Nowra Race 5 - Ladbrokes Odds Surge
WHERE'S DEREK (4) was game in defeat when finished in the minors last start over the 365m at this track, running a sharp 20.62 in a NG. In form and rates on top this time. HOT SPARK (6) has a strong record this trip with eight wins and five placings from 18 starts. Was out of placings last time (21.06) at this track in a NG, finishing fifth and beaten 8 lengths. Among the main chances. GOODBYE MATE (1) finished fourth last time at Goulburn but could not have been more impressive before that in his handy 20.74 win at this track over 365m. Has the ability and can find winning form again. BLACK BEAR (3) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to bounce back.
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 365m in 20.74. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 350m at Goulburn at NG level. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.74 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.33 | 0:18.15 | 0:17.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 365m at this track. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.06 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.3L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,880.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 365m in 20.76. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 365m at this track at NG level. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $4,280.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.76 | 0:20.76 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.68 | 0:20.68 | 0:20.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.29 | 0:20.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.33 | 0:20.71 | 0:20.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.45 | 0:20.76 | 0:20.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
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Racing consistently with six top-three finishes in a row. Last start finished 2nd over 365m at this track beaten 2.25 lengths (20.62) behind Where's Fernando in a NG on July 22. Has an exceptional 20.53 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.53 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $1,580.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.95 | 0:20.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.59 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 70 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.97 | 0:20.80 | 0:20.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
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Fast starter. Latest effort finished 5th on July 22 over 365m at this track behind Where's Fernando beaten 8 lengths (21.06) in a NG. Has run hot time here with a 20.38 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.06 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 24 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.81 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.80 | 0:20.80 | 0:20.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,840.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.48 | 0:20.48 | 0:20.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.71 | 0:20.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.30 |
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Finished third at big odds last time (20.82) over 365m at this track. Drawn wide. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.82 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.37 | 0:20.57 | 0:20.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.87 | 0:20.87 | 0:20.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.22 | 0:21.03 | 0:20.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,840.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.65 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
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Resumes from a four-and-a-half months spell and was a fresh up winner last time in, scoring over 365m at this track. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.79 | 0:20.77 | 0:20.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.06 | 0:20.45 | 0:20.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.32 | 0:20.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.47 | 0:20.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 260 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.86 | 0:20.86 | 0:20.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:20.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | GR 6 | $950.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |