Kembla Grange   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

EVERGREEN TURF CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +9m 1100m-W/Post, +6.5m Remainder.  

Just a moderate tempo headed by Grey Secret, Leaders Listen and Dalio. GREY SECRET (8) raced wide and did a good job to hold on for fourth in a similar race to this at Wyong last start. Rock hard fit after four runs back from a spell. Blinkers go on for the first time today which may add that length or two required. DALIO (5) didn't have everything go his way last start so the effort to stick on for fourth over the mile at Warwick Farm had merit. A little surprised he stays at the same trip today but another bold performance looks on the cards. AUTUMN DREAM (3) settled back in the field and struggled to make an impact last time out over 1500m at Hawkesbury. Lightly raced filly who can sharpen up with the shades applied for the first time. SUPER SUGOI (7) put the writing on the wall last start with an eye-catching third over the mile at Wyong. Drops 5kgs after the claim and from gate one gets all the favours. LEADERS LISTEN (1) returns from a four-month spell. Two recent trials should have him forward enough to run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Grey Secret each-way.
1 9255x LEADERS LISTEN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
C E Holt, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, H F Kelly, M C Price, Silver Toes Racing, Mrs J A Jarvin, D N Mudge, Dr J R Ramsay, J N Merton, Mrs J M Acott, Dr O K Chan, Exo Racing, I W Weigh, Triplets (Mgr: M S Wood), P C Egan, P L Ward, A P O'Reilly, T A Maddison & ANR Leaders Listen
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 March 15 over 1900m, 1.3 len behind King Of Thunder carrying 53.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 January 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Puntin carrying 58.5kg at $31. Will take great benefit from this run but still capable of a top four finish.
12
MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Royal Blue, Red V
2 x1270 SACRO CATINO
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, Miss A R Shelton, M J Maclean, P W Griffin, Mrs R A Griffin, A P Gesell, Mrs S R Stone, Mrs B Willmott, Mrs C E Barton, Mrs V L Turner, G W Aldridge, S R Evans, S P Loane, J Yianni & S L Rose
Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 on May 24 over 1800m, on a wet track; 38 len behind Let's Fly carrying 56.5kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on May 14 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Ella Hazel carrying 61kg at $26. Has the task ahead.
10
KEAGAN LATHAM
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
3 54x37 AUTUMN DREAM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Belford Productions Pty Ltd (Mgr: A B Jones), Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), H J Chambers, Mrs C A Richards, A G Hodgson, Mrs J G Hodgson & B A Hodgson
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on June 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind My Mate Kate carrying 61kg at $4.40. Last start 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on June 26 over 1500m, 3 len behind Heaven Bound with 59kg at $8.50. Fitter now and is likely to feature.
9
TOM SHERRY
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
4 3901x CASABLANCA EXPRESS
DAVID PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W Shelton, Mrs S Shelton, S Loane,G W Aldridge, Mrs S Aldridge, Miss A Shelton, M Williams, D Cooper, Mrs S Stone, Mrs V Turner, Mrs C Barton, Mrs B Willmot, D Bonnin, P Farrugia & F De Pasquale
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1500m defeating Afloat with 58.5kg at $21. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track Mid Mdn February 25 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Montigo Bay carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Sure to be about the money.
3
REGAN BAYLISS
Red, White Stars, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves
5 29x24 DALIO
STEVE ENGLEBRECHT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss M L A Panya, D Knight, I P Neal & Miss M A R Bozsity
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Newcastle Cl1 on June 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Mornington Pier carrying 57.5kg at $14. Last start 4th of 11 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on July 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 3 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Certainly worth another chance.
8
DEANNE PANYA
Yellow, Dark Blue Diamond, Light Blue Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
6 x5231 JAMARNI
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble & T A Noble
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw June 26 over 1500m defeating No Questions Asked carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn on June 17 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Caelus carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
7
BROCK RYAN
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
7 3x483 SUPER SUGOI
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Hanmer, A Konig, Ms S J Nuttall, A Sharp, G J P Van Ameyden, P A Wildman, Ms N L Hoolihan, G J Nicol & G J Sharp
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dubai Warrior with 58kg at $16. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at Wyong Cl1 on June 24 over 1350m, slow going 4 len behind Cosmic Lad with 54.5kg at $21. Sure to measure up here.
1
MS OLIVIA DALTON
Black, Grey Wolf Motif And Sleeves, Black Cap
8 x5534 GREY SECRET
MITCHELL BEER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
M D Beer, Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding (Mgr: M J Drapac), D Goodwin, A Lewis, Mrs P M Schloss, M B Wood, Miss K Blades, Mrs K Dudderidge, E P C Racing (Mgr: M Harris), M Sabljak, Mrs H M Kendler, RMSW Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & B Dixon
Most recently 4th of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Dubai Warrior carrying 54kg at $3.60. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on June 17 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Celtic Sin with 55kg at $6.50. Cherry ripe and ready to win.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Red, Blue Yoke And Collar, Red And Blue Half Sleeves, Red Cap, White Pom Pom
9 28350 DEVILS DAUGHTER
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Ms M Cave & A M Macrae
Most recently ran last of 11 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on June 28 over 1890m, in the wet; 11 len behind Stylebender with 52kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on June 19 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind On The Decs carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Has the talent when right.
11
A CALDER
Green, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands And Cap
10 68954 LUCKY BAY
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R J Price, L J Price & L F Muollo
Last start 4th of 10 at Canberra Acton Cl1-Sw on June 20 over 1750m, 6 len behind Limburg carrying 59kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 12 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on June 6 over 1280m, 3 len behind Salonius carrying 56kg at $31. Looking to others.
4
HOLLY DURNAN
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
11 176x6 FLASH PIPER
JOHN L MORRISON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Morrison
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on June 27 over 1425m, slow going 2.25 len behind Dubai Centre with 55.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Randwick Kensington Super Mdn-Sw on January 15 over 1150m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mailata carrying 59kg at $201. Looks tested on the first up effort.
2
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
White, Black And Lime Green Sash, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
12 026x5 ROCKATHON
LYNNE MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms L J Morrison
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on June 21 over 1460m, 4 len behind Capicella with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Gundagai Ctry Bm58 on November 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lambay with 56.5kg at $101. This looks a tough assignment.
5
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Yellow, Maroon Star, Star Cap