Kembla Grange   03 Mar 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

PEAK GARDENS PROVINCIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: +8m 1100m-W/Post, +6m Remainder.  

Tango On is the probable leader in the small field. VANTANTE (7) progressive filly rewarded for her consistency with a dominant Maiden victory over 1200m at Wagga. Comes back in trip with the 3kg claim and will prove hard to catch again in the going. RIDE THE RIVER (1) kept finding first-up in a high rating contest with a narrow second over this track and trip. Has the speed to get across from the tricky gate and the nose roll goes on. Respect. TIDES TURNING (5) lone victory came on the heavy track and strips fitter for this. Strong through the line with a respectable second over 10450m at Grafton. Looks up to this with the claim. SONG FOR ROSIE (6) drifted back from the inside gate and failed to come on when eighth over 1000m at Tamworth in BM66 grade. Improver in the small field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vantante will take catching.
1 626x2 RIDE THE RIVER
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), M Davey, P Harbrow, R C Hill, J M Lewis, P M Morris, M L Nitschke, S S Poole, G Sherring, D & S Stephen Racing, HG Racing, Hoarse Tails (Mgr: S K Lee), JCCM Racing, Darby Racing Mosscedes & Mrs T Asquith
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Just Awesome with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on October 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Couples Retreat with 59kg at $5.50. Stays in the mix after the good first-up performance.
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TOM SHERRY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
2 x40x7 PROSPEROUS DRAGON
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Bishop
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Gosford Cl1 on February 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Aligned carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 17 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Shirvington with 58.5kg at $31. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Orange, Black Equi-Com Syndications Logo And Cap
3 4x178 TRUMPER
KRIS LEES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Cressfield (Mgr: B W Neill)
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on December 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Brightburn with 57kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on December 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind Zoutastic with 57kg at $4.80. Resumes with good fresh form, go close.
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TOMMY BERRY
Silver, Black Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 GIANLUCA
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A A Nocera, Ms M A Krass, S L French & A J Surace
Dual acceptor. First starter by Supido out of Genoveffa. Finished second in a trial at Kembla Grange February 2. Makes debut at home but prepared to risk this time from a tricky draw.
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Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Arm Band And Cap
5 16x82 TIDES TURNING
TERRY CROFT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Chasing Rainbows (Mgr: D Gremmo), L A Warner, A V Griffin, S A Hochbaum, G Haskew, T Croft, G C Markham, M W Horsfall, C Markham, P J Van Gorp, S O'Donnell, T Neary, R J Bruce & A Mccarney
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on December 20 over 1000m, 12 len behind Generous Harry carrying 54.5kg at $16. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on February 3 over 1040m, slow going 3 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 58.5kg at $21. Gets through the going and worth thought.
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SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom
6 24458 SONG FOR ROSIE
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G M Maher, Mrs M P Maher, D J Connor & G Plowright
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Tamworth Bm66 on February 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Tough Guy with 56kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Calypso Rocket carrying 56.5kg at $4. Improver.
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R JONES
Yellow, Purple And White Checked Sash, White Sleeves, White And Purple Checked Cap
7 53321 VANTANTE
PAUL MURRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray)
Racing well recently. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Wagga Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1200m defeating Just Hear Me Out with 55kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Showtime Maggie with 54kg at $4.20. Tough Maiden winner and can make it two on the trot.
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CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
8 0x3x3 SHOUTABOUTIT
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, Ms K Rouse, Thoroughbred Girls No. 16 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), Thoroughbred Girls No. 14 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), Mrs A S Nielsen, Mrs DS Rankin, Miss K J Horton, Ms Y E Pearce, Mrs L A Yarad, Ms J L Davidson, Mrs S A Booth, Mrs V Greville & Club Bradley Sapphires (Mgr: Mrs S Macryannis
Having second run back today. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Gosford Prov Bm64 on February 11 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Dietrich with 55kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation 3rd of 14 at Muswellbrook Cl1 on September 15 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Bullion Hunter with 57.5kg at $3.70. Eye-catching return and gets her chance.
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J FORD
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
9 886x6 JUSTE UN CLOU
STEPHEN HILL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K F Hill, Miss H J Hill, Miss C J Hill & J A Lett
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 6th of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on February 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zoutempus carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Goulburn Bm58 on July 8 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ace Of Lace carrying 58.5kg at $26. Will struggle here.
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J PENZA
Yellow, Black Hoops, Pale Green Sleeves And Cap
10 36985 LI'L GRUG
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms D B Laine
Dual acceptor. Last start second last in a small field at this track Prov Cl1 on February 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Just Awesome carrying 55kg at $31. Before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Equilibrist carrying 53.5kg at $31. Finds a suitable race and can make amends.
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BROCK RYAN
Cerise, Yellow Horseshoe, Black Striped Sleeves, Cerise And Yellow Quartered Cap
11 58156 TANGO ON
CLAIRE LEVER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, Ms L M Holmes, M J Ferguson, Ms D A Arnold, Mrs L M Rawson, P R Johnstone, Mrs M O Scott, Ms V Green, K G Mcmonigle, J W Kean & Dr M J Nelligan
Last start second last of 7 at Orange Bm50 on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Itszarbaby with 60kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 8 at Nowra Cl1 on December 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sea Admiral carrying 53.5kg at $20. Minor claims in the small field.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red And White Dots