ILLAWARRA GRANGE 30 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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BONG BONG PICNIC RACE CLUB CG&E MAIDEN PLATE 1300m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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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.
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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. |
18 BROCK RYAN |
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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 |
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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. |
3 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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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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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 |
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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. |
7 AMY MCLUCAS |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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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 |
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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. |
14 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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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. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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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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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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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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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. |
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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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