Kembla Grange   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

WARRIGAL CHARTERS MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Pace will be genuine with Buffett pressing forward to challenge Takeover Artist kicking up on the inside. FLYING THINKER (6) is stoutly bred and recent trials have been the right guide. Ideally drawn for a progressive debut. SHALMUM (9) chased home a smart horse last start who has franked that form since. Drawn low and three-kilo claim a bonus. Each-way hope. EXCEED PERFECTION (4) had solid middle distance results last campaign and won a recent trial in the wet. Overdue a win but look for a strong showing resuming. LET'S GO AGAIN (7) got through a real wet track in a recent trial and is trained on track. Poorly drawn but nicely weighted. Go well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flying Thinker each-way.
1 WILD SENSATION
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, J E Carter, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Ms B J Evans, E J Nathan, Ms S J Nuttall, Mrs A Reid, A Sharp, G D Sheehan, A H Tacey & G J P Van Ameyden
Gelding by Shalaa facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Won a Randwick trial over 1050m on April 30. Might need some time.
12
ALYSHA COLLETT
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES AND CHECKED CAP
2 934 BRAZIL
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Brazil (Mgr: J Moss), A Kennedy, E Bongiorno, M Bongiorno, A Bongiorno, G Vigar, J Cross, G Child, S Gordon, I Reed, Miss S Allison, K Guilfoyle, C Matthews, J & K (Mgr: Mrs K Farrell), G Clarkson & C Mumberson
Going well. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on March 15 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Vermillion Dragon carrying 59kg at $4. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Mdn on March 2 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Pipistrelle with 58.5kg at $14. Watch for sharp improvement.
7
ANGUS VILLIERS
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
3 9 BUFFETT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rockingham Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J A Ingham)
At debut, ran last of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1250m, 8 len behind Captain Furai carrying 58.5kg at $10. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
10
LEE MAGORRIAN
BROWN, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 2323x EXCEED PERFECTION
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Nxt Level, A R Scott, B S Robilliard, B Getty, B K Rankin, C L Dowsing, H G Croaker, P Douglas, J W Kiley, Miss J E Anderson, Mrs J Sharkey, Mrs K J Hunt, M Chong, Project Bill, S B Howell & J Virgona
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Newcastle 3yo Cl1-Sw November 4 over 1500m, 2 len behind Genzano carrying 55kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Mdn August 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Disney Castle carrying 56kg at $11. Returns in a winnable race.
6
LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
BLACK, GOLD NXT LEVEL SYNDICATION LOGO
5 8 JERRARA
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C L Poidevin & M Coleman
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn on April 29 over 1000m, 8 len behind Zambezi River with 59kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
4
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, Yellow Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
6 FLYING THINKER
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
D F Smith & Mrs L I Smith
Filly by So You Think making her first appearance. Has looked handy in her trials leading into this. Runner-up in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on April 23. Go well fresh.
2
ASHLEY MORGAN
RED, WHITE SEAMS, CHECKED SLEEVES, CAP
7 LET'S GO AGAIN
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D L Cox, P A Gannon & Mrs MA White
First starter by Turffontein out of Numbers. Trialled on April 10 when second at Kembla Grange over 820m. Some relief with the 3kg claim for an apprentice. Don't dismiss.
11
JESS DEL FRARI
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armband And Cap
8 CAPTAIN LOVE
R & W FREEDMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Two-year-old colt (Trapeze Artist - Little Bita Love) will no doubt benefit from the two trials prior to his debut today. Last trial second in a Rosehill trial over 1030m May 2. Hard to have in this line up.
14
Black, Gold V And Striped Sleeves, Black And Gold Quartered Cap
9 x2653 SHALMUM
BJORN BAKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
G Kairouz, R Mather, R W Pearson, Mrs P V Pearson, Mrs B J Pickering, K Salagic, P W Webb, R Weiss, S P Smith, B L Parker, Ms M F Alam, M W Madden, S Saliba, D J Casey, M F Glaister, T C Hill & R Engelshus
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on April 27 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Pippie Beach with 53kg at $13. Before that 5th of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Empress Of Wonder with 55.5kg at $15. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable alley.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
GREEN, RED HEART, WHITE CAP
10 6x256 TAKEOVER ARTIST
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing, B S King, Sonnykids, G S Halpin, S G Brown, J Harvey, A J Araujo, J A Simpson, Mrs R Simpson, G Nash, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, G E Williams, M Chong, N Nomotu, O A Lewis, Mrs K Taylor & Don The Sash
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Clubman with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that ran last in a small field at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1300m, on heavy track; 12 len behind It's A Wonder with 58.5kg at $26. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
COURTNEY FERRIS
WHITE, ELITE THOROUGHBREDS LOGO, PALE BLUE COLLAR AND SLEEVES,White Stripe, Pale Blue Cap
11 6x5 OUR COSMIC BELLE
R & L PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Aremby (Mgr: Mrs M A Balding), R J Balding, D Pendleton & Mrs J A Pendleton
Second-up. First start second last of 7 at Nowra Mdn on December 31 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5 len behind No Second Thoughts carrying 55.5kg at $21. Went for a break before returning 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury Super F&M Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bianco Nero carrying 54.5kg at $14. Fitter and worth including.
5
BLAKE SPRIGGS
BLACK, WHITE Maltese CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
12 58 DIVINE KARMA
BRUCE CROSS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M Chung
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Code In Time carrying 56.5kg at $19. Last start 8th of 10 at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Empress Of Wonder with 57.5kg at $151. Can't tip.
8
A CALDER
Red, White FIVE Stars, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
13 4 EVERY HEART
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish)
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 900m, slow going 1.5 len behind Shall Be with 55kg at $5. Can only be improved and looks well placed here. Go close.
9
KEAGAN LATHAM
White, Red Heart
14 49x LA BELLA BONDI
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A Bertuccio, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & J White
Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Flemington in the G2 Vrc Sires' March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Traffic Warden with 55kg at $67. On debut fourth of 10 at Flemington in the LR Festival March 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bold Bastille carrying 55kg at $61. Prefer to see.
13
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
15 5x PEACE BY THE RIVER
BENJAMIN SMITH
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
A Bertuccio, J White, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & D Carney
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 900m, 5 len behind Opal Fields carrying 56kg at $3.80. Expect he will go well.
14
C REITH
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap