Kembla Grange   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

RAINMAKER BUSHFIRE SPRINKLERS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Invade And Conquer to take charge ahead of Kattegat at a strong tempo. INVADE AND CONQUER (2) racing in career best form this time in and winning rider goes back aboard today. Comes out of a strong rating race after surging across from the wide draw and going under by the narrowest of margins when second over 1400m at this track. In peak condition and can go one better. HOT BANDIT (1) scored a comprehensive win two back at Canberra, before jumping in class when a handy fifth over 1400m in the Country Cup at Scone. Gets map favours and the 3kg claim keeps him in the contest. MISS COUVER (7) lightly raced mare resuming with a good fresh record. Will benefit from Stanley's 3kg claim and look for her charging late. KATTEGAT (8) has a good record at this track and trip and proven in the going. Assess on his good second five starts back behind Enter The Dragon. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 2,1,7,8.
1 5x815 HOT BANDIT
LUKE PEPPER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D C Wilson & I Brkic
Useful gelding. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Scone Countrycup on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Who Ever Thought carrying 55kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 April 26 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Demanding Mo with 55kg at $11. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside gate.
1
JACK BAKER
White, Tri Coloured Triangle, Black Sleeves
2 41842 INVADE AND CONQUER
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Showtime (Mgr: W Leslie), Benchmark Racing, Ms L Dumbleton, C McGuire, KCMB, T Crawley, D Nelson, Please Joanne, T Triffitt, Last Minute Club, J Herewini, Fumakeco Racing, J Jankowski, G Mende, J Supple, The Thompson's, Miss O Lowe & L Christopher
Going well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Hyperbolic with 55.5kg at $3.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 19 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sizzler with 59kg at $8. Expected to be very competitive.
6
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
3 x1312 IL PASSERO
RICHARD LITT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Galletta Constructions Pty Ltd (Mgr: O Galletta)
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Canberra Cl2 on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Canadian Ruler with 59kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Canberra Cl1 March 26 over 1300m defeating Rainagain with 59kg at $3.60. Holding his form and must be kept safe.
3
TOM SHERRY
White, Red Disc, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 19x09 BRAZIL
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Brazil (Mgr: J Moss), A Kennedy, E Bongiorno, M Bongiorno, A Bongiorno, G Vigar, J Cross, G Child, S Gordon, I Reed, Miss S Allison, K Guilfoyle, C Matthews, J & K (Mgr: Mrs K Farrell), G Clarkson & C Mumberson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Colophon carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up second last of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 58kg at $21. Needs to do more. Out of his depth.
5
LOUISE DAY
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
5 99x6x MISSILE LEADER
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms P A Buchanan, M P Smith, G J Moffitt, R I Beswick & D G Garnier
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 6th of 8 at Moruya Bm66 on July 12 over 1020m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Felix Pereon with 60kg at $6. First up last campaign 7th of 11 at Moruya Ctry Cl3 on January 8 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Rouge Lune with 58kg at $2.50. Capable of sprinting well fresh.
7
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Red, Yellow Diamond Band, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Cap
6 188x4 TRUE AMOR
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert), D W Russell, Ms A Maynard & G A M Maynard
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on May 7 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Secure carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Canterbury 3&4yo Bm64 on November 29 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Codetta carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.
10
K MCEVOY
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
7 5x62x MISS COUVER
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B J Bourne, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), M Belford, Mrs L A Belford, A J Willoughby, A T Hood, S F Yeates & C Oliver
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 October 1 over 1250m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Titanium Miss with 59.5kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Wyong Cl1 September 6 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57.5kg at $4. Can figure in the finish.
9
WILLIAM A STANLEY
Claret With Gold Braid, Claret Sleeves And Cap With Gold Tassel
8 27769 KATTEGAT
NATALIE JARVIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Thorotek (Mgr: Mrs N K Jarvis), D R Quirk, Mrs T L Quirk, Mrs A L Barwick, R A Barwick, D Lowes, D A Lowes, A J Redman, Mrs S M Tier, P R Tier, J G Cartwright, K J Dunstan, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet) & A P Tier
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Parkes Satellite Bm82 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Blitzar with 60kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 9 at Orange Cupdayspr Bm86 on April 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Extravagent Lad carrying 57kg at $9.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
4
RACHEL KING
Bottle Green, Lime Green Thorotek Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 8511x CALYX ROSE
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A N Hudson & Mrs C M Hudson
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning by 1.2 len Newcastle Prov Cl1 February 1 over 1500m slow track defeating Grey Secret with 56.5kg at $5. On debut eighth of 10 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Doradus carrying 55.5kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this run.
7
ZAC WADICK
White, Navy, Red And Navy Stripe, Seams Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 1259x OUTCAST GIRL
MARC CONNERS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), S C Noble, Mrs E L Noble, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Canary Bros Racing Mgr: B Brunckhorst), M A Young, N J McBride, B J McBride, Mrs C J McBride, Only Takes One (Mgr: D B Tipping), Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose), P Webb, K Clarke & M F Conners
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm64 January 15 over 1550m, soft track; 7 len behind Toes In The Water carrying 57kg at $19. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 October 1 over 1500m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Master Riley with 55.5kg at $3.30. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
JASON COLLETT
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
11 25435 OH GOLLY GOSH
JASON ATTARD
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C M Burke, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K Nivison), W Jose, J Attard & K Burke
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Wyong F&M Bm64 on May 8 over 1350m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Super Nui carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 55kg at $16. Worth another chance.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Hot Pink, White And Orange Checked Armbands, Orange And Hot Pink Quartered Cap