Kembla Grange   03 Oct 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

ELITE SAND & SOIL F&M MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 6m Entire.  

Expecting Celestial Bling to lead without too much pressure. CELESTIAL BLING (1) is the class runner back from a 12-month spell. Was beaten a whisker by Manaal in the Gimcrack at her only appearance to date. Five trials since June should have her forward enough to run well. Clearly the one to beat despite shouldering 62kgs in a race decimated by scratchings. I AM WILD (18) missed the kick and struggled to get involved when resuming over this track and trip recently. Expect a better effort this time. FLYING EMBERS (6) worked home nicely when resuming over 1100m at Canterbury last time. Suited by the small field and is a likely improver over an extra 100m on a bigger track. OBSCURE (17) was just fair first-up over 1000m at Hawkesbury. Better placed out to this distance so anticipating a better run today. ZEEMA (12) resumes. Opened last prep with a placing at Hawkesbury so keep her safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Celestial Bling.
1 2x CELESTIAL BLING
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 62.0KG
Mrs M Stenning, Ladiez On Tour 2023 (Mgr: Ms L M Black), Miss K Haidar, Mrs S Cunningham, Mrs S Y Cunningham, Mrs L S Cunningham, Ms I Roos, Mrs T Bacon, Mrs J A Acton & Mrs S M Acton
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had a year break. At debut last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Gimcrack on September 30 2023 over 1000m, nose behind Manaal carrying 56kg at $5.50. Had two recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Was third in a Randwick barrier trial over 1050m on September 9. Looks hard to beat with improvement likely this time in work.
3
ADAM HYERONIMUS
WHITE ,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE,WHITE SLEEVES,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLES,WHITE CAP,GREY INTERLOCKING TRIANGLE
2 ISLA NEGRA
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Dr A R Johnson & Mrs M Johnson
Four-year-old mare (Smart Missile - Miss Chile) will no doubt benefit from the two trials prior to her debut today. Sixth at Rosehill in a 900m trial on September 16. SCRATCHED.
13
SAM CLIPPERTON
WHITE, YELLOW YOLK AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP WITH WHITE POM POM
3 4228x GLITTERSCRIPT
R & L PRICE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S B S Sparkle, C Armstrong, L Bartlett, Fadden Pines Princesses, L Gabriel, E D Gilly, C M Leicester, H Lucey, Better Halves Racing, G Moynihan, S O'Neil, M L Robson, T Potter, A L Clifford, J E Webster, M L Clarke, S Painter, M Calcraft, M J Coorey & J Murray
Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn June 25 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Verona's Cleopatra carrying 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 10 at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn April 17 over 1250m, 4 len behind Trafalgar Square with 56kg at $61. SCRATCHED.
11
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Chevrons, White Chevron, Old Gold Cap
4 82x OVERWATCH
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Snowden Racing (Mgr: P J Snowden),Laurel Oak Bloodstock (Mgr: L J Mihalyka),R J Spurway, Laurel Oak Marple (Mgr: L J Mihalyka),P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, Bundalong Racing (Mgr: J Gunston), Mrs K L Haga, A N Fitzgerald, R I Cullen, Dr F Carnovale,Donask (Mgr: Mrs M Donaldson),P G O'Toole & A R Bennett
She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn May 9 over 1350m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Outcast Girl with 56kg at $3. On debut eighth of 10 at Canterbury 2yo F Mdn April 17 over 1250m, 7 len behind Trafalgar Square with 57.5kg at $13. SCRATCHED.
4
ROBBIE DOWNEY
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
5 20x7 COLLERETTE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S Waller, Mrs K Ackery, Mrs I Ballard, Mrs C Cook, Ms S Fitzgerald, Mrs M Greenhalgh, Mrs M Grimish, Mrs J Kean, Mrs M Lyons, Ms D Pegum, Mrs L Phillips, Mrs S Pobjie, Mrs J Pooley, Mrs M Pratt, Mrs L Shrimpton, Mrs J Sneesby, Ms J Spence, Three Hooks Girls, Ms L Timms & Mrs S Van Duuren
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1100m, 10 len behind Amelita carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Clean Energy carrying 56kg at $19. SCRATCHED.
9
J FORD
PURPLE, WHITE TWO CHAMPAGNE GLASSES, WHITE SLEEVES
6 5x4 FLYING EMBERS
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J V O'Neill, Ms L M Nagle, T J Pemberton, Mrs K Vincent, D J Lovegrove, M J Curtain, C P Tierney, Mrs L Harris, R A Warren, P A Carmont, B Elliott, P J Cooper, S B Dixon, J Talone & A P Blair
Third race start. First start 5th of 9 at Newcastle Mid 2yo Mdn on April 3 over 900m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rantan with 56kg at $26. Returned from break ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Canterbury Super Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Amelita carrying 55kg at $15. Can do much better this time.
4
ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
7 3 IDOLISED
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Ramchandani & Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D H Kobritz)
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Super Mdn on September 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind The Deal with 55kg at $2.80. SCRATCHED.
3
ALYSHA COLLETT
Turquoise, White Seams, Maroon Cap
8 7 EFFLEURE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
At debut, second last of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Close To Midnight carrying 56kg at $16. Won trial at Canterbury over 901m on September 24. Others rate better.
6
ZAC LLOYD
Royal Blue
9 6 HOW RUDE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia
At debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Gangsta Granny carrying 55.5kg at $17. SCRATCHED.
13
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED CAP
10 6 MOTOSCAFO
ANTHONY CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Anthony Cummings Thoroughbreds (A & B Cummings), A R E Investments (P H Butts), Belannah Stud (G S Charny), A M Orr, J G Johnstone, I A George, Cummings Foundation Members (A J Cummings), D C Payne, Mrs N L Johnstone, Mrs C B Creeley, J P Creeley, Mrs D M Grimley, Mrs Y L Clerke & D M Clerke
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3yo Mdn on September 11 over 1300m, 7 len behind Mayne with 55kg at $101. SCRATCHED.
14
NAVY, PALE BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES AND QUARTERED CAP
11 9 OFCOURSEIAM
R J QUINTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
D P Bentata
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Juste Un Clou carrying 52.5kg at $41. Prefer to see her again.
5
MADELINE OWEN
Blue, Red Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Red Arm Band And Red Cap
12 3686x ZEEMA
R & L PRICE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, D Fawell, A J Byrne, J J Kelly, M A Kelly, Mrs K T Kelly, J W Payne, Mrs J L Payne, M A Morley, Mrs A J Morley, W L Bourke & M J Stahlhut
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track Mdn June 4 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Fifth Force carrying 55kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn March 19 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Hell Of A Show carrying 55kg at $19. Capable of a strong return.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
White, Maroon Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
13 56x JUST FEELIN' LUCKY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), E J Nathan, Mrs A A Arnott, M J Kirwin, Mrs J R McGrath, J K Sullivan, P P Carrazzo, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Neil Douglas Racing (Mgr: N R Douglas), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), C Charalambous, J M Tinning & J C Izon
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Hcp May 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Megastar Heart carrying 54kg at $17. On debut fifth of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lazzura carrying 55kg at $16. SCRATCHED.
5
TOM SHERRY
Black, Rose Gold Vantage Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap
14 0x6 SHEZASIREN
MARC CONNERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd, Canary Bros Racing, S C Noble, K R Faddy, P C Grant, M A Young, W Masters, L Newton, Poco Loco Racing, Applejack Racing, Fab Kitchens, N W Goodsell, Mrs S M Goodsell, Retirement Strategy, S Nelson, P Duggan, T Stoneham, R Faddy, B Harper & S Fisher
Second-up. First start ran last of 12 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1000m, on a wet track; 25 len behind Clean Energy carrying 56kg at $9.50. Went for a break before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Wyong Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Useapin with 55kg at $17. SCRATCHED.
9
Yellow, Purple Epaulettes, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
15 50x QUEEN OF A HAND
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Warwick Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Clean Energy carrying 56kg at $101. On debut fifth of 9 at Newcastle 2yo Mdn-Sw April 24 over 900m, soft track; 5 len behind Shall Be carrying 55kg at $16. SCRATCHED.
2
ANDREW ADKINS
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
16 97x47 ITSZARBABY
GARY PORTELLI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G Portelli, A Roden, A Munro, M A Foley, G T Anderson, M De Nicolis, A Dufficy, T Martino, T Mcfarland, W J Peterson, S Polistina, Mrs K D Porter, P R Russo, C H See, P R Sim, Sonnykids, Iron Bar Racing & Shirl N Girls
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on August 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Agenda Setter carrying 56kg at $19. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Bathurst Super Mdn on September 15 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Ellipsis carrying 55kg at $4. SCRATCHED.
8
R JONES
Royal Blue, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Spots
17 48x5 OBSCURE
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn on September 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Couples Retreat with 56kg at $4. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Gosford 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Concordia Wind with 55kg at $14. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
7
TOMMY BERRY
Royal Blue
18 55x7 I AM WILD
R J QUINTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B D Gall)
Second-up. First-up after six months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Juste Un Clou carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track Super Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Briasa carrying 56.5kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
1
LOUISE DAY
Orange, White Star, Striped Sleeves, White Cap