Kembla Grange   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

DEAN GROUP MIDWAY MAIDEN PLATE 1500m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 38)   Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Yesglenn has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. OLE'S DIVA (13) made a nice return over 1200m here two back then looked a shade disappointing subsequently at Bathurst. Willing to forgive that run - the light weight after Stapleford's claim and a slightly longer trip give him his chance to break through. SWEET TWILIGHT (14) tackled the mile for the first time last start and did a good job to work home into third at Gosford. Blinkers go on and will be suited by the long run home at Kembla so she should get every chance. CATHEDRAL COVE (2) led for home but was left in the wake of Man Of Worth over the Randwick mile on Boxing Day. That galloper is going places, so it isn't a bad form reference. Well placed to play a big part in the finish. DON'S PARTY (3) got going when the race was all over on debut here recently. Will enjoy the extra 300m today so expect him to be in contention. JEWEL COUNTY (9) worked home steadily first-up over 1300m at Canberra. Can improve out to this trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ole's Diva each-way.
1 25348 ATTESTOR
JASON ATTARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms L K Keegan-Attard, J Attard, Mrs D C Pearce, Eightmates (Mgr: T Michell), P G Grafen, P Laidlaw & D J Warne
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Goulburn Mdn on December 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Sunsprite carrying 57.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 28 over 1750m, 2.25 len behind Calzino with 58kg at $7. Prefer to watch at this stage.
13
Black, Lime Green Diamond Braces, Lime Green Cap
2 x6424 CATHEDRAL COVE
EDWARD CUMMINGS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Cummings), B D Longman, M K Longman, Deliver Racing (Mgr: C R Horne), Four Putts (Mgr: T I Hudson) & Another Round (Mgr: T I Hudson)
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Randwick Super Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Man Of Worth with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super 4yo+ MDN-Sw on December 13 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Cuesta with 57.5kg at $4.60. Looks ready to find peak form.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Dark Blue, White Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
3 7 DON'S PARTY
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M Cave & R B Thomas
At debut, got back early 7th of 13 at this track Mdn on January 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Oui Flourish with 59kg at $11. Decent chance this time around with race experience on board.
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A CALDER
White, Blue Braces, Red Cap
4 x4559 STOCK ROAD
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G D Hickman & J J B Hickman
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Tuncurry Bm58 on December 8 over 2100m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Prince Is Game with 55kg at $3.90. The start before that 5th of 7 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Polo carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Best figures read well so he can bob up without surprising.
1
LOUISE DAY
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
5 93438 YESGLENN
JOHN STEINMETZ
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Steinmetz, P R Sim, G Alloggia & Mrs A V Steinmetz
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1900m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Four Candles carrying 56kg at $31. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Muswellbrook Mdn on November 28 over 1750m, 1.75 len behind Calzino with 56kg at $13. Others have better credentials.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Cap, Dark Blue Spots
6 7 BLAZING STATEMENT
NIKKI HODGSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss B Bergen
At debut, ran last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Levelling Up carrying 55kg at $20. May need more time.
8
GRANT BUCKLEY
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 CHIEF ORATOR
CRAIG CARMODY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, M J Ferguson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs L M Rawson & K G Mcmonigle
Gelding by Churchill making his first appearance. Finished eighth in a Randwick Kensington trial over 850m on December 9. Doubt he will make an impression.
4
C LEVER
Red, White Spots
8 WORMINGTON
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd
Gelding by Hanseatic on debut. Finished sixth in a Kembla Grange trial over 800m on December 2. Wait and see what he can do.
6
SHAUN GUYMER
Red, Pale Blue Epaulettes And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 45x3 JEWEL COUNTY
JARROD AUSTIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester)
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Fire 'N' Stone carrying 57kg at $11. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Newcastle Mid 3yo Mdn on June 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Air Kiss with 56.5kg at $14. Sure to be there at the business end.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Black, Yellow V And Cap
10 76x4 MERITAGE
BRYCE HEYS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
G Cuddy, R W Dawson, K F Regler, Mrs W K Jones, M A Jones & Mrs C Cuddy
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Fire 'N' Stone carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Warwick Farm 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Frosty Girl with 56kg at $31. Among the better chances after that decent return.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Brown, Pale Blue Seams And Sleeves, Brown Cap, Pale Blue Seams And Pom Pom
11 CANJUSTIFY
RICHARD LITT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
K Papanicolaou
Filly by Justify making her first appearance. Finished sixth in a Warwick Farm trial over 1175m on December 22. Prefer to see under race conditions.
6
M BELL
Purple, Yellow And Orange Band, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
12 74x87 LA MORRA
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Dr K P Rewell, Mrs JM Stone, Miss C Bodle, Miss CJ Stone, St George Holdings (Mgr: D F Rye), F Salome, Milangall Park Racing (Mgr: T R Folsom), W J Fletcher, Mrs J E Mackay, Mrs J M Gowing & Redbank North Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Middleton)
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at this track Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ballpark with 55kg at $81. Second-up 7th of 10 at Randwick Super Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Man Of Worth with 55.5kg at $101. Has to find a few lengths.
1
BROCK RYAN
White, Red And Royal Blue Wedges, Royal Blue Collar, Red Cap
13 7x85 OLE'S DIVA
JOHN SARGENT
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
N J Olive, J G Sargent & Mrs C Manuel
Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track Mid Mdn on December 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Li'l Grug carrying 55.5kg at $15. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Bathurst Mdn on December 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Atlantic Diva with 55.5kg at $6.50. Capable of sharp improvement in this weak maiden.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Purple, White Band And Cap
14 433 SWEET TWILIGHT
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on December 31 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Vasala with 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind The Little General carrying 55.5kg at $20. Very fit now and should give a good account.
4
LEE MAGORRIAN
Black, Gold V And Striped Sleeves, Black And Gold Quartered Cap
15 05 INVINCIBLE VECCHIO
JOSEPH IBLE
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
M G Russell
Dual acceptor. Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 8 len behind Bold Bordeaux with 58kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 9 at Gosford Super Mdn on December 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fuadee carrying 56.5kg at $151. Must improve sharply.
3
Gold, Black Crown Band, Crowns Sleeves And Cap