Nowra Race 9

The Lids Fly Hosted Pots Final F

Stake: $5,216

CUMBRIA GEORGE (3) goes very well at this journey here having never missed the frame including five wins and four placings. Scored by 4.5 lengths last time (20.42) in a Grade 5 over 365m at this track. Looks the one to beat with even luck. ZIPPING BABE (6) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive before that in her exceptional 20.50 win at this track over 365m. Should be in this for a long way. GENTLE SPARK (2) boasts a consistent overall record including four wins from 15 starts, the latest winning (20.66) over 365m at this track. Tends to go well on this box draw. Expected to feature on best form. SAINT MIKEY (4) must be respected at his pet track and distance.

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

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Black Bear (1) 1636115461
Trainer: Clifford Bell (MARSHALL MOUNT)
Prize Money: $33,855
Win / Place: 27% / 43%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: TWISTED CUDDLES (AUS)

Owners: Bayo Bayo Synd G Bayo,N Bayo

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Rating

Stats

Career

55: 15-5-4

Track

37: 9-2-2

Trk/Dst

37: 9-2-2

Distance

37: 9-2-2

Season

37: 9-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	9	4	9	5	4	7	6
1st	3	2	2	1	1	2	1	3
2nd	3	0	0	1	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1

Comments

Good performance to win by a neck at this track over 365m (20.68) beating Winsome Wanda in Grade 5 on July 8. In form and is right in the mix 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 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.68	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$7.00	0:20.68	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	13	1. Black Bear 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Bail Jumper
6th of 7	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.53	61.0 km/h	3.5L	$4.00	0:21.29	0:20.60	GR 4/5	$3,074	-	7	1. Nicko King 2. Natural Essence 3. Nicko Queen
4th of 6	18/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.33	61.6 km/h	8.8L	$8.00	0:20.71	0:20.71	GR 4/5	$3,074	$92	7	1. Charming Chicka 2. Towering Earl 3. Nicko King
5th of 6	11/6/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.45	61.3 km/h	9.8L	$3.00	0:20.76	0:20.57	GR 4/5	$3,074	-	7	1. Saint Mikey 2. Mick's Over 3. Got A Request
1st of 8	4/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:20.77	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$9.00	0:20.77	0:20.55	GR 5	$5,222	$3,660	7	1. Black Bear 2. El Condor Pasa 3. Eddy Spaghetti
1st of 7	28/5/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.71	63.4 km/h	2.0L	$6.00	0:20.71	0:20.49	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	7	1. Black Bear 2. Mount Barker 3. Firefly Gal

Gentle Spark (2) 4131326x71
Trainer: Garry Edwards (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $10,102
Win / Place: 26% / 66%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: ZULU ZEPHYR (AUS)

Owners: Kory Edwards

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 4-3-3

Track

15: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

15: 4-3-3

Distance

15: 4-3-3

Season

15: 4-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Strong performance to win by a nose at this track over 365m (20.66) beating Ashby Tex in Grade 5 on July 8. The one 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 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	$2,855	$1,830	7	1. Gentle Spark 2. Ashby Tex 3. Firefly Gal
7th of 7	1/7/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.66	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$11	0:21.01	0:20.50	GR 5	$2,855	-	79	1. Towering Luke 2. Princess Ada 3. Eddy Spaghetti
79 Day Spell
6th of 8	13/4/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.38	61.5 km/h	11.3L	$11	0:20.59	0:20.59	GR 5	$4,685	-	7	1. Market Maverick 2. Saint Mikey 3. Whisper Bark
2nd of 7	6/4/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:21.05	62.4 km/h	6.3L	$2.50	0:20.60	0:20.26	GR 5	$2,855	$531	14	1. Goodbye Mate 2. Gentle Spark 3. Desi's Dream
3rd of 8	23/3/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.89	62.9 km/h	6.3L	$26	0:20.44	0:20.44	GR 5	$4,782	$445	7	1. Towering Earl 2. King Zeal 3. Gentle Spark
1st of 6	16/3/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	0.3L	$2.20	0:20.82	0:20.33	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	18	1. Gentle Spark 2. Cheeky Cheese 3. Any More Trains

Cumbria George (3) 4154133x11
Trainer: Glenn Summerfield (WORRIGEE)
Prize Money: $46,665
Win / Place: 26% / 60%

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: CUMBRIA NINNO (AUS)

Owners: Stephen Fitch

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 12-7-9

Track

21: 9-3-5

Trk/Dst

9: 5-1-3

Distance

9: 5-1-3

Season

26: 7-1-7

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	6	0	0

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

Comments

Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 365m at this track (20.42), beating Zipping Georgia. In-form and measures right up. Hard to beat.

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 8	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.42	64.3 km/h	4.5L	$2.40	0:20.42	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	9	1. Cumbria George 2. Zipping Georgia 3. Kung Fu Bay
1st of 6	29/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:20.77	63.3 km/h	0.1L	$3.30	0:20.77	0:20.59	GR 4/5	$3,074	$1,952	126	1. Cumbria George 2. Towering Luke 3. Princess Ella
126 Day Spell
3rd of 8	23/2/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.74	63.4 km/h	4.3L	$7.50	0:20.45	0:20.43	GR 5	$4,685	$397	2	1. Cool Disguise 2. Magnificent 3. Cumbria George
3rd of 7	21/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.10	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$5.00	0:29.74	0:29.51	GR 5	$10,858	$1,434	5	1. Major Flirt 2. Ballyneale Bolt 3. Cumbria George
1st of 6	16/2/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.54	64.0 km/h	3.8L	$1.80	0:20.54	0:20.29	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	26	1. Cumbria George 2. Princess Ella 3. Skedaddle Percy
4th of 8	21/1/26	Bulli	400m	8	0:22.58	63.8 km/h	4.3L	$6.50	0:22.27	0:22.06	GR 5	$2,855	$92	5	1. Miss Glamourpuss 2. Ruination 3. Riley Dozer

Saint Mikey (4) 4153415651
Trainer: Gregory Katon (JERRAWA)
Prize Money: $24,949
Win / Place: 26% / 57%

3 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: MY LUCKY MIA (AUS)

Owners: Ashley Katon

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 10-5-7

Track

11: 5-2-2

Trk/Dst

11: 5-2-2

Distance

11: 5-2-2

Season

31: 8-4-5

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Impressive performance to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a hot 20.55 for the 365m trip. Smart win and looks a key chance again here.

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 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.55	63.9 km/h	3.8L	$4.50	0:20.55	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	5	1. Saint Mikey 2. Zipping Babe 3. Twisted Bohdi
5th of 5	3/7/26	Goulburn	350m	7	0:20.16	62.5 km/h	6.0L	$61	0:19.73	0:19.73	NG	$3,245	-	7	1. Cawbourne Focus 2. Giggle Hat 3. Prancing Pat
6th of 8	26/6/26	Goulburn	350m	5	0:20.53	61.4 km/h	11.8L	$10	0:19.71	0:19.47	GR 4/5	$3,074	-	8	1. Giggle Hat 2. Swift Secret 3. Go Go Spirit
5th of 8	18/6/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:17.83	65.4 km/h	4.3L	$81	0:17.52	0:17.52	NG	$3,245	-	7	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Magic Mania 3. Nature Boy
1st of 6	11/6/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.76	63.3 km/h	6.0L	$3.50	0:20.76	0:20.57	GR 4/5	$3,074	$1,952	6	1. Saint Mikey 2. Mick's Over 3. Got A Request
4th of 6	5/6/26	Goulburn	350m	2	0:20.17	62.5 km/h	7.5L	$18	0:19.65	0:19.65	NG	$3,245	$92	4	1. Cawbourne Focus 2. Jet Linkin 3. Magic Linkin

Ashby Tex (5) 15x8157622
Trainer: Allan Manwaring (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $18,068
Win / Place: 25% / 40%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: CUMBRIA NINNO (AUS)

Owners: Eloise Manwaring

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 5-2-1

Track

11: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-2-0

Distance

6: 2-2-0

Season

8: 1-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	3	0	0

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

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when second (20.67) at this track, making it two placings on end. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.

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
2nd of 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.67	63.6 km/h	0.1L	$5.00	0:20.66	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$531	3	1. Gentle Spark 2. Ashby Tex 3. Firefly Gal
2nd of 7	5/7/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:21.06	62.4 km/h	2.0L	$3.10	0:20.92	0:20.82	GR 4	$1,806	$366	31	1. Romani Lass 2. Ashby Tex 3. Angry Friendship
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 6	4/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.15	62.1 km/h	4.8L	$2.40	0:20.81	0:20.55	GR 5	$2,855	-	9	1. Nicko Queen 2. Hayden's Fancy 3. Out Express
7th of 8	26/5/26	Bulli	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	9.5L	$35	0:22.31	0:22.21	GR 4/5	$3,074	-	7	1. Entertainer 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Written In Gold
5th of 8	19/5/26	Bulli	400m	4	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	5.8L	$35	0:22.32	0:22.12	GR 4/5	$3,074	-	5	1. See This 2. Fancy Lena 3. Ruination
1st of 7	14/5/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.03	62.5 km/h	4.3L	$2.20	0:21.03	0:20.38	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	37	1. Ashby Tex 2. Mystery Bay 3. Is That Indy
37 Day Freshen-Up

Zipping Babe (6) 4x4x832112
Trainer: Frances Goodwin (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $25,681
Win / Place: 20% / 58%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ZACK MONELLI (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING PEARSON (AUS)

Owners: Frances Goodwin

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 7-7-6

Track

21: 4-5-5

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-4

Distance

12: 2-2-4

Season

31: 7-6-6

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	4	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 365m. Last start finished 2nd on July 8 over 365m at this track behind Saint Mikey beaten 4 lengths (20.82) in a Grade 5. Going well and can bounce back to winning form.

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
2nd of 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	3.8L	$1.90	0:20.55	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$531	7	1. Saint Mikey 2. Zipping Babe 3. Twisted Bohdi
1st of 7	1/7/26	Nowra	365m	6	0:20.50	64.1 km/h	0.8L	$3.30	0:20.50	0:20.50	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	6	1. Zipping Babe 2. Bohemian Lass 3. Zipping Bangalow
1st of 7	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.73	63.4 km/h	0.8L	$3.60	0:20.73	0:20.60	GR 5	$2,855	$1,830	3	1. Zipping Babe 2. Puffin Punta 3. Days Of Wonder
2nd of 8	22/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.87	63.0 km/h	0.3L	$2.60	0:20.85	0:20.80	GR 5	$2,855	$531	7	1. Princess Ada 2. Zipping Babe 3. Bail Jumper
3rd of 6	15/6/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.98	62.6 km/h	4.3L	$3.00	0:20.69	0:20.38	GR 5	$2,855	$397	7	1. Bail Jumper 2. Angry Goliath 3. Zipping Babe
8th of 8	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:21.46	61.2 km/h	16.8L	$8.00	0:20.29	0:20.29	GR 5	$2,855	-	63	1. Tomorrow Wendy 2. Sunshine Sandy 3. Firefly Gal
63 Day Spell

Winsome Wanda (7) 4612432252
Trainer: Frances Goodwin (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $27,255
Win / Place: 22% / 59%

2 yo BLU B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS KIWI (AUS)

Owners: Melinda Finn

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 10-12-4

Track

13: 2-5-1

Trk/Dst

13: 2-5-1

Distance

13: 2-5-1

Season

44: 10-12-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

A solid 20.70 over the 365m trip. Looking to others this time.

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
2nd of 7	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:20.70	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$2.50	0:20.68	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$531	9	1. Black Bear 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Bail Jumper
5th of 6	29/6/26	Nowra	365m	4	0:21.04	62.5 km/h	6.3L	$3.10	0:20.59	0:20.59	GR 3/4	$3,245	-	7	1. Skedaddle Arlo 2. Where's Derek 3. Resist The Urge
2nd of 8	22/6/26	Nowra	365m	1	0:20.82	63.1 km/h	0.3L	$2.20	0:20.80	0:20.80	GR 4/5	$3,074	$580	7	1. Hot Spark 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Where's Derek
2nd of 6	15/6/26	Nowra	365m	8	0:20.68	63.5 km/h	0.8L	$7.00	0:20.63	0:20.38	GR 3/4	$3,245	$616	7	1. Dark Cinnamon 2. Winsome Wanda 3. Mick's Over
3rd of 6	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:20.84	63.1 km/h	5.8L	$7.50	0:20.43	0:20.29	NG	$3,245	$458	7	1. Dark Cinnamon 2. Pocket Talk 3. Winsome Wanda
4th of 7	1/6/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.14	62.2 km/h	2.3L	$3.00	0:20.98	0:20.72	GR 4	$3,074	$92	4	1. Skedaddle Maple 2. Moo Moo's Magic 3. Saint Mikey

Zipping Georgia (8) 1572332442
Trainer: Frances Goodwin (NOWRA HILL)
Prize Money: $15,756
Win / Place: 12% / 59%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ZIPPING KYRGIOS (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING ALABAMA (AUS)

Owners: Hallinan Hallinan Synd M Hallinan,F Hallinan

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 4-9-6

Track

12: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

10: 1-3-2

Distance

10: 1-3-2

Season

32: 4-9-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 4.5 lengths second but did clock a solid 20.74 over the 365m trip. Can sneak a place 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
2nd of 8	8/7/26	Nowra	365m	7	0:20.74	63.4 km/h	4.5L	$12	0:20.42	0:20.42	GR 5	$2,855	$531	9	1. Cumbria George 2. Zipping Georgia 3. Kung Fu Bay
4th of 6	29/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.88	62.9 km/h	1.5L	$8.50	0:20.77	0:20.59	GR 4/5	$3,074	$92	4	1. Cumbria George 2. Towering Luke 3. Princess Ella
4th of 7	25/6/26	Nowra	365m	3	0:21.17	62.1 km/h	8.3L	$12	0:20.60	0:20.60	GR 5	$2,855	$92	7	1. Midnight Ghost 2. Eddy Spaghetti 3. Firefly Gal
2nd of 6	18/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:21.24	61.9 km/h	5.5L	$4.40	0:20.85	0:20.71	GR 5	$2,855	$531	3	1. Glorified 2. Zipping Georgia 3. Mother Goose
3rd of 4	15/6/26	Nowra	365m	2	0:20.90	62.9 km/h	1.5L	$2.60	0:20.80	0:20.38	GR 5	$2,855	$397	7	1. Eddy Spaghetti 2. Kung Fu Bay 3. Zipping Georgia
3rd of 8	8/6/26	Nowra	365m	5	0:21.10	62.3 km/h	7.5L	$11	0:20.58	0:20.29	GR 5	$2,855	$397	46	1. El Condor Pasa 2. Minute Express 3. Zipping Georgia
46 Day Freshen-Up

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