Kembla Grange 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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AIB/ARA BUILDING SERVICES CG&E MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Ruskana taking charge. ENCRYPTIX (1) raced handy all the way and created a good impression on debut last start, beaten just over a length over 1100m at Gosford. Won't have any issues with an extra 100m and from a better draw he gets every chance to go one better. SPONARS (6) is back from a 24-week spell. Was well in commission right through the last campaign but didn't quite meet expectations. Two recent trials have resulted in wins by big margins so he may have turned the corner this prep. BANNER BANNER (2) went back to last after an early check then gathered momentum late to finish midfield over 1100m at Hawkesbury recently. An extra 100m on a roomier track sets this up nicely. INCREMENTAL (5) was ridden more aggressively last start and held on well for second over 1250m at Newcastle. Right in contention with a similar performance today. SKY DECK (12) warmed up late on debut recently at this track. Not sure 1200m is ideal but there should be improvement to come. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Encryptix.
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ENCRYPTIX
GREGORY MCFARLANE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G S McFarlane, P Criniti & A Cross At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Seductra with 58.5kg at $6. In the right race to build on that performance. |
3 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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BANNER BANNER
TOMMY WONG 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG T Wong & Ms W Yin Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Nowra Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1000m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Dancer's Delight with 59kg at $5. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Peleus with 57kg at $21. Needs this trip and is a threat despite the gap between runs. |
2 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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MALIETOA
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), Miss M L Conners, Miss M M Conners, M F Conners, Mrs E L Noble, S C Noble, Mrs K M Newton, L Newton, Ms M Moss, Ms L Johnson & Canary Bros Racing (Mgr: B Brunckhorst) First starter by Tagaloa out of Wonderful Feeling purchased for AUD $ 4,250 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. SCRATCHED. |
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OUR VINNY
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Coleman First starter by Headwater out of Sweet Chestnut. Finished second in a trial at Illawarra Grange May 6. Inside barrier will assist chances. Respect any positive market move. |
1 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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INCREMENTAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, G D Sheehan, P L Ward, T C Eddy, A K Voller, M Fenech, J Wilton, A K Cree, Dr E K Attebo, H F Kelly, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Perry) & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 8 at Muswellbrook Cge Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1280m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fierceness carrying 58.5kg at $3. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Alphard carrying 59kg at $9. Progressive type with solid top-three claims. |
9 SHAUN GUYMER |
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SPONARS
BJORN BAKER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Ms L Hansen, G J Sly, D F O'Rourke, Mrs J E O'Rourke, K Salagic, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), M I'Anson, Mrs J I'Anson, M Alchin, C J Duggan, A Everist, F A Holmes, P N Smith & J Barrett Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Newcastle Mdn November 30 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Matias carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn October 9 over 1000m, a long neck behind Taxation carrying 57.5kg at $11. Trialling in great style and looks all set for a big campaign. |
14 C LEVER |
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CRUNCH
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Kia Ora 2009 (Mgr: R W Rose), D A Dickie, D J Collins, Oliver Racing (Mgr: Dr P J Oliver), J A Forrest, Living The Dream Racing & T Romano Two-year-old colt making debut by Stay Inside out of Xilong. Purchased for AUD $ 12,000 (Inglis 2026 January Online Sale). Was second in a Warwick Farm trial over 797m May 8. Cannot be underestimated. |
4 M BELL |
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DOMINATOR
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG James Harron Bloodstock Colts, TFI (Mgr: M King), Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), M A De Stoop, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, The Northerly 25, Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love), F P Doyle, D Saab, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu) & Nine9Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Dyson) Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, 5 len behind Bangkok Hottie carrying 56.5kg at $31. Blinkers go on so worth another chance. |
13 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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HEATSTROKE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG W Freedman, S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, D Neilson, Mrs L Neilson, B L Samsa, M Padroth, J Tripodi, J Pizzolato, Mrs M Pizzolato, T Romano, M S Shannon, S A J Steinhardt & Highflyer Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Fletcher) First starter. Two-year-old colt by Graff out of Queen Mofeed AUD $ 2,000 (Inglis 2025 December (Early) Online Sale) purchase. Unplaced in recent trials and others appear to have his measure. |
12 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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MALUA BAY
BJORN BAKER 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), P Amodeo, T Boyd, Mrs T Deeth, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G Franklin), Mrs B Harbrow, P Harbrow, P Johnston, R Lawrie, J Liu, A Luciano, J Neilson, Titos (Mgr: R Piddington), Fourmour Racing (Mgr: C Seymour), U Uelese, Waverley Racing, Malua Bay, G Haggett & Ms K Tucker Gelding by Pierro facing the starter for the first time. Won a Canterbury trial over 893m on May 1. Respect any positive market moves. |
7 BROCK RYAN |
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THE BREAKERS
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Snowden), G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham), Ms K N Cooper, S J Tuxen, L P Maxsted, G J Hayes, Mrs H Hayes & P K Allen At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Alphard carrying 56.5kg at $9. SCRATCHED. |
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SKY DECK
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) At debut, from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1300m, 3 len behind Katoto with 57kg at $8. Promising two-year-old colt who is sure to measure up. |
10 D DILLON |
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REFRESHMENT
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith) At debut, 6th of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 7 len behind Alphard carrying 59kg at $19. Jumps from out wide and likely to struggle. |
15 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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RUSKANA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Stromhall (Mgr: Mrs P S Hall), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), T J Francis, Force 24 Racing (Mgr: M J Psaltis), J M Russo, Mrs E M Russo & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) Resumes from a spell after only one run when did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Fire 'N' Stone with 57.5kg at $3.70. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
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MOSSROCKET
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG C T Hay, C Tuckwell, PulseKiddclemGNGK (Mgr: C T Hay), Creamy Pints (Mgr: N Farrell), J Kirkham, P J Mahony, Underground Dogs (Mgr: J Reid), Mrs Z D O'Shea, M E J Sullivan, P M O'Shea, C Eaton, D Thornton, V Ponzio, R E Pawley, Miss E O'Reilly, E L King, D O'Neill, A Raper, M Buxton & A Bacon At debut, 5th of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 6 len behind Alphard carrying 55kg at $14. Prefer to see again. |
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SCOISH MALOISH
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 2YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners & Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose) Second-up. First start ran last of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on December 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind By Choice with 53kg at $71. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 15 len behind Alphard with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
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FLYING ARTISAM
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, M Hall, D E Rhoades, Two Harvs (Mgr: P A Harvey), Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Ms S M Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, A Shaik & Coco's Crew Resuming off 11 months break after having had one race start. At debut last start 9th of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn on July 3 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Gambler with 58kg at $17. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 4. Now a gelding so expect more from him this prep. |
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