ILLAWARRA GRANGE 30 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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E SECURITY GROUP SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1450m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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A keen contest with Ruskana and Pacific Mick leading from Pink Persuasion. MENTHON (4) was hard to miss first-up over this trip on the outer track a fortnight ago, coming from next to last on straightening to be beaten just 0.4 lengths. Clearly a career-best effort so stick with this lightly raced three-year-old from the Waller yard. PINK PERSUASION (11) opened this prep with a couple of close thirds then stepped up quickly to the mile last time and struggled. Nicely drawn and is worth another chance coming back to a more suitable journey. ALNAIR (10) started deep in the red but only battled away into third on a heavy track over this trip at Hawkesbury recently. Backs up just nine days later so deserves another chance. UNMATCHED (9) ran a nice race at odds first-up over this distance and is open to plenty of improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Menthon.
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FIT FOR A PRINCE
EDWARD CUMMINGS 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG PF Stallion (Mgr: R R Tayoun), S Spiroski, Chemist Warhorse (Mgr: R R Tayoun), E A Cummings, Penrose Racing (Mgr: A Spanos), S P Dignan & K Dias Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn on April 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Superata with 55.5kg at $101. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on May 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Six Kings with 57.5kg at $9.50. Better effort last start but looks tested. |
1 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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JONSON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG M R Nees, P J Archibald, Dr L Deady, Dr M Healy, W McGeachie, H T I McNaught, S Nagaratnam, S R Pinfold, B C Hollow, G Perry & J T Cullen Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind Maidoff with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Mid Mdn on April 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lawless Lucy with 58.5kg at $11. Going well and is a sound each-way hope. |
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LEON RUBEN
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T Lavalle & A Bertuccio Last start 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Wormington carrying 59kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Above The Law with 59kg at $31. Cherry ripe and another top four finish is on the cards. |
5 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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MENTHON
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J C Thompson, Mrs M A Thompson, S P Thompson, T J Thomas, L C Bunt, J M Clarke, G D Melville-Smith, B W Stevenson ONZM & A C Du Plessis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Cellphone carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Botanist with 57.5kg at $101. Strong chance with that run under the belt. |
3 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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NEGATE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C Waller, L Petrevski, S Petrevski, J Baldacchino, FourBigBills (Mgr: S Alexander), R Mair, Five and One Racing (Mgr: W Presley), Tucker Up (Mgr: T Brown), R Contarino, M Lester, Mrs D Bowler, A Bowler, A Culpin, D Cicciarelli, J Osman & Mrs M Akkawi Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cellphone with 59kg at $31. Trialled on May 22 at Rosehill over 1030m and finished eighth. Drawn the carpark and prepared to overlook. |
12 BROCK RYAN |
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PACIFIC MICK
KERRY PARKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B A Crilly, Mrs T Crilly, A C Barnes, Miss A Barnes, A Kyriacou, P Lumby, Mrs J Barnes & White Diamond Racing (Mgr: A Kyriacou) Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn on May 17 over 1460m, 1.2 len behind The Adige carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov 3yo Mdn on April 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Broadway Street carrying 55.5kg at $5. Up in grade but going too well to dismiss. |
8 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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RUSKANA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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) Third race start. First start faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Canberra Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Fire 'N' Stone carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. Went for a break before returning second last of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Our Vinny with 58kg at $14. Hard to get excited about his chances. |
1 ZAC WADICK |
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SCOOP THE POOL
TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B Rogers, Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J Munz), Simsy Racing (Mgr: N Sims), S Chappell, H De Jong, C Henschke, Dr C Rogers, A Curtis, Lucky Six Racing (Mgr: G Waters), Not Dunn Racing (Mgr: P Dunn), R El Daghl, R Gold, Mrs C Richards, A Rowley-Bates & Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Abrahams) At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1850m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Decalogue with 58kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 9 at Canterbury Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Iron Legend carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Odd race selection but his best figures have him on top. |
6 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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UNMATCHED
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG E Onur Third race start. First start second last of 10 at Nowra Mdn on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ellismayne with 57.5kg at $31. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cellphone with 59kg at $31. Lightly raced gelding who strips fitter and is expected to feature. |
7 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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ALNAIR
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), D Burrow, P Phillips, B Pont, C Braithwaite, P & R Racing (Mgr: P Woodward), B Richardson, G Robinson, Ms M Vitale, Two Stroke (Mgr: B O'Donoghue), N Dobson, M Merchent, M Whatson, M Wall, M Turnbull, M Worsley, B Thomas, Invading Humor, S Herbert & J Lovett Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind National News carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Obsidian Dream carrying 58kg at $1.65. Racing well. One of the better hopes. |
6 M BELL |
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PINK PERSUASION
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne Most recently 8th of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Salt Spray carrying 57kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Canterbury Super 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1250m, 1.1 len behind Loera with 55kg at $26. Nicely placed and worth another chance. |
2 SHAUN GUYMER |
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WAIRARAPA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG C E Holt, Hutchins Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J T Hutchins), P G O'Toole, P L Ward, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), G A Snow, M D Wiener, D Bowden & Topsy Ring Racing (Mgr: M Constable) Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Pierata out of Dizelle purchased for AUD $ 1,750 (Inglis 2026 March (Early) Online Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on May 15 at Randwick over 1045m. Might need time to show her best. |
4 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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