Nowra Race 9 - Mark Hughes Foundation
UNDERCOVER BEAR (3) is racing well without winning, recording three minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when second (20.89) over 365m at this track. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Deserves a win and gets his chance. CUMBRIA LOLA (4) was strongly fancied last time but finished second (20.84), beaten 2.5 lengths. Form from her last run is proving strong. Must be included in calculations. YEAH THAT'S HIM (1) was narrowly beaten when placing two back but missed the frame latest finishing fourth (26.89) in a Mix at Bulli. Can hit the frame this time. ORSON BOB (7) solid chance again.
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Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing fourth (26.89) at Bulli before going for a five-and-a-half months spell. Has found a suitable race to launch this campaign.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,140.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.89 | 0:26.85 | 0:26.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 22 | MX | $3,140.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.55 | 0:26.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.03 | 0:20.54 | 0:20.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.21 | 0:20.74 | 0:20.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.54 | 0:20.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
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Finished second at big odds last time (30.30) over 520m at this track. Has a low draw. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/09/2026 | 4 | MX | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.23 | 0:20.85 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.12 | 0:20.74 | 0:20.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.00 | 0:20.99 | 0:20.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | NG | $1,580.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 99/3 | 22/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 20.89 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.43L | $0.00 |
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Racing well without winning, recording three minors on end, the latest hitting the ground running with a fast early sectional but finishing in the minors again when second (20.89) over 365m at this track. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.89 | 0:20.85 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.73 | 0:20.52 | 0:20.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.08 | 0:20.99 | 0:20.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 14/08/2026 | 88 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.74 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/05/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.17 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:19.92 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
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Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (20.84) at this track in a Grade 5. Has first look at box 4 this time. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.84 | 0:20.66 | 0:20.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.79 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.60 | 0:20.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.65 | 0:19.36 | 0:18.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.74 | 0:20.74 | 0:20.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.03 | 0:20.99 | 0:20.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 520m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 365m in 20.99. Followed that up with a minor placing over 365m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.75 | 0:20.67 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.99 | 0:20.99 | 0:20.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 02/08/2026 | 96 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.54 | 0:21.00 | 0:20.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.90 |
| 99/3 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:20.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.29L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
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Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd over 365m at this track beaten 2.25 lengths (21.04) behind Pink Ashby in a Maiden on September 2. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.04 | 0:20.87 | 0:20.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.85 | 0:20.85 | 0:20.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.24 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
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Going very well with wins at his last two. Scored most recently over 365m at this track in Maiden class five weeks ago. Not suited by wide draw, likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:20.95 | 0:20.95 | 0:20.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.30 | 0:21.30 | 0:20.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.15 | 0:20.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |