Nowra Race 4

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Prize Money: $2,335

MOTHER GOOSE (1) could not have been more impressive last start in her swift 20.67 win at this track in a NG over 365m. In form and looks the one to beat again. VALEDICTORIAN (7) has struggled for best form recently, last time finishing 5th (35.36) in a Grade 4/5 at Gosford. Has won here at this journey. Expected to feature in the finish. GENTLE SPARK (3) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 2.25 lengths at this track in a handy 20.63 beating MOTHER GOOSE. Solid formlines coming through her last run. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. EDDY SPAGHETTI (2) is worth some thought after placing at this track and distance last start.

Distance: 365m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Mother Goose (1) 6172162321
Trainer: Mark Forner (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $13,070
Win / Place: 15% / 45%

2 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS FORTY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 6-8-4

Track

40: 6-8-4

Trk/Dst

37: 6-8-4

Distance

37: 6-8-4

Season

7: 2-3-1

Country

40: 6-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Recorded a 0.8 lengths win (20.67) in a NG last time at this track. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from six starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.

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 6	11/10/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.67	63.6 km/h	0.8L	$3.50	0:20.67	0:20.61	NG	$1,580	$1,000	4	1. Mother Goose 2. Creeping Tiger 3. Eddy Spaghetti
2nd of 5	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.79	63.2 km/h	2.3L	$3.60	0:20.63	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Gentle Spark 2. Mother Goose 3. Annie's Rupee
3rd of 7	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.87	63.0 km/h	2.0L	$3.20	0:20.73	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Jet Waters 2. Gentle Spark 3. Mother Goose
2nd of 7	23/9/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.93	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$12	0:20.72	0:20.64	GR 5	$2,340	$435	14	1. Hot Spark 2. Mother Goose 3. Speedy Van Wezel
6th of 8	9/9/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.06	62.4 km/h	10.5L	$26	0:20.31	0:20.31	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Skedaddle Benny 2. Midnight Ghost 3. Night Country
1st of 7	2/9/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.66	63.6 km/h	0.8L	$4.80	0:20.66	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	10	1. Mother Goose 2. Romani Lass 3. Angry Goliath

Eddy Spaghetti (2) 235fx44243
Trainer: Bruce Peck (GRABBEN GULLEN)
Prize Money: $15,730
Win / Place: 8.00% / 57%

2 yo Black/WH D

Sire: FERNANDO MICK (AUS)

Dam: CAPTAIN JACKIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 4-12-13

Track

39: 4-11-10

Trk/Dst

39: 4-11-10

Distance

39: 4-11-10

Season

5: 0-1-1

Country

50: 4-12-13

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Finished third last start (21.00) over 365m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Deserves respect.

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
3rd of 6	11/10/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.00	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$8.50	0:20.67	0:20.61	NG	$1,580	$200	4	1. Mother Goose 2. Creeping Tiger 3. Eddy Spaghetti
4th of 5	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.94	62.8 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:20.63	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$75	3	1. Gentle Spark 2. Mother Goose 3. Annie's Rupee
2nd of 8	4/10/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.09	62.3 km/h	3.8L	$2.80	0:20.82	0:20.58	GR 4	$1,480	$300	4	1. Angry Goliath 2. Eddy Spaghetti 3. Got A Request
4th of 8	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.05	62.4 km/h	7.0L	$11	0:20.56	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Taw Activate 2. Firefly Gal 3. Skedaddle Percy
4th of 7	23/9/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.12	62.2 km/h	6.0L	$67	0:20.69	0:20.64	GR 5	$2,340	$75	74	1. Summer Angel 2. Princess Ada 3. Ashby Mocha
74 Day Spell
- of 7	11/7/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:30.51	47.2 km/h	99.0L	$14	0:23.58	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. No Cents 2. I'm Alright 3. Miss Elphaba

Gentle Spark (3) 6x71257x21
Trainer: Garry Edwards (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $10,915
Win / Place: 25% / 65%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: ZULU ZEPHYR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-5-3

Track

20: 5-5-3

Trk/Dst

20: 5-5-3

Distance

20: 5-5-3

Season

2: 1-1-0

Country

20: 5-5-3

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance to score by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a head turning 20.63 over the 365m journey. In form and looks tough to beat again.

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 5	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.63	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$2.10	0:20.63	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Gentle Spark 2. Mother Goose 3. Annie's Rupee
2nd of 7	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.78	63.2 km/h	0.8L	$3.10	0:20.73	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$435	63	1. Jet Waters 2. Gentle Spark 3. Mother Goose
63 Day Spell
7th of 8	29/7/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.42	61.3 km/h	8.8L	$6.00	0:20.80	0:20.60	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Forty's Girl 2. Phoenix's Chaos 3. Towering Luke
5th of 7	22/7/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.44	61.3 km/h	5.3L	$4.00	0:21.08	0:20.43	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Bail Jumper 2. Skedaddle Boss 3. Sabina Sparkles
2nd of 8	16/7/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.77	63.3 km/h	0.1L	$13	0:20.76	0:20.38	GR 5	$4,280	$700	8	1. Black Bear 2. Gentle Spark 3. Zipping Georgia
1st of 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.66	63.6 km/h	0.1L	$7.50	0:20.66	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Gentle Spark 2. Ashby Tex 3. Firefly Gal

Natural Spark (4) 1666131241
Trainer: Garry Edwards (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $7,895
Win / Place: 26% / 52%

2 yo D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: ZULU ZEPHYR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 5-4-1

Track

19: 5-4-1

Trk/Dst

19: 5-4-1

Distance

19: 5-4-1

Season

6: 3-1-1

Country

19: 5-4-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance to score by 3 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 20.55 for the 365m trip. Has the ability and can measure up again.

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 6	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.55	63.9 km/h	3.0L	$2.10	0:20.55	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Natural Spark 2. Out Express 3. Winsome Willy
4th of 8	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	4.3L	$11	0:20.53	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Goodbye Mate 2. Taw Mystique 3. Kicking Bins
2nd of 8	23/9/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.89	62.9 km/h	0.3L	$2.20	0:20.87	0:20.64	GR 5	$2,340	$435	10	1. Dundee Spike 2. Natural Spark 3. Chic Franky
1st of 7	13/9/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.79	63.2 km/h	3.5L	$1.90	0:20.79	0:20.64	GR 5	$1,350	$875	7	1. Natural Spark 2. Fire Island 3. Sunshine Sandy
3rd of 7	6/9/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.11	62.2 km/h	2.0L	$2.70	0:20.97	0:20.37	GR 5	$1,350	$150	7	1. From The Angel 2. Holiday Fund 3. Natural Spark
1st of 6	30/8/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.74	63.4 km/h	3.5L	$2.50	0:20.74	0:20.52	GR 5	$1,350	$875	60	1. Natural Spark 2. Yeah Buddy 3. Any More Caramel
60 Day Freshen-Up

Ashby Mocha (5) f634112316
Trainer: Allan Manwaring (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $7,870
Win / Place: 23% / 52%

1 yo DK BDL D

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ELLE YEAH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 4-2-3

Track

14: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

14: 4-2-2

Distance

14: 4-2-2

Season

7: 3-1-1

Country

17: 4-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 365m in 20.78. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 365m at this track at Grade 5 level. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

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
6th of 8	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:21.11	62.2 km/h	7.5L	$18	0:20.58	0:20.39	GR 5	$4,280	-	7	1. Taw Mystique 2. Night Country 3. Goodbye Mate
1st of 7	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.78	63.2 km/h	0.5L	$7.00	0:20.78	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Ashby Mocha 2. Bohemian Lass 3. El Condor Pasa
3rd of 7	23/9/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.04	62.5 km/h	5.0L	$5.50	0:20.69	0:20.64	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Summer Angel 2. Princess Ada 3. Ashby Mocha
2nd of 6	16/9/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.81	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$1.80	0:20.68	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Hey Aldo 2. Ashby Mocha 3. Out Express
1st of 8	9/9/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.65	63.6 km/h	1.0L	$3.70	0:20.65	0:20.31	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Ashby Mocha 2. Magnificent 3. Skedaddle Percy
1st of 7	2/9/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:20.67	63.6 km/h	1.0L	$4.40	0:20.67	0:20.39	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Ashby Mocha 2. Jet Waters 3. Holiday Fund

Creeping Choice (6) 155x1623f8
Trainer: Andrew Bell (WEROMBI)
Prize Money: $9,715
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

Box Specialist

2 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: BONNIE KEEPING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 6-1-1

Season

6: 1-1-1

Country

14: 6-1-1

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished last on September 11 over 400m at The Gardens behind Barramundi Lou beaten 22 lengths (24.47) in a Grade 4. Other runners look much more appealing.

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
8th of 8	11/9/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:24.47	58.8 km/h	22.8L	$3.80	0:22.87	0:22.73	GR 4	$2,520	-	3	1. Barramundi Lou 2. Duran Queen 3. It's A Glam
- of 8	8/9/26	Bulli	340m	3	0:26.22	46.7 km/h	99.0L	$5.00	0:19.29	0:19.01	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Sunny Sue 2. Prince Of Panama 3. Taylor Made Blue
3rd of 8	1/9/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.43	63.0 km/h	2.0L	$4.40	0:19.29	0:19.07	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	3	1. Creeping Tiger 2. Desi's Dream 3. Creeping Choice
2nd of 8	29/8/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	0.3L	$11	0:23.26	0:22.76	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	6	1. Reborn Mystique 2. Creeping Choice 3. Minecraft Fusion
6th of 6	23/8/26	Richmond	320m	2	0:18.83	61.2 km/h	10.5L	$3.40	0:18.08	0:18.08	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	5	1. Teresa's Angel 2. Lucy Valentine 3. Near Impossible
1st of 8	18/8/26	Bulli	340m	2	0:19.39	63.1 km/h	1.5L	$5.00	0:19.39	0:19.10	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	74	1. Creeping Choice 2. Gypsy Grace 3. Airflow Betty
74 Day Spell

Valedictorian (7) 1221337545
Trainer: Sophie Bilal (GUNNING)
Prize Money: $48,950
Win / Place: 36% / 75%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BLACK MAGIC OPAL (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S REFINED (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 12-7-6

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-2

Metro

10: 4-2-1

Country

23: 8-5-5

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	5	0	0

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

Comments

Last couple of starts have been ordinary but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Has a superb 20.52 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.

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	6/10/26	Gosford	603m	1	0:35.36	61.4 km/h	9.8L	$12	0:34.67	0:34.67	GR 4/5	$3,420	-	7	1. Malicious 2. Ancient Egyptian 3. Big Frost
4th of 7	29/9/26	Bulli	400m	6	0:22.73	63.4 km/h	6.0L	$4.80	0:22.31	0:22.31	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	6	1. Showman Baz 2. King Dougie 3. Doonside Lewis
5th of 7	23/9/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.29	61.7 km/h	5.3L	$1.60	0:20.92	0:20.64	NG	$2,660	-	19	1. Impress Spieth 2. Forty's Girl 3. Skedaddle Louise
7th of 8	4/9/26	Goulburn	440m	4	0:25.05	63.2 km/h	5.3L	$20	0:24.69	0:24.47	NG	$7,600	-	7	1. Fearless Bandit 2. Galba Model 3. Taw Galaxy
3rd of 6	28/8/26	Goulburn	440m	1	0:24.91	63.6 km/h	5.3L	$11	0:24.53	0:24.53	NG	$3,560	$500	7	1. Fearless Bandit 2. Summer Angel 3. Valedictorian
3rd of 7	21/8/26	Goulburn	350m	1	0:20.01	63.0 km/h	1.5L	$1.60	0:19.90	0:19.59	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	25	1. Layton Magic 2. Aussie Blend 3. Valedictorian

Firefly Gal (8) 3435125228
Trainer: Karen Midson (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $16,570
Win / Place: 11% / 53%

3 yo BDL B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: BRINDLE BAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 6-12-11

Track

53: 6-12-11

Trk/Dst

50: 6-12-9

Distance

50: 6-12-9

Season

13: 2-3-2

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

53: 6-12-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (20.69) over 365m at this track. Boxed out wide and needs to find best form to feature.

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
8th of 8	7/10/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:21.30	61.7 km/h	10.3L	$61	0:20.58	0:20.39	GR 5	$4,280	-	3	1. Taw Mystique 2. Night Country 3. Goodbye Mate
2nd of 7	4/10/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.69	63.5 km/h	1.5L	$6.00	0:20.58	0:20.58	NG	$1,580	$300	4	1. El Condor Pasa 2. Firefly Gal 3. Kung Fu Bay
2nd of 8	30/9/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.69	63.5 km/h	1.8L	$11	0:20.56	0:20.40	GR 5	$2,340	$435	14	1. Taw Activate 2. Firefly Gal 3. Skedaddle Percy
5th of 8	16/9/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.49	61.1 km/h	13.4L	$91	0:20.54	0:20.40	NG	$2,660	-	3	1. Where's Fernando 2. Night Country 3. Kicking Bins
2nd of 6	13/9/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.00	62.6 km/h	3.3L	$2.30	0:20.77	0:20.64	NG	$1,580	$300	7	1. Saint Mikey 2. Firefly Gal 3. Blurry
1st of 6	6/9/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	0.8L	$3.30	0:20.82	0:20.37	GR 4	$1,480	$925	4	1. Firefly Gal 2. Saint Mikey 3. Blurry

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