Kembla Grange   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S(6)

BECOME AN ITC MEMBER TODAY MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Expecting Still Alice to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. BALLET D'ESPRIT (2) well-bred filly who is held in high regard by the stable. Showed her ability in three runs last time in and has since been fitted with two trials. Maps well and market moves must be closely monitored. HARD PICK (5) stormed home late on resumption when a sound third over this trip in the heavy (9) going at Wyong on June 6. Will appreciate the firmer track and prove hard to hold out. TO THE EXTREME (3) resumes from a six-month break after showing ability at her first prep. Returns with two trials under the belt and is expected to play a leading role. PENITENT (8) further matured now and returned from a long layoff with a tough second over today's journey at Goulburn on June 3. Comes to hand quickly and Deanne Panya keeps the ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,5,3,8.
1 431x ZARAGOZA
R & L PRICE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J Salim
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track 4yo+ Mdn January 3 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Hell's Itch carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Warwick Farm Super Mdn December 6 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Tamaroa carrying 59kg at $3.30. Cannot make a strong case.
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TOMMY BERRY
WHITE, MAROON TARTAN MALTESE CROSS AND ARMBANDS
2 313x BALLET D'ESPRIT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Mrs B C Bateman
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Canterbury 3yo Bm64 February 9 over 1250m, 3 len behind Les Vampires carrying 59kg at $3.30. On debut third of 13 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Parmenio with 55.5kg at $3.50. Expect she will go well.
5
TIM CLARK
TARTAN, GREEN SLEEVES, GREEN AND DARK BLUE QUARTERED CAP
3 417x TO THE EXTREME
R J QUINTON
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 59.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 January 1 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Shezanalister carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Canterbury 3yo F Mdn November 17 over 1100m, 3 len behind Power Ballard carrying 58.5kg at $10. Among the main contenders.
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M BELL
Orange, White Star, White Striped Sleeves ,White Cap
4 66x1x TRAPEZE PLEASURE
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Vieira Racing (Mgr: B Vieira), B Vieira, Mrs S G Vieira, T Vieira, Mrs R Vieira, Mrs C Vieira-Choy & J A Choy
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1150m defeating Mr Showman carrying 56.5kg at $4. First up last campaign 6th of 11 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 900m, 1.3 len behind Shako with 58kg at $6. Finished eighth in a Rosehill trial over 900m on June 11. Must be included.
4
DYLAN GIBBONS
BLACK, GOLD VEE AND STRIPED SLEEVES, BLACK AND GOLD QUARTERED CAP
5 154x3 HARD PICK
EDWARD CUMMINGS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G R Williams & Mrs V C Williams
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Wyong Mid Cl1 on June 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind The Escape with 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Starboard carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Fitter and a winning hope.
2
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
yellow, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, royal blue sleeves,yellow HOOPED , ROYAL BLUE CAP
6 12x LADY EXTREME
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L A Wilkinson
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Gosford Prov Cl1 December 31 over 1100m, a neck behind Treasurer carrying 57kg at $1.80. On debut favourite; won by 2.25 len Gosford Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1000m defeating Hawkwind with 57kg at $5. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
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J FORD
YELLOW, BLUE CHEVRONS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, BLUE CAP, YELLOW SPOT
7 314x STILL ALICE
L & C CURTIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs J B Cook, Ms W A Davison, Mrs J L Hodges, Mrs L J Duckworth, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs J V Davison & Ms C E Curtis
She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Wyong Cl1 February 8 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Negotiations with 56kg at $11. On debut third of 10 at Gosford Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1000m, 2 len behind Dize with 55kg at $11. May need this run.
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TYLER SCHILLER
MAROON, WHITE DIAMOND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE DIAMOND STRIPE, YELLOW CAP
8 613x2 PENITENT
STEVE ENGLEBRECHT
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
A J Watson, T Wright, W G Moroney, S L Little, Mrs J Little, P A Phibbs & D L King
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Cl2 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Artiebett carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Single Benefactor with 57kg at $5. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
3
DEANNE PANYA
Light Blue, Orange Diamond, White Sleeves, Orange Cap
9 02x04 NARRATIVE
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M A Howell, D Findlay, M Lochtenberg, P J Pye, Mrs T Pye, D j Schipp, L M Braddick, J S O'Brien, M A Owens, T Sheldon, T J Doran, M Newman, B G Young, Mrs C J Young & D Howell
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind South Of India carrying 56kg at $13. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mafia with 55kg at $19. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
8
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue, Orange Band, White Sleeves, Orange Cap