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Nowra Race 5 - Ladbrokes Nowra Puppy Classic Ht 1 H

BEFORE THE DAWN (1) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by 1.5 lengths at this track in a handy 29.77 beating Linkin Park. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Well placed and will be tough to beat. CAWBOURNE ZARA (8) has a strong winning strike-rate over this journey with two wins and a placing from four tries. Comes off a (24.91) win last time, scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 over 440m at Goulburn. Can feature with the right run. TAKE A BREAK (2) has been hard to follow lately, running sixth (30.20) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at Wentworth Park. Expecting significant improvement this line-up. ZIPPING CRUELLA (3) will make her presence felt following a brief layoff.

Race Time:9:38 AM

Monday, April 20, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:520m

Before The Dawn (1)7411655321

Trainer: Melinda Finn (CRANEBROOK)12 mths 39: 11-6-5

2 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: POCO DORADO (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 11-6-5

Win %28.21%

Place %56.41%

Prize Money$47,750.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 29.77 when a 1.5 lengths winner over 520m at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. Worth following up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	13/04/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,320.00	Nowra	520m	0:29.77	0:29.77	0:29.15	N/A	3	1. Before The Dawn 2. Linkin Park 3. Skedaddle Louise	1.5L	$4.20
2/7	09/04/2026	4	NG	$6,610.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.63	0:29.28	0:29.28	N/A	6	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Before The Dawn 3. Hello Cindy Lou	5.0L	$5.50
3/8	05/04/2026	8	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.07	0:29.78	0:29.44	N/A	3	1. Late In Winter 2. Take A Break 3. Before The Dawn	4.3L	$10.00
5/8	28/03/2026	14	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.17	0:29.48	0:29.25	N/A	1	1. Cumbria Jack 2. Dazzle You 3. Paw Zuri	9.8L	$35.00
5/8	14/03/2026	9	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.21	0:29.80	0:29.38	N/A	5	1. Magic Bandit 2. Showman Baz 3. Hey Bubba Louie	5.8L	$8.00
6/6	05/03/2026	14	NG	$6,610.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.89	0:29.00	0:29.00	N/A	1	1. Jungle Johnny 2. Back Tomorrow 3. Summer Quinn	12.8L	$27.00

Take A Break (2)2513141426

Trainer: Sam Sultana (LONDONDERRY)12 mths 23: 7-6-3

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: AMRON BOY (AUS)

Dam: ASHBY REBEL (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 7-6-3

Win %30.43%

Place %69.57%

Prize Money$31,005.00

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th on April 9 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Fascinate Samuel beaten 13 lengths (30.20) in a NG. Placed two back at Wentworth Park. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	09/04/2026	4	NG	$6,610.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.20	0:29.28	0:29.28	N/A	1	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Before The Dawn 3. Hello Cindy Lou	13.3L	$3.00
2/8	05/04/2026	10	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.99	0:29.78	0:29.44	N/A	1	1. Late In Winter 2. Take A Break 3. Before The Dawn	3.0L	$3.40
4/5	26/03/2026	5	GR 3/4	$6,610.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.08	0:29.93	0:29.56	N/A	8	1. President Rolex 2. Zipping Chetty 3. Goofy Ethics	2.0L	$3.10
1/6	21/03/2026	7	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.66	0:29.66	0:29.24	N/A	4	1. Take A Break 2. Prim And Pretty 3. Flying Goddess	3.0L	$1.90
4/7	14/03/2026	9	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.17	0:29.76	0:29.38	N/A	5	1. Back Tomorrow 2. Entertainer 3. Late In Winter	5.8L	$8.50
1/7	05/03/2026	5	GR 4/5	$6,310.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.68	0:29.68	0:29.00	N/A	4	1. Take A Break 2. Canya Handle It 3. Zipping Chetty	0.1L	$3.60

Zipping Cruella (3)5215511564

Trainer: Michael Hardman (WINDELLAMA)12 mths 11: 4-1-0

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: ZIPPING KYRGIOS (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING LENA (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 4-1-0

Win %36.36%

Place %45.45%

Prize Money$13,910.00

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but she goes well over this track and distance with three wins from five starts. Capable of a good showing.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	19/03/2026	7	GR 5	$8,900.00	Nowra	630m	0:36.62	0:36.42	0:36.42	N/A	6	1. Eureka Mac 2. Hurricane Haley 3. It's All Bad	2.8L	$4.40
6/8	12/03/2026	5	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.52	0:29.83	0:29.62	N/A	4	1. Zeal Beauty 2. Erupt 3. Star Meli	9.8L	$3.40
5/8	07/03/2026	9	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.30	0:29.80	0:29.65	N/A	7	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Elle's Moon 3. Fascinate Suzie	7.0L	$4.20
1/8	26/02/2026	7	GR 5	$6,680.00	Nowra	520m	0:29.48	0:29.48	0:29.48	N/A	3	1. Zipping Cruella 2. Hayden's Fancy 3. Eureka Mac	6.3L	$3.10
1/7	19/02/2026	5	GR 5	$3,140.00	Nowra	520m	0:29.72	0:29.72	0:29.69	N/A	7	1. Zipping Cruella 2. Boppin' Ethics 3. Hayden's Fancy	2.5L	$2.00
5/8	14/02/2026	9	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.01	0:29.59	0:29.24	N/A	2	1. Angelic Angel 2. Fancy Bella 3. Spring Sabalenka	6.0L	$6.50

Upended (4)2575327353

Trainer: Joshua Formosa (ANAKIE)12 mths 25: 6-6-3

2 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: QUENA DEE AIR (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 6-6-3

Win %24.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$19,930.00

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at Sandown when a 4 length third but did clock a slick 29.57 over the 515m journey. Harder here and one for the multiples.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	02/04/2026	7	SPEC	$37,000.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.57	0:29.29	0:29.29	N/A	3	1. Abdulla Zulu 2. Zambora Bliss 3. Upended	4.0L	$15.00
5/8	26/03/2026	7	SPEC SF	$22,000.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.99	0:29.30	0:29.30	N/A	3	1. Whiskey Whiskers 2. Black Star Riot 3. House Of Sins	10.0L	$26.00
3/7	19/03/2026	14	SPEC H	$15,250.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.81	0:29.47	0:29.02	N/A	4	1. Highly Potent 2. Whiskey Whiskers 3. Upended	5.0L	$6.50
7/7	05/03/2026	5	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.25	0:29.45	0:29.34	N/A	3	1. General Franky 2. Moonlight Miller 3. Mepunga Express	12.3L	$11.00
2/7	28/02/2026	10	GR 5 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.25	0:29.92	0:29.57	N/A	5	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Upended 3. Paw Tabitha	5.0L	$8.50
3/7	18/02/2026	4	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.36	0:29.84	0:29.84	N/A	7	1. Capricorn One 2. Paw Leon 3. Upended	8.0L	$5.50

Tough But Fair (5)7227524128

Trainer: Kayla-Jane Coleman (THE OAKS)12 mths 23: 2-8-2

2 yo DK BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: FOREVER THANKFUL (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 2-8-2

Win %8.70%

Place %52.17%

Prize Money$11,025.00

Comments

Missed the frame last start when eighth and beaten 12 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Needs to find best and prepared to watch this time.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	16/04/2026	7	GR 5	$6,680.00	Nowra	520m	0:30.44	0:29.54	0:29.54	N/A	1	1. Eidetic Memory 2. Gramercy Garry 3. Angry Goliath	12.8L	$3.90
2/6	09/04/2026	14	GR 5	$3,140.00	Nowra	520m	0:29.93	0:29.91	0:29.58	N/A	7	1. Saja Boy 2. Tough But Fair 3. Zipping Downey	0.3L	$10.00
1/8	26/03/2026	14	MX	$3,140.00	Nowra	520m	0:29.69	0:29.69	0:29.69	N/A	5	1. Tough But Fair 2. Stop And Stare 3. Skedaddle Nikki	1.8L	$1.80
4/6	12/03/2026	7	GR 5	$3,140.00	Nowra	520m	0:30.19	0:29.64	0:29.64	N/A	8	1. Maneuver Express 2. Saja Boy 3. Forty's Boy	7.8L	$2.70
2/8	05/03/2026	14	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.15	0:29.64	0:29.00	N/A	8	1. Zipping Kayli 2. Tough But Fair 3. Zipping Lumiere	7.3L	$7.50
5/8	19/02/2026	7	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.12	0:29.82	0:29.47	N/A	7	1. Zipping Violet 2. Ritza Toby 3. Nangar Polly	4.3L	$15.00

Bandit Blaze (6)x13471117f

Trainer: Neil Staines (YASS)12 mths 32: 7-6-4

2 yo DK BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: COAST MODEL (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 7-6-4

Win %21.88%

Place %53.13%

Prize Money$18,435.00

Comments

Last start failed to finish the race over 520m at Wentworth Park on April 11. Generally about the mark but can't recommend her in this.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
0/8	11/04/2026	6	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:36.66	0:29.73	0:29.12	N/A	6	1. Queen Era 2. O'keefe 3. Intrepid Eagle	99.0L	$17.00
7/8	05/04/2026	3	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.31	0:29.66	0:29.44	N/A	6	1. Nangar Charm 2. Queen Era 3. My Cupcake	9.3L	$9.50
1/8	02/04/2026	13	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.77	0:29.77	0:29.62	N/A	8	1. Bandit Blaze 2. Cumbria Laura 3. Ancestral Queen	3.5L	$3.80
1/7	20/03/2026	2	GR 5	$2,340.00	Goulburn	350m	0:19.77	0:19.77	0:19.50	N/A	4	1. Bandit Blaze 2. Prince Legacy 3. Hello Hilda	1.5L	$3.20
1/7	18/03/2026	20	GR 5	$2,340.00	Temora	330m	0:18.68	0:18.68	0:18.47	N/A	7	1. Bandit Blaze 2. All Things Go 3. Maximum Damage	3.3L	$2.40
7/8	26/02/2026	6	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.46	0:20.63	0:20.32	N/A	4	1. Skedaddle Maple 2. Topper Big Boy 3. Future Reference	11.8L	$1.90

Ronaldo Vella (7)1143142114

Trainer: Darren Sultana (HOBARTVILLE)12 mths 10: 5-1-1

1 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: RITZA VONNIE (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 5-1-1

Win %50.00%

Place %70.00%

Prize Money$18,800.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (30.17) when fourth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a Grade 5. Starts from box 7 for the first time here. Can feature in the finish.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	11/04/2026	6	GR 5	$34,000.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.17	0:29.44	0:29.12	N/A	3	1. Late In Winter 2. Nangar Charm 3. Flash Ethics	10.3L	$10.00
1/8	05/04/2026	10	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.55	0:29.55	0:29.44	N/A	2	1. Ronaldo Vella 2. Winsome Storm 3. El Rey	0.8L	$4.00
1/6	26/03/2026	7	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.04	0:30.04	0:29.56	N/A	5	1. Ronaldo Vella 2. Fascinate Kath 3. Simply The Best	2.0L	$1.70
2/6	19/03/2026	12	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.94	0:29.56	0:29.45	N/A	1	1. Texas Bandit 2. Ronaldo Vella 3. Simply The Best	5.3L	$2.20
4/8	07/03/2026	8	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.96	0:29.65	0:29.65	N/A	5	1. Child's Play 2. Boppin' Ethics 3. Zipping Smee	18.5L	$2.30
1/8	27/02/2026	7	MX	$5,140.00	Richmond	520m	0:29.41	0:29.41	0:29.11	N/A	1	1. Ronaldo Vella 2. Zipping Lumiere 3. Bandit Bay	2.5L	$2.10

Cawbourne Zara (8)1222212161

Trainer: Jodie Lord (GUNNING)12 mths 10: 4-5-0

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SWEET CAWBOURNE (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 4-5-0

Win %40.00%

Place %90.00%

Prize Money$14,380.00

Comments

Scored (24.91) last time out at Goulburn in a Grade 5 and will break from box 8 for the first time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	10/04/2026	5	GR 5	$3,140.00	Goulburn	440m	0:24.91	0:24.91	0:24.61	N/A	2	1. Cawbourne Zara 2. Al's Memory 3. Blue Franky	0.5L	$1.90
6/8	05/04/2026	10	GR 5	$8,900.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.17	0:29.47	0:29.44	N/A	4	1. Flash Ethics 2. Brax Keeping 3. See This	10.0L	$3.00
1/8	26/03/2026	7	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.70	0:29.70	0:29.56	N/A	3	1. Cawbourne Zara 2. She's Mayhem 3. Prim And Pretty	3.3L	$2.50
2/7	19/03/2026	7	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.82	0:29.79	0:29.45	N/A	6	1. Natisa's Secret 2. Cawbourne Zara 3. Ascend Fern	0.5L	$3.10
1/7	12/03/2026	13	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.81	0:29.81	0:29.62	N/A	1	1. Cawbourne Zara 2. Sparkling Wheels 3. Hand Me Down	7.0L	$1.80
2/8	27/02/2026	7	GR 5	$3,140.00	Goulburn	440m	0:24.82	0:24.81	0:24.57	N/A	6	1. Prince Legacy 2. Cawbourne Zara 3. Lillyvale Lad	0.1L	$3.70