Kembla Grange 21 Mar 2026
GOING: S(7)
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JOHN COLE RETIREMENT CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1300m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder. |
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Moderate pace with Stealthfire taking up the running ahead of Chokuto and Olufsen. CUBAN CIGAR (12) deserved his win here this grade over 1400m and he's had to endure wide runs since in stronger races. He's going to need some luck from the awkward barrier and will go close if he gets it. CHOKUTO (3) resumes for the Waller yard. Led and just missed over a mile at Caulfield Heath when last seen and is capable of pushing forward. Has trialled well and has upside. VIIPURI (17) was at the tail last time to follow a fresh win but draws lower than last start. Could be a big improver. STEALTHFIRE (8) makes his Australian debut having switched from NZ to Waller since a last-start maiden win. Has upside so keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cuban Cigar appeals most.
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MONOPOLISTIC
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing P/L, Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock P/L, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock P/L & Corumbene Stud P/L Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning won by 1.0 len Canterbury Bm64 January 16 over 1550m slow track defeating Commanding Artist carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. On debut favourite; won by 1.3 len Beaumont (Newcastle) Cg&E Mdn December 13 over 1200m slow track defeating Curado with 59kg at $2.70. Blinkers on and keep very safe. |
13 ZAC WADICK |
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SAVAII
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Triple Crown Rockaroo, Mrs J Millner, Mrs C Leon, Ms J Powell, Mrs W R Hick, Mrs A C Flannery, Hill Billy Bar, Mrs S Reimers, Mrs E F Manion, Miss T L Baksa, Mrs P E Milner, Ms J Evatt, Ms N Ghazaleh, Mrs J Murphy, Mrs P Baldwin, Mrs D Bartyn, Mrs E Ponder, Ms J Gibson, Mrs Williamson & Ms S Elliott Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on February 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cyclone Rupert with 61kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Canberra Cl1 October 10 over 1300m defeating Azzucca with 56.5kg at $2. Worth consideration. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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CHOKUTO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 December 3 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Island Boy carrying 60kg at $2.25. On debut third of 7 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ludlum with 58kg at $31. Likely to race well in this company. |
6 J PENZA |
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EXTRA HEIGHTS
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), Gee Racing (Mgr: A J Guarrera), Sheffield Racing (Mgr: R J Naylor), Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D W Russell & Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann) Recent form sound. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on February 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sarrismo with 56.5kg at $12. Won at Canterbury three starts ago. |
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KILMAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N Morgan & D H T Devine Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on February 20 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind True To Form with 56.5kg at $13. Has since been given a quiet 1050m trial at Randwick. |
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KING NIC
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, A C Lloyd Jones, S and D Caunt Racing, D Lo Surdo, E A Bongiorno, Chafe Racing, Zaidelle Racing, Bison Racing, P M O'Shea, C R Lawson, T D McKellar, J W Bradshaw, Ms J Lambert, Greycious Gals, Wing House Racing, J M Cross, BJ Racing & A Black Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Divine Secrets with 59kg at $14. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Wyong Mid 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1350m defeating Winning Rulet carrying 59kg at $2.70. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing. |
15 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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STARBOARD
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G J Cooper, A S Taylor, J Golebiowski, S L Williams, G S J England, S Troughton, D J Ricketts, I Martin, D N Helton, M P Lockwood, J R Carter, S F McGuigan, NDC Racing (Mgr: P J Mcdonald) & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew) At the latest run 5th of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Divine Secrets with 59kg at $3.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 13 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Monte Kate carrying 54kg at $4.20. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
8 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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STEALTHFIRE
CHRIS WALLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG A Kheir, B O'Brien, Cookie Racing (Mgr: P Cook), F Palazzo, S Roth, A Guoga, Loose Change Syndicate (Mgr: A Cosmano), AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), V Kheir, T Maddern, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Storey, Colvin Family Racing, Shaw Family Racing, Strathmore Syndicate, FAHC Racing & Built To Bolt Resuming. Finished off last preparation post a big 9 len win. Waipukurau 3yo Mdn-Sw November 16 over 1600m defeating Loose Jewels with 57.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Tauherenikau 3yo Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Kawakawa with 57.5kg at $4.70. Can make an impact first up in Australia. |
1 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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METALLIC RULER
ANDREW BOURKE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Miss S L Crane & A Bourke Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Canberra Open on March 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Vella's Best with 55kg at $20. The run before that ran last of 8 at Nowra Bm74 on February 22 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tai Lung carrying 59.5kg at $5. Prefer to see him back in form. |
8 SHANNEN LLEWELLYN |
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OLUFSEN
BJORN BAKER 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Darby Racing, L Caminiti, J A Forrest, 4 Mates Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd , A P Mahony, I G Mathieson, C Sinnott, D F Smith, Mrs L I Smith, J P Stevens, J J Bushell & Black Book Racing Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Sneaky Sofia carrying 61kg at $3.80. Second-up 8th of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind Divine Secrets with 57kg at $8.50. Can progress. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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CLOSE ENCOUNTER
KERRY PARKER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C Johnston At the latest run ran last of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on March 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 53kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on February 14 over 1250m, 7 len behind Il Passero with 55.5kg at $8. Capable of a big run. |
9 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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CUBAN CIGAR
TRACEY BARTLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms T A Quinn, J W Brown, Mrs J T Brown, G J Brown, M G Mullen, L Mullen, J Calabrese, F Sufferini, R W Bennett, C W Sheridan & R De Martin Most recently 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Provmid Champ on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Matcha Latte with 56kg at $21. The start before that second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on February 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sarrismo with 55kg at $7. Can turn things around. |
7 M BELL |
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ORTHIES
GREGORY MCFARLANE 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG K J Orth Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on February 14 over 1250m, 7 len behind Il Passero carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 16 over 1300m, 4 len behind President carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Others rate better. |
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SENJUTSU
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), K T Carr, A Collins, G A Ebbeck, Galvin (Mgr: G J Galvin), I J Giles, P Halfhyde, D H Hilly, Mrs M J Jokich, B R Kemp, C Koutroumbas, Mrs L Larmer, Nicholback, J F Neilsen, A E Oliver, Mrs R Rowhead, S R Voigt, A K Voller, Waverley Racing, & Darby Racing Rippled No 3 Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Seastraand with 58.5kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 6 over 1400m defeating Cobra Club carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Looks set for another big run. |
1 C LEVER |
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ATMOSPHERIC ROCK
DANNY WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R J Bramich, Mrs A Bramich, S Bramich, Ms K E Gallaher, L J S Vogan, M S Vogan, Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter), G T Castle, N Smith, J B Doughty & Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) Last start ran last of 13 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on February 21 over 1300m, 26 len behind Rose Aye with 58.5kg at $31. The run before that 9th of 16 at Randwick Highway-C3 on February 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Fingers Hunter with 59kg at $91. Moderate effort last time when 26 lengths from the winner in 13th over 1300m at Rosehill. |
4 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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CARAVANSERAI
NATALIE JARVIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Thorotek, R A Barwick, Mrs A L Barwick, G E Ashley, R S Cotterill, T Town Trio, G R Stewart, Mrs S Madigan, Mrs J Oehlman, J Oehlman, Ms K L Ireland, Ms T M Trembath, Miss K M Stewart, G S Peate, P R Tier, Mrs S M Tier, P C May, P Matthews, S L Lamont & G Madigan Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Hawkesbury Bm64 November 27 over 1800m, 29 len behind Forbidden Riff with 58.5kg at $18. First up last campaign second of 11 at Moruya Mdn July 21 over 1020m, soft track; 3 len behind Spice Baby with 58kg at $4.20. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
17 SHAUN GUYMER |
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VIIPURI
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Snowden Racing Pty Ltd, Milzy Racing, Gudonya Racing, K Ibrahim, A Savage, R J Friend, R J Spurway, D Pereira, M J Muszkieta, S M Wilson, M L Melville, R C Geraghty, P N Smith, S G Hill, Dr M J Barth, C Pearson, A Bonvino, W G Porter & Fathers & Sons Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at Muswellbrook Bm58 February 9 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Sapphire Kiss with 60kg at $2.30. Second-up ran last of 7 at Wyong Bm64 on February 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sneaky Sofia with 58.5kg at $6. Solid credentials and keep onside. |
2 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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MONTE MAXIMUS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 October 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind President carrying 59kg at $71. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 September 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Bodhi Boy with 57.5kg at $10. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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KIRKUK
JIM & GREG LEE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG F Khedoori Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Mid Bm64 on February 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Audenzia carrying 55kg at $10. The start before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at this track Mid Cond Bm68 on January 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Close Encounter carrying 55kg at $3.40. Won't be far away. |
5 DEON LE ROUX |
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VIN SANTO
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG J R Poole, Mrs V E Poole, K J Taylor, Mrs J F Taylor, K Neville, Mrs C Neville, Mrs S E Hughes, G J Hughes, R C Robinson, M J Butler, Mrs D J Butler, Mrs B Gordon, S R Cosgrove, Mrs M M A Cosgrove, Ms S J Neville & A Rayneau Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on March 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cavallo Park carrying 57kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Barbarossa carrying 59kg at $7.50. Prefer to see him back in form. |
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