ILLAWARRA GRANGE   30 May 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

BONG BONG PICNIC RACE CLUB CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Soft 6     Rail: True.  

Strong tempo from Flying Artisam, Copartner Pegasus and Demmo Dermy. Plenty of in-form runners come together. CRUNCH (11) settled worse than midfield then went through his gears nicely to be beaten just over a length on debut last start. Will appreciate the extra 100m today and with some race smarts now on board he looks the testing material. FLYING ARTISAM (6) returned from a lengthy spell with an impressive second last time out in the same race as Crunch, beaten narrowly after racing on the speed. Will need to do a bit of work from a wide alley but he is a great chance to go one better. COPARTNER PEGASUS (2) stormed home when clear to be beaten a head when second-up over 1350m at Wyong a month ago. Kept fresh and will be tough to hold out. DEMMO DERMY (3) is very fit and from a nice draw can run another bold race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Crunch.
1 CAPTAIN PEACOCK
KERRY PARKER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston)
Three-year-old gelding (The Autumn Sun - Munhro) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a Illawarra Grange barrier trial over 800m May 6. SCRATCHED.
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BROCK RYAN
Royal Blue, Orange Vee, Sleeves And Cap
2 44x42 COPARTNER PEGASUS
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gosford Prov Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Mane Character with 57.5kg at $6. Last start 2nd of 8 at Wyong Prov Mdn on April 30 over 1350m, on a slow track; head behind Flying Grey with 57kg at $4.40. Turning out figures good enough to win a race like this.
1
GRANT BUCKLEY
Royal Blue, White Seams, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Royal Blue Star
3 6x253 DEMMO DERMY
EDWARD CUMMINGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
E A Cummings, M J Turner, R G Jones, N J Ronan, Mrs A M Ronan, Mrs S J Allsopp, Mrs V Davis, D L Blumberg, D O'Kane, Etak Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss K S Nivison) & J G De Flamingh
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1450m, 4 len behind Above The Law with 59kg at $8. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on April 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Lontrice carrying 59kg at $18. Can improve again. Has good early speed and will take some running down.
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PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Myrtle, Gold Braids, Cream Sleeves And Cap
4 2 ENCRYPTIX
GREGORY MCFARLANE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G S McFarlane, P Criniti & A Cross
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Seductra with 58.5kg at $6. Won a Gosford trial over 1000m on May 18. Shows ability and expected to improve. Great chance to get off the mark.
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White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
5 FIMISTON
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), P J White, Mrs L T White, J White, Miss S B Hartland, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, Miss S M Parkinson, M Johnston, Coastline Racing (Mgr: A J Parker), Miss M Cottell, D Mooney, M A Mooney, Mrs A L Mooney & I D Martin
Gelding by Per Incanto making his first appearance. Finished fourth in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on May 11. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
12
BROCK RYAN
Pink, White Stars, White Stars On Sleeves And Cap
6 9x2 FLYING ARTISAM
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, Miss K E Smith, A T Smith, Ms B R Dalley, M Hall, D E Rhoades, Two Harvs (Mgr: P A Harvey), Stone Cold Racing (Mgr: P Hatchell), B L Samsa, O A Samsa, Ms S M Samsa, Miss R S Samsa, A Shaik & Coco's Crew
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Hawkesbury 2yo Mdn on July 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Gambler with 58kg at $17. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, slow going head behind Our Vinny with 58kg at $4.40. Back in far better shape and will be tough to beat.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Royal Blue, White Star Halves, Collar Cuffs And Star Cap
7 67x56 HARD SHELL
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov 3yo Mdn on April 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Broadway Street carrying 56kg at $31. Last start ran last in a small field at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Adenauer with 57.5kg at $81. Needs to have improved a long way to play a role.
5
SHAUN GUYMER
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 6x43 LAST TOUR
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) & P Tsatsaronis
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Wyong Mdn on April 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dolce Vita with 58.5kg at $11. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Escargoes carrying 54.5kg at $11. Has been racing well. Don't underestimate.
6
C REITH
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
9 2660x ROYAL AIR FORCE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Chris Waller Racing (Mgr: C J Waller), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), R McClure, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), M J Ryan, J B Wilson, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, P V Johnston, K J Mcmahon, L J Simpson & Ms J Densley
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Mdn January 17 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Melanite carrying 57kg at $16. Previously first up; second of 10 at Canterbury 3yo Mdn November 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Caffe Florian with 57kg at $9. Expecting a bright return.
16
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds, Diamond Armbands
10 63x STAR OF WINSTON
TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S I Turnbull, L A Morris, T D Roche, D J Hines, D R Langenback, M J Jamieson, J D Melick, M R Washbourne, M Angelos, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), Ms A Ousback, K G Shepherd, J Read, Mrs J Read & Mrs F J O'shea
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Harry's Halo with 57.5kg at $21. On debut second last of 7 at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Kilbrannan carrying 57.5kg at $41. Should be in for a good campaign.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Light Green, White Horseshoe, White Sleeves, Light Green Horseshoes, Horseshoe On Cap
11 4 CRUNCH
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kia Ora 2009 (Mgr: R W Rose), D A Dickie, D J Collins, Oliver Racing (Mgr: Dr P J Oliver), J A Forrest, Living The Dream Racing & T Romano
At debut, 4th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Our Vinny carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Has ability and can step up with the run under the belt.
2
M BELL
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
12 9 DOMINATOR
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
James Harron Bloodstock Colts, TFI (Mgr: M King), Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), M A De Stoop, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, The Northerly 25, Love Racing (Mgr: B J Love), F P Doyle, D Saab, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu) & Nine9Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Dyson)
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on April 25 over 1100m, 5 len behind Bangkok Hottie carrying 56.5kg at $31. Tested in this line-up.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Dark Green, Gold Epaulettes
13 6 IRON REBEL
GARY PORTELLI
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Mills Breeding (Mgr: T R Mills), P M Kite, M G Houston, J T O'brien, J J Stewart, T J Gleeson, Mrs K A Fraser, P A Gately, M R Nees, J V Murphy, Moullakis Investments, Benleigh Equestrian, Laurel Oak Krypton, Mrs C Kite & S O'Brien
At debut, 6th of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lord Horatio carrying 56kg at $21. Needs to do more.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
14 0x85 SCOISH MALOISH
MARC & MITCHELL CONNERS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M C Conners Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M J Conners), M F Conners & Bimbadeen Racing (Mgr: Mrs N Rose)
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1250m, 15 len behind Alphard carrying 56.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 11 at Kembla Grange Cg&E Mdn on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Our Vinny carrying 55.5kg at $81. Hard to have.
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MS JESS TAYLOR
Purple, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Yellow Cap
15 8 REMEMBER THE TIME
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M Cave & R B Thomas
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Warwick Farm 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lord Horatio with 56kg at $41. Others look better placed.
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White, Blue Braces, Red Cap
16 x3654 GALACTIC FORCE
SARA RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T Special Lie (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), C Croot, S Billingsly, Z Bozanich, T Airs, M C Bellingham, S D Burgess, Ladd's Bloodstock (Mgr: S Ladd), M J Mackie, C Petrolo, Ms C Sutherland, G J Thorpe, J Vawdon, C A Barber, W A Daly & G Hecke
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Escargoes carrying 56kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1206m, 4.5 len behind Lauberhorn with 59kg at $4.80. Meets a few better this time.
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Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
17 7 SOVEREIGN WAVE
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Was at big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Mdn on May 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zousika with 57kg at $31. Cannot recommend.
9
LEE MAGORRIAN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
18 00 ISA JET
ROSS MCCONVILLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bowness Stud
Having third race start. At debut, 10th of 13 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Winning Rulet with 59kg at $16. Last start ran last of 12 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1600m, 24 len behind Salt Spray carrying 59kg at $151. Requires significant improvement.
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Light Blue, Bowness Stud Logo, Black Quartered Cap