Kembla Grange   02 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

ASCENT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MIDWAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo likely with Brannum, Autumn Blonde and Via Varallo prominent. BRANNUM (3) stalked the speed and engaged in a thrilling finish when going under narrowly over the 1600m at Hawkesbury in this class on a heavy (8) surface. Can put these away today from the good gate. FELIS CHAUS (6) improved off his average first-up run with a fast finishing second over 1300m at Goulburn. Clearly come back stronger this prep and can hold a position from the sticky gate. ROSE WATER (10) deep into the campaign and she gets a much better set-up today. Kept finding in the heavy (8) going when third over 1412m at Taree. Assess on her good second in this grade at Newcastle three-starts back. ELLISMAYNE (2) turned in a brave performance when he stalked the speed with the 59.5kg to finish a close-up third over 1300m at Goulburn in C2 class. Fitter now and stays in the calculations. The chances don't end there. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brannum each way.
1 7x474 AUTUMN BLONDE
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications P/L (Mgr: J Moss), Angry Racing, Ms H Miranda, A Lloyd Jones, E Lloyd Jones, DM Ryan Racing, D Lo Surdo, D Andrews, W Fletcher, B Rickard, Ms J Lambert, T McKellar, M Leverett, C Lazarou, Wing House Racing, D Charlton, Party for 5, N Hughes, B English & C Pickford
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Wagga Qots Bm66 on May 1 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Rosie's Prophecy with 61.5kg at $7. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on April 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind The New Sinatra carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Can improve again. Looks set to run well again.
10
DYLAN GIBBONS
Black, Tricolours Logo
2 2x735 ELLISMAYNE
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R K Bailey & Mrs M E Bailey
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 23 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Master Yoda with 57kg at $13. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, long-neck behind Viipuri with 59.5kg at $3.60. Improver with genuine claims.
13
Black, Yellow V And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Yellow Cap
3 23382 BRANNUM
THERESA BATEUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding)
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; neck behind Polo with 56kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 11 len behind Rothrock carrying 57kg at $61. Due for a change of luck.
4
TYLER SCHILLER
Brown, Pink Spots And Cap
4 74331 THUNDER LIGHTS
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K L Buchanan, L A Lindsell, R I Parsons, Mrs T Lodding & Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan)
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 4.5 len at Port Macquarie Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1509m on a heavy track defeating Colorado Tycoon carrying 59kg at $2.45. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1625m, slow going 2.25 len behind Don't Tell Polly with 56.5kg at $4.80. Tested under these conditions from the wide gate.
13
Black And White Diamonds, Hot Pink Cap And Sleeves
5 1625x DUNWITHYA
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M D Beer, C J Grace, Trojan Empire (Mgr: S Frenkel), M Rood, A J Hammond, D M Dempsey, Mrs J L Clayton & D Neilson
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw October 24 over 2000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Ziggy Rose carrying 59kg at $18. On debut second last of 10 at Nowra Mdn September 2 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Bon Elton with 59kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns.
14
ADAM FARRAGHER
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
6 85x62 FELIS CHAUS
RICHARD LITT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
M Parker, Mrs B Lukunic & KELLY FAMILY RACING (Mgr: B J Kelly)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 7 at Goulburn Cg&E Cl1 on April 27 over 1100m, 3 len behind Shoreman carrying 58kg at $5. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, nose behind Viipuri carrying 58kg at $4. Looks a key runner set to peak.
8
TOM SHERRY
Yellow, Green Shamrock, Light Blue Sleeves, Pink Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
7 6x157 WINNING RULET
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K Parker, Ms L Dimovska, B H Leverink, H Leverink, D Burke, D W Briggs, Mrs L Hodges, G A Hodges, H E Schwarz, C J French, K S French, Mrs J L Payne, J W Payne & H Cooper
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.5 len at this track Prov Mdn April 18 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Coco Dior carrying 55.5kg at $15. Second-up 5th of 8 at Goulburn Cl2 Bm62 on May 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind Viipuri carrying 57.5kg at $18. Goes into the exotics.
1
J FORD
Red, Black Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Black Arm Band And Cap
8 1x75x TOD
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Beer & Billiecart (Mgr: Ms D S Johnson)
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Nowra Bm66 December 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hell's Itch with 52.5kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at this track Prov Cl1 December 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Channelling with 56.5kg at $31. Might be better off following this outing.
9
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
9 4x188 MAMMA MIA
JOHN P THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M Mazurkiewicz & Mrs H N O Tang
Most recently second last of 9 at Warwick Farm Grad Bm68 on May 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Spice Prawn carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 29 over 1300m, 4 len behind Ascot Green carrying 55kg at $41. Capable of improvement today.
6
ALYSHA COLLETT
Emerald Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Halved Sleeves, Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
10 x3273 ROSE WATER
JASON DEAMER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), Mrs K J Mitchell, W C Bradnam, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), Mrs H M Baker, Mrs L K Sheppard, M K Fenning, M P Carroll, Mrs P M Carroll, Miss E B Carroll, Ms G Carroll, Mrs B M McWilliam, S P Carroll, Mrs P M Barry & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew)
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on May 12 over 1412m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Brilliant Knight carrying 57kg at $2.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at Canterbury F&M Bm64 on April 22 over 1550m, 2 len behind Spanish Artist carrying 54kg at $14. Nice effort last time. Genuine type who gets her chance.
3
REGAN BAYLISS
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
11 10 BIKINI BABE
THERESA BATEUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Mrs C Astill, C Attard, G H Hill, N G Howe, Mrs L Newey, Mrs T L Russell, R T Russell, E S Spooner, Mrs K Stone, C Stone, Ms M Toogood, Ms S P Toogood, D W Quirk, Miss J M Smith, P Frederiksen & B Sinatambou
Raced twice to date. At debut, won by a head at Sapphire Coast Mdn April 13 over 1205m defeating Setta Icon with 56.5kg at $9.50. Second-up ran last of 12 at Wagga Cl1 on April 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Brutal Belle carrying 55kg at $61. Expected to do much better.
2
MS JESS TAYLOR
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
12 23945 ARANESE
AMANDA TURNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Poletti
Most recently 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on May 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Polo with 53.5kg at $11. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on April 30 over 1625m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miles Of Glory with 52kg at $12. Has minor place prospects.
5
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
13 24955 LANTAU ISLAND
THERESA BATEUP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, D W Ash, Emanem (Mgr: Miss M H A Briet), H P Dabin, D Stephens, B R Dorans, Mrs M J Hanson, D K Hardacre, Pants On Fire (P Hatchell), Dracos Racing (N Vizakos), J R Matthews, J J Newey, J R Onley, Mrs K Stone, R Thelan, C Thomas, Mrs C A Thompson, W A Wilkins, G J Toogood & N P Wood
Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Nowra Bm66 on May 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Spiritualistic with 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 9 at Taree Cl2 Bm62 on May 12 over 1412m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Brilliant Knight with 58kg at $21. Won't find this any easier.
1
BROCK RYAN
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
14 x5607 STARLIGHT NATION
AMANDA TURNER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C D McLean & Ms A Turner
Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on May 14 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Murphilly carrying 55kg at $51. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 29 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Ascot Green with 55kg at $101. Out of form and looks safely held.
12
WINONA COSTIN
Black, Lime Green Stars, Dark Green Sleeves With Black Hoops, Lime Green Cap
15 47745 VIA VARALLO
AMANDA TURNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Poletti
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on April 30 over 1625m, slow going 3.5 len behind Miles Of Glory with 53kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 11 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on April 21 over 1460m, 3.5 len behind Missile Defence with 57kg at $13. Looking to others.
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AMY MCLUCAS
Purple, Pale Blue Sash
16 04577 BILLY BOWLEGG
PAUL NICEFORO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M Cram, C Ienco, J R Rolfe, P Niceforo, K P McMaster, Ms M E Anderson, Ms J G Sheldrake, Ms M Edwards, P Reilly, Ms V K Bishop, J A Baker, R J Trice, G Spinks, Mrs A Spinks, G A Garratt & M A Garratt
Most recently ran last of 7 at Canberra Acton Cl1-Sw on May 22 over 1900m, 16 len behind Reel Crystal with 55kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 10 at Bathurst Cl1-Sw on May 12 over 1800m, 9 len behind Michelangelo carrying 53.5kg at $14. Not doing enough.
7
J PENZA
Hot Pink, Black Shamrock And Armbands, Quartered Cap