Kembla Grange   31 May 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

GO HIRE SITE RENTALS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1000m

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

Genuine tempo with the speedy The Grey leading the way. FLYING RANI (4) could easily improve at odds after a first up pipe opener off a long break. Handy mare worth following. MR ROCK IT (2) comes via some handy races and is the reliable player at this track and trip. INOUE (1) keeps improving but finds his acid test. Weight and class now key factors. THE GREY (3) looks shabbily treated at the weights but is a proven first up earner. Handles all conditions. CALGARY KING (7) gets in light with wet track form on the board. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flying Rani each way.
1 29x11 INOUE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
G P I Racing (Mgr: G P Ingham)
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1000m in soft going defeating Poiema carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Last start won by a nose at this track Cl1 May 10 over 1000m in soft going defeating King's Secret with 59kg at $3.30. One of the main chances in this line-up.
4
M BELL
Black, White Star And Cap
2 10x43 MR ROCK IT
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Dickerson, R J Price, W G Watkins & Colac's Bakers Dozen (Mgr: J M Rippon)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Livin' Thing with 61kg at $9.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Bm64 on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Zaragoza carrying 58kg at $3.70. Big chance.
2
HOLLY DURNAN
Dark Blue, Apricot Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 x214x THE GREY
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 60.0KG
F Mittiga, C A Romeo, Ms D Andrich, A Coluccio & Z Todorovic
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Wyong Mm3&4yo December 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bauhinia with 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn November 12 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Apex with 57.5kg at $4. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return.
7
C REITH
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 390x4 FLYING RANI
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), D J Fairfull & Mrs M A Smith
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at this track Bm64 on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zaragoza with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on July 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Misty Legend with 58kg at $8.50. Look for a much better result.
5
LOUISE DAY
Pink, Black Spots And Sleeves With Pink Spots, Pink Cap With Black Spots
5 x7151 ARE EE QUE
RON QUINTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R J Quinton, T Andreacchio, G A Smith & G W Forbes
Useful type. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by a head at Wyong F&M Bm64 May 1 over 1100m in the wet defeating Glorioso with 54kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Goulburn Bm58 on March 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Soho Artist carrying 60kg at $9. Will be in this for a long way.
6
MADELINE OWEN
Black, Yellow Seams
6 6x283 RUNRANIRUN
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), D J Fairfull, Ms B J Evans, J E Carter, F W Cook & Mrs C M Cook
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Inoue with 57kg at $6. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at Albury Cl2 on April 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind One Hard Lady with 58kg at $9. This looks a stern test.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
Green, White V, Sleeves And Cap, Green Pom Pom
7 338x2 CALGARY KING
BLAKE RYAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J M Ryan
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at this track Bm64 on May 17 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Zaragoza carrying 53kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on November 7 over 1300m, 3 len behind One Last Shot carrying 57kg at $7.50. Not to be taken lightly.
3
EMMA LY
Yellow, Blue Three Vees, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armband, Blue Cap, Yellow Spot
8 126x4 HELLINDA
DANIELLE SEIB
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
JJJ Racing (Mgr: J Fish), B Jenkins, W Pizzato, MRJ (Mgr: M Thomas), InTheQueue Racing (Mgr: R Paterson), S Davies, S Cram, T Drain, B Ferraro, A Marshall, M Davey, C Fazzolare, R Banks, T Wiseman, S Britt, R Montgomery, A Montgomery, T Horner, 5 Flames Racing (Mgr: B Durrant) & J Bottrill
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Albury Cl1 on May 16 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Foreman's Gully with 59kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Wagga Mdn on January 3 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Petawawa with 58kg at $1.85. Will struggle against these.
1
BROCK RYAN
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star