Kembla Grange   02 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

CRAIG HAMILTON PROVINCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Smoke 'N' Darts and Grey Belief will press forward but with many of these facing the starter for the first time they may not get their own way in front. ROSE OF FENWAY (7) nice filly expected to go through her grades quickly this time in. Sat on the good speed when a narrow third over 1200m here last December. Back with the two sharp trials and can get the job done first-up. MOANA GOLD (16) returns from a 33-day let-up and gets map favours with the visors going on. Strong through the line with the claim when fourth over 1350m at Wyong. SMOKE 'N' DARTS (1) finished runner-up in all three starts and gives the impression he will handle the jump out to 1300m. Gets the gun run today and proven in all conditions. COPARTNER PEGASUS (5) got the dream run from the inside draw and unlucky not to get the job done when a narrow second over 1350m at Wyong. Tricky map here and must be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rose Of Fenway and Moana Gold can fight it out.
1 222 SMOKE 'N' DARTS
BLAKE RYAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Twin Palms Stud (Mgr: B S Johnson), Ms K A Johnson, Mrs J C Johnson, B S Johnson, B Cohen, Mrs A Cohen, A J Lisle & Mrs S A Hunter
Recent form sound. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Escargoes with 60.5kg at $3. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Peleus carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Finally drawn a decent gate, leading chance.
3
J FORD
Mauve, Tangerine Vee, Sleeves And Cap, Mauve Star
2 CAPTAIN PEACOCK
KERRY PARKER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)
Gelding by The Autumn Sun making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Illawarra Grange trial over 800m on May 6. Keep safe after the two recent trials.
5
BROCK RYAN
Royal Blue, Orange Vee, Sleeves And Cap
3 x2531 DEMMO DERMY
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E A Cummings, M J Turner, R G Jones, N J Ronan, Mrs A M Ronan, Mrs S J Allsopp, Mrs V Davis, D L Blumberg, D O'Kane, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison) & J G De Flamingh
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Illawarra Grange Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1450m, 4 len behind Above The Law with 59kg at $8. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on April 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Lontrice carrying 59kg at $18. Back in form and can run into the minor money.
11
DYLAN GIBBONS
Myrtle, Gold Braids, Cream Sleeves And Cap
4 MASTER JOHNNY
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Richards, J F Townley, Mrs J A Beavis, D M Beavis, Miss T M Bateup, T Josland, A Werts, M F J Lamaro, M Mant, Miss E K Richards, Mrs S Richards, W A Sewell, E S Spooner, J Toogood & Ms S P Toogood
Theresa Bateup trained three-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Looked good when an easy trial winner on the Grange track. Watch for any market moves.
6
AMY MCLUCAS
White, Light Blue Diamonds, Maroon Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
5 4x423 COPARTNER PEGASUS
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Mane Character with 57.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 1350m, on a slow track; head behind Flying Grey carrying 57kg at $4.40. Well placed. In good order and expected to go close.
12
KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Royal Blue Star
6 005 ISA JET
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bowness Stud
Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at this track Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Winning Rulet with 59kg at $16. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 24 len behind Salt Spray with 59kg at $151. Blinkers go on and will need to make rapid improvement.
7
Light Blue, Bowness Stud Logo, Black Quartered Cap
7 823x1 ROSE OF FENWAY
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M D Beer, Hollymount Stud, Mrs H M Kendler, Captain's Call No.3, J Logan, R Tidswell, Ms K Ainsworth, Ms L Hutchison, M Raabe, H J Coy, Masoparovik, B R Spangler, Elland Road Racing, J P Kelleher & You Said To
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Mid Mdn December 11 over 1200m, a neck behind Li'l Grug with 56kg at $3.20. On debut second last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind My Bella Vista with 55kg at $21. Smart filly who can put these away first-up.
8
C LEVER
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Pale Green And Purple Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
8 ANNA KARENINA
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie)
Three-year-old filly (I Am Invincible - Lady Sharapova) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Sixth over 1000m in a Gosford trial on May 18. Likely to need this run.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
Black, Red Stars, Sleeves And Cap
9 78x9 BLAZING STATEMENT
NIKKI HODGSON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss B Bergen
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track Mid Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind La Morra carrying 57.5kg at $71. On debut ran last of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov 3yo Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Levelling Up with 55kg at $20. Prefer to see how he returns.
15
Maroon, Royal Blue Shamrock, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 3x SHE CAN SALSA
EDWARD O'ROURKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J P Scully, T I Bawden, S Smidt, T J Carruthers, A D Scott, C Butcher, C J Sullivan, Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), S J Kennedy & J P Desmond
Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid 3yo Mdn on February 19 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Cosmic Avenger carrying 57kg at $3.80. Looks set for a positive return.
9
RACHEL KING
Olive Green, Cream LF Brand, Cream Seams Cap
11 4 DON'T DOUBT FRANK
BRAD WIDDUP
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
F Mittiga, C A Romeo, S Martino, J Gattellari, M Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, J Mittiga, J Coluccio, A A Coluccio, A Coluccio, F Coluccio, R Gramoglia, V Furfaro, M R Libertini & V Simonetta
At debut, 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Dashing Splendour carrying 57kg at $5.50. Others preferred.
12
BRAITH NOCK
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 LION HUNT
BRAD WIDDUP
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G Rapisarda
Gelding by Palace Pier on debut. Won trial at Rosehill over 1030m on May 11. Worth thought after the latest trial win.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
Orange, Green Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
13 073 ANOTHER MISSION
PETER GREEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), Mrs S Seget, SL Douglas, M A Cairns, J Phipps, Mrs J Simon, C Demuth, Broken Nose P.C (Mgr: S P Wilson), B Corcoran, B Callanan, A M McDermott, A Phipps, W B Racing (Mgr: N J White), N Smith, J Greenwood, G Mitschuinig & C G Watson
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn on May 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hidden Star carrying 56kg at $14. The run before that second last of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Flying Grey with 55.5kg at $101. Will struggle from the gate.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 60x8 SIT DOWN
SARA RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S Ryan
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Seven Days carrying 57kg at $9.50. On debut sixth of 8 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw November 20 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Trumper with 57kg at $6. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
14
LEE MAGORRIAN
Grey, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Hoops, Grey Cap, Black Stripes
15 08x HONEYHILL
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Gosford Prov/Mid Mdn December 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind O Cara Mia with 57.5kg at $12. On debut second last of 12 at Newcastle Mid Mdn November 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lightness with 55.5kg at $8. Might be better off following this run.
4
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
16 x3643 MOANA GOLD
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S J Avison, P A Avison, D A J Avison, R S Poole & S V Demaio
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 1350m, slow going 1.0 len behind Flying Grey carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 9 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mrs Maree carrying 57kg at $11. Visors go on and shapes as a genuine winning chance.
2
Aqua, Purple Diablo, Chevrons Sleeves, Aqua Cap, Purple Seams
17 7x566 HARD SHELL
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track Prov 3yo Mdn on April 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Broadway Street with 56kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Adenauer carrying 57.5kg at $81. Happy to watch from the wide barrier.
19
SIENNA GRIMA
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
18 x3654 GALACTIC FORCE
SARA RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Special Lie (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), C Croot, S Billingsly, Z Bozanich, T Airs, M C Bellingham, S D Burgess, Ladd's Bloodstock (Mgr: S Ladd), M J Mackie, C Petrolo, Ms C Sutherland, G J Thorpe, J Vawdon, C A Barber, W A Daly & G Hecke
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Escargoes carrying 56kg at $16. Before that 5th of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Lauberhorn carrying 59kg at $4.80. Fitter now and handles the going.
1
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
19 65324 YES ARNIE
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, M & R Services Pty Ltd, D J McGlynn, Mrs P M McGlynn, M Abbott, Mrs M Nelovska, A Zapantis, S F Neville, Mrs C A Thompson, B L Thompson, I C Gleeson & R Kenzie
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Taree Mdn on May 12 over 1412m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Dam Impact with 56.5kg at $2.90. Before that 2nd of 7 at Sapphire Coast Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1405m, nose behind Mr Usher carrying 59kg at $3.40. Outside gate will make it hard.
11
Royal Blue, White Cross, Striped Sleeves
20 8250x GREY BELIEF
TERRY CROFT
3YO  GR/CH  FILLY 55.0KG
J K R Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), R A Jones, M W Horsfall, T Croft, L A Warner, Mrs R Lang, Miss A Broeren, Ms D M Darwen, D McLaughlin, P J Rose, M Dipper, M Drinnan, J Vanderburg, B Canty, W W L'Estrange, N J Geale & K J Croft
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw March 7 over 2000m, soft track; 16 len behind Eureka Rebel with 55.5kg at $19. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Randwick 3yo Mdn December 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Cellarmaster carrying 54kg at $201. Others are preferred.
8
SIENNA GRIMA
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap, White Pom Pom