Kembla Grange   11 May 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

COASTAL WINDOWS & DOORS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder.  

Off the low draw the speedy Turned Down should lead at a genuine tempo. WILD CALM (7) is a grinding type who went down fighting over a longer trip in latest run. Handles all conditions and in good hands with Collett retained. Definite threat. ARALE (1) goes back up in weight but overall form stocks up well after two solid city efforts of late. Proven wet tracker with winning claims. WORTH AVENUE (11) was well supported first up and kept concentrating right to the line. Lightly raced type who strips fitter with less weight. Must include. TURNED DOWN (3) is only a maiden winner to date but showing plenty of early ability. Kicks off over a mile and two recent trials were solid. Drawn to get every chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wild Calm each-way. Box quinella 7,1,11.
1 06575 ARALE
BENJAMIN SMITH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
A Bertuccio
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 8 at Canterbury Bm78 on May 1 over 1550m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hollywood Hero with 56kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 20 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Putt For Dough with 58.5kg at $16. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
JESS DEL FRARI
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE CONJOINED ML, RED SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
2 7x018 READY TO HUMBLE
NICK OLIVE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M A Knappick, Ms C L Walliss, Mrs A M Knappick, Mrs R L Grant, Mrs V E Acworth, M Vucas, M I Holmes & M P Lister
Useful type. Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Baledon with 60.5kg at $17. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Canberra Open Bm82 March 29 over 1300m defeating Napoleon Solo with 60kg at $11. Best form should see him measure right up.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Dark Blue, Red Disc ,Armbands
3 143x TURNED DOWN
JOHN O'SHEA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A M Muollo & Mrs G L Muollo
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track Bm64 March 5 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Allhallowtide carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. At his first start won by long-neck Canterbury 2&3yo C&G Mdn January 19 over 1250m slow track defeating Superstitious with 58kg at $3. Promising type.
3
LEE MAGORRIAN
MAROON, SILVER CAP
4 414x6 WHETU
RICHARD COLLETT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G D Witters & Mrs M L Witters
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Napoleon Solo carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury Bm68 on July 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Olympic Theatre carrying 55kg at $8.50. Worth consideration.
10
MS OLIVIA DALTON
DARK GREEN AND GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
5 20x2x GUZUMPED
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
F Mittiga, Mrs M L Mittiga, Mrs M Mittiga, A Coluccio, C A Romeo, P Milazzo, D Sergi, A Licastro, M Kinsella, Ms D Andrich & Z Todorovic
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Prov Cl1 on December 14 over 1600m, head behind Ambassadors with 58.5kg at $5. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Prov Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Justela carrying 59kg at $8.50. Finished seventh in a Warwick Farm trial over 1200m on April 26. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
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ZAC WADICK
Yellow, Red Band, Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 80x90 INVINCIBLE DASH
NICK OLIVE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R P Grayson, T J Mackay, W G Dunn, S A Broadley, A F Herbert, I G Tyack & D J Frankel
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 13 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Merc with 60.5kg at $41. Last start ran last of 11 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Baledon carrying 60kg at $81. Take on trust.
13
QUAYDE KROGH
DARK BLUE, RED SOLID DISC AND ARMBANDS
7 1x165 WILD CALM
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Q O Racing (Mgr: B O'Neill), W M Jago, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), E J Lucas, P R Farley, P A Bekker, Mrs R L Bekker, Ms C Bekker & Raphie (Mgr: Ms K L Avison)
Useful mare. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Bm68 on April 27 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Diabelli carrying 56.5kg at $14. The start before that 6th of 10 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on April 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zouatica carrying 54.5kg at $16. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
12
ALYSHA COLLETT
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 1x1 PIGGYBACK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), S D Murray, S J Brereton, P S Chiu, M R Egan, M R Alston, L C Griffiths, A L Giddings, Ya Beaten, J Caspersz, R Boekel, S L Lamont, Pig Sty, J Yianni, TS , Ohh Eight & G R Glynn
Dual acceptor. Third race start. Strong on debut won by 0.8 len at Gosford Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1200m defeating Subarctic carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Went for a break before returning won by 0.5 len at Orange Cl1 April 19 over 1410m on a soft track defeating Eilrahc with 55.5kg at $2.80. Hat-trick is on the cards. Improver with winning prospects.
11
ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
9 60116 TIGER TOWN
GREGORY HICKMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G D Hickman, P J Hawketts, A S Gill, V Sikais, M Aurisch, S R Woodlands, A D Hilzinger, J M Zammit, M K Virgo, C J Pearson, C Ward, D R Lawman, Miss J J B Hickman, P M Skinner, P Piras, Ms K Heber, Mrs S Rowles, Ms J V Borg, G N Piras & S Jackson
Useful type. Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Wagga Guinprel on April 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cable Express with 59kg at $9.50. Before that won by 0.7 len at Wellington Bm58 April 12 over 1400m in soft going defeating Celtic Harp carrying 60kg at $5.50. Place best.
4
RED AND YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
10 46435 HEIR JORDAN
LUKE MUSSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
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
At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 27 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Napoleon Solo with 54kg at $14. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 15 over 2400m, slow going 0.7 len behind Foxtrot Bravo with 55kg at $26. Others preferred.
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OLIVIA CHAMBERS
MAROON, WHITE FIVE STARS, MAROON CAP, WHITE POM POM
11 513x3 WORTH AVENUE
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
C Bernick
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Gendarmerie with 58kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track Super Mdn on October 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Zondee carrying 55.5kg at $9. Should progress from that first-up run.
9
C REITH
ORANGE, WHITE VEE, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
12 37502 BINKOU
GARRY FRAZER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A Stanescu
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 24 over 1890m, nose behind La Vesuvius carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on April 1 over 1630m, 3.5 len behind Our Girl Eve with 61.5kg at $6. This looks too tough.
15
MIKAYLA WEIR
YELLOW, RED HALVES, YELLOW, RED HALVES SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP
13 65488 VERBEK
R & L PRICE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
JJJ Racing Chapchick (Mgr: J J Fish), R J Price, S J Dickerson, T J Webster, M K Warnes, Mrs M A Arena, T M Arena, P J Duncan, M K Duncan, P A Lindley, R Lindley, D J Croft, L B Sampson, L D Reardon, Four Putts (Mgr: T I Hudson), D Smith, Ms M Dean, Mrs L H Duncan, K D Grant & J Grant
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm68 on April 27 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Diabelli with 56kg at $8.50. Before that 8th of 14 at this track Bm64 on April 20 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Destiny's Delight with 53.5kg at $11. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
NAVY BLUE, JJJ RACING LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, NAVY BLUE STAR
14 78333 ULYSSES BLUE
TERRY ROBINSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Lill & Mrs J H Lill
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Moruya Cl2 on April 26 over 1425m, 2.75 len behind Fire And Gemstone carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Goulburn Cl1 on March 24 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wild Calm with 55kg at $11. Rather invest elsewhere.
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HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
WHITE, MAROON DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
15 x5448 DEEP FURY
GARY PORTELLI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), R Carafa, R A Piper, N Strong, P Dimech, J P Johnson, G Hardy, G E Williams, D Cohen, C J Houghton, B Regulic, O A Lewis, B Wallace, Three Pints (Mgr: R Krajina), X Farrell, C Stevens, M G Wilson & J R Lewis
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on April 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Napoleon Solo with 55.5kg at $11. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Canberra Bm65 on April 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dead Of Night carrying 58.5kg at $9. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
5
LOUISE DAY
White, Elite Thoroughbreds Logo, SKY BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPE,SKY BLUE CAP,COLLAR
16 7x039 REMUS
J M AUSTIN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs N Kominar
Most recently ran last of 9 at Gosford Bm64 on April 25 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Dunedin with 56kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Edge Of Reward with 55kg at $17. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
2
BLAKE SPRIGGS
White, Red Horse Symbol, Black Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Red Horse Symbol
17 x5569 SPINPIX
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs D Poidevin Laine & Miss B C Poidevin
Last start ran last of 9 at this track Bm68 on April 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Diabelli carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Nowra Bm58 on March 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Etched In Time with 58kg at $10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
13
GRANT BUCKLEY
CERISE, YELLOW HORSESHOE, BLACK STRIPED SLEEVES, CERISE AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP
18 5x868 JALMARI
GREG BACKHOUSE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B T Hancock & Mrs A Hancock
Group 3 placegetter. Last start from last on the turn ran last of 8 at Moruya Bm58 on April 26 over 1650m, 1.4 len behind Tillman with 61kg at $5. The race before that 6th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Cl2 on March 31 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Occhiata with 58.5kg at $12. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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Cerise, Black Hoops, Checked Sleeves, Black Cap