Kembla Grange   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Prosperous Dragon to find the front in the small field. Another race with just four left. TELLING (4) resumes. He won at very short odds first up last time in and can trail the speed here from the inside gate. Two trials have been solid enough and this looks a nice race to kick off in. Rates well. CAN'T TOUCH THIS (7) was okay fresh at Gosford and can improve off that with race fitness on her side. She won her maiden on a heavy track which is worth noting. PROSPEROUS DRAGON (2) resumes for his second campaign having shown ability in three runs last time in. He's trialled quite well and can be strong late. LIGHTLY SPARKLED (8) rounds out the quartet. SUGGESTED PLAY: Telling to win.
1 2227x ZOUNAKA
JOHN P THOMPSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs L Harris, Mrs A Upton, F Salome, Miss C Bodle, Miss CJ Stone, T J Pemberton, Redfox (Mgr: K S Scarra), M J Grace, J D Goetze, HVV Racing (Mgr: A Kable), Grass Artist (Mgr: J I Skrivanic) & M A Howell
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Canberra in the LR Canb Gneas March 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Snow In May with 54kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track Mid Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1000m defeating Miss Jones with 55.5kg at $2.25. Has ability, looks well placed.
7
CHAD SCHOFIELD
White, Purple Horseshoe, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple Cap, White Horseshoes
2 319x PROSPEROUS DRAGON
JAKE HULL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Bishop
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Wyong Mid Cl1 January 26 over 1630m, 7 len behind Tikiroo carrying 59kg at $4.40. On debut third of 8 at Wyong Super 4yo+ Mdn December 21 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 59kg at $4.20. Wouldn't surprise.
4
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Orange, Black Equicom Syndications Logo And Cap
3 135x FROSTFIRE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), P C Orton, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, H J Chapman, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, G R Glynn, J A Horne, Brookdale Racing (Mgr: N Alaali), P M Hodgens, Mrs F H Knoke & P J Knoke
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Wyong 2yo Hcp March 19 over 1350m, 5 len behind Congressman with 58kg at $14. At his first start won by head Newcastle 2yo Mdn February 15 over 900m defeating You're The Choice with 57kg at $6. Nice type who is firmly in the mix.
4
KEAGAN LATHAM
Green, White Vee
4 x166x TELLING
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, N F Alexander, C Baitz, L R Cooke, C Pearson, J R Rourke, M R Webber, W G Porter, R D Macdonald, M R Kirwan, Jones Family Racing, D P Foster, D R Wockner, C L Cohen, Mrs B E King, M L R Whittaker & Mrs E M K Whittaker
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 April 23 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Motoscafo carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Muswellbrook Starmaker March 28 over 1000m defeating Shenandoah River with 58.5kg at $1.24. Can run a good race here.
1
DYLAN GIBBONS
Red, White Seams, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 x3575 OUR LITTLE STAR
DAVID PFIEFFER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
X Hou, O A Koolman, D Mosca, P Mosca, M B Lingard, Ghostly Racing (Mgr: P D Saunders) & Anton Koolman Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: EST A J Koolman)
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Newcastle Mid Cl1 on July 15 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Tickle Me Pink carrying 54.5kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on July 3 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 57kg at $5.50. In the each way mix.
3
JASON COLLETT
White, Yellow Band, Green Armbands And Cap
6 6x710 GIRLS WEEKEND
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tricolours Ladies (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs D K Moss, Tricolours Fly, FBO Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Mitchel, Mrs R Guan, Mrs M H Lee, Ms J Stanley, Mrs M M McConnell, Mrs L Coffey, Mrs S J Delmenico, Mrs S Carpenter, Puppies (Mgr: Mrs N Gream), Mrs S A Richardson, Mrs J S Atfield, Mrs T Ryan & Mrs S M Moss
Last start faded in the straight ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Superhero with 55kg at $31. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track Mid Mdn June 21 over 1200m defeating Western Lane carrying 55kg at $31. Minor hope.
2
MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
7 155x5 CAN'T TOUCH THIS
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, A P Ritchie, D Franklin, S Reid & T Leckie
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Calido Magic with 55kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Nowra Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Sweet Patriot carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
3
J PENZA
Pink, Black Spots And Sleeves With Pink Spots, Pink Cap With Black Spots
8 5x619 LIGHTLY SPARKLED
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Beer, A Donohue, Hollow Log (Mgr: S Duffy), D Goodwin, R A Hand, A I Robinson, I B Robinson, D J Footit, T C Peek, T Leydecker, M Buljat, M R Smedley, H J Coy, Ms T Thomas, G A Seymour, A DeMamiel, Ms S Crawford & G O'Hern
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Superhero with 54kg at $21. The race before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Canberra Acton Mdn June 20 over 1080m defeating Unreal Expectation carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Place chance.
2
HOLLY DURNAN
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom