Kembla Grange 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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EXPRESS SMASH REPAIRS SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo with Cellphone going forward from the good alley.
COOL RUPERT (2) was poorly away and spotted the leaders a big start before working home into fourth when resuming over 1300m here last start. Trainer Matthew Smith tinkers with the gear. Nicely placed out to 1400m at this stage of the campaign and a big run is anticipated. CELLPHONE (1) led and gave a great sight but was bloused close to home at his latest appearance over 1550m at the Kensington track. Comes back in trip but shows good early dash so it shouldn't bother him. Progressing well and is up to winning a race like this. YESZEM (13) has been strong late in her two runs this time in work, the latest over 1300m here. Finds the ideal assignment third-up. SUR NOVA CENTAURI (5) is a UK import first-up from a 32-week break. Raced three times in the maiden campaign and was in the frame on each occasion. Looks to have settled in well and offers an X-factor to the race. MOVIE NIGHT (11) was competitive in town last prep and should go well at this level first-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool Rupert to win but it is tricky.
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| 1 | 533 |
CELLPHONE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield) Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 8 at Randwick Kensington Super 3yo Mdn on April 27 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Bella Wahine with 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Eynesbury with 58.5kg at $4.40. Improving at each outing and back at the provincials looks a serious chance. |
3 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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| 2 | 233x4 |
COOL RUPERT
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hobartville Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G E Mapp) Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on April 29 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bello Cavallo carrying 60kg at $7. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1400m, head behind Equerry with 56.5kg at $17. Will take a lot from that last run and out to this trip looks the one to beat. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 3 | 9560x |
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 Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Canterbury Super 3yo+ MDN-Sw January 1 over 1900m, soft track; 11 len behind Barcelo with 56.5kg at $11. On debut ran last of 9 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Supermassive carrying 57.5kg at $71. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 C LEVER |
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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, Peake Racing (Mgr: P Edwards), A Culpin, D Cicciarelli, J Osman & Mrs M Akkawi On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Wootton Bassett out of Cancel AUD $ 260,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished ninth at Rosehill over 1030m. Wait and see what he does under race conditions. |
11 J PENZA |
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| 5 | 332x |
SUR NOVA CENTAURI
RICHARD LITT 3YO BAY COLT 59.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J D Micallef), D T Ristuccia, V Multari, P Leonello, W B Fornari, D Hardy, P J Allwood & Miss E G Toland Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Southwell All Weather 2yo Mdn Sw October 7 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Haaderr carrying 60.5kg at $1.90. On debut third of 10 at Newbury 2yo Nov Sw August 16 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Venetian Prince carrying 60.5kg at $17. Hard to line up so let the market tell the tale. |
9 M BELL |
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| 6 | 9x |
UNMATCHED
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG E Onur Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 10 at Nowra Mdn on November 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ellismayne carrying 57.5kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run. |
1 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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| 7 | 7868x |
YAHUSKIN
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M C S Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith) Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Orange Bm58 October 9 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Ferrari Man carrying 55kg at $17. On debut second last in a small field at Newcastle Cg&E Mdn August 9 over 1250m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Crown The King carrying 59kg at $16. Will struggle against these. |
6 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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| 8 | 9997 |
BLACKBIRD
LES BRIDGE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Insurance Direct Pty Ltd At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1625m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Don't Tell Polly with 54.5kg at $41. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hammoon Heroine carrying 55.5kg at $101. Impossible to make a case. |
7 AMY MCLUCAS |
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| 9 | 327x6 |
ENTRAPMENT
JOSEPH IBLE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A D Phillips, Mrs W T Phillips, R Oakley, Ms T Murray, B D Mccullough, Ms V Smith, C Blair & Mrs L Blair Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at this track Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Winning Rulet with 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Mdn on November 30 over 1500m, 2 len behind Matias with 55kg at $9. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
5 SHAUN GUYMER |
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| 10 | 0x0 |
LADY WINSTON
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners, D Banks, Mrs JF Banks, J L Pollock, L Newton, Mrs K M Newton, Mrs R P Lobb, Fab Kitchens (Mgr: F D'alessandro) & Stand in Line (Mgr: C G Ogilvie) Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Canterbury 2yo 0Sc on July 9 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Sapphire Rose carrying 54kg at $101. Went for a break before returning ran last of 10 at Newcastle Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind Chatterley with 55kg at $101. Hasn't shown enough. |
8 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 11 | 487x |
MOVIE NIGHT
TOM CHARLTON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG M J Chittick Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Skirmish with 55.5kg at $4.80. On debut fourth of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo F Mdn December 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind La Basilique carrying 58kg at $4.60. Expecting a bright return in this suitable race. |
10 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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WONDERSTORM
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG M Coleman & Mrs A Coleman Most recently did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Illawarra Grange Prov Mdn on May 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Whoa Nellie with 56kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 13 at this track Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Winning Rulet with 55.5kg at $151. Can't see her featuring. |
14 ELLEN HENNESSY |
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| 13 | 06x32 |
YESZEM
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds(Mgr: J J Azzopardi),J J Azzopardi, Group One Zembu (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J S Azzopardi, A W J Wilson, B R Westgarth, J S Jennings, S E Jennings, N A McLawrence, M Mattison, M Berry, Mrs S A McMillan, T W Clague, A V Votino, G J Sarre, Ms N Hood, N Giezendanner & A F Handley Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, long-neck behind Mane Character carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn on April 29 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Bello Cavallo carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Capable of a better showing. Coming along nicely and the extra trip will suit. |
12 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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HONEYSUCKLE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG James Harron Bloodstock Fillies, TFI, Nine9Park Pty Ltd, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, W K Loughnan, MGC Racing, S J Murray, S M Gorry, M J Symons, Mrs S Williams, B E G Arnhold, All Mates Racing, JD Flyer Racing, S Langdon, M Gudinski, A Clark, Healey Bloodstock & J See At debut, second last of 8 at Hawkesbury 2yo Hcp on April 8 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Extremely Tempted with 56kg at $19. Ran 3rd in a Randwick trial over 1050m on May 4. Needs to lift. |
4 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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