long absence are concerns, but her class and light weight make her a threat if she copes with the conditions. Prefer as a place chance against the proven wet-tracker Gold Earth.
With no gear changes and a straightforward preparation, she may run well fresh. The small field reduces the risk of a wide run. A speculative each-way play for exotic coverage.
- 1st10RockthevelioAlysha Collett$2.70
- 2nd9Grand CarouselAdam Farragher$2.80
- 3rd6Russian ReignJean Van Overmeire$20.00
- 4th3Final SpiritJess Taylor$16.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Rockthevelio | 1 | Alysha Collett | David Pfieffer | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Grand Carousel | 5 | Adam Farragher | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Russian Reign | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | Richard Litt | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Final Spirit | 3 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Gold Earth | 9 | Jeff Penza | T Wong | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Beyond Reach | 2 | Jay Ford | R & L Price | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bellagio Beach | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Pariah Time | 11 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Smichov | 8 | Louise Day | J M Austin | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Zougotme | 4 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Moncel | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Tige''s Tiles Mdn Hcp
Despite returning from a spell and carrying top weight, his consistent form and strong stable combination make him the most likely winner. The slow tempo is a minor concern, but his turn of foot should suffice.
He has shown competitiveness on Soft ground and should relish the step up to 1400m. However, lack of wet track experience and poor finishing margins are concerns, but on-pace advantage gives him a strong chance.
Goddess Minerva is a wet-track specialist who just raced to a solid 4th on Heavy10 at Nowra. Second up and from a good barrier, she can stalk the speed and run on.
Barrier 5 and blinkers on debut provide a positive profile for a slow-paced maiden. While the jockey's recent record is poor, the trainer can produce debut winners.
- 1st4Arizona LonerBrock Ryan$3.70
- 2nd3RouladenRobyn Freeman$6.50
- 3rd1FeazabeelMollie Fitzgerald$4.00
- 4th10Medieval MayhemSairyn Fawke$101.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Arizona Loner | 2 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rouladen | 9 | Robyn Freeman | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Feazabeel | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Medieval Mayhem | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | G M Brown | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Flying Giselle | 8 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Royal And Ready | 5 | Andrew Calder | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Second Deb | 3 | Adrian Layt | J A Steinmetz | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Goddess Minerva | 6 | Jeff Penza | T J Robinson | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Atossa | 10 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Michonne's Katana | 11 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Follow That Dream | 4 | Jess Taylor | J M Austin | 55kg |
Shire Law (Bm58)
Jalmari is a Nowra specialist with two wins here, including one on heavy. He drops in class from a solid 4th in a Class 3 last time. Barrier 3 suits his on-pace style, and he should relish the heavy track. The moderate tempo favours his handy position.
Shezain returns to country grade after a metro Class 3 assignment that was too tough. She brings strong early speed and has won two of her last four. The heavy track is a question mark, but the class drop is pronounced. Barrier 4 gives her every chance to dictate or sit handy.
A Book Of Days has been racing well without winning, placing in his last two starts on soft and heavy. The drop from BM66 to BM58 is a positive, but he carries top weight and has yet to win on heavy. He should be in the finish again, but may lack the x-factor to win. A solid place chance.
She drops in class here and carries a light weight. While she hasn't won on heavy, she's placed and the BM58 grade is her level.
- 1st4ShezainJessica Brookes$3.80
- 2nd8Think I'm IrishAdam Farragher$8.00
- 3rd7Ken'ker$17.00
- 4th1A Book Of DaysRochelle Wedrat-Kroezen$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Shezain | 4 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Think I'm Irish | 7 | Adam Farragher | D Wagstaff | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ken'ker | 10 | D Wagstaff | 58.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 4th | 1 | A Book Of Days | 6 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | J Rolfe | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Reckless Behaviour | 8 | Brodie Loy | Matthew Dale | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Jalmari | 3 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Backhouse | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ferrari Man | 9 | Dale Cole | A D Bourke | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Via Varallo | 2 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 56kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Felis Chaus | 1 | Alysha Collett | Richard Litt | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Beograd Boy | 5 | J Rolfe | 55kg |
Affinity Constructions Country Boosted (Bm58)
Vainstream is the most compelling form runner given his proven heavy track ability, recent consistency (win and two placings from last four), and an ideal barrier draw that aligns with Nowra's middle-barrier bias. The track condition levels the playing field and he is well weighted at 59kg.
He may struggle to see out the trip if the surface is testing.
Insane Volt is a course-and-condition specialist who can bounce back in this weaker grade. The moderate tempo and inside barrier should allow him to settle close to the speed. His heavy track win at Nowra gives him a clear edge in the testing ground.
Santolini was disappointing last start but she was racing in a BM66 and is now back to BM58.
- 1st3Sneaky Pee CeeBrodie Loy$1.28
- 2nd5VainstreamSairyn Fawke$5.50
- 3rd7SantoliniRebecca Bronett Prag$9.00
- 4th10Spiritual MysteryJeff Penza$71.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sneaky Pee Cee | 1 | Brodie Loy | D A Williams | 60kg | $1.28 |
| 2nd | 5 | Vainstream | 10 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Santolini | 9 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | G G Kirkup | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Spiritual Mystery | 7 | Jeff Penza | D J Rolfe | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Insane Volt | 4 | Jess Taylor | J Rolfe | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Wrong Footed | 8 | Quayde Krogh | R Cole | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Sogeri | 6 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | J Rolfe | 53kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dubbo Boy | 5 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Voltage Lass | 8 | Danielle Seib | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Foreign Encounter | 2 | Jay Ford | D A Williams | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Into The Fire | 3 | Jessica Brookes | Scott Jamieson | 54kg |
Country Motor Company (Bm66)
Spiritualistic is the clear form standout with 3 of 4 career wins on heavy ground, including two at Nowra. She won this same BM66 grade last start over 1400m on heavy and maps to settle just off the pace. The step to 1600m is the only query but her sire So You Think suggests stamina. If she handles the trip, she's the one to beat.
Soul Lady drops sharply in class after racing in BM82 company. She has solid heavy track form and should settle handy from barrier 1. She's been consistent in recent runs and gets an in-form jockey. The 1600m is a query but she has run well over 1460m at Queanbeyan. If she handles the distance, she's a strong each-way chance.
Star Bling is a genuine 1600m mare with three wins at the trip. She comes off a dominant win at Sapphire Coast on soft ground and has placed on heavy. Shaun Guymer rides and is in excellent form. While she steps up to BM66, her consistency and distance record make her a strong each-way player. Expect her to settle midfield and run on.
While her heavy track record is negligible, she has been racing in better company and is fit.
- 1st6Lightning SpeedSairyn Fawke$13.00
- 2nd2Soul LadyKeagan Latham$3.50
- 3rd8More MischiefWinona Costin$12.00
- 4th7Star BlingShaun Guymer$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lightning Speed | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Soul Lady | 1 | Keagan Latham | J M Cleary | 61kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | More Mischief | 4 | Winona Costin | Ms A Turner | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Star Bling | 8 | Shaun Guymer | N J Olive | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Ulysses Blue | 5 | Jeff Penza | T J Robinson | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Spiritualistic | 10 | Adam Farragher | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $2.45 |
| 7th | 5 | Brannum | 11 | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $13.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Missile Leader | 7 | Jessica Brookes | K Dryden & L Snowden | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Kindamagic | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Mitchell Maloney-Stone | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sweet Treats | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Beauer | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Murray | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mamma Mia | 6 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 55kg |
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