Kembla Grange   18 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

ILLAWARRA RSL SUB-BRANCHES PROVINCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

From the wide stall Entrapment should cross and lead. COCO DIOR (4) is busting to win and has started at short quotes placing in her last two. Comes back home following a solid effort over 1400m at Albury. Races well at the track and has been kept on the fresh side. Deserves another chance. ENTRAPMENT (10) resumes for the local Ible stable and started her last campaign in good style placing over 1300m at this track. Went close,over a mile in her two most recent. She's trailed well and has plenty of scope for improvement. Draws an outside gate but should have the early speed to manage. Feared. DWIGHT (3) was in the firing line beaten a half length over 1350m at Wyong. Was quickly back on track and can get into the money with an economical cross from a tough barrier. SONNIG (7) resumes and has switched from a Victorian barn. Lightly raced and placed in a recent trial here. Has a 1.5kg claim and maps for a soft run. Showed enough in town last time to consider. WINNING RULET (12) resumes drawn low and won't be too far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Coco Dior.
1 IRISH PETE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J Spresser & D G Spresser
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Tassort out of High Potential. At the most recent trial finished fourth on March 31 at Kembla Grange over 800m. Makes debut on home track but want to see.
5
CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM
Silver, Purple Four Leaf Clover, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 ISA JET
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bowness Stud
Gelding by Pierro facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Kembla Grange trial over 800m on March 31. Prefer to see under race conditions.
8
KEAGAN LATHAM
Light Blue, Bowness Stud Logo, Black Quartered Cap
3 5273 DWIGHT
JASON ATTARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J G Nivison
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Turning Circle carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury 3yo Mdn on March 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ouragan with 59.5kg at $11. Strong chance.
14
RORY HUTCHINGS
Black, Yellow Sash And Sleeves
4 x4233 COCO DIOR
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S P Wilde, Miss S Bannarak, H Wilde, R J Hodgett, L J Szkirpan, M Gordon, Ms J Novella & M Smith
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Albury Super Mdn on March 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Carramar carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mid Mdn on March 3 over 1500m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Ribble Lace with 57.5kg at $2.35. Deserves a win and gets her chance.
7
LOUISE DAY
White, Red Stars
5 6 HABIB ALBI
TARA & PHILIPPE VIGOUROUX
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Ghantous
At debut, ran last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn on February 19 over 1000m, 8 len behind Infant Warrior carrying 59kg at $6.50. Happy to overlook.
1
A LAYT
Royal Blue, White Epaulettes, Red Sleeves, White Cap
6 3x5 ZAMALEK
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J J Fish, A Van Der Berg, B L Hannon, P A Dawson, D A Moon, P Briggs, M A Sommerville, S Virgara & N Isaac
Second-up. First start 3rd of 9 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1210m, 4.5 len behind Dooralong carrying 56.5kg at $21. Went for a break before returning 5th of 14 at Wagga Mdn on March 29 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Kenny's Swans with 58.5kg at $6. Needs to lift.
13
GRANT BUCKLEY
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
7 75x SONNIG
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A M Barry, Mrs N Barry, TB Bloodstock Pty Limited (Mgr: A M Barry), M P Barry, Mrs D M Barry, G Migliore, T A Jensen, P Cattle, A O'Donnell, R W Delaney, G Turner, Miss J A Johnston, Miss L A Ostermeyer, A Barnes, S McCabe, Mrs K Mccabe & L Gibbons
She is resuming after a 15 months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw January 29 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind New Kingdom carrying 56kg at $31. On debut seventh of 11 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 10 2025 over 1200m, 7 len behind Perfect Picture carrying 57kg at $51. In the mix.
2
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Aqua, Pink Lightning Bolt, Pink Sleeves Aqua Lightning Bolts, Pink Cap Aqua Lightning Bolt
8 WEEKDAY FLYER
KERRY PARKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, Trapeze Package, G M Lester, B D Playford, D B Sharp, B R Read, W Livermore, Beams, M S Ross, Medds Racing (Mgr: P W Stanford), M Allport, A J Norman, D G Hogan, Mrs S K McCann, Grey Caviar, G Philp, J Brown, D P Frawley, ProvenMissTuesday & Cops & Robins Racing
First starter by Trapeze Artist out of Miss Tuesday purchased for AUD $ 120,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unplaced in recent trials.
9
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armband, Quartered Cap
9 76x SIRIUS MOSS
SARA RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
I J Dix, Mrs F M Dix, R A Dix, N G Dix, R J Kingham & Mrs N L Kingham
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1350m, 8 len behind I Am Carrot with 57kg at $101. On debut seventh of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov 4yo+ Mdn November 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Ima Capri carrying 58kg at $41. Better off following this outing.
10
R JONES
Cerise, Turquoise Crossed Sashes
10 3327x ENTRAPMENT
JOSEPH IBLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A D Phillips, Mrs W T Phillips, R Oakley, Ms T Murray, B D Mccullough, Ms V Smith, C Blair & Mrs L Blair
Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at this track Super Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dynast King carrying 55.5kg at $4. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track F&M Mdn November 15 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Aura with 56.5kg at $13. Expected to feature.
12
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Aqua, White Chevrons, Striped Cap
11 785x4 LEON RUBEN
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Lavalle & A Bertuccio
Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after four months got back early 4th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Super Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gaelic Gem with 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Luma Light with 57kg at $6.50. Later on.
6
MS JESS TAYLOR
Yellow, Royal Blue Conjoined ML, Red Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
12 2686x WINNING RULET
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K Parker, Ms L Dimovska, B H Leverink, H Leverink, D Burke, D W Briggs, Mrs L Hodges, G A Hodges, H E Schwarz, C J French, K S French, Mrs J L Payne, J W Payne & H Cooper
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Probability Theory carrying 57kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw August 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Via Flaminia carrying 57kg at $12. Prefer to see.
3
C LEVER
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Arm Band And Cap
13 690 WONDERSTORM
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M Coleman & Mrs A Coleman
Last start ran last of 10 at this track Super Mdn on March 21 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Spanish Artist carrying 53kg at $101. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind My Proclama with 57kg at $31. Happy enough to avoid.
14
ELLEN HENNESSY
Green, Yellow Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
14 x7765 YES ARNIE
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, M & R Services Pty Ltd, D J McGlynn, Mrs P M McGlynn, M Abbott, Mrs M Nelovska, A Zapantis, S F Neville, Mrs C A Thompson, B L Thompson, I C Gleeson & R Kenzie
Most recently 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Olington Lane carrying 56.5kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind My Proclama with 59kg at $101. Will need to do a lot more.
4
AMY MCLUCAS
Royal Blue, White Cross, Striped Sleeves
15 20x58 COSMORA
PETER GREEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Green & B Rayner
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Blue Suede Hooves carrying 59kg at $7.50. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Wyong Prov Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Turning Circle carrying 59kg at $21. Hard to enthuse.
11
LEESHELLE SMALL
White, Green Stars And Collar, Green Half With White Braces, Stars Sleeves And Cap