ILLAWARRA GRANGE 30 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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ILLAWARRA PRODUCTION SERVICES BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1150m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace with Super Choice and Zousika up front, pressured by Starlight Girl and Are Ee Que.
ZOUSIKA (8) was facing the starter for only the second time when he led all the way to salute over 1000m on the outer circuit here last start. Only needs to exhibit further improvement to be right in the thick of things here. SPONARS (4) started at Black Caviar odds and got the job done when resuming in a weak 900m Queanbeyan maiden a fortnight ago. Showed ability last prep and with that confidence booster in the locker he can go on to better things. COOL LAD (3) may have jarred up on the main circuit here last start which would explain the disappointing performance. Veteran sprinter who is cherry ripe now and will enjoy getting the toe in. MAZ KANATA (10) closed well late when resuming over 1000m recently. Draws the fence and is more at home out to this sort of trip. MARGIN CALL (2) is back for a second campaign off a five-month break. Model of consistency last prep and a recent trial win here should have him right up to the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zousika to win again.
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TAKE THE RAP
NORM GARDNER 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs D G Gardner, N F Gardner & K J K Burke At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hellova Nature with 60kg at $11. Before that 6th of 12 at Canberra Open on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vella's Best carrying 59kg at $26. Heading the right way and is one of the better chances. |
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MARGIN CALL
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG L G C Le Metayer, Prestige Racing 13 (Mgr: S S Roth), A Gerken, S Ryan, Ms J H Marheine, Hon. G J Williamson, D A Vedelago, J Lucas, P A Vawdrey, S Ford, C J Atkins, Dr M Santangelo, Donk and Sons (Mgr: J Delahunty), J J Ricci, S J Delmenico, Mrs C M Cook, Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook) & D L Elliott Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Canberra Bm65 December 28 over 1000m, a neck behind Famoso with 60kg at $2. At his first start favourite; won by 2.25 len Canberra Mdn October 10 over 1000m defeating Tyrone's Power with 56.5kg at $2.60. Consistent gelding who is sure to give a good account. |
3 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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COOL LAD
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M A Smith & Estate of the late D J Fairfull Last start 5th of 7 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hellova Nature with 59kg at $3.80. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Gosford Bm64 April 25 over 1200m defeating Emalyn carrying 57kg at $10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall. |
2 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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SPONARS
BJORN BAKER 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Ms L Hansen, G J Sly, D F O'Rourke, Mrs J E O'Rourke, K Salagic, G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), M I'Anson, Mrs J I'Anson, M Alchin, C J Duggan, A Everist, F A Holmes, P N Smith & J Barrett Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Queanbeyan Mdn-Sw May 17 over 900m defeating Entirely Oak with 59kg at $1.07. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on October 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Naifah carrying 58.5kg at $2.25. Back in great shape and looks ready to take on this company. |
10 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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| 5 | 3x418 |
SUPER CHOICE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A D Bowler, Mrs C A Biddick, C M Barnes, Mrs S J Smith, N Dimitrakis, A D McClure, R Thwaite, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), G Singh, D T Moxon, J Carmichael, All Mates Racing (Mgr: G J Diamond), B Grant & C A Lord Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at Bendigo Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 9 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 59kg at $13. Before that won by 0.8 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1225m defeating Tagamate carrying 59kg at $2.25. Worth another chance coming back in distance. |
8 ZAC WADICK |
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ARE EE QUE
RON QUINTON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R J Quinton, T Andreacchio & G W Forbes Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 30 over 1100m, 2 len behind Fairway To Heaven carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that 5th of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 2 len behind Into Brooklyn with 55.5kg at $11. Minor claims only. |
6 MATT KIRK |
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STARLIGHT GIRL
MATTHEW KELLEY 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG E J Kelly, P H Lewis, R V Anthony, L Inskip, Mrs J G Cassim, P W Cassim, A E Bowie, S B Palmer, P Cussen, M C Crampton, M Kaddoura, J Savoria, C J Davis, T J Nixon, D V Kelly, M R A Kelley & Ms ST Bauert Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 on May 22 over 1080m, 4 len behind Teylu carrying 55kg at $10. Previously second-up from last on the turn second last of 8 at Moruya Open Bm90 on October 3 over 1010m, 3.5 len behind Take The Rap carrying 55kg at $9. Has won second-up before but this looks a bit rich. |
9 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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ZOUSIKA
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 2YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG J A Baldacchino, Jaedmach (Mgr: B J Barwick), P J Richards, A La Torraca, A C Huigen, R L Kim, J T Partington, S R Bache, P La Torraca, T P Orlizki, I Partington, D A Dyson, P Modica, Mrs N Modica, S J Maybury & I Adams Lining up for just third start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Mdn on April 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Moscatel with 58kg at $8. Last start won by 0.5 len at Kembla Grange Mdn May 9 over 1000m defeating Vingt Neuf Noir carrying 57kg at $6. Progressive type who is likely to feature in the finish again. |
5 M BELL |
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CES SOIREES LA
ROBERT QUINN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs D L Ward, T W Chidgey, T D Martyn, Miss G Lathiere, E Y C Fong, W J Greentree, D G Proctor, T F Bourke, J Wallace & A Cunningham Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on April 27 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Pasadena carrying 57kg at $151. Last start 6th of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on May 19 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Twisted Queen carrying 57kg at $16. Looking elsewhere. |
7 SHAUN GUYMER |
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MAZ KANATA
JASON COYLE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss A M Double & J Treffery Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Golden Straand carrying 54kg at $31. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
1 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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LI'L GRUG
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms D B Laine Most recently second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Tuscany carrying 55kg at $81. Before that second last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Fine Wine with 56kg at $19. Has the task ahead. |
4 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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