Kembla Grange   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TRISTAN PAYN CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace with Zousain Bolt and Invade And Conquer up front, pressured by Tartana and Wild Gypsy. ZOUSAIN BOLT (10) is building a solid record from just ten starts. Puts himself into the race early and fitness no issue. Profiles well in this grade. TARTANA (3) comes through strong races of late and draws ideally on her home track. Proven track and trip galloper with genuine claims. READY TO SHINE (2) was good first up and showed he’s an early prep type of horse last time in. Senior rider retained and tackles a longer trip from the pole draw. PRESIDES (5) has kicked off his latest campaign well. Placed here fresh before winning at Newcastle. Key chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zousain Bolt win.
1 43910 DIRECT FIRE
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, J C Glover, Mrs M R Glover, C G Glover, Ms S P Toogood, T Moloney, J Finlayson & R W Duncan
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Imposant carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup February 2 over 1600m defeating Louie's Legacy with 54kg at $5.50. Will need to do a bit more.
6
CORIAH KEATINGS
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
2 117x2 READY TO SHINE
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Zammit, M Zammit, M E Catt, J R Attard, Maroun Family (Mgr: D Maroun), N Role, R P Tobias, W Harvey, K M Wong, C Condos, D P Tidswell, V Pelias, Ms C Hayes, E G P Stevens, Ms T Mellor, M Pontin & S M Young
Second run back. First-up after 10 months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Bm64 on April 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Metallic Ruler carrying 61kg at $14. Previously second-up won by a neck at Gosford Super Mdn May 16 over 1100m in the wet defeating Presides carrying 58kg at $41. Fitter and looks hard to beat.
1
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Red Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves And Red Cap
3 x2168 TARTANA
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, J Govesis, A Stewart & C Attard
Dual acceptor. Useful mare. Last start 8th of 14 at this track Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Imposant with 55.5kg at $26. Before that 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Mahogany Girl with 55.5kg at $18. Will be harder to beat this time.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
4 x3418 INVADE AND CONQUER
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Showtime (Mgr: W Leslie), Benchmark Racing, Ms L Dumbleton, C McGuire, KCMB, T Crawley, D Nelson, Please Joanne, T Triffitt, Last Minute Club, J Herewini, Fumakeco Racing, J Jankowski, G Mende, J Supple, The Thompson's, Miss O Lowe & L Christopher
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 59kg at $8.50. The start before that won by 4 len at this track Prov Cl1 March 22 over 1400m defeating Cashburn carrying 57kg at $1.65. Looking to others.
5
ANDREW ADKINS
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
5 32x21 PRESIDES
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock, R Tidswell, R I Darrah, S W Hardy, Mrs C Hardy, D A Walker, N Goedheer, Boys 'n' Babes, B Wells, Wise & Co Racing, Miss A M Bailey, D E Goldman, J C Maurilli-Pullin, M G Whitney, D Hatter, Racing Eagles, Cono Connection, Smudgers, Mrs D L Jones & G W Brown
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track Prov Cl1 on March 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Listins Lass carrying 59kg at $4.40. Second-up won by a nose at Newcastle Prov Cl1 March 20 over 1200m defeating Koios with 59.5kg at $3.30. Consider.
7
LOUISE DAY
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
6 x6239 TITANIUM MISS
TRACEY BARTLEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
Wasskid Racing (Mgr: M E Miller), M Murphy, S Miller, P A Lambert, Mrs J Watson-Brown, P Tansley, Mrs S Tansley, D Powter, M Pollard, L Taylor, S E Hannelly, R J Taylor, Mrs L Taylor, D McHugh, C Field, B Bates, R Piercy, D Nicholson, J Ellison & D Cocks
Dual acceptor. Useful filly. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Wyong Provmid Wldcard on April 3 over 1350m, slow going 6 len behind French Ruler with 54kg at $7.50. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Gosford Provmid Champ on March 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Money Team with 54kg at $9.50. Shapes as a key runner.
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Lime Green, Navy Broken Diamond, White Sleeves, Gold Diamonds, Lime Green Cap, Navy Diamonds
7 221x1 STRUFF
RICHARD COLLETT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R D Collett, A Davidson, B G Wilson, B Wilson, P Murphy, Mrs R Brady, M I Brady, L B Crockford, W E Bryson & Mrs D A Channing
Second-up. First-up after six months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Wyong F&M Bm64 April 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Miss Spacegirl with 60kg at $8. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on June 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Inquisitive Legend carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
6
A CALDER
Dark Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 1x613 SIZZLER
CRAIG CARMODY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K E Harding, Ms I Miller, C G B Miller, Mrs C M Johnstone, Mrs C J Mclean, Ms N S Summerhayes, M J Ferguson, Ms V Ferguson, Mrs M S Thornett, Mrs M Scott, C J Dawson, Ms V Green, A N Green, M H Lynch, P B Opie, A J Rochester, J W Kean, Ms D A Arnold, Ms L M Holmes & Dr M J Nelligan
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Edited By carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Cond Bm68 February 25 over 1300m defeating Shot Out carrying 55kg at $13. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck.
3
C LEVER
Red, White Dots
9 44817 WILD GYPSY
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Useful type. Most recently 7th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that won by 2 len at Newcastle Bm64 March 1 over 1300m defeating Puerto Banus carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Can atone.
6
M BELL
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 25135 ZOUSAIN BOLT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications, W R Hick, L A Hick, R G Edge, TYKETY , P J Reimann, W Pizzato, L Kirkwood, J R Cook, A G Finucane, T J Henderson, B Elliott, Nedicki, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, D D Yates, G A Hunt, R G R Porter & D G Ritchie
Dual acceptor. Useful type. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on March 5 over 1300m, slow going 1.2 len behind Brigidine Gal carrying 56.5kg at $10. Terrific chance to return to form.
4
BRODIE LOY
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
11 x80x5 KIRKUK
JIM & GREG LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
F Khedoori
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Alabama Fox with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on January 22 over 1250m, 9 len behind Idle Flyer with 59kg at $101. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
8
J PENZA
Yellow, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Armbands And Cap