Kembla Grange   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

PEAK GARDENS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1100m-W/Post, +3m Remainder.  

Runranirun, Love And Light and Capital Dancer to match motors but there will be other pressure. LADY ZODIAC (4) was runner up in a genuine race last start and the 3 week break between runs appeals. With an all-options alley can win. INOUE (1) will look to go back-to-back after a strong maiden win first up. Upside type right in this. KING’S SECRET (2) is a last start winner and a soft track holds no fears. Capable of more of the same. RUNRANIRUN (6) got run over late last start but first-up run was genuine. Capable of better despite a poor draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lady Zodiac win.
1 329x1 INOUE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham)
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m in soft going defeating Poiema with 58.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Luxe Eternal with 56.5kg at $8.50. Shapes as a top chance again.
5
M BELL
Black, White Star And Cap
2 23x1 KING'S SECRET
JOSEPH PRIDE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Walter), P Davidson, N Dimitrakis, G Lester, B Playford, M Ross, D Oldfield, Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J Martin), Sixth Sense Racing, Ms I Brazil, S Flegman, Ms M Keatinge, P Yates, Findlay Racing, Ms L Osborne, W Bow, Mrs S George, M Rowden & Beams
Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Gosford Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Justice Warrior carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on November 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shangri La Spring carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Harder here but can measure up.
4
A CALDER
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 938x1 NATURAL LAWS
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J O'Donnell & Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden)
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1108m defeating Diamond Indaruf carrying 57.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Majestuoso Phoenix with 54.5kg at $41. Can get the job done again.
8
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
4 1x352 LADY ZODIAC
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds (A J Cummings), W B Fornari, Mrs M N Annetts, Kingstead Lodge (A Licastro), G Butler, S Elford, C Battese, T B Battese, J McCrystal, G Griffin, W C Murphy, H & M Racing (M Grogan), Dr J T Kennedy & Z Butler
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on April 15 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Moonlight Gambler carrying 56kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Written Scandal with 56.5kg at $3.40. Will be hard to beat.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Red Maltese Cross And Sleeves, White Armbands
5 30x10 LOVE AND LIGHT
DALE WAGSTAFF
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), Any Excuse (Mgr: D G Williams), M W Heinz, J L Willoughby & D A R Speck
Third-up today. Resuming won by 5 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1150m in the wet defeating Deep Emotion with 58kg at $1.30. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Candlewick carrying 55kg at $8. Sure to be thereabouts.
7
C LEVER
Purple, Grey Southern Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 26x28 RUNRANIRUN
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Ms B J Evans, J E Carter, F W Cook & Mrs C M Cook
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flame Of Hestia carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Second-up struggled in the run home; 8th of 11 at Albury Cl2 on April 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind One Hard Lady carrying 58kg at $9. Can improve further.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
7 23x16 CAPITAL DANCER
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
G S McFarlane, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, M W Griffiths, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, S L Simmons, S Colosimo, J M Drummond, Mrs L D Drummond, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), G Winter & F Y N Ma
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 39 days. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Newcastle 3yo+ Mdn-Hcp March 1 over 900m defeating Rodeo Dealer with 59kg at $2.45. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 900m, slow going 8 len behind Flame Of Hestia with 54kg at $7. Big chance on the first-up form.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Bottle Green, Two Old Gold Chevrons, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 3x46x TEARS FOR FEARS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Beer, Mrs C Sheeley, D Clement, W Humphrys, D R Barclay, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, G R Carpenter, P Ryan, M N Gilbert & J Bartholomaeua
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Wild Gypsy carrying 55kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Canterbury Mares Bm64 February 14 over 1250m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Just Glamourous with 56kg at $51. Prefer to see how she has returned.
1
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
9 x7164 ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, Sonnykids (Mgr: B S Jenkins), Iron Bar Racing (Mgr: J Elliott), T Martino, T Mcfarland, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim & Shirl N Girls (Mgr: Mrs C K Kable)
Most recently in a small field at Goulburn F&M Cl1 on April 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Everlasting Stars with 55kg at $6. Before that from last on the turn of 7 at Orange Bm58 on April 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cumboogle carrying 55.5kg at $7. Prefer to see her back in form.
6
CORIAH KEATINGS
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots