Nowra Race 4 - Crookhaven Rokk Oysters Mdn Plate
VIVA VIVA (12) is yet to break through after 10 starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1600m at Kembla Grange. The blinkers go on and gets her chance to break through. FIERCE CRITIC (11) drifted back when fresh from a spell last start and finished seventh over 1200m at this track. Placed at her only other second up appearance. Leading contender on her best form. ETERNAL TORMENT (6) Fastnet Rock gelding from a Savabeel mare on debut for the Maher stable. His two latest trials had merit and kicks off in a winnable race. GIANLUCA (7) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1200m at this track. Best form puts him right in this. ADAPTATION (1) finds his weakest test to date and keep safe with the 59kg.

Jockey: Tom Sherry
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on October 10 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Graffiti Tycoon with 59kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 in a Mdn at Illawarra Grange on September 17 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Aladdin's Girl with 57.5kg at $26. Well placed in this weaker race.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/10/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 59kg | 1:19.81 | 5-3-7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 57.5kg | 1:17.43 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 57.5kg | 1:37.92 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.45 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Keagan Latham | 59kg | 1:17.53 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2026 | 147 | MDN CG 23 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 7 | Keagan Latham | 57.5kg | 1:12.47 | 6-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Keagan Latham | 55kg | 1:02.82 | - | 0 |
| 8.43L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 50kg | 0:55.11 | - | 0 |
| 2.39L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $100,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 58kg | 1:30.75 | 3-2-9 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Kembla Grange Mdn June 2 over 2000m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Think I Will carrying 57kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Bathurst Mdn December 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Roma Green carrying 58kg at $9.50. Might be better off following this outing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1207m | Soft | Louise Day | 51kg | 1:13.05 | - | 0 |
| 9.12L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 819m | Good | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 3.97L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/06/2026 | 21 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Louise Day | 57kg | 2:08.54 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/05/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1800m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 56.5kg | 1:52.82 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1800m | Soft 5 | Mathew Cahill | 56.5kg | 1:51.82 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2026 | 41 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1400m | Soft 5 | Louise Day | 59kg | 1:22.57 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 12 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1625m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55.5kg | 1:38.25 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2026 | 34 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Louise Day | 59kg | 1:29.70 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Richard Bensley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Canberra Acton on August 7 over 1280m, 6 len behind Kip Star with 59kg at $31. Went for a break before returning 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tiger Turf carrying 59kg at $151. Expect he'll find this too tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/10/2026 | 72 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Good 4 | Richard Bensley | 59kg | 1:23.77 | 8-9-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Jess Taylor | 59kg | 1:15.68 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1202m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 48kg | 1:15.15 | - | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Heavy | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:49.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.83L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Poppie Gorton
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 in a Mdn at this track on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Baylie's Folly carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 10 in a Mid 4yo+ Mdn at Kembla Grange on September 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cap D'ail with 52kg at $8. Strong contender on his best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/10/2026 | 36 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Anna Roper | 56.5kg | 1:09.97 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Dale Cole | 52kg | 1:24.03 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1310m | Good 4 | Quayde Krogh | 59kg | 1:18.59 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 194 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Quayde Krogh | 59kg | 1:15.68 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 52kg | 1:18.77 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:17.57 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 900m | Good | Adrian Layt | 0:52.97 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brodie Loy
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Fastnet Rock facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Hawkesbury trial over 1000m on October 20. Gets his chance in a fairly average contest.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Chad Schofield | 45kg | 0:58.79 | - | 0 |
| 2.79L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Jean Van Overmeire | 54kg | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Nash Rawiller | 54.5kg | 0:55.29 | - | 0 |
| 24.84L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chad Lever
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 in a Mdn at this track on October 18 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Baylie's Folly with 57kg at $7. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Screen Icon with 59kg at $101. Working up to a win. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Alysha Collett | 57kg | 1:09.97 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:10.99 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2026 | 178 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1020m | Good 4 | Nick Heywood | 59kg | 0:59.28 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Good | Chad Lever | 0:49.25 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 18 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Soft 7 | Chad Lever | 58.5kg | 1:11.82 | 2-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Tommy Berry | 58.5kg | 0:59.59 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Jay Ford | 53kg | 0:48.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Molly Bourke
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 in a Mdn at this track on October 18 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Baylie's Folly carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Wyong on February 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mountain Queen carrying 59kg at $51. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 18/10/2026 | 147 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Molly Bourke | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 816m | Good | Reece Jones | 51kg | 0:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 1.28L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/05/2026 | 8 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Olivia Chambers | 59kg | 1:39.08 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | 60 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Soft 5 | Olivia Chambers | 57kg | 1:41.13 | 2-1-10 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good | Winona Costin | 1:13.13 | - | 0 |
| 3.35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1500m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 59kg | 1:29.76 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Soft 5 | Molly Bourke | 59kg | 1:39.34 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 74 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1600m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 55kg | 1:37.99 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Maurice out of Cercle D'or. Has a total of three trials prior to his debut today. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1250m | Good | Reece Jones | 51kg | 1:16.62 | - | 0 |
| 9.94L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Keagan Latham | 55kg | 0:47.63 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 800m | Heavy | Adam Farragher | 0:48.86 | - | 0 |
| 9.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Orange on October 19 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Too Hot To Handle carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Orange on October 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Macaroon carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Sticky gate and place preferred.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/10/2026 | 11 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 56.5kg | 1:17.26 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1300m | Good 4 | Adam Farragher | 56.5kg | 1:18.68 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 56.5kg | 1:22.27 | 3-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:10.24 | 8-7-8 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 1:01.37 | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 0:44.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.21L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Winona Costin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Nomadic carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on September 12 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Legaselli carrying 57kg at $26. Deep into the prep and ready to win.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 57kg | 1:38.61 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 18 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 57kg | 1:36.59 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 26 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Soft 5 | Winona Costin | 57kg | 1:22.05 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 168 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1150m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 55kg | 1:08.04 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Soft | Winona Costin | 0:47.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.18L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Olivia Chambers | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 23 | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1250m | Soft 7 | Olivia Chambers | 51kg | 1:15.48 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $201.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly by Wootton Bassett on debut. Trialled on October 20 at Hawkesbury over 1000m and finished fifth. Blinkers go on and looks set for a bold opening.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Adam Farragher | 53kg | 1:00.44 | - | 0 |
| 1.94L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Shannen Llewellyn | 54kg | 0:47.23 | - | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Ocean Park - Vinaceous. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Hard to have here barring a strong move in the market given trial form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Teaque Gould | 1:02.35 | - | 0 |
| 7.21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Teaque Gould | 0:55.04 | - | 0 |
| 3.41L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1210m | Soft | Chad Schofield | 45kg | 1:15.43 | - | 0 |
| 11.74L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Chad Schofield | 45kg | 1:03.83 | - | 0 |
| 5.15L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Chad Schofield | 45kg | 0:55.58 | - | 0 |
| 8.59L | $0.00 |