| What | Nowra Races |
| Where | Shoalhaven City Turf Club – 96 Albatross Rd, South Nowra NSW 2541 |
| When | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:55pm AEDT |
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Visit Dabble |
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Nowra is the destination for country racing on Sunday afternoon, with the Shoalhaven City Turf Club set to host a competitive eight-part program. The $150,000 Country Championship Qualifier headlines the action, with a capacity field of 14 attempting to book their spot in the final at Randwick on April 5.
The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and with mostly sunny conditions forecast across the weekend, punters can expect the surface to be rated somewhere in the Good range. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:55pm local time.
Country Championship Qualifier: Tavolo
Tavolo was held up behind a wall of horses first-up at Randwick on February 8, failing to hit top gear as she managed to close within two lengths of Dark Glitter. That appears to be the strongest form heading into this $150,000 feature, with current favourite, Kimberley Secrets, coming through the same race. Tavolo isn’t weighted to turn the tables; however, she should’ve beaten home her key rival last time out with even luck, so with a change of fortune at a crucial stage, punters can be happy to side with Tavolo at the appealing each-way price with Neds.
Country Championship Qualifier
Race 7 – 
#6 Tavolo (10)
6yo Mare | T: Rob Potter | J: Brodie Loy (57kg)
Best Bet at Nowra: Rose Aye
The Matthew Dale-trained Rose Aye couldn’t have been more impressive breaking her maiden at this course and distance on February 9. The Supido filly put six lengths on her rivals in a stunning display after lobbing into the one-one, suggesting the lightly raced three-year-old still had plenty more wins coming her way this preparation. Ashley Morgan should gain an economical run from stall six, and provided she can show a similar turn-of-speed in this Class 1 contest, Rose Aye should take a power of beating in her quest for back-to-back wins.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#3 Rose Aye (6)
3yo Filly | T: Matthew Dale | J: Ashley Morgan (56.5kg)
Next Best at Nowra: Airliner
Airliner appears set to peak heading into start five of the campaign after a forgivable performance at Goulburn on February 11. The son of Starcraft didn’t go a yard on the Heavy ground and was unable to justify a wealth of support with horse racing betting sites, falling back in the field to be untested in the home straight. Getting back on top of the ground should be ideal, and although it’s been over two years since Airliner has tasted success, this looks like a perfect opportunity to get back into the winners’ enclosure.
Next Best
Race 4 – 
#2 Airliner (2)
6yo Gelding | T: Terry Robinson | J: Nick Heywood (60kg)
Best Value at Nowra: Common Goal
Common Goal seems an overs price at the $26.00 with Dabble as he debuts for the Joseph Ible barn. He caught the eye in a recent barrier trial at Kembla Grange on February 10, with the son of Unite And Conquer cruising to victory by a half-length under minimal riding. There’s plenty of classy types engaged in this maiden contest, however, with the market seemingly missing this guy, Common Goal warrants an each-way ticket at the odds.
Best Value
Race 5 – 
#1 Common Goal (7)
3yo Gelding | T: Joseph Ible | J: Brodie Loy (58.5kg)
Sunday quaddie tips for Nowra
Nowra quadrella selections
February 23, 2025
- 1-2-6-8-11
- 1-2-4-5-9
- 6-10
- 1-2-3-8-10
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