Kembla Grange   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

THE HUNTER MEDIA CO F&M MAIDEN PLATE 1500m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Hell's Vixen, Flying Chevrolet and Kilkenny to control the tempo. KILKENNY (6) delivered a solid midfield result first up and finds a contest with less depth. Senior rider and ideal draw only adds to the appeal. Rates on top. FLYING CHEVROLET (2) is building into her form this campaign against genuine opposition. Up further in trip with a low draw must be taken seriously. STAR TAURI (3) settled a mile back on debut passing a few late. Strips fitter and this is an easier assignment. HELL'S VIXEN (4) produced her best career effort to date last start when second at Orange. Penny perhaps starting to drop. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kilkenny win.
1 85x05 ELUSIVE MISSION
MITCHELL & DESIREE KEARNEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T S Meyn, G B Hyde & S W Schofield
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Veravino with 54kg at $101. Last start 5th of 8 at Goulburn Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Deep Emotion with 55kg at $91. Looking elsewhere.
2
M BELL
Yellow, Red Star, Blue Armbands, Yellow Cap
2 3x542 FLYING CHEVROLET
MARY BRAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R J Slade, Ms M R Bray, Fairway (Mgr: G A Lynch), Ms R K Malouf, M J L Beretta, V Low, Bank or Bust (Mgr: B Keogh), D J Carson, S Price, R Glanc, J J Evans, Reebevolew Syndicate (Mgr: D Mileto), I B Robertson, B Coopersmith, Mrs K Coopersmith & A & G Bray (Mgr: A G Bray)
Going well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Ctry Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Malinga Missile with 55.5kg at $3.90. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Goulburn Super Mdn on March 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Mona Lisa with 55kg at $11. Nice effort last time. Overdue and rates among the leading chances.
1
GLENN CAHILL
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
3 0 STAR TAURI
ROSS MCCONVILLE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & Horse Ventures
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 10th of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Empusa carrying 57kg at $51. Jury is still out.
7
C LEVER
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
4 x8862 HELL'S VIXEN
MARC CONNERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M J Conners, Mrs K M Newton, L Newton, S C Noble, Mrs E L Noble, R M Heterick, T G Missingham, K D Tipping, Miss E Watts, A Calver, Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst), Ms T M Burling, Miss M L Conners & Miss M M Conners
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Orange Super Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Hinune with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that faded in the straight second last of 7 at this track Mid Mdn on March 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Golden Loom carrying 53.5kg at $61. Sure to be about the mark.
5
CORIAH KEATINGS
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 6897x HIGHLAND HUSTLE
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, Miss A Shelton, A Mitchell, Mrs S Mitchell, S Loane, G W Aldridge, Mrs S Aldridge Ronball & Synd (Mgr: A Mc Gregor)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track Bm64 January 29 over 2400m, 12 len behind Investment with 55kg at $91. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw November 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Rumbling Night with 55.5kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this run.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
6 7x4 KILKENNY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
C R Grace & Mrs S Grace
Third race start. First start 7th of 10 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Raikkonen carrying 55.5kg at $10. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Engine Room carrying 55kg at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
3
J PENZA
Emerald Green, Gold Sleeves, White Cap
7 8x738 PRO VELOCITY
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs M M Widdup, M Widdup & J R Clancy
Last start 8th of 14 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Empusa with 56.5kg at $17. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Alabama Fox with 57.5kg at $21. Terrific chance to return to form.
7
White, Navy Blue And Red Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 090x7 SUPERSTELLAR
ROBERT QUINN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms M M M O'Toole, S A Martin, Mrs L Martin, S Farrelly, J R Bell, B J Moss, J Broadfield, Mrs F Broadfield, G J Macarthur, J King, L Madden, P Knight, G I Farrelly, J M Rogers & Mrs K A King
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1300m, slow going 16 len behind Engine Room with 55kg at $201. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn on December 6 over 1300m, 15 len behind Alinea carrying 57.5kg at $201. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
6
ANDREW ADKINS
Black, Red Star And Cap, Black Star