Kembla Grange 24 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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WARILLA BOWLS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Mcadam and Ausbred Hed'n'tail possess good early speed. RIVENDELL (4) returns from a lengthy spell. Ploughed through the heavy (9) conditions on debut with a tough Maiden victory over 1200m at Wyong last August. Looks primed for this with the two trials and drawn to stalk the speed. TRANSGRESS (5) found the 1100m a touch too short first-up with an even fourth over 1100m at Gosford. Won over this trip on debut and expected to have come on strongly for this. Genuine contender. MELANITE (1) excellent Maiden winner at the Gold Coast first-up, then faded late to run third over 1000m at Wyong in a strong rating contest. That form has since been franked and is looking for the 1200m now. HEY JUDE (9) resumed with a dominant first-up victory defeating inferior opposition over 1200m at Nowra in the heavy (9) conditions. Tricky map today and minor claims look best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rivendell can remain unbeaten.
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| 1 | 25x13 |
MELANITE
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Aston Bloodstock (Mgr: W J Mula), Mrs R J Mula, Miss T J Emgelmayer, Miss B K Bourke, Australasian Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Bourke), F Salome, Miss C Bodle, Mrs J M Stone, L Newsome, S Hourigan, D Findlay & L Rogers Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast Mm Mdn January 17 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Splash Of Steel with 57kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Wyong Cl1 on February 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Fierce with 60.5kg at $2.70. Rates highly and sure to be thereabouts. |
7 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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| 2 | 7x57x |
MCADAM
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG M D Beer Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 September 25 over 1540m, 6 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Bendigo Bm62 September 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Eishaa carrying 60kg at $7.50. Likely to need this run for the new yard. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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| 3 | 134x |
CHEEKY SMIRK
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Laing Racing (Mgr: A J Laing Jnr), G J Dickerson, S J Cameron, B N Grant, G Pattison, M Szerenga, M Venrooy, C M Salmon, J K Tye, J Tye, T J Mackinley, M Notaras, Funny Ha Ha (Mgr: N P May), S M Mcgregor, One Vote Racing (Mgr: M C Lloyd), D R Morris, S A Eaton, P R Garrard & Mrs J C Garrard He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 September 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Sarrismo with 55kg at $6.50. On debut won by 2 len Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1100m defeating Gladstone Grande carrying 56.5kg at $6. Can surprise fresh with the blinkers going on. |
5 J FORD |
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| 4 | 1x |
RIVENDELL
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Vinery Stud, Healey Bloodstock, C W Kwok, H J Chapman, Glentree Racing, C H Madden, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G R Glynn, J A Horne, Brookdale Racing, P M Hodgens, P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Wyong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Artistic Venture with 57kg at $4.40. Returns with the two trials and can remain unbeaten first-up. |
4 TOM SHERRY |
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| 5 | 10x4 |
TRANSGRESS
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Wingspan Bloodstock, G Funnell, R Dufficy, R Dufficy, Gall Bloodstock, Yarraman Park, Widden Stud, Bundarra Breeding & Racing, Sledmere, Torryburn Stud, G1G Colts & Breeding, McDonnell Thoroughbreds, C Dufficy, K Dufficy, S Kaur, S Latter, Dr Garbharran, K Maghsoudi, J Jacobson & Finn Thoroughbreds Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on February 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Ferinzo with 58.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on September 20 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Cloisters carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside stall. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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AUSBRED HED'N'TAIL
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG C J Lawlor & Mrs L C Lawlor Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Gosford Prov Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1200m defeating Wan Lost with 58.5kg at $1.85. This looks much tougher from the awkward barrier. |
8 TOMMY BERRY |
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ME ME
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G H Morrison Dual acceptor. Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track Bm64 on January 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Audenzia carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on December 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Zulfiqar carrying 54kg at $5. Would need to improve further. |
6 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 8 | 37724 |
PERLE DE CHOCOLAT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Healthy Wood Co. Ltd (Mgr: R Kaimoto) Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on January 31 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Embrace The Wind carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Cl1 on January 15 over 1150m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ferinzo with 56.5kg at $20. Fitter now and has solid top-three claims. |
6 J FORD |
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| 9 | 235x1 |
HEY JUDE
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs M L Banning, R A Banning, Dr D A Taylor, Mrs V Taylor, Mrs C J Kelly, L W Kelly & Ms J R C Rouaen Second-up. First-up after a year favourite; won by 2 len at Nowra Super Mdn February 8 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Gold Earth with 58kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Canberra Mdn on December 6 2024 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Miss Backchat carrying 57kg at $11. Difficult map today but stays in the mix. |
9 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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CUBAN RAIN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG K J Meadows, Mrs J L Meadows, M A Gooley, Ms H A O'Sullivan, A Jurd, Mrs N Jurd, D J Henry, Mrs V L Henry, D Henry, D J Scott, D Wright, G Barry, Mrs R Barry, Mrs K Gazy, M Pescud, Mrs K M Brennan, P W Cook, Henrys Racing (Mgr: J Henry), 2SR Racing (Mgr: S Mulally) & Two John's Racing (Mgr: J Henry) At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track Prov Cl1 on January 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Aisle Two with 55.5kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Prov Bm64 on January 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cuban Cigar with 55.5kg at $14. Going better than the last run suggests. |
5 BROCK RYAN |
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| 11 | 866x1 |
DIVINE SECRETS
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG V Ferraro, Mrs M Ferraro, M Ferraro, A Ferraro, J G Abboud, J Mansour, R A Wade-Cooper, J Corbo, T Burton, C D Donnelly, N H Kyrgios, D Horsfall, M J Gilchrist & J Juresic Second-up. First-up after a year favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m defeating Pappa Blue with 56.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Wyong F&M Mdn-Sw on January 26 2025 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Reasonable with 55kg at $4.80. Place best against some of these. |
3 ANDREW ADKINS |
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ARANESE
AMANDA TURNER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M G Poletti Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 June 17 over 1500m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Celtic Sin carrying 53kg at $8. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Wyong Super Mdn-Sw July 25 2024 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Lone Force with 59kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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OUR LADY STARDUST
GARRY FRAZER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D Stein, S Lucas, J L Roberts, J P George, M D J Neaverson, T L Neaverson, Mrs S Libri & Jnr J P K George Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Orange Cl1 on January 6 over 1280m, 9 len behind Roma Green carrying 52.5kg at $12. The race before that 5th of 9 at Bathurst Cl2 on December 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lethal Love carrying 52kg at $18. Doesn't win out of turn and needs to improve sharply. |
4 SIENNA GRIMA |
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