Bowraville Race 2 - Nambucca Bowling Club Hcp (C1)
VALDER (6) sets the standard after making a sharp debut statement at Kempsey, winning a Maiden by three and a half lengths despite being forced wide and racing wide. She was near the top of betting there and comes straight to Class 1 level with scope to improve, although the wide barrier is the obvious new test. MESS AROUND (4) is the main danger on exposed talent, having won her only start at Tuncurry by just over a length on soft ground before a long break. Her close third in a recent Taree trial gives enough confidence she is ready to run well fresh. MIDWEST PRINCESS (7) brings the best recent Benchmark 58 form, finishing fourth at Grafton at her past two starts and beaten only two lengths last time. DIRTY DOES IT (3) is the other key hope, backing up quickly after a luckless fourth at Coffs Harbour when checked and beaten just over half a length.

Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain provincial run at Beaudesert, where she finished second last in a 3-4yo Benchmark 60 and was beaten just over seven lengths by Swift Duke without finding a challenge. She drops to easier company and has a useful 1000m record, while the 2kg claim helps under 59kg. Needs a sharper second-up response.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Jade Hampson | 0:58.33 | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 129 | BM60 34 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1100m | Good 4 | Bailey Wheeler | 57.5kg | 1:03.23 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Archie Mccolm | 0:57.55 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 10 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 57kg | 0:59.95 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 55.5kg | 0:56.89 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 57kg | 0:57.39 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 55.5kg | 0:57.29 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $18.00 |
| 7/14 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | MDN F 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:09.86 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Spokes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up six days after a luckless fourth at Coffs Harbour, beaten just over half a length by Outoftheoffice after being bumped, checked near the 700m and not fully tested around the home turn. He had caught the eye late there two runs back after beginning awkwardly, so the recent form is stronger than the bare figures. Back in trip helps, though he is still searching for a winning edge.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1218m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:12.01 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 1:10.44 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Soft 7 | Anna Roper | 56.5kg | 1:00.00 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 57kg | 0:57.41 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 31/07/2026 | 24 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1206m | Soft 6 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 1:12.24 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft 7 | Peter Graham | 58.5kg | 0:58.05 | 10-8-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Good | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:00.27 | - | 0 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Good | Luke Rolls | 1:01.04 | - | 0 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Madeline Owen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after winning her only start, a Tuncurry Maiden on soft ground where she settled just off the lead and beat Speedy Pete by just over a length. The latest trial was a close third at Taree, which is a sound readiness pointer without replacing race fitness. Strong fresh chance if she returns ready.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft | Mikayla Weir | 1:00.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft | Madeline Owen | 0:59.37 | - | 0 |
| 10.14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Soft 5 | Madeline Owen | 55.5kg | 0:58.52 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Grady Spokes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made an immediate impact on debut at Kempsey, winning a Maiden by three and a half lengths from Checks'N'Balances after sitting ready to pounce, and that effort had extra merit given she was forced wide and raced wide. She was near the top of betting, has already scored at this distance and gets a 1.5kg claim. Wide draw is the test, but she looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN | $16,000.00 | Kempsey | 1000m | Good 4 | Jenny Duggan | 55kg | 0:57.95 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Anna Roper | 0:50.13 | - | 0 |
| 2.26L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Jack Baker | 0:49.18 | - | 0 |
| 3.73L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grace Palmer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through solid Benchmark 58 form at Grafton, finishing fourth last start when beaten two lengths by Dizzy Dee after making ground from well back at generous odds. She had also been fourth over 1181m on soft ground the start prior, beaten a length and a half by Mongolian Spring. Strong chance if she finishes it off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Grace Palmer | 52.5kg | 0:57.36 | 8-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 48 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1181m | Soft 5 | Madeline Owen | 55.5kg | 1:09.02 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1006m | Good 4 | Olivia Dalton | 54kg | 0:57.15 | 11-11-6 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1215m | Soft 5 | Olivia Dalton | 54kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1205m | Soft 6 | Stephen Cummins | 56.5kg | 1:09.95 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 47 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Heavy 10 | Stephen Cummins | 57kg | 1:13.19 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Teighan Worsnop | 0:57.76 | - | 0 |
| 7.89L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | James Orman | 1:01.52 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a Benchmark 58 over 808m at Coffs Harbour last start, beaten just over four lengths at long odds after racing wide in the middle stages. Her previous fourth at Port MacQuarie on heavy ground was better, though she was wide there as well. Still needs to lift on recent finishing efforts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good 4 | Daniel Smith | 55kg | 0:44.68 | 1-1 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1010m | Heavy 8 | Olivia Dalton | 57kg | 1:01.61 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Mollie Fitzgerald | 0:59.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Inverell | 1050m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 59kg | 1:00.25 | 1-2-12 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1004m | Soft 7 | Mikayla Weir | 59.5kg | 1:00.38 | 2-1-9 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 11/14 | 02/06/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Moree | 950m | Soft 6 | Luke Rolls | 56kg | 0:55.66 | 2-1-11 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Heavy 10 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 1:01.47 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1006m | Soft | Ben Looker | 1:02.33 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stephen Cummins
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing last in a Benchmark 58 over 808m at Coffs Harbour, beaten just under six lengths when unwanted in the market. She did make some ground from the rear after jumping awkwardly, but the run never threatened. Two back she was tenth at Grafton at long odds, and her good-track record is a concern. Blinkers may help, but the recent form leaves plenty to prove.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 89 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good 4 | Liberty Smyth | 53kg | 0:44.68 | 9-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1205m | Soft 6 | Jason Taylor | 55kg | 1:09.95 | 8-8-10 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Heavy 10 | Poppie Gorton | 52kg | 1:13.19 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Grace Palmer | 52kg | 1:11.90 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Ballina | 1260m | Soft 5 | Grace Palmer | 52kg | 1:17.86 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1420m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:25.03 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Jon Grisedale | 0:55.41 | - | 0 |
| 0.93L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Dalton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led to the turn in a Benchmark 50 over 1250m at Kempsey last start before weakening into sixth, beaten just over five lengths by Just One Look, and he did knuckle on jumping. The run prior at Grafton was also moderate after racing wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Kempsey | 1250m | Good 4 | Madeline Owen | 59.5kg | 1:13.47 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1106m | Soft 5 | Peter Graham | 60.5kg | 1:04.70 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1010m | Heavy 8 | Peter Graham | 61kg | 1:01.61 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 43 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Casino | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jodi Worley | 62kg | 1:10.95 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 22 | BM0-58 CG | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Soft 7 | Archie Mccolm | 55.5kg | 1:22.99 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | 26 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 59kg | 1:22.22 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Archie Mccolm | 0:58.32 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Tahlia Fenlon | 0:59.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teighan Worsnop
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after a troubled Benchmark 50 run at Port MacQuarie, where he was slow away, keen, checked and wide before finishing ninth and beaten six and a half lengths. His previous heavy-track seventh at Coffs Harbour was also well held.
Last Starts 175 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 | 28/03/2026 | 19 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1512m | Soft 5 | Peter Graham | 58.5kg | 1:31.62 | 6-3-9 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 86 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Heavy 9 | Peter Graham | 55kg | 0:59.27 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1415m | Heavy 10 | Peter Graham | 57.5kg | 1:28.08 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | CL1 | $12,000.00 | Bowraville | 1370m | Soft 6 | Peter Graham | 58kg | 1:23.87 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Armidale | 1300m | Soft 5 | Peter Graham | 55.5kg | 1:17.55 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Wauchope | 1240m | Good 4 | Peter Graham | 58kg | 1:14.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/4 | 29/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 810m | Good | Larissa Ward | 0:48.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.69L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:46.84 | - | 0 |
| 10.31L | $0.00 |