Kembla Grange 18 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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2026 ANZAC GALLIPOLI CUP BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1500m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Canadian Fling has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. COULTER (5) seeks the hat-trick off heavily-bet wins here and at Wyong over a mile following. Leaver has an awkward gate to manage today, but the colt is on an upward spiral and can deliver the hat-trick with average luck. PAPPA BLUE (8) draws one gate outside the above but also has the talent to take this out. Won here this grade comfortably over 1400m and then found the Group 3 Carbine Club stakes at Randwick a bit of a stretch. Just needs a good ride to threaten. INSPIRED LEGEND (11) is proven second-up and the longer journey suits. Has more to give with plenty of scope for improvement. Will get every chance from the handy barrier. WILD THOUGHTS (7) has been racing in stronger and was only beaten 1L from the back at Rosehill the start before last. Improved his numbers at Newcastle after and has the inside gate and 3kg claim. Keep well onside. AUDENZIA (2) finished ahead on the above at Newcastle and missed a whisker here prior. In the mix as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Coulter.
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SILENT IMPACT
MATTHEW KELLEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG E J Kelly, M R A Kelley & M R Belcher Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 11 months 9th of 16 at Goulburn Sth Wild Card on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Graceful Ellen carrying 56kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on January 4 2025 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Vega Magnifico carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
9 BILLY OWEN |
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AUDENZIA
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG A Bertuccio & J White Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 5th of 9 at Newcastle Provmid Wldcard on March 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 54kg at $91. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Provmid Champ on March 21 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Midnight Opal with 54kg at $13. Expected to run well. |
8 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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MIDORI GIANT
BLAKE RYAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung) SCRATCHED. |
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PICK UP THE TAB
BJORN BAKER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), K Salagic, H M Kelly, Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), The Savvy (Mgr: G C Smith), B M Dowling, K R Ferrel, A C Frogley, R J Mielnik, D Novaro, A D Meharg, T J Carruthers, N J Frogley, S Jones, M Buggy, B L Parker & T P Toon Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Wyong Bm72 on March 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Caesar carrying 57.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Call Me Gorgeous carrying 57.5kg at $41. Cannot enthuse. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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COULTER
BJORN BAKER 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Godolphin Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Wyong Bm64 April 4 over 1625m on a rain affected track defeating Brazil carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Ol' Mate Coop with 58.5kg at $1.80. Can go on with the job. |
11 C LEVER |
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KING NIC
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Tricolours Racing & Syndications Pty Ltd, A C Lloyd Jones, 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 & Mrs D A Caunt Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 59kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 12 at Wyong Provmid Champ on March 28 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Il Passero carrying 56kg at $61. Well placed. may need another. |
5 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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WILD THOUGHTS
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG ProvenThoroughbreds(Mgr:AJWalter),CablancRacing(Mgr:AMunns),GMarando,MrsMMarando,MSmith,ANMcmaster,BDPlayford,MrsLGrimm,MD McGrath, M G Dunlop, J Finlayson, T Moloney, M S Ross, P J Allwood, D A Hansen, Findlay Racing (Mgr: T J Findlay), M Hicks, B S King, W Bow & Proven Sauvignon (Mgr: A J Walter) At the latest run 7th of 9 at Newcastle Provmid Wldcard on March 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lord Of Biscay with 56kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 21 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Barrengarry carrying 55.5kg at $12. Well placed. Worth another chance. |
1 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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PAPPA BLUE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Ask Partnership (Mgr: A G Lowe), M C Price, Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G J Stambe), S R Bache, P J Richards, A J Willoughby, G J P Van Ameyden & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald) At the latest run 10th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Autumn Break with 56kg at $21. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm64 March 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Change My Address carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Big chance to bounce. |
10 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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CALL ME MOJO
DAVID PFIEFFER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Fraternity Australia Second run back. First-up after 16 months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Canberra Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Optimal Moments with 59kg at $1.75. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Randwick Kensington 3yo C&G Mdn on December 6 2024 over 1300m, 3 len behind Metaphorically carrying 58kg at $4.50. Harder here though and isn’t among the top hopes today. |
8 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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TIP TOP TIMING
CLARRY CONNERS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B Garforth, Mrs K Garforth, Mrs E Kowalczuk, Dr M Kowalczuk, S Miller Last start 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Toes In The Water carrying 57kg at $26. |
7 DEANNE PANYA |
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INSPIRED LEGEND
LES BRIDGE 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) Second run back. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Wyong Cl1 on April 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Easiest Choice with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a nose at this track Mid Mdn October 25 over 1600m defeating Pretty Please carrying 56kg at $2.60. Shaping up nicely and can measure up in this line up. |
4 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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MY GREEK GOD
MATTHEW SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), R Calman, Mrs J G Calman, Mrs K A Fraser, Ms K E Harding, G R Henderson, J Incher, D Morris, P M Rogers, Ms S A Sproats, Ms T St Lawrence, Mrs S Williams & The Nuts (Mgr: J D Wedemeyer) Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Canberra Cl1-Sw November 23 over 2000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Koning with 59kg at $2. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Goulburn Mdn August 11 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind The Cristal with 59kg at $6.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
3 A CALDER |
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MAGICAL MOMENTS
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Darby Racing, Mrs T Asquith, T Chaffey-Jones, Chisholm Condron Racing, S Gardner, JT5 Racing, Lawson Six Racing, C Mak, L J Mitchell, C J Murphy, Darby Racing Magical Charge, M L Day, R D Thomson, T Di Bucchianico, P E Benson, P G Suares & M P Benson Last start 2nd of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind London Star carrying 60kg at $3.90. Before that 5th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Benamera with 58kg at $2.15. Worth including. |
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CANADIAN FLING
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds, BBT Scottish Tartan, Slip Racing, N Quinn, P J Jakubenko, I Brooksbank, J Charlesworth, J W Whitbread, M O'Shea, P J Bird, R Campbell, Kondinin Racing & B B Repacholi Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Canberra Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Cabbucio carrying 57kg at $6. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on March 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Snitzel Dancer with 54kg at $16. Promising effort last time out. Inclined to risk. |
6 ZAC WADICK |
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MISS HVAR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO 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 Most recently 4th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm66 on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind London Star with 58.5kg at $31. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on March 12 over 1400m, 16 len behind Benamera with 57kg at $61. Hard to have. |
11 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG E B Inskip, Miss J J Inskip, Timpano (Mgr: M Timpano), C Kettle, J J Markulic, K W Hiscocks, D Barden, R R Markulic, K McKay, Mrs T Inman & A Bertuccio Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at Rosehill Ctry Clsc November 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Blacklist carrying 55.5kg at $51. Previously first up; seventh of 15 at Randwick Highway-C3 April 19 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Ballinderry Sal with 57kg at $21. Wait and see how he comes up. |
2 MS JESS TAYLOR |
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