ILLAWARRA GRANGE 30 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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RADICAL MEDIA MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rail: +0.5m Entire. |
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Without a recognised leader, Written Doll and Lego Master will likely set the pace. WRITTEN DOLL (1) returned for his second campaign with a sound on-pace third over today's journey at Kembla Grange. Tongue-tie goes on from the good draw with the key jockey change. Hard to hold out. ANDARNA (7) started hard in the market on resumption with a fast-finishing second from back in the field over 1000m at Kembla Grange. Tommy Berry retains the mount and she looks ready for the 1200m. Leading contender. DAME DIVIDEND (8) seven weeks between runs when taken back from the wide gate before launching late with a tough third over 1250m at Newcastle. Finds a suitable race from a much better draw. Can box seat and figure prominently. ANTHROPOID (2) back for his third prep and gelded over the break. Raced in Group company last time in and returns with the two trials under his belt. Winkers come off and must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Written Doll in a small but competitive field.
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WRITTEN DOLL
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Craig Blight Bloodstock (Mgr: C A Blight) Dual acceptor. Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 26 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Poisonous carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Kembla Grange Mid 3yo Mdn on July 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Stakeholder with 58.5kg at $3.20. Strips fitter from the better draw and ready to win. |
3 RACHEL KING |
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| 2 | 4x89x |
ANTHROPOID
BRAD WIDDUP 2YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Rosehill in the G3 Baillieu March 28 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Southend with 57kg at $81. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Newcastle Paul Perry March 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Southend carrying 60kg at $3.60. Gelded over the break and look for a forward showing. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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KONIGSTEIN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Paramount Racing, O Enriquez, Clubhouse, Felgate Holdings, CGO Racing, R C Fernandez, McLeish Family Racing, J W Holmes, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Mrs M H Roberts, P L Ward & K B Farrell Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding (Tassort - Trick) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Ran sixth over 1175m in a Warwick Farm trial on July 21. Tough assignment. |
1 SIENNA GRIMA |
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| 4 | 6322x |
LEGO MASTER
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing, S Ackers, Black & White 5, T Chaffey-Jones, B W Ham, P E Ham, J A S S M, Jimlee Racing, Journey Racing, S W Keane, Onedream Racing, S W Unicomb, Darby Racing Better Than Lego & F C Harch Dual acceptor. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Gosford Mdn February 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Artie Steamer carrying 58.5kg at $1.70. On debut sixth of 11 at Orange Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fan Sea Diva carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Has claims if presented on song. |
2 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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REAL MCCOY
JOSEPH PRIDE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (A J Walter), D P Frawley, B Fullagar, Barraband Racing & Breeding (M W Livsey), B D Playford, J Cross, J Rath, R Onus, A Mcmaster, Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Laurel Oak Private, D Daniel, W Haylen, Farms Racing, R Rains, B Suckling, S Roberts, K Luke & Proven Tarabai Jumped at very long odds at debut, eased back early on 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Viva Macaco carrying 59kg at $71. Looking to others. |
6 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ALBERT PALAIS
CLARRY CONNERS 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Strawberry Hill Stud (Mgr: J D Singleton), C D Walker & J R Tesoriero Was at very long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Castillo King with 56kg at $51. Will find this more to his liking. |
7 ZAC LLOYD |
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| 7 | 6x2 |
ANDARNA
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, T A Noble, J L Adams, B J Adams, Mrs H R Adams, Mrs D J Adams, S J Dickerson, A J Robertson, A Nunan, Big Five O (Mgr: P J Russell) & Glitz 'N' Blitz (Mgr: Mrs S J Muttdon) Dual acceptor. Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 1000m, 9 len behind Just Awesome carrying 55kg at $5. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Hearts Affair carrying 56kg at $3.40. Sound return and looking for this extra trip. |
5 TOMMY BERRY |
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DAME DIVIDEND
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J E Carter, Ms B J Evans, S J Martz, V Multari, Mrs F N Davidson, M R Denny, B R Douglas, M Kilic, D G Martz, C J Mcgillivray, Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins), Mrs M A De Lyall, J A Forrest, R M Burton & J Incher Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Newcastle 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1250m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sphere carrying 58kg at $21. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Newcastle Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Spiv carrying 57kg at $51. Fitter now and gets a better set-up for this. |
1 J FORD |
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