Kembla Grange   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

000 PLUMBING PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1100m-W/Post, +3m Remainder.  

Expecting Invade And Conquer to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. PRESIDES (2) backs up quickly off a toiling effort here on Tuesday and should get soft conditions to suit. Rock hard fit with an in-form jockey to ride. INVADE AND CONQUER (3) has been mixing form in similar grade of late but does have a reliable record at this track and trip. With a better-than-average weight drop could easily test the rest. Last time MISS CHECKONI (5) found this grade she won. Handles all conditions and fitness no issue. Definite improver. BRAZIL (4) showed very little first up but had much better form last campaign. Kinder draw, senior rider and two kilos less lures you back. TWIN TURBO (7) drops six kilos off the latest run which was a brave one from a wide draw. If the track improves further can bob up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Presides win.
1 3840x JACOB'S TIME
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, Ms L Spencer, S P Smith, S Worsley, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs K L Abraham, B S Abraham, Mrs D P Wilson, Ms T A Bedson, JMS Racing (Mgr: J Rosser), G R McSweeney, Mrs E A Seear, T A Jensen, B R Hindmarsh, N A C Walker, L Pavlovic, Ms K L Barugh, Mrs R Simpson & J A Simpson
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ February 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rapt with 56kg at $71. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track Mid Bm64 October 3 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Fugitiva with 60.5kg at $5. Prefer to see how he returns.
3
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Orange, Black Sash, Diamond Armbands And Hooped Cap
2 x2123 PRESIDES
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Patriot Bloodstock, R Tidswell, R I Darrah, S W Hardy, Mrs C Hardy, D A Walker, N Goedheer, Boys 'n' Babes, B Wells, Wise & Co Racing, Miss A M Bailey, D E Goldman, J C Maurilli-Pullin, M G Whitney, D Hatter, Racing Eagles, Cono Connection, Smudgers, Mrs D L Jones & G W Brown
Going well. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Mid Bm64 on May 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Flying Embers carrying 58kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 19 over 1300m, 2 len behind Sizzler carrying 59kg at $8. Sure to measure up here.
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M BELL
White, Black Star Outline, Red Cap
3 34184 INVADE AND CONQUER
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Showtime (Mgr: W Leslie), Benchmark Racing, Ms L Dumbleton, C McGuire, KCMB, T Crawley, D Nelson, Please Joanne, T Triffitt, Last Minute Club, J Herewini, Fumakeco Racing, J Jankowski, G Mende, J Supple, The Thompson's, Miss O Lowe & L Christopher
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on April 19 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sizzler with 59kg at $8. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Prince Of Sorts with 59kg at $8.50. Worth following up.
9
HOLLY DURNAN
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
4 219x0 BRAZIL
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Moss), Tricolours Brazil (Mgr: J Moss), A Kennedy, E Bongiorno, M Bongiorno, A Bongiorno, G Vigar, J Cross, G Child, S Gordon, I Reed, Miss S Allison, K Guilfoyle, C Matthews, J & K (Mgr: Mrs K Farrell), G Clarkson & C Mumberson
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Colophon with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at this track Cg&E Mdn October 12 over 1500m defeating Maracaibo Sun with 58kg at $8.50. Capable of better.
4
J PENZA
Black, Tricolours Racing Logo
5 0x584 MISS CHECKONI
NICK MITCHELL
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K Collins, 4 Way Riser Racing (Mgr: P A Black), 5 VICS (Mgr: S S Murphy), N R Smith, Mrs S Flint, C M Brown, I C McKinnon & Miss K A Renshaw
Useful mare. Last start 4th in a small field at Randwick Kensington 5yo+ Bm72 on April 25 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind The Great Houdini carrying 54kg at $15. Before that 8th of 12 at Wyong F&M Bm72 on March 19 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Weeping Woman carrying 56.5kg at $31. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
6
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Pink, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves, Pink Chevrons, White Cap
6 1x423 HYPERBOLIC
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Gregg & J Amedee
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 19 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Last Command carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Istolea Merc with 56.5kg at $6. This looks a tough assignment.
10
GRANT BUCKLEY
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
7 x7728 TWIN TURBO
EDWARD O'ROURKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Tina Turban (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Labrats (Mgr: A Smith), B Renshaw, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd, E Seyfarth, T & P FRIENDSHIP (Mgr: T P Nguyen), Octojoy (Mgr: M Cusack), Mrs C M Hackett & R C Dougherty
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 19 over 1500m, 4 len behind Last Command carrying 59kg at $31. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, nose behind Inferencia carrying 51.5kg at $61. Minor chance in a tricky race.
7
EMMA LY
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
8 1 MISS HVAR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
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
Getting off the mark on debut; won by a nose at this track Prov Mdn April 19 over 1300m defeating Kuwait with 57.5kg at $51. Sure to prove hard to beat.
2
KEAGAN LATHAM
Light Blue, Red V, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 4x639 EQUILIBRIST
KERRY PARKER
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Bylong Park (Mgr: R H Johnston) & A Bojahr
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, on a wet track; 34 len behind Magicon with 56.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Gosford Cl1 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Eclair Awesome with 56.5kg at $26. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
5
C LEVER
Royal Blue, Orange Vee, Sleeves And Cap
10 65664 BONUS TEMPUS
B M LAZZARINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Hardwicke, B M Lazzarini & Mrs S L Reeve
Last start 4th of 9 at Wyong Cond Bm68 on May 1 over 1350m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Bend The Knee with 55kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Orange Bm66 on April 11 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Onyspeed carrying 58.5kg at $21. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Seams, Turquoise And White Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap