Kembla Grange   17 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

MADI CHATHAM NORONHA MEMORIAL PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m 1100m-W/Post, +6m Remainder.  

Genuine tempo with Flying Sultan leading the way. APOLLO MISSION (2) hasn’t had much go his way of late and is a three-time winner here. Back in trip will be flying late. TITANIUM MISS (5) has been racing well in strong races of late and handles all conditions. With a positive ride can kick on strongly. VICTORY LANE (3) is a versatile horse with bona fide stats at both track and trip. Last in but not disgraced first up and drops in grade here. LOS PADRES (4) is the in-form horse with a poise and pounce draw. Plenty to like in slightly tougher. FLYING SULTAN (1) watch for market value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Apollo Mission win.
1 08x30 FLYING SULTAN
MITCHELL BEER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
G I Schultz, G K Edgar, A T Harrison, R H Sloane, B P Spencer, G A Chapman, H J Chapman, M A Cronin, P B Nicholson, R Nairne & M Dyordyevic
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Albury City Hcp Bm93 on March 20 over 1175m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Asgarda with 59kg at $19. Second-up failed to make an impression; ran last of 11 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Media World with 59kg at $31. Others rate better.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
2 6x540 APOLLO MISSION
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Beer, A A Crowder, Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), D J Footit, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, P Dunn, R Oldrey, S A Wansbrough, S C Bate, T Swiderski, Mrs B E Knight, Sharing Winners (Mgr: CJ Dickinson), N Linford & The Pack (Mgr: D W Lakos)
Useful gelding. Last start got back early 11th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Glounthaune with 59kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Imposant carrying 57.5kg at $16. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
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LOUISE DAY
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes And Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 030x8 VICTORY LANE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, A Nunan & W G Marshall
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Step Aside carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on September 28 over 1300m, slow going 1.75 len behind Unique Ambition carrying 60.5kg at $11. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
4 95x14 LOS PADRES
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M Beer, M Hawke, M Avis, B Spangler, Buku Racing (W G Churchill), H Coy, Ms T Thomas, Parkwood Racing (B Walker), A Goates, R Charlton, S Petrovski, Tin Roof Racing (D Stefanopoulos), L Jobson, S White, M Buckley, B Robinson, West Thunder Buddies (S Priddle), Crossbet (C Brown), B Banks & D Phillips
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming settled well back; won by a nose at this track Bm64 April 19 over 1200m defeating Divine Vicky with 56.5kg at $13. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Let's Go Again carrying 58.5kg at $9. Racing well. Deserves another chance.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Bottle Green Clover, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 23902 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
Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on May 1 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Bend The Knee with 59kg at $2.20. Before that ran last of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lilac with 54kg at $101. Will prove very tough to beat.
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M BELL
Lime Green, Navy Broken Diamond, White Sleeves, Gold Diamonds, Lime Green Cap, Navy Diamonds
6 800x8 KYEEMA
SARA RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng)
Second run back. First-up after a year sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Dashing Rupert with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Sha Tin on January 21 2024 over 1200m, 19 len behind Wunderbar with 56kg at $27. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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GRANT BUCKLEY
Red, Yellow Band, Striped Sleeves
7 x6396 EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr
Last start 6th of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Hyperbolic with 55kg at $21. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Magicon with 56.5kg at $7.50. Expect he will make amends.
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C LEVER
Royal Blue, Orange Vee, Sleeves And Cap
8 x9796 KILLER KERR
PETER GREEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Green Brothers Racing (Mgr: C J Green), J D Phipps, A M Hagarty, A Phipps, Belsin Thoroughbreds, C Demuth, D Edwards, D A Jenkins, J Corcio, M Nicol, P Daher, P Wilson, White Family Racing (Mgr: N White), S P Wilson & HAAH Racing (Mgr: J Hodder)
Last start 6th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Xtra Approval carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that 9th of 11 at Wyong Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1350m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 55kg at $101. Must improve off a last-start sixth over 1200m at Gosford to feature in the finish.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 055x8 RED COBRA
DAMIEN LANE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Murphy, Ms A Murphy, P J Walker, R J Soranson, G C Haines, W Fisher, C T Porter, A G Mccarthy, S W Thompson, K K Hutton, A M Purcell, P A Williams & G Davies
Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 11 at Coonamble Cl2 on March 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Prince Of Sepang carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 13 at Coonamble Bm66 on October 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Night Fighter carrying 59kg at $13. Out of his depth.
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Black, White Lightning Bolt, Pale Blue Sleeves, Pale Blue And Black Quartered Cap