Kembla Grange   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

JIM BEAM MIDWAY 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True.  

Anticipating a stack of early pressure over the sprint course with many of these lining up for the first time. SHAMROCK SALLY (8) was close up in a summer debut and two recent trials have been solid. Plenty to like resuming over this type of trip. SHOW PONY (9) trialled well here recently and looks an early learner. Capable of figuring first up. IN MY DREAMS (12) has been provincial placed previously and snags an ideal alley. Second up has genuine claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shamrock Sally win.
1 25 DEFYING
R & L PRICE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Price, L J Price, Miss M Day & R Day
Since last run he has trialed at Kembla Grange trial over 820m on 10/04/2024; Last run second last in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 on March 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Layin' Four with 56.5kg at $17. Run before second of 7 at Newcastle 3yo Mdn February 17 over 900m, soft track; 1.1 len behind Dagon with 59kg at $14. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
11
ROBBIE DOWNEY
WHITE, MAROON TARTAN MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS
2 FLAME OF FIRE
B M LAZZARINI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Ms J Munn, B M Lazzarini & Miss K A Hardwicke
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by Grunt out of Flame Of Atlanta purchased for AUD $ 18,000 (Inglis 2022 Ready2Race Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 820m at Kembla Grange April 10. Win would surprise.
10
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
NAVY BLUE, TURQUOISE SEAMS, TURQUOISE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, TURQUOISE SEAMS CAP
3 3x5 ASK THE WIFE
BENJAMIN SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R Bertuccio
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 3rd of 9 at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Single Attraction carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Went for a break before returning 5th of 12 at this track Prov Mdn on April 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Spotthefaker carrying 59kg at $12. Capable of better.
10
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 206x CLOSE ENCOUNTER
KERRY PARKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track Mdn November 7 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind The Hawkesbury carrying 54kg at $10. On debut second of 8 at Newcastle 3yo Mdn October 10 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Grand Larceny with 59kg at $9.50. Likely to be up for this.
8
LEE MAGORRIAN
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
5 7 FELICITAS
J M AUSTIN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J M Austin, B G Mahony, P T Ratcliffe, P J Croker, Mrs M Branthwaite, J F O'Connell, D P Luppino & V Cefai
Three-year-old filly (Nicconi - Bo Rossa) will no doubt benefit from the two trials prior to her debut today. Last trial second in a Warwick Farm barrier trial over 816m April 12. On the improve.
14
Black, Gold Checked Sash, Gold And Black Stars Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars Cap
6 MONTIGO BAY
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
Filly by Ribchester on debut. Finished fourth in a Kembla Grange trial over 820m on April 10. Respect if there is any positive market push.
1
ZAC WADICK
Pale Blue, Brown Epaulettes And Striped Cap
7 PADUA
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
Three-year-old filly (Stratum Star - Phenomena) has trialled on two occasions leading into today's race. Last trial sixth at Kembla Grange in a 820m trial on April 10. Hard to have in this line up.
9
Pale Blue, Brown Epaulettes And Striped Cap
8 5x SHAMROCK SALLY
L J BRIDGE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J J Bridge, Miss L L Bridge, Ms K E Harding, Mrs M S Thornett & Meredith Park (Mgr: Ms S M Woodcock)
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on December 15 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Chartwell carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Expected to run well.
7
ALYSHA COLLETT
Red, Green Sleeves
9 SHOW PONY
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms T Poon, R Phoon, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D Kobritz), E Tong, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 6 (Mgr: D You), Bortoidi (Mgr: C Burton), Team Carrazzo, C Chrisanthou, R Cocks, P Creasey, I Glaspole, P Heinz, C Kerr, F Liu, J Mahony, R Sloane, K Dancey, J Boyle, P Mill & A Davenport
Mitchell Beer trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Recent trial winner at Kembla Grange. Looking for a good debut showing.
6
ANGUS VILLIERS
NAVY BLUE, GOLD AUSTRALIAN CHINESE JOCKEY CLUB LOGO, GOLD ARMBANDS AND CAP
10 4420x SHOW SECRETS
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock, D J Kelley, Mrs K G Healy, J Healy, JMJ, P Willis, P J Elder, Mrs K T Elder, DOS Racing, M J Kennedy, G Cleary, Mrs K Phillips, Mrs A M Mansfield, Red Leather Racing, Random Punts Crew & Salute Thoroughbreds
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Gundagai Mdn November 17 over 1180m, 14 len behind Kreon with 57.5kg at $13. On debut with blinkers first time; fourth of 11 at Wagga Mdn-Sw September 30 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Kaphands carrying 56.5kg at $7. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
11 5x HEAVENLY AZ
CON KARAKATSANIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
T Karakatsanis, B J McGrath, T Andreacchio, C J Blake, M Bassett, P Kritikos & A Reardon
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last in a small field at this track Mdn on August 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind Capital Heart with 55kg at $41. Returns in a winnable race.
3
ANDREW ADKINS
LIGHT BLUE , RED HOOP, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, RED CAP
12 027x2 IN MY DREAMS
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S G Darby, J F Neilsen, K J Nichols, D C Wheaton, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Giddiiup Racing (Mgr: T Chaffey-Jones), Pumpa Racing SD (Mgr: D P Edmondson), B A Kleidon & Rosen Racing (Mgr: J K Rosen)
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Tuncurry Super Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1005m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Dreams Of Thunder with 56.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw on September 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jon Bon with 55.5kg at $15. Strong winning chance.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DISC, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
13 6945x I'M A CHOCOHOLIC
B M LAZZARINI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, Mrs S L Reeve, B M Lazzarini, M Bowman, Miss K A Hardwicke & Ms J Munn
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Canberra Mdn-Sw January 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Dark Glitter with 55.5kg at $6. On debut ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Star Diesel with 55.5kg at $15. Cannot make a strong case.
5
J PENZA
NAVY BLUE, TURQUOISE SEAMS, TURQUOISE AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, TURQUOISE SEAMS
14 5485x PRETTY RHO
R & L PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G R Williams, Mrs V C Williams & S Myers
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Star Diesel carrying 55.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Runwiththetide with 55.5kg at $41. Likely to feature.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
GOLD, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP