Kembla Grange   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ELDERS REAL ESTATE WOLLONGONG PROVINCIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Eagerly Awaits and Champ De Fleurs can be prominent. LA BELLA BONDI (5) backs up quickly on her home patch after finding a bottomless track last start. Record at this trip is strong and despite a drift back draw looks well placed to feature. EAGERLY AWAITS (3) went win first up for the new stable at country level and finds a suitable race stepping up in grade. Upside prospect slightly up in trip on home patch. Jury is still out on CHOCECLAIR (4), who did little on debut. Recent trials have been close-up results and respect any money going her way. LIGHTLY SPARKLED (7) bounced back last start following a disappointing run here two back. Out to 1200m now, but has shown she's capable on her day. SUGGESTED PLAY: La Bella Bondi gets the nod.
1 x16x5 NINGALOO REEF
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C M Cook, Ms B L Cook, Mrs C Lever, Miss S L Howitt, Mrs P J Lever, Mrs H L Mckinnon, Mrs L J Duckworth, Dr L D Nutman, Mrs B Nutman, Mrs D M Sibary, Mrs D J Nutman & Mrs D J Moon
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on August 12 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Valilee with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1 on June 7 over 1250m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Magic Shadow carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. This is a neat fit.
7
C LEVER
Maroon, White Diamond, Yellow Armbands, White Diamonds, Yellow Cap
2 9x79x SQUEEZEBOX
KIM WAUGH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M E Waugh, J J Starr, MD Lagden, N G Karasoulos, V Fuda, A Jones, Mrs T A Russell, T Denham, M J Dobbin, B Magain, Ms LG Pond, J C Heddo, B T Jones, T Odgers, A J Dobbin, J K Gentle, M J Brennan, Mrs K A Brennan & C L Hudson
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track Bm64 April 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Last Command carrying 59kg at $8.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 April 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Alabama Fox with 59kg at $17. Could bob up.
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Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
3 22x1 EAGERLY AWAITS
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw August 5 over 1020m in the wet defeating Vantante with 55kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Murray Bridge 2yo Sw+P on January 11 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind La Roux carrying 55kg at $4.80. Ready to take on this company.
3
JAMES INNES JNR
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Pale Green And Purple Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
4 8x CHOCECLAIR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R J Price
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo F Mdn on March 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pleasure Queen with 57.5kg at $26. Chance to improve.
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BROCK RYAN
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
5 1x836 LA BELLA BONDI
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A Bertuccio, Mrs A Pellegrino, Miss H Lavalle, Mrs R Bertuccio & J White
Last start 6th of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on August 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Hurry Miss with 58kg at $13. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track F&M Bm64 on August 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Tonkatsu Goddess with 58kg at $21. Has ability and gets her chance to show what she can do.
7
A LAYT
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 6x710 GIRLS WEEKEND
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs D K Moss, Tricolours Fly, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchel, Mrs R Guan, Mrs M H Lee, Ms J Stanley, Mrs M M McConnell, Mrs L Coffey, Mrs S J Delmenico, Mrs S Carpenter, Puppies (Mgr: Mrs N Gream), Mrs S A Richardson, Mrs J S Atfield, Mrs T Ryan & Mrs S M Moss
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Superhero carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track Mid Mdn June 21 over 1200m defeating Western Lane carrying 55kg at $31. Rates highly and rates among the leading chances.
4
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
7 x6192 LIGHTLY SPARKLED
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Beer, A Donohue, Hollow Log (Mgr: S Duffy), D Goodwin, R A Hand, A I Robinson, I B Robinson, D J Footit, T C Peek, T Leydecker, M Buljat, M R Smedley, H J Coy, Ms T Thomas, G A Seymour, A DeMamiel, Ms S Crawford & G O'Hern
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on August 1 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Can't Touch This carrying 54kg at $8.50. Before that of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Superhero with 54kg at $21. Working up to a win. Rates highly and should run well.
5
R JONES
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
8 4312x CHAMP DE FLEURS
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Ms S P Toogood, J A Blackman, P Matheson, A J Smith, I B Kamo, R Cook, Mrs J M Yavuzer, P G Munro, M A Morley, Mrs A J Morley, J Grant, S C Foley, J F Barbuto, C G Waterhouse & Mrs K Gardner
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Sapphire Coast Cl1-Sw March 15 over 1610m, 0.5 len behind Goodnight Barlow carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Moruya Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind She Within carrying 57kg at $15. Maybe later.
2
SHAUN GUYMER
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
9 65362 ALL SAINTS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
S J Dickerson
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Canberra Acton Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1080m, nose behind Sorastorm with 57kg at $4.40. Before that ran last in a small field at this track Mid Mdn on August 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Spiritualistic carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Fully tested this time around.
6
KEAGAN LATHAM
Dark Blue, Apricot Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 3x722 ROYAL BOMBADIER
TERRY CROFT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
D Chisholm, M J O'shea, R M Chisholm & Ms A Bublai
Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Forbes Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Shaddap with 56kg at $4. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Calido Magic carrying 53kg at $7.50. Has been racing well. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
White, Soft Pink Crossed Sashes, Sleeves, Quartered Cap