Kembla Grange 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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OMNIMODAL LOGISTICS CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +5m 1100m-W/Post, +3m Remainder. |
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Fast tempo assured with Sinister, Oneforian and Leica Storm going toe-to-toe. Loads of chances in a very tricky race. OCTOBER STAR (9) found the line nicely to get up for third two back over 1200m at Wyong then wasn't comfortable on a heavy track last start in a run worth overlooking. Looks ready for a first crack at 1400m. ALL MACHIAVELLIAN (10) was very good two back in a BM68 over the mile then stoked up late but was never a threat here at this trip most recently. Veteran who doesn't win out of turn but if he runs to his best he can take care of this field. EVERIDO (2) settled midfield and failed to improve first-up over 1100m at Warwick Farm. Can improve sharply in this far more suitable contest. ONEFORIAN (3) ran a nice race first-up in open company at Canberra. Has won two from five at 1400m so this looks well within reach. SUGGESTED PLAY: October Star each-way.
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| 1 | 2121x |
LEICA STORM
MATTHEW SMITH 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G W Henderson & Ms S C Carnes Resuming after a break of two-and-a-half years. Finished off last preparation by 2.75 len Warwick Farm Bm72 April 1 2024 over 1600m defeating Pier Pressure with 56kg at $4.50. First up last campaign third of 12 at Mudgee Ctry Bm58 December 1 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Cyclone Rupert with 58.5kg at $2.50. Honest veteran who can never be written off. |
6 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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| 2 | 100x5 |
EVERIDO
KEITH DRYDEN & LIBBY SNOWDEN 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Redbank North Pty Ltd, J T O'brien, Boeara Holdings, Starcayma Racing, E E Gormley, P J Macbeth, C A Anson, Ms M J Ryan, R & J Wise, R R Brinckley, G E Gurney, M A Naprta, Laurel Oak Superman 1, G Mcintosh, Mrs J C McAuliffe, Tumut Wato's & M P Bullock Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on July 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Jarrito with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Sapphire Coast Sera Champ on March 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Vermicella carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Can improve sharply back at the provincials. |
9 JESSICA BROOKES |
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| 3 | 735x3 |
ONEFORIAN
NICK OLIVE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R W Tierney Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 on July 24 over 1280m, 1.2 len behind Brooklyn Lights carrying 55kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sapphire Coast Bm66 January 31 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Your Not The Boss with 59.5kg at $4.40. Fitter and should be in the mix. |
4 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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| 4 | 42x46 |
POWDER MAN
DONNA GRISEDALE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D Grisedale Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on June 24 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Braveheart carrying 55.5kg at $21. Last start 6th of 13 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm68 on July 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Heuristic with 58.5kg at $17. Not out of calculations. |
6 J GRISEDALE |
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| 5 | 4516x |
ROCCO LINI
B JOSEPH & P & M JONES 5YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG J J R Partnership (Mgr: P A Jones), P H Joseph, M G Jones, Mrs M Guthrie-Curran, K J S Sullivan, D Berryman, R Taylor, A Kendall, G Harrop, Mrs D M Harrop, Mrs M M Park, Mrs L Rankin, R Patton, Mrs M Price, Mrs C A Gaete, C Edlinger, R Naumovski, D M Pearce & Bowness Stud (Mgr: J W North) Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Goulburn Bm74 March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Miss Stalwart with 57kg at $2.60. First up last campaign third in a small field at Nowra Ctry Cl1 September 21 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind The Main Event carrying 58kg at $5. Not out of contention. |
2 BRODIE LOY |
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| 6 | x1663 |
BON FRANKIE
AARON CLARKE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A J Brown, A Allen, B A Gibson, J A Smith, E M Buckle, W J A Van Weerdenburg, N W Van Weerdenburg, M I Singh, R Brett, P J Brown, P King, W King, A Clarke & Miss P F Young Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Wagga Bm82 on June 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Mathrin carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 10 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Supermassive carrying 55.5kg at $20. Should give a good account despite the gap between runs. |
8 GLENN CAHILL |
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| 7 | x2454 |
UP THE FRONT
BLAKE RYAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B A Ryan, B J Porter, B J Thomas, H J R Turnbull, J Hart, J W Bourke, J R Latham, Dr P M Stevens, M P Stevens, A G Frear, J Street, L Saul, C I Anderson, S Halsted, W J Woods, B R Smith, R Biglands & Stevenson Family (Mgr G J Stevenson) Dual acceptor. Last start 4th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on July 11 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Turning Circle carrying 59kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on June 23 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Escargoes with 59.5kg at $17. Should be right in the mix again. |
5 LEESHELLE SMALL |
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| 8 | 313x |
SINISTER
BJORN BAKER 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), S J Davoren, P G Gillespie, S C Montgomery, M Aitken, K R Ferrel, A C Frogley, R T Frost, C J Hallinan, I G Mathieson, D Novaro, R P Ryan, K P Temm, H I Myers & Mrs C M Myers Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Nowra Cl1-Sw February 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tabor carrying 57.5kg at $1.45. On debut third of 12 at Orange Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1400m, a long neck behind Rule Of Faith with 57.5kg at $3.90. Lightly raced and has great scope for improvement this prep. |
7 C LEVER |
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| 9 | 7x536 |
OCTOBER STAR
RICHARD LITT 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Monarch Bloodstock (Mgr: J Micallef), Monarch Bloodstock October, Smashed Turkey, J Chatillon, Dave and Dan, Mrs C Galbraith, The Mock Sports, L Skillin, Miss C Skipper, G Geeson, D-Gen, Mrs D Robinson, M Amy, Weffalee Park, J Olsen, Mrs D Hughes, K Toumaras, G Robinson, YYR Racing & P Ly At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Gosford Cg&E Cl1 on July 18 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Stability carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Written Scandal with 58kg at $31. Worth forgiving that run on a heavy deck and can turn things around. |
5 M BELL |
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| 10 | 42739 |
ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Mrs J R Balding, R J Balding, D Pendleton, Mrs J A Pendleton & S J Dickerson Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 15 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on July 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Stallone carrying 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Cond Bm68 on June 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Glastonbury Girl carrying 55kg at $4.20. Hard one to follow but certainly worth another chance. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 11 | 50x80 |
HAMMERING AWAY
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG B O'Brien, S A Heinze, D T G (Mgr: G E Gurney), J J Brown, D J Hughes, T L O'Brien, C Baas, D B Andriolo, J A Garden, T McFarlane, R Vallario, D Nasr, B A Crilly & P Maione Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Goulburn Cl3 on July 17 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Extrio with 56.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm68 on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Heuristic carrying 55kg at $101. Hard to make much of a case. |
1 J PENZA |
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| 12 | 80068 |
SURF SONIC
KAREN OUTTRIM 10YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Parkes & Mrs K G Outtrim Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on July 26 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Varuni with 59kg at $71. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Last Druid with 55kg at $151. SCRATCHED. |
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