Kembla Grange 17 Jul 2025
GOING: G(4)
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INVADES BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: +9m 1100m-W/Post, +6.5m Remainder. |
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Cracking tempo with Impact Zone and Welcome Gypsy leading the way. WELCOME GYPSY (3) stripped fitter and appreciated the drop in class last start when she led and held on for a very close fifth over this distance at Warwick Farm. Cherry-ripe now and back at the provincials so she looks the one to beat. IMPACT ZONE (6) was tested in the Listed Oxlade in Brisbane last time out but wasn't up to the task. Easy maiden winner at Newcastle prior to that. Big danger back in his right race today. MR ROCK IT (1) has all the stats that point towards a big run. Placed nine of ten at the trip, four of five here at 1000m, and eight of fifteen overall at Kembla. Racing well and should carry that on. XANADU MISS (7) lined up for only the third time when a determined maiden winner recently over this trip at Moruya. Tougher task today but there is plenty more to come from this mare. VINOLASS (2) knocked up when returning from a fifteen-month break at Randwick last start. Can do a lot better with that run under the belt back in an easier race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Welcome Gypsy to win with a saver on Impact Zone.
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| 1 | x4323 |
MR ROCK IT
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG S J Dickerson, R J Price, W G Watkins & Colac's Bakers Dozen (Mgr: J M Rippon) Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on June 26 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Desi Emperor carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm64 on May 31 over 1000m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Are Ee Que with 58kg at $6.50. Consistent gelding who should run well. |
7 HOLLY DURNAN |
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| 2 | x20x0 |
VINOLASS
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Steven's Racing, Ms E Hufton, Mrs K Hufton, Mrs L Hufton, Mrs D Smith, Mrs F Middleton, Mrs K Weir, Mrs S Weir, Mrs E Oxford, Ms A Scott, Ms G Ross, Ms E Dunbar, Ms L Rump,h Mrs J Lenehan, Mrs K Keatinge, Miss R Knight-Gregson, Mrs C Knight-Gregson, Dr H Willsallen, Ms A Minahan & Mrs K Ruskin Rowe Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after 16 months raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Randwick Highway-C3 on June 7 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Bengal with 55kg at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on February 24 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Belvedere Boys with 58kg at $5. Can't be ruled out after one bad run. |
2 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 3 | 9x805 |
WELCOME GYPSY
JOHN P THOMPSON 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M W Tsang Most recently 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Romeo's Choice with 56kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Bm78 on June 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Lulumon with 53kg at $51. Can turn things around. |
6 WILLIAM A STANLEY |
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| 4 | 43955 |
OCEANS ONE
EDWARD O'ROURKE 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms C Alexander Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on June 26 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Desi Emperor with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track Cond Bm68 on June 3 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Be Quiet with 58kg at $6.50. Has been racing well. Won't be far away. |
8 J FORD |
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| 5 | 127x7 |
BODE AKUNA
JASON COYLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs R A Coyle Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Wyong Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Flame Of Hestia carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track Cl1 on January 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Massira with 55kg at $41. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
1 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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| 6 | 210 |
IMPACT ZONE
PETER SNOWDEN 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock & Corumbene Stud Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 16 at Eagle Farm in the LR Oxlade on June 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Brave Design with 57kg at $26. Before that won by 1.75 len at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw April 23 over 900m in heavy going defeating Offenbach carrying 57kg at $4.20. Shapes as a key runner back in this far easier race. |
5 TOM SHERRY |
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| 7 | 4x21 |
XANADU MISS
TERRY ROBINSON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C J Tuck, N G Child, C D Nugent, H Sheerin, G Vouris & K O Roach Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Just Like Tilda with 57kg at $21. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Moruya Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1010m on a soft track defeating Sir Franklin with 57kg at $2.30. Meets a better field this time but she looks up to the task. |
4 BROCK RYAN |
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| 8 | 71259 |
KING CHARLES
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A M Barry & Mrs N Barry At the latest run second last of 10 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on July 2 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Romeo's Choice carrying 51kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on June 8 over 1212m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 56kg at $4.20. Disappointing of late and others are preferred. |
3 LOUISE DAY |
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