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Nowra Race 2 - Happy 90th Birthday Sheila Mann

BEST SURPRISE (1) has a strong winning strike-rate over this journey with three wins and a placing from six tries. Recorded a 3 length win (20.38) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Looks the one to beat with even luck. BOHEMIAN LASS (4) shapes nicely here coming off a head turning 20.53 win at this track over 365m. Has the ability and looks a key chance. TAW ACTIVATE (7) is a handy dog who jumped from box 6 last time out and scored by half a length at Goulburn (24.83). Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. KUNG FU BAY (5) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.

Race Time:8:23 AM

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:365m

Best Surprise (1)4421x25411

Trainer: Andrew Rowe (GOULBURN)12 mths 38: 10-6-1

2 yo WH/BDL Bitch

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: WAYANG ANGEL (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 10-6-1

Win %26.32%

Place %44.74%

Prize Money$42,820.00

Comments

Was the fastest winner on the program to make it two on the trot at this track over 365m (20.38). Appeals as a leading chance again.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	14/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.38	0:20.38	0:20.38	N/A	3	1. Best Surprise 2. Bohemian Lass 3. Taw Mystique	3.0L	$2.60
1/7	07/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.49	0:20.49	0:20.49	N/A	2	1. Best Surprise 2. Eddy Spaghetti 3. Hayden's Fancy	5.3L	$2.60
4/7	30/04/2026	9	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.22	0:20.81	0:20.58	N/A	6	1. Asado 2. Al's Lass 3. Hayden's Fancy	5.8L	$2.90
5/7	21/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Bulli	400m	0:22.79	0:22.42	0:22.40	N/A	4	1. Jack Jack 2. King Zeal 3. Ruination	5.3L	$11.00
2/7	14/04/2026	91	GR 5	$2,340.00	Bulli	400m	0:22.70	0:22.13	0:22.13	N/A	2	1. Jack Jack 2. Best Surprise 3. Zipping Mckeon	8.3L	$4.00
1/7	13/01/2026	10	GR 5	$2,340.00	Bulli	400m	0:22.32	0:22.32	0:22.04	N/A	2	1. Best Surprise 2. Vaya Con Dios 3. All On Barney	0.8L	$1.90

Ashby Mocha (2)1

Trainer: Allan Manwaring (NOWRA HILL)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

1 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ELLE YEAH (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 1-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$1,200.00

Comments

On debut last start won by one length at this track (21.06) beating Ashby Theo in a Maiden on June 1. Will find this tougher so looking elsewhere.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	01/06/2026	-	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.06	0:21.06	0:20.72	N/A	2	1. Ashby Mocha 2. Ashby Theo 3. Still Shady	1.0L	$3.70

Bohemian Lass (4)8631321

Trainer: Andrew Rowe (GOULBURN)12 mths 7: 2-1-2

1 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER KEY (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 2-1-2

Win %28.57%

Place %71.43%

Prize Money$3,710.00

Comments

Strong performance to post a big 5.5 lengths win at this track over 365m (20.53) beating Sabina Sparkles in Grade 5 on May 21. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	21/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.53	0:20.53	0:20.53	N/A	7	1. Bohemian Lass 2. Sabina Sparkles 3. Cardiac Rhythm	5.3L	$2.70
2/7	14/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.59	0:20.38	0:20.38	N/A	8	1. Best Surprise 2. Bohemian Lass 3. Taw Mystique	3.0L	$21.00
3/7	07/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.95	0:20.66	0:20.49	N/A	1	1. Taw Activate 2. Creative Key 3. Bohemian Lass	4.3L	$3.80
1/8	30/04/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.86	0:20.86	0:20.58	N/A	5	1. Bohemian Lass 2. Been Some Time 3. Midnight Tracey	9.0L	$1.40
3/6	23/04/2026	9	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.07	0:20.72	0:20.72	N/A	8	1. Summer Angel 2. Creative Key 3. Bohemian Lass	5.0L	$11.00
6/7	14/04/2026	12	MDN	$1,870.00	Bulli	400m	0:23.59	0:22.83	0:22.13	N/A	7	1. Painted Beauty 2. Fancy Pay Cheque 3. Luna Moon	10.8L	$2.70

Kung Fu Bay (5)4542523245

Trainer: Karen Midson (NOWRA HILL)12 mths 52: 11-13-11

3 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: BRINDLE BAY (AUS)

Stats

Career52: 11-13-11

Win %21.15%

Place %67.31%

Prize Money$27,830.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th on May 14 over 365m at this track behind Best Surprise beaten 10 lengths (21.12) in a Grade 5. Leading chance on best form.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	14/05/2026	3	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.12	0:20.38	0:20.38	N/A	1	1. Best Surprise 2. Bohemian Lass 3. Taw Mystique	10.5L	$4.20
4/8	11/05/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.71	0:20.51	0:20.38	N/A	6	1. Dark Cinnamon 2. Hard Style Girl 3. Forty's Girl	2.8L	$7.50
2/6	07/05/2026	3	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.04	0:20.98	0:20.49	N/A	8	1. Cumbria Tess 2. Kung Fu Bay 3. Any More Trains	0.8L	$2.40
3/6	04/05/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.01	0:20.84	0:20.48	N/A	8	1. Forty's Girl 2. Navy Davies 3. Kung Fu Bay	2.3L	$4.40
2/6	30/04/2026	4	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.62	0:20.60	0:20.58	N/A	2	1. Gramercy Beat 2. Kung Fu Bay 3. Gypsy Grace	0.3L	$3.50
5/7	26/04/2026	6	NG	$5,680.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.90	0:20.19	0:20.19	N/A	6	1. Where's Fernando 2. Pocket Talk 3. Miss Glamourpuss	10.0L	$71.00
99/3	05/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nowra	365m	N/A	0:20.84	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Cumbria Rich 2. 99-Kung Fu Bay 3. 99-Any More Coins	99L	$0.00

Taw Activate (7)76112141

Trainer: Andrew Rowe (GOULBURN)12 mths 8: 4-1-0

1 yo BLU/BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER KEY (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 4-1-0

Win %50.00%

Place %62.50%

Prize Money$7,210.00

Comments

Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 440m at Goulburn in 24.83, set up by a fast early sectional. In form and is right in the mix again.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	22/05/2026	8	GR 5	$3,140.00	Goulburn	440m	0:24.83	0:24.83	0:24.40	N/A	6	1. Taw Activate 2. Lightning Lotte 3. Little Vesper	0.5L	$4.50
4/7	14/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.82	0:20.38	0:20.38	N/A	2	1. Best Surprise 2. Bohemian Lass 3. Taw Mystique	6.3L	$4.60
1/7	07/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.66	0:20.66	0:20.49	N/A	7	1. Taw Activate 2. Creative Key 3. Bohemian Lass	0.1L	$3.60
2/7	30/04/2026	6	GR 5	$2,340.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.98	0:20.74	0:20.58	N/A	3	1. Summer Angel 2. Taw Activate 3. Forty's Girl	3.5L	$5.00
1/8	24/04/2026	7	GR 5	$3,140.00	Goulburn	440m	0:24.95	0:24.95	0:24.50	N/A	5	1. Taw Activate 2. Zulu Sharp 3. Shrewd	0.8L	$4.40
1/7	17/04/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	Goulburn	440m	0:24.96	0:24.96	0:24.85	N/A	2	1. Taw Activate 2. Taw Unbound 3. Blackwood Ranch	4.8L	$3.90

Zipping Joliette (8)43311

Trainer: Michael Hardman (WINDELLAMA)12 mths 5: 2-0-2

1 yo BL/BDL Bitch

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING LUCILLE (AUS)

Stats

Career5: 2-0-2

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Prize Money$3,050.00

Comments

Has been racing well and scored a good win last start at this track on June 1 over 365m in 20.83. Not suited by the wide draw; Looking to others this time.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	01/06/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.83	0:20.83	0:20.72	N/A	3	1. Zipping Joliette 2. Zipping Alberta 3. Fist Bump	1.0L	$2.30
1/8	25/05/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:20.70	0:20.70	0:20.55	N/A	2	1. Zipping Joliette 2. Ebony Girl 3. Midnight Tracey	2.5L	$1.40
3/8	18/05/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	520m	0:30.13	0:29.91	0:29.37	N/A	7	1. Bandit Mia 2. Boy Bandit 3. Zipping Joliette	3.0L	$12.00
3/8	11/05/2026	7	MDN	$2,840.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.20	0:20.59	0:20.38	N/A	5	1. Stand Up Tony 2. Midnight Smoke 3. Zipping Joliette	8.8L	$26.00
4/7	04/05/2026	-	MDN	$1,870.00	Nowra	365m	0:21.48	0:20.73	0:20.48	N/A	3	1. Midnight Smoke 2. Zipping Oshawa 3. Still Shady	10.5L	$8.00