Nowra races on Sunday with a seven-race card, including the Mollymook Cup. The track is rated a Soft 6, so horses with proven wet form are worth a closer look.
Scoop The Pool in the last race is our best bet. Kool Kade looks strong in Race 3, and Alabama Showdown is our pick in the Mollymook Cup.
Race 1 - Michael ‘Mick’ Locke Memorial Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1100m)
Selection: Cool As Ted Current odds: $5.50
Cool As Ted was only just beaten at long odds when resuming at Cootamundra, and his good tactical speed should put him in the right spot. Lady Mariana is the favourite on debut with Alysha Collett riding, so she is the one to beat on paper. Rebel Terra placed at Moruya on debut without being backed, and Alotofsoju was narrowly beaten at Leeton.
Selections:
- Cool As Ted - $5.50
- Lady Mariana - $2.15
- Rebel Terra - $3.50
- Alotofsoju - $8.00
Race 2 - AIS Certifiers Eddie Latta Memorial Class 1 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Regor Current odds: $2.90
Regor broke his maiden in style at Albury, winning by more than three lengths, and draws barrier 2 for a quick back-up. He looks the one to beat. Maritime Express won first up at this track last campaign and resumes after 24 weeks. Bold Conquer is also a last-start maiden winner, and Remy’s Bro is consistent and a solid place chance.
Selections:
- Regor - $2.90
- Maritime Express - $6.50
- Bold Conquer - $5.00
- Remy’s Bro - $10.00
Race 3 - Kevin & Dawn Robinson Memorial BM58 Handicap (1400m)
Selection: Kool Kade Current odds: $2.30
Kool Kade won on a soft track at Moruya last start and has won twice from five runs this campaign. He should use his early speed from barrier 1. Ciao Bella Mia is the danger because all three of her wins have come on soft ground. She was beaten only a length at Goulburn, and Poppie Gorton’s claim helps. Awesome Artist resumes after a trial placing, and Perchance drops in grade.
Selections:
- Kool Kade - $2.30
- Ciao Bella Mia - $4.40
- Awesome Artist - $6.00
- Perchance - $4.80
Race 4 - Bede Murray Memorial BM58 Handicap (1600m)
Selection: Snap Decision Current odds: $3.30
Snap Decision won at this track two starts ago and comes from a good stable. He has to carry more weight on a quick back-up, but he looks good enough for this. Astrogazer was narrowly beaten as favourite on a soft track at Goulburn and will be prominent. More Mischief draws well after a close finish here last time, and Splendid Magnus gets weight relief.
Selections:
- Snap Decision - $3.30
- Astrogazer - $4.60
- More Mischief - $6.00
- Splendid Magnus - $12.00
Race 5 - CKB Civil Mollymook Cup BM66 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Alabama Showdown Current odds: $1.80
Alabama Showdown has won at Goulburn and placed in every other start this campaign. The price is short, but he is the most reliable horse in the race. Duck For Cover ran on from midfield at Kembla Grange and is the clear danger. Commanding Belle drops back from metro class, and Zoukerino finished close at Kembla Grange but carries more weight.
Selections:
- Alabama Showdown - $1.80
- Duck For Cover - $2.50
- Commanding Belle - $8.00
- Zoukerino - $11.00
Race 6 - Broughton Landscapes Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Baylie’s Folly Current odds: $3.60
Baylie’s Folly resumes after 29 weeks and drops from metro company to country grade, which makes her the pick in an even race. Maccbi placed first up and gets weight relief from Matt Kirk. Nicolosi is the favourite second-up and should be prominent early. Cold Mist has the winkers on for the first time and is a roughie from barrier 17.
Selections:
- Baylie’s Folly - $3.60
- Maccbi - $4.40
- Nicolosi - $3.00
- Cold Mist - $18.00
Race 7 - Turf Co Maiden Plate (1400m)
Selection: Scoop The Pool Current odds: $2.15
This is our best bet of the day. Scoop The Pool ran a strong third at Hawkesbury before a spell and has trialled well, finishing in the placings, since. He drops back slightly in trip, which should suit. Tiger Turf drops back from metro grade and should be close to the lead, so he is the main danger. Kiss Of Gold has placed four times from eight starts this campaign, and Crestwood gets blinkers for the first time.
Selections:
- Scoop The Pool - $2.15
- Tiger Turf - $2.80
- Kiss Of Gold - $5.50
- Crestwood - $17.00
