Kembla Grange   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

ILLAWARRA PRODUCTION SERVICES SUPER MAIDEN PLATE 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 38)   Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

In the small field Watson and Cold Mist are expected to take up the running. APERITAS (9) firmed into $2.70 on debut last start over 1200m at Gosford but couldn't quite pick up the first three in a decent performance. The longer run home and extra 100m today play into her hands. Ideally placed to break through. DIVINE TIMING (11) started favourite but despite working home well found the winner a little too good on debut last time out over 1100m at Goulburn. Likely to be far more effective over an extra furlong today. WATSON (7) returns from a 170-day break and has been gelded. Showed ability on the maiden campaign and should be more focused this time in work. COLD MIST (1) progressed nicely last start at the second run of the prep, closing hard to grab second over today's trip at Moruya. Meets some better types here but a top four finish is achievable. DON'T (2) disappointed at Gosford last time but is worth another chance over this longer journey. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Aperitas.
1 25x42 COLD MIST
PAUL MURRAY
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A A Robinson, S J Baxter, B N Aiken, M T Kenny, Aggar Brothers Racing No. 3 (Mgr: B J Aggar), Jorges Racing (Mgr: V Jorden), Mrs K Moraitis, S Papadoulos & S A J Mackenzie
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hardly Fortunate with 59kg at $5. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Moruya Super Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1300m, slow going 1.0 len behind Blue Monday carrying 59kg at $11. Can improve. Tougher this time but racing well and should give a good account.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
2 46 DON'T
JASON COYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Seven Days carrying 59kg at $14. Second-up 6th of 8 at Gosford Cg&E Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1100m, 8 len behind Capture Me with 59kg at $10. Tackling a deeper field this time but he can measure up at odds.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Pale Green, Silver Serene Lodge Logo, Pale Green Pom Pom
3 8x056 MY STAR
CRAIG CARMODY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K E Harding, C Carmody, Mrs C M Johnstone, Ms N S Summerhayes, Mrs M S Thornett, C J Dawson, M J Ferguson, Ms V Green, Ms L M Holmes, Ms D A Arnold, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs L M Rawson & K G Mcmonigle
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Cg&E Mdn on November 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Aristocrat with 56.5kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track Super Mdn on October 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Micro Magic with 57.5kg at $101. Will need to do a bit more.
8
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Red And White Dots
4 86x DELICIOUS DEREK
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Wyong 2yo Mdn June 24 over 1350m, soft track; 8 len behind Champagne Hero with 54.5kg at $21. On debut ran last of 8 at Canterbury 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1250m, soft track; 7 len behind Autumn Boy carrying 56kg at $31. Still hard to have until he displays some improvement.
10
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
5 05 INVINCIBLE VECCHIO
JOSEPH IBLE
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
M G Russell
Dual acceptor. Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, 8 len behind Bold Bordeaux with 58kg at $26. Last start 5th of 9 at Gosford Super Mdn on December 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fuadee with 56.5kg at $151. Hard to enthuse.
1
BROCK RYAN
Gold, Black Crown Band, Crowns Sleeves And Cap
6 SHAWNEE BOY
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgr: Ms L J Ingham)
First starter by Maurice gelding from the Chris Waller yard. Finished sixth in a Randwick trial over 1050m on December 30. Might need some time.
3
C LEVER
Cerise
7 436x WATSON
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs Y M Smith, Gooree Stud (Mgr: Mrs J Tioseco), Newgate (Mgr: H A Field), F Giuffre, Doncon (Mgr: A Donnelley), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) & T Telford
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Wyong 2yo Mdn July 24 over 1300m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Azarax carrying 57.5kg at $5. On debut fourth of 8 at Randwick Kensington 2yo C&G Osc June 25 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Raging Force with 56.5kg at $10. Has been gelded over the break so he might go to a new level this prep.
7
ZAC WADICK
Green, Pink Horseshoe
8 0x MISS BUGATTI
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R M Finemore, Mrs O N Finemore, Ms S Finemore, Mrs C M Cook, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs Y Zhang, Miss L A Christie, Boeara, Dr C Hodge, Ms D M Pegum, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs S J Scott, Ms D J Sullivan, Mrs K A Angelos, Mrs M Cook, Mrs L V Eassey, Ms S D Cooke, Miss N M Miller, Mrs J L O'Hare & Mrs I O'Shea
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at this track Mdn on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Mother Goose with 57kg at $16. Blinkers go on - keep an eye on the betting.
4
M BELL
Red, White RFT Logo, Seams, Stripe Sleeves, Collar And Cap
9 4 APERITAS
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Attractiveness with 55.5kg at $2.70. Has more upside than these and looks a great chance to open the account.
3
KEAGAN LATHAM
Royal Blue
10 ASILAH
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R C S Surace)
Filly by Wootton Bassett facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a trial at Rosehill over 900m on January 2. Market watch recommended.
13
J PENZA
Sky Blue, Black Checked Quarters, Black Sleeves, Checked Cap
11 2 DIVINE TIMING
RICHARD COLLETT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R D Collett, L B Crockford, W E Bryson, S P Donovan, C N Avis, Mrs J T Sims, M I Brady & G M Miles
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on December 19 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Madame Fiocca with 55.5kg at $2.70. Looks the obvious threat.
4
A CALDER
Dark Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 5 MARK OF GLORY
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P C Barnett, Finemore Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia, A R Smith, M D Sullivan, W Duck Pty Ltd, Black Soil Bloodstock, Milangall Park Racing & Yarraman Park Stud
At debut, 5th of 8 at Gosford Super Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Attractiveness carrying 55.5kg at $8. Finished eighth in a Randwick trial over 1050m on December 30. Plenty of scope for improvement.
6
LEE MAGORRIAN
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
13 ROCKTHEVELIO
DAVID PFIEFFER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Pfieffer Bloodstock, N Gopaul, G Kroeger, Kurinda Bloodstock, D Campbell, A Castle, R De Lepervanche, P Durney, D Harris, H Hoffman, M Kearney, F Khouis, S McManus, J Tall, B Wood & Wolfpack Syndicate
Filly by Castelvecchio on debut. Ran 3rd in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on December 23. Prefer to see.
5
LOUISE DAY
White, Pale Blue Star, Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap