Kembla Grange   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

ILLAWARRA PRODUCTION SERVICES MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Solid tempo headed by Dial Of Destiny and Tokyo Queen. CALTSAR (1) created a big impression on debut, before disappointing in a strong C1 when seventh over 1600m at Scone. Capable of better and no surprise to see him bounce back. MISS HVAR (5) sprouted wings on debut when a slick winner over 1300m at this track two starts back. Up sharply in grade when fourth to the progressive Hyperbolic over 1400m at this track in BM68 class. Has a similar profile to Caltsar and not to be underestimated. DIAL OF DESTINY (3) shed his maiden status at start seven before dropping back in trip when fifth over 1100m at Hawkesbury. Looking for more ground now and represents solid each-way value. AROHA STONE (7) had mixed luck in two runs back and strips fitter after finishing eighth over 1300m at Scone. Was three weeks between runs last start and her lone victory came at this trip. Improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Caltsar and Miss Hvar to fight it out.
1 17 CALTSAR
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), A Charlton, N D Riley, S J Vincent, D B Campbell, D Lay, D A Simpson, Alianya Racing (Mgr: Mrs A J Kingmohr), M V Bolam, F B Tan, R D Moore, T Stoddard, Chuckasickie Race Club, H M S Trident, D Lowe, A R Taylor, TOMDOH , J Lovett & Hybrid Thoroughbreds
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Newcastle Mid Mdn April 23 over 1400m in the wet defeating Proclivity with 59kg at $1.24. Last start 7th of 15 at Scone Cl1 on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Warrior For Peace with 58kg at $4.20. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 56x23 THE PROFESSOR
RICHARD COLLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M C Goodson & Ms D D Perron
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Goulburn Cl1-Sw on April 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Maison Louis carrying 59kg at $10. Last start 3rd of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cosmeena carrying 60.5kg at $2.40. Worth including in the calculations.
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JASON COLLETT
Black, White Stars, White Sleeves, Orange Armband And Cap
3 x5215 DIAL OF DESTINY
DAVID PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs P M Thompson, Ms R C Thompson, Ms M A J Thompson & G Hilton, Thommos Mgr J L Thompson
Last start second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Don't Forget Jack carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that won by 0.9 len at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn April 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Oakfield Zena carrying 56kg at $2.50. Finds a nice race this time and has each way claims.
4
TOM SHERRY
Black, Silver Fern
4 x4586 EUROMASTER
RON LEEMON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G D Leemon, Dr M Santangelo, N A Girardin, Mrs KA Girardin, J L Houlford, Mrs B J Houlford, B J Cusack, Mrs T J Cusack, P C Giles, G Beecroft, D M Tarlinton, W S Dawson, N S Dawson, Mrs K J Hunt, A J Hunt, Ms V Elton, B Getty, A Cook & R B Hart
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 17 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind City Limits with 55kg at $4.80. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Colophon with 58kg at $31. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Pale Green, Pale Blue Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves
5 14 MISS HVAR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), C T O'Hara, Ms H O'Hara, S N Gordon, A Woods, A J Bray, T W Moreland, M J Holmes, M J Holmes, Mrs J Carter, Mrs S Grosvenor, R J Brennan, D A Brennan, J R Winter, M P T Hoare, A Brain, B O'Farrell, J Wallis, Sloppycate (Mgr: D C Hull) & A Barringer
Dual acceptor. Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, won by a nose at this track Prov Mdn April 19 over 1300m defeating Kuwait carrying 57.5kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on May 10 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Hyperbolic carrying 55.5kg at $26. Has ability and expected to do much better.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Light Blue, Red V, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 61x4 TOKYO QUEEN
FABIO MARTINO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Licastro & A M Muollo
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Goulburn Mid Cl1 on May 22 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Tact carrying 56kg at $6. Previously second-up won by a neck at Newcastle Prov Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Literature Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $8. Needs something easier.
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C LEVER
Red, Black Sleeves, Red Cap And Pom Pom
7 12x38 AROHA STONE
NATHAN DOYLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
N C Doyle, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), R Bruns, Mrs H Hassett, Mrs M A Harmey & The Dream (Mgr: D B Mohr)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 1250m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Motoscafo with 55kg at $6. Last start 8th of 11 at Scone Cl2 on May 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tasoraay carrying 55kg at $7.50. Key chance and expected to run well.
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K MCEVOY
Purple, White Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Purple Hoops, White Cap
8 51622 ANNOINT
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G D Hickman, B R Turton, P Hickman, Ms K Heber, P Piras, A D Hilzinger, Miss J J B Hickman, Miss B Holt, A Van der Berg & Bushytail Buds (Mgr: D A Tagliapietra)
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Mid Cl1 on May 22 over 1600m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Tact with 55.5kg at $6.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Goulburn Cl1 on May 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cosmeena with 56kg at $26. Looking to others.
1
ZAC LLOYD
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
9 x0864 SMASHING DANCER
KIM WAUGH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M E Waugh, M J Miller, P G Miller, Miss N M Miller, R J Miller, Thunder Buddies (Mgr: M Kahler), S R Woodbridge, G D Vandergert, B L Walker, Mrs J Johnson, Happy Equine (Mgr: D J Blackmore), S D Chester, Mrs M Swanson & D J Krenich
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Tamworth Bm58 on May 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind To Be Frank carrying 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Allegro Miss with 55kg at $51. Can't see her featuring in the finish.
5
J FORD
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
10 x46x7 TEARS FOR FEARS
MITCHELL BEER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M D Beer, Mrs C Sheeley, D Clement, W Humphrys, D R Barclay, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, G R Carpenter, P Ryan, M N Gilbert & J Bartholomaeua
Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 8 at this track Cl1 on May 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Inoue carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Newcastle Bm64 on March 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Wild Gypsy with 55kg at $7. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
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LOUISE DAY
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom