Kembla Grange 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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JJJ RACING CG&E MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +5m 1100m-W/Post, +3m Remainder. |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of unraced runners. WONKA (7) returns for a second campaign. Raced once so far and made a little late ground to finish fourth at Warwick Farm over 1200m on 15 April. Two recent trials should have him ready to fire first-up. ARGANSORT (1) started favourite on debut over 1200m at Canterbury 17 days ago and was a shade disappointing, just whacking away evenly to finish fifth. Deserves another chance over a slightly longer trip back at provincial level. SKYSTONE (4) was ridden more aggressively last start and held on well for second over this course and distance. Progressing nicely and should give a good account again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wonka on top in a tricky maiden to open the card.
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ARGANSORT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG A J Bott & Bamboo Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Wendt) Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn on July 22 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Persian Wonder with 59kg at $3. Better for that run and can go on with it. |
3 ZAC WADICK |
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| 2 | 53x |
ODIN'S EYE
M, W & J HAWKES 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Berwickshire Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S R Hume) Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Goulburn Super Mdn March 22 over 1300m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Decota carrying 58.5kg at $1.95. On debut fifth of 10 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw March 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Knowing Look with 58.5kg at $4.20. Should be ready to run well. |
2 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 3 | 339x4 |
ADAPTATION
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), Pinder Family Racing (Mgr: A M Pinder), W S Gan, M J Davidson, J M Ryan, J R M Conroy, J P Hamilton, T R Iverach & J F Townley Second run back. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn on July 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Persian Wonder carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Sinister carrying 57.5kg at $4. Plenty of improvement to come and the drop back to provincial level helps. |
3 BROCK RYAN |
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| 4 | 522 |
SKYSTONE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Kiamala Racing (Mgr: A D Jolley), M G Houston, S C Cook, Ms R Ridley, C Russell, Rock n a Hard Place, D J Hines, Mrs J M Hughes, P G O'Toole, La Botte, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G Seto, J J Temesvary, Mrs S Tilbury, D J Tilbury & Laurel Oak Oregon Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cge Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Short Sea with 56.5kg at $3.30. The race before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Elstead with 57.5kg at $4.20. Should hold the form and he appeals as one of the hardest to beat. |
4 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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BARR TURN
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Colt by Toronado facing the starter for the first time. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
6 C REITH |
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OVER THE MOUNTAIN
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG C E Holt, R B Gold, M Angelos, J Eassey, L Ellas, G Kinaan, R Kzaizan, J Dugan, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), M Pangalos, Miss E Ellas & P Sarkany Gelding by Savabeel facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on July 24 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished seventh. Maybe later. |
5 M BELL |
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| 7 | 4x |
WONKA
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), M S Hovey, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, K Yoshida, A J Harris & Mrs S L Harris Resuming off four months break after having had one race start. At debut last start got back early 4th of 7 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind St Gotthard with 58kg at $12. Had six recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial Was third in a Randwick trial over 1045m on July 31. Takes on an easier maiden to launch this prep - looks the one to beat. |
1 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 8 | 94x3 |
CONCRETE STORM
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Ryan, R B Gold, Dr C G Lawler, K Anderson, S Brennan, L Grimes, F Kenny, D Lally, J A Lalor, G Nugent, D P Shanahan, D Wilkinson & M MacDonagh Second-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn on July 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind I'm Relevant carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Gosford 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Don't Look Back carrying 57kg at $2.40. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that return. |
9 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 9 | 96x7 |
ZENSEN
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Godolphin Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Hearts Affair with 57kg at $8.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn on March 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Next Episode with 58kg at $61. Not keen on his chances. |
4 MS ROBYN FREEMAN |
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