Nowra Race 10 - Batteries U Need Masters
ZIPPING HOPKINS (5) broke a string of placings finishing in the money two on end before a last start fifth (30.19) at Gosford. Goes very well from this draw with six wins and four minor placings from 11 starts. Rates on top in this line up. IMPRESS SPIETH (8) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and two minors from eight tries. In the money last time at this track (21.01) in a Grade 3/4, finishing a 8 length second. Can feature with the right run. HIT THE POST (1) has been out of the placings the last couple but was a Mix 2/3 winner (20.73) three back at this track. Can turn it around this time. NICKO KING (2) is a last-start placegetter who is in the mix again.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (21.21) when seventh over 365m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has three successes and five minors from 12 starts from box 1. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/11/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.21 | 0:20.63 | 0:20.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2026 | 11 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.73 | 0:20.73 | 0:20.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/10/2026 | 3 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2026 | 5 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.26 | 0:18.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.41 | 0:19.41 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 99/2 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:20.93 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:18.21 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Hit The Post at this track last start over 365m (21.04). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.73 | 0:20.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.16 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.41 | 0:20.40 | 0:20.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.31 | 0:20.61 | 0:20.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.26 | 0:20.47 | 0:20.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (21.48) at this track in a Mix 3/4, finishing sixth and beaten 10 lengths. Has four wins and three placings from 14 starts from the draw. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/10/2026 | 31 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.48 | 0:20.77 | 0:20.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/09/2026 | 30 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.61 | 0:17.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.30 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.19) at Gosford in a Mix 1/2/3, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting six wins and four places from 11 starts. Leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 21 | MX 1/2/3 | $10,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 17/10/2026 | 3 | MX 1/2/3 | $10,300.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.65 | 0:26.26 | 0:25.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2026 | 77 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.69 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | 4 | NG | $7,100.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 401m at Richmond in a handy (23.49), beating Cheeky Sloy. Will find this a bit tougher, not keen this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/10/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.49 | 0:22.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.14 | 0:20.73 | 0:20.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/10/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 17 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.77 | 0:20.77 | 0:20.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.39 | 0:30.37 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.62 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 21.01 over 365m at this track. Has a strong record from box 8, including five wins. Go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.01 | 0:20.42 | 0:20.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.11 | 0:20.48 | 0:20.46 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.65 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.43 | 0:19.41 | 0:18.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.30 | 0:20.11 | 0:19.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.92 | 0:20.92 | 0:20.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |