Kembla Grange 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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ASSETT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A J 'BERT' LILLYE MEMORIAL HANDICAP - BENCHMARK 94 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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No Drama and Monte Kate should set a strong gallop. BUNKER HUT (1) raced up on the speed and looked a chance only to be edged out in a very busy finish first-up over 1300m at Randwick. Beaten narrowly second-up last prep in a BM94 over this distance at Rosehill. Loves Kembla and is the one they have to beat. CHARCOALS (3) went back from a wide draw before making substantial late ground to finish fifth when fresh from a spell over this trip at Randwick last time out. Has won two from three when second-up and four from six at 1200m - those are the right credentials. MONTE KATE (7) has raced on the pace and saluted at her last two outings, both over 1250m at Canterbury. Three-time winner here, including twice at this journey. Big chance with just 53.5kgs after the claim. NO DRAMA (9) was brave in defeat over 1550m at Canterbury recently. Boasts four wins from six runs at this distance so he comes right under notice. WELL TIMED (2) did nothing first-up but added fitness and blinkers may spark something extra. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bunker Hut to win.
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BUNKER HUT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Darby Racing, F J Biviano, Chicken Dinner Punter Club, B Docherty, C J Duggan, Grand Reserve (Mgr: B L Sullivan), J T Killorn, G Michael, L A Noronha, R L Salvestro, Sir JA, J Volpato, D Wilden-Constantin, A S Worpel, Darby Racing Bunker Hut, HuntyMcHud Racing (Mgr: D F McIntosh) & Thuzz Park Racing Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1300m, neck behind Movin Out with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on August 16 over 1200m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Cloudland with 55.5kg at $4.60. Has a strong record at Kembla and on the numbers is a clear top pick. |
2 TOMMY BERRY |
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WELL TIMED
KERRY PARKER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mal Coupe with 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Randwick Bm78 on September 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Idle Flyer with 61.5kg at $8.50. Can improve sharply second-up with the blinkers applied for the first time. |
6 N RAWILLER |
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CHARCOALS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Anthony Freedman Racing, MyRacehorse No. 1, Musk Creek Farm P/L, M I Hansky, J D Cicero, F Pollio, N Lord, A F Agosta, J B Goulding, B G B, Mrs H Peer, G D Peer & Mrs E Lord Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Randwick Bm88 on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mal Coupe with 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 June 2 over 1100m defeating Melidesh with 60.5kg at $4.20. Worth following up. |
5 JASON COLLETT |
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CAVALIER CHARLES
MATTHEW DALE 9YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG M W Thomas Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Rosehill Bm88 on January 31 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Pippie Beach carrying 58kg at $26. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Wyong Bm100 on January 10 over 1350m, 2 len behind Whinchat with 52kg at $8. Always a threat in this sort of race. |
9 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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GERIATRIX
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG D A J Kelt, Mrs B N Kelt, A J Scott, Mrs L J Scott & Seventeen Black Racing (Mgr: P J Doyle) First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm88 October 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sun God carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Cloudland with 56.5kg at $13. Might be better off following this outing. |
4 K MCEVOY |
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GRAVINA
MATTHEW DALE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A Dale, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Baxter), P Lindbeck, R Dale, R Thompson, R Thompson, Hoare (Mgr: R Ellison), Howdini Racing (Mgr: S Mckellar), J Dawson, M Bateman, D Dale, K Winchester, I De Landelles, G McKevett, W Docherty, Ms M Porter, R Hogan, T McGuinness & L Pepper Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sixties with 57.5kg at $61. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Rosehill Jamesruse on February 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lord Penman with 50.5kg at $31. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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MONTE KATE
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO GR/BR MARE 55.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 len at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 February 13 over 1250m defeating Orthie's Boys carrying 57kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Canterbury F&M Bm72 January 30 over 1250m defeating Maybe Moet with 60kg at $4. Handy mare who shapes as a top chance on recent form. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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LULUMON
JASON COYLE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss A M Double, EST M J Jenkins, Miss S J Jenkins, A J Donald, P R Wilson, M A Mansour, Mrs J A Mansour, W Wallace, P J Richards, S Lebas, M S Timbs, A Melching, Mrs J A Jones, J P Jones, A Bradley & D L Groth Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Celui with 52kg at $6.50. Second-up 6th of 11 at Rosehill Bm94 on February 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Kerguelen carrying 52kg at $15. Fitter now and not out of contention. |
8 TIM CLARK |
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NO DRAMA
MATTHEW DALE 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG B J Spicer, Epic Racing (Mgr: K J Purves), B M Payne, C R Fisher, Ms V N Fisher, S S Roth, M Greenberg, S M Shostak, D R Wockner, D Roseman, J Morrissey, B P Morrissey, T M Forrester, D Sharp, A F Grant & Wash Dry Fold Syndicate (Mgr: A Cosmano) Last start 2nd of 7 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 20 over 1550m, 0.6 len behind Tenderize carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on January 31 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Sovereign Hill carrying 59.5kg at $19. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Rock hard fit and must be included. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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