Nowra Race 12

Batteries U Need

Prize Money: $2,655

WHERE'S FERNANDO (3) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2 lengths at this track in a handy 20.38 beating WHERE'S DEREK. Well placed and will be tough to beat. NICKO KING (1) was quickly into stride and burnt early from the middle draw where he gave a sight, finishing third (20.98) and beaten 3.5 lengths over 365m at this track. Must be included in calculations. ANCESTRAL QUEEN (2) boasts a strong record this journey with six wins and five minors from 16 tries. Was out of placings last time (30.52) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 16 lengths. Can feature in the finish. HOT SPARK (6) has ability and must be included among the main hopes.

Distance: 365m
Class: NG1-4
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Nicko King (1) 2182225313
Trainer: Clifford Bell (MARSHALL MOUNT)
Prize Money: $58,470
Win / Place: 18% / 44%

4 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NICKO DANCER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

109: 20-17-12

Track

67: 16-12-9

Trk/Dst

46: 12-7-6

Distance

46: 12-7-6

Season

37: 6-7-7

Metro

18: 1-2-1

Country

91: 19-15-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	1	6	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	8	9	18	18	16	15	9
1st	2	1	2	4	4	4	2	1
2nd	2	2	1	3	2	3	3	1
3rd	0	3	1	2	2	1	1	2

Comments

Won two starts back over 365m at this track. Last start he finished 3rd in a Mix 1/2/3 on July 16 over 365m at this track behind Goodbye Mate beaten 3.5 lengths (20.98). Draw likely to suit. Thereabouts at the last couple. Suited here and likely to run well.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 5	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.98	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$5.00	0:20.74	0:20.38	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$325	21	1. Goodbye Mate 2. Clattered 3. Nicko King
1st of 7	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.29	61.7 km/h	2.0L	$5.50	0:21.29	0:20.60	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	7	1. Nicko King 2. Natural Essence 3. Nicko Queen
3rd of 6	18/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.18	62.0 km/h	6.5L	$27	0:20.71	0:20.71	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	10	1. Charming Chicka 2. Towering Earl 3. Nicko King
5th of 6	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.15	62.1 km/h	10.3L	$20	0:20.43	0:20.29	NG	$2,660	-	21	1. Dark Cinnamon 2. Pocket Talk 3. Winsome Wanda
2nd of 5	18/5/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.88	62.9 km/h	0.1L	$4.40	0:20.88	0:20.38	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	7	1. Saint Mikey 2. Nicko King 3. Black Tiara
2nd of 7	11/5/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	6.3L	$20	0:20.38	0:20.38	NG	$2,660	$505	15	1. Pocket Talk 2. Nicko King 3. Cumbria Tess

Ancestral Queen (2) 1463437287
Trainer: Jennifer Ngurah (TALLONG)
Prize Money: $21,430
Win / Place: 19% / 45%

2 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: JUNGLE DEUCE (AUS)

Dam: REGAL MELODY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 8-6-5

Track

21: 6-5-1

Trk/Dst

12: 5-4-0

Distance

12: 5-4-0

Season

37: 7-6-5

Metro

11: 1-1-3

Country

31: 7-5-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	6	2	2	5	8	7	4
1st	0	2	1	0	2	1	2	0
2nd	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	1

Comments

Latest effort finished last on July 1 over 520m at this track behind Bandit Alex beaten 16 lengths (30.52) in a Grade 5. Has performed below expectations at her last couple but is capable of far better.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	1/7/26	Nowra	520m	1	0:30.52	61.3 km/h	16.3L	$4.50	0:29.37	0:29.37	GR 5	$3,240	-	13	1. Bandit Alex 2. Unstoppable Mist 3. Sabina Sparkles
8th of 8	18/6/26	Nowra	520m	5	0:30.54	61.3 km/h	6.3L	$12	0:30.09	0:30.09	GR 5	$8,880	-	7	1. Zulu Sharp 2. Stand Up Tony 3. Zipping Surrey
2nd of 7	11/6/26	Nowra	520m	1	0:30.11	62.2 km/h	1.5L	$3.30	0:30.00	0:29.19	GR 5	$3,140	$635	14	1. Gramercy Beat 2. Ancestral Queen 3. Saja Boy
7th of 8	28/5/26	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:30.43	61.5 km/h	9.5L	$6.00	0:29.76	0:29.40	GR 5	$5,840	-	7	1. Bandit Blaze 2. Riley Dozer 3. Tap Out Rusty
3rd of 7	21/5/26	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.15	62.1 km/h	3.8L	$2.50	0:29.89	0:29.39	GR 5	$5,840	$715	7	1. Fantastic Storm 2. Riley Dozer 3. Ancestral Queen
4th of 7	14/5/26	Wentworth Park	520m	8	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$6.00	0:29.82	0:29.62	GR 5	$5,840	$75	7	1. Eidetic Memory 2. Swift Wind 3. Bandit Blaze

Where's Fernando (3) 1111316111
Trainer: Jeffory Alaban (WINDANG)
Prize Money: $75,960
Win / Place: 53% / 75%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S ELLA (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 33-8-6

Track

35: 24-4-2

Trk/Dst

31: 24-3-1

Distance

31: 24-3-1

Season

31: 18-2-1

Country

62: 33-8-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
30	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	10	9	11	6	6	10	5
1st	3	4	5	7	3	4	4	3
2nd	1	3	0	1	0	0	2	1
3rd	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	1

Comments

Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at his last couple, most recently over 365m at this track in a handy 20.38 beating Where's Derek. Boasts a course and distance PB in a scintillating 20.15. Top chance.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.38	64.5 km/h	2.0L	$1.40	0:20.38	0:20.38	NG	$2,660	$1,700	9	1. Where's Fernando 2. Where's Derek 3. Gramercy Beat
1st of 7	7/7/26	Bulli	340m	3	0:18.93	64.7 km/h	3.0L	$1.50	0:18.93	0:18.93	NG	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Where's Fernando 2. Charming Chicka 3. Flamin' Joe
1st of 6	30/6/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.03	64.3 km/h	2.5L	$1.20	0:19.03	0:19.03	FFA	$2,660	$1,700	16	1. Where's Fernando 2. Queen Era 3. Charming Chicka
6th of 8	14/6/26	Grafton	350m	3	0:20.43	61.7 km/h	8.8L	$3.20	0:19.82	0:19.72	NG	$6,580	-	9	1. Little Bit Super 2. Dottie Keeping 3. Miss Glamourpuss
1st of 6	5/6/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.05	63.8 km/h	2.0L	$1.70	0:18.05	0:18.00	NG	$2,660	$1,700	10	1. Where's Fernando 2. Summer Dream 3. Zipping Admiral
3rd of 7	26/5/26	Bulli	340m	1	0:19.03	64.3 km/h	2.0L	$2.00	0:18.88	0:18.88	NG	$2,660	$375	30	1. Absconding 2. Little Bit Super 3. Where's Fernando

Black Bear (4) 6361154611
Trainer: Clifford Bell (MARSHALL MOUNT)
Prize Money: $30,750
Win / Place: 28% / 44%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: TWISTED CUDDLES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 16-5-4

Track

38: 10-2-2

Trk/Dst

38: 10-2-2

Distance

38: 10-2-2

Season

38: 10-2-2

Country

56: 16-5-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	9	4	9	5	4	7	6
1st	4	2	2	1	1	2	1	3
2nd	3	0	0	1	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1

Comments

Has recorded back to back wins. Scored most recently over 365m at this track in Grade 5 class six days ago. This will test.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.76	63.3 km/h	0.1L	$8.00	0:20.76	0:20.38	GR 5	$4,280	$3,000	8	1. Black Bear 2. Gentle Spark 3. Zipping Georgia
1st of 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.68	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$7.00	0:20.68	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	13	1. Black Bear 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Bail Jumper
6th of 7	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.53	61.0 km/h	3.5L	$4.00	0:21.29	0:20.60	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Nicko King 2. Natural Essence 3. Nicko Queen
4th of 6	18/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.33	61.6 km/h	8.8L	$8.00	0:20.71	0:20.71	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	7	1. Charming Chicka 2. Towering Earl 3. Nicko King
5th of 6	11/6/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.45	61.3 km/h	9.8L	$3.00	0:20.76	0:20.57	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Saint Mikey 2. Mick's Over 3. Got A Request
1st of 8	4/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:20.77	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$9.00	0:20.77	0:20.55	GR 5	$4,280	$3,000	7	1. Black Bear 2. El Condor Pasa 3. Eddy Spaghetti

Hot Spark (6) 3235141614
Trainer: Garry Edwards (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $14,665
Win / Place: 42% / 68%

Unbeaten from the Box

Box Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: ZULU ZEPHYR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 8-1-4

Track

19: 8-1-4

Trk/Dst

17: 8-1-4

Distance

17: 8-1-4

Season

19: 8-1-4

Country

19: 8-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	3	2	2	3	3	1
1st	1	1	1	0	0	3	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a neck in 20.80, beating Winsome Wanda. Last start finished 4th over 365m at this track beaten 6 lengths (20.81) behind Where's Fernando in a NG on July 16. Look for improvement. Not out of it.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.81	63.1 km/h	6.0L	$9.00	0:20.38	0:20.38	NG	$2,660	$75	24	1. Where's Fernando 2. Where's Derek 3. Gramercy Beat
1st of 8	22/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.80	63.2 km/h	0.3L	$2.80	0:20.80	0:20.80	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	7	1. Hot Spark 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Where's Derek
6th of 8	15/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.11	62.2 km/h	10.3L	$3.30	0:20.38	0:20.38	GR 5	$3,840	-	7	1. Tomorrow Wendy 2. Midnight Ghost 3. El Condor Pasa
1st of 7	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.48	64.2 km/h	6.3L	$1.40	0:20.48	0:20.29	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	11	1. Hot Spark 2. Blazing Cash 3. Got A Request
4th of 7	28/5/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.11	62.2 km/h	5.8L	$1.30	0:20.71	0:20.49	GR 5	$2,340	$75	10	1. Black Bear 2. Mount Barker 3. Firefly Gal
1st of 7	18/5/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.38	64.5 km/h	6.0L	$2.00	0:20.38	0:20.38	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Hot Spark 2. Almost Stunning 3. Made By Mia

Zipping Augusta (7) 6247617315
Trainer: Frances Goodwin (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $41,695
Win / Place: 27% / 51%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ZIPPING KYRGIOS (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING ALABAMA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 8-5-2

Track

15: 5-2-1

Trk/Dst

13: 5-2-1

Distance

13: 5-2-1

Season

29: 8-5-2

Metro

3: 0-1-1

Country

26: 8-4-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	0	3	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	1	1	3	4	3	7
1st	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	1
2nd	0	2	1	1	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 365m in 20.87. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 365m at this track at Grade 4/5 level. Has ability and worth including.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 6	1/7/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.37	61.5 km/h	11.5L	$7.00	0:20.57	0:20.50	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	6	1. Towering Earl 2. Miss Tess 3. Natural Essence
1st of 5	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.87	63.0 km/h	7.5L	$1.10	0:20.87	0:20.60	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. Zipping Augusta 2. Mother Goose 3. Any More Trains
3rd of 8	22/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.22	61.9 km/h	2.5L	$6.50	0:21.03	0:20.80	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Princess Ella 2. Perfect Liam 3. Zipping Augusta
7th of 8	15/6/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:21.65	60.7 km/h	18.0L	$26	0:20.38	0:20.38	GR 5	$3,840	-	7	1. Tomorrow Wendy 2. Midnight Ghost 3. El Condor Pasa
1st of 8	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.75	63.3 km/h	1.8L	$2.30	0:20.75	0:20.29	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	46	1. Zipping Augusta 2. Big Frost 3. Cheers Billy
46 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	23/4/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.48	61.2 km/h	8.8L	$7.50	0:20.85	0:20.72	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	3	1. Annie's Rupee 2. Future Reference 3. Hot Spark

Where's Derek (8) x131x32222
Trainer: Glenn Summerfield (WORRIGEE)
Prize Money: $24,535
Win / Place: 18% / 67%

3 yo LT FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERES ELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 9-20-4

Track

39: 8-17-3

Trk/Dst

37: 8-17-3

Distance

37: 8-17-3

Season

24: 4-11-3

Country

49: 9-20-4

1st Up

5: 2-1-1

2nd Up

5: 1-3-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	7	6	5	7	3	5	10
1st	2	1	1	1	0	1	0	3
2nd	3	3	2	1	5	1	3	2
3rd	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	1

Comments

Hit the frame at this track last time when a 2 length second but did record a flying 20.53 over the 365m journey. Can measure up with a repeat of latest.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.53	64.0 km/h	2.0L	$18	0:20.38	0:20.38	NG	$2,660	$505	4	1. Where's Fernando 2. Where's Derek 3. Gramercy Beat
2nd of 6	12/7/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.14	63.9 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:18.98	0:18.98	NG	$1,580	$300	7	1. Magic Linkin 2. Where's Derek 3. Towering Luke
2nd of 6	5/7/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.99	62.6 km/h	0.8L	$1.20	0:20.95	0:20.82	NG	$1,580	$300	6	1. Zipping Lilo 2. Where's Derek 3. Cumbria Tess
2nd of 6	29/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.74	63.4 km/h	2.0L	$2.30	0:20.59	0:20.59	GR 3/4	$2,660	$505	7	1. Skedaddle Arlo 2. Where's Derek 3. Resist The Urge
3rd of 8	22/6/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.97	62.7 km/h	2.3L	$6.00	0:20.80	0:20.80	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	70	1. Hot Spark 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Where's Derek
70 Day Spell
1st of 5	13/4/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.71	63.4 km/h	1.3L	$2.00	0:20.71	0:20.59	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	7	1. Where's Derek 2. Hot Spark 3. Nicko Jack

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