Kembla Grange   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

EVERGREEN TURF BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m Remainder.  

Just Go Bang or Mega Fight to take the lead and attempt to control the tempo. Competitive. MEGA FIGHT (7) didn't feature in town but turned the form around winning a 58 at Nowra over a mile and looked good doing it. Should relish the step up in trip and tumbles in weight. That brings him right into it. GWENDIE (10) deserves another win and there was only a half-length in it at Newcastle over 1850 the latest. Maps well and gets her chance. MY GREEK GOD (3) won that race, spiking his figures. Peaks now and should also run the middle distance right out. Just needs average luck from the awkward barrier. JUST GO BANG (1) won a 64 at Hawkesbury two back over this distance from the speed. That effort stacks up and he has a handy 3kg claim. On a 9-day backup and has to be considered. DEVILS DAUGHTER (9) didn't do a bad job last start over 2140m at Goulburn beaten 2.25L. That followed a win at Bathurst. Draws well and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Mega Fight.
1 00916 JUST GO BANG
NICK OLIVE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
G J Mathieson, Mrs T M Mathieson, T Mathieson & T J Mathieson
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Affermato with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Hawkesbury Bm64 September 11 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Valentine John carrying 57.5kg at $7. Chance to bounce back.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Yellow, Dark Blue Diagonal Stripes
2 36x60 MR FABULOUS
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Richards & M F J Lamaro
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on September 3 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind The Replicant carrying 55.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 24 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Brosnan with 55.5kg at $71. Passing.
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White, Light Blue Diamonds, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
3 0x861 MY GREEK GOD
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Calman, Mrs J G Calman, Mrs K A Fraser, Ms K E Harding, G R Henderson, J Incher, D Morris, P M Rogers, Ms S A Sproats, Ms T St Lawrence, Mrs S Williams & The Nuts (Mgr: J D Wedemeyer)
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Newcastle Cl1-Sw September 19 over 1850m defeating Webejamin with 56.5kg at $3.30. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Super Mdn on August 30 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Jagerbomb carrying 57.5kg at $14. An improver well in the mix.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Red And White Dots
4 225x5 OLD GREGG
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M P Racing (Mgr: M O Payne), B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, Cooper Bros (Mgr: J Cooper), Norf Carlmond (Mgr: M T Millar), T Gardner, D Callanan, C Callanan, Ms T M Thomas, H J Coy & M D Beer
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on September 13 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind I've Bean Tryin' carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on August 13 2024 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Rico Suave carrying 57kg at $19. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
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ANGUS VILLIERS
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
5 x4516 HAPPINESS
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J S Rosham)
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Newcastle Bm64 on August 9 over 1850m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind In Summer carrying 58.5kg at $10. The race before that won by 2 len at Newcastle Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1850m on a soft track defeating Black Bugatti carrying 58kg at $7. Prefer to see him back in form.
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J PENZA
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
6 x1727 BLESSTAS
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M D Beer, Mrs H M Kendler, J G Kendler, Algarle Racing (Mgr: G J Cairns), G Johnston, D P Lagan, S A Joyce, P R Farley, J C Simpson, R Broughton, Glencoe Konnection (Mgr: B J Shepheard), D Jonas, T C Peek, Tin Roof Racing (Mgr: D Stefanopoulos), Balman Racing (Mgr: T J Mance), M D'Astoli & J Rice
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on September 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Just Shane carrying 54kg at $4.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm64 on August 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Sirius Legend with 57kg at $15. Can't be ruled out.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
7 52201 MEGA FIGHT
JOHN COOPER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Nowra Bm58 September 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Jalmari with 62kg at $3.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on August 27 over 1550m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 54kg at $41. Capable of taking the next step.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
8 49135 HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
E B Inskip, Miss J J Inskip, Timpano (Mgr: M Timpano), C Kettle, J J Markulic, K W Hiscocks, D Barden, R R Markulic, K McKay, Mrs T Inman & A Bertuccio
Most recently 5th of 9 at Canberra Bm75 on September 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Stonecoat carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Canberra Acton Open Bm84 on August 22 over 1900m, neck behind Sunsource with 56kg at $3.40. Likely to feature.
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C LEVER
Maroon, White Stars, Maroon Cap, White Pom Pom
9 26217 DEVILS DAUGHTER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Cave & A M Macrae
Most recently second last of 8 at Goulburn Bm58 on September 25 over 2140m, 2.25 len behind Scottish Pearl with 58kg at $12. The run before that won by a neck at Bathurst Cl1 September 14 over 1800m in soft going defeating Final Impact with 56.5kg at $4.20. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the better chances.
3
GRANT BUCKLEY
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
10 23934 GWENDIE
ROSS MCCONVILLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville)
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Newcastle Cl1-Sw on September 19 over 1850m, 0.5 len behind My Greek God carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Bathurst Cl1 on September 14 over 1800m, slow going long-neck behind Devils Daughter carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Ready to win.
4
M BELL
Pale Blue, Brown Epaulettes And Striped Cap
11 67973 CHATEAUX PARK
JASON COYLE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss A M Double, Discussion Point Racing (Mgr: J Capararo), D A Lawson, Redemption Racing (Mgr: A J Smith), Luhela (Mgr: D C Atkins), Miss R A Walker, Mrs N A Atkins & Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 25 over 1800m, 3 len behind Affermato carrying 55kg at $16. Before that from last on the turn second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Just Go Bang with 55kg at $10. Might find this beyond him.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap