Kembla Grange 26 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SUTTONS ARNCLIFFE CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 2000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: +7m 1100m - W/Post, +6m remainder . |
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Gentle Giant and Criteria can set an even tempo.
GENTLE GIANT (3) led clearly then had to dig deep to just hang on over 1800m at the Kensington track last start. Has only raced twice so there is a stack of upside. Gai and Adrian will have him pumped to get this longer trip so stick with him as he goes through the grades. STITZER (13) is yet to fill a placing in four starts. Started favourite against Gentle Giant in town last time and cut his margin to 1.5 lengths on the line after coming from well back. Looking for 2000m or more and although out of his grade this looks a winnable race. LEGASELLI (11) raced handy then proved a shade too strong for Von Hoven (engaged in Race 3) over the mile here recently. Strong through the line that day so getting out to 2000m looks the logical next step. LUNA BAY (6) whacked away to just miss the placings over 1600m at Goulburn last start. Fitter for two runs back and the extra 400m helps. ROBBED BY ROB (10) was less than two lengths from Gentle Giant last time and is not out of contention. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gentle Giant to lead all the way.
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CRITERIA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N X G Racing, K L Tapper, Mrs C E Passmore, Crackit (Mgr: K R Smith), M W Heinz, D R Fleming, W G Moore, M Harrison, P G Parsons, D Sanders, Grandscape (Mgr: C Neves), Mrs D I M Liubertas, D R Houghton, L D Passmore, W Montgomery, S Davies, A J Lawler, W J Watts & S Eades Second run back. First-up after about 18 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Cl1-Sw at Queanbeyan on September 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Falstaffian carrying 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Bm72 at Canterbury on April 30 2025 over 1900m, in the wet; 19 len behind Ahuriri with 54.5kg at $26. Not sure that is the right form but a top four finish is not out of the question. |
8 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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DERRY CITY FELIX
PAUL & MARTHA CAVE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M Cave & M Merriman Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 in a Cl1 at Hawkesbury on September 10 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Philatelic with 56kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Cl1 at Wyong on August 30 over 1625m, 3 len behind Smichov with 56.5kg at $11. Has to be considered. |
4 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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GENTLE GIANT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Muollo, Mrs G L Muollo, A N Muollo, Miss N A Muollo, Miss S A Muollo & Miss V Muollo Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Emirate Star carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second-up won by a nose in a Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1800m defeating My Cartouche carrying 59kg at $3.30. Nicely bred four-year-old with plenty more to offer. |
2 WINONA COSTIN |
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MAGIC MOUNTAIN
MICHAEL SPARROW 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M D Sparrow, Ms D J McWilliam & Mrs L J McWilliam At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Ctry Bm58 at Moruya on September 15 over 1660m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Nagadec with 58kg at $21. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck in a Mdn-Sw at Moruya on August 28 over 1660m on a rain affected track defeating Rouladen with 59kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
6 J PENZA |
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PIEDI VELOCI
DONNA GRISEDALE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Churinga Lodge Racing (Mgr: Lady D Trollope), Ms A C Trollope, Mrs D M Grisedale & W B Aanensen Last start ran second last of 7 in a Cl1 at Hawkesbury on September 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Philatelic with 55kg at $101. The start before that ran second last of 8 in a Cl1 at Wyong on August 30 over 1625m, 6 len behind Smichov with 55kg at $71. Can't have on recent performances. |
5 J GRISEDALE |
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LUNA BAY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG La Luna Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Borg) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on August 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harry Lime with 56.5kg at $16. Last start 5th of 10 in a Bm58 at Goulburn on September 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Toussaint with 60kg at $7. One for trifecta and first four players. |
9 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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LEON RUBEN
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T Lavalle & A Bertuccio At the latest run 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Gentle Giant carrying 59kg at $13. The race before that 3rd of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1600m, long-neck behind Emirate Star with 55kg at $4.60. Good enough to mix it with these. |
7 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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LIGHTNING JOEY
PAUL MURRAY 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG R B Maloney, J F Clarke, Ms L C Baron, C A Richardson, N J Richardson, S J Brown, Ms A L Lombardo, P Domanski, Ms C J Lombardo, T Ruddock & P Bailie Last start ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Legaselli carrying 56kg at $151. The race before that ran second last of 8 in a Mid 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m, 9 len behind Algorithmic with 59kg at $81. Looking to others. |
11 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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MOCHIMA
AMANDA TURNER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms A Turner, M G Poletti & D J Smalle Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 in a Super Mdn at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Gaultier with 55kg at $101. Last start ran second last in a small field in a Cl1-Sw at Hawkesbury on September 5 over 1800m, 13 len behind Mister Rizz carrying 56.5kg at $61. Outclassed. |
1 ADAM FARRAGHER |
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ROBBED BY ROB
SARA RYAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG R J Poot, R J Ryan, M C Oxley, W J Cotterill, N Power, R P Cotterill, J Poidevin, T A Freeman, T P McJannett, A Ford, N D Hughes, E J R Wydell & G W Ford Most recently 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Gentle Giant with 59kg at $81. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Take A Day Off carrying 59kg at $6. Should have more to give back at the provincials. |
10 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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LEGASELLI
JOHN P THOMPSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Vardy), King Luiselli (Mgr: S Vardy), Ms K Heber, J Caine, B Fletcher, W Howie, A Andronikou, M Berridge, P Russo, L Robins, G Baker, W Turner, Hair Of The Horse (Mgr: J Henry), S Hunt, M OReilly, G McCarney, Fearless Five, TCJ Racing, Mugathree Racing & D Law Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 12 over 1600m defeating Van Hoven carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Mid 3yo Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1400m, head behind Switch On carrying 57kg at $3.20. Rock-hard fit and a genuine chance again. |
13 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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GOSH ALMIGHTY
GARY PORTELLI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG D Lopez Snr, D Lopez, D Lopez, Ms A Lopez, B Lopez, S C Alcorn, G Portelli & Mrs R J Dorney At the latest run 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 12 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Legaselli with 56.5kg at $13. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1600m, head behind Emirate Star carrying 55kg at $20. Not far away last time. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away. |
12 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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STITZER
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG R B Gold, M J Chittick, Dr C G Lawler, E J Lucas, R A Pegum, B Coopersmith, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), D J Hines, A Rakowski, C Russell, Mrs S J Scott, A J Skelly, M Angelos, J Eassey, R Kzaizan, M W Finemore & P A Henry Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hitch carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Last start 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on September 9 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Gentle Giant carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly. Cherry ripe now and poses a serious threat. |
3 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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