Kembla Grange   10 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

DEAN INDUSTRIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1100m-W/Post, +3m Remainder.  

Strong tempo assured with Fast Track and Line Of Fire leading the way over Blazerro. HOOLIGAN TOMMY (3) has been racing well despite coming off poor draws in all three starts this time in. Loves the mile and gets a no-excuses alley with a well-used claim. Lots to like. INCANTATION (11) is a progressive filly with solid form this time in. Comes via a handy race last start and has had a solid grounding for a first time crack at a mile. In the mix. LINE OF FIRE (2) slips back to provincial level third up and has won over a mile. Despite the big weight should get a soft run throughout. SKIING (5) is on trial at this trip but senior rider sticks and the latest run was sound in a solid form race. FAST TRACK (10) is still learning but boxed on well from a toxic draw last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Incantation each-way.
1 0x692 ARTFUL PERSUASION
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M D Beer, J P Bowden, G J Flynn, S J Gray, G J Beer, I Emanuelli, P R Stevens, R Wickson, P Dunn, A F Twyford, M Gannon, J G Kendler, Mrs H M Kendler, A J Hammond, B R Spangler, Mrs J E Pinter, Connemara Racing (Mgr: S P O'Brien) & A Corry
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Colophon carrying 60.5kg at $18. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track Provmid Champ on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Imposant with 56kg at $26. Happy to risk this time.
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HOLLY DURNAN
Black, Red And Blue Lightning Bolt, Red Pom Pom
2 8x467 LINE OF FIRE
BJORN BAKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Darby Racing (S Darby), Mrs R Barsby, W Ford, R Gould, S Hatch, G Medved, G Nixon, W Payne, J Pizanias, J Roberts, Mrs N Ross, D Wilden-Constantin, J Wilson, Goldie (G O'Brien), J and A Sydney Racing (J Stevens), Pearl (Mrs M Jokich), Sansom Racing (A Sansom) & Darby Racing (S Darby) Montrachet
Useful type. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Canterbury Bm64 on April 21 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Maison Louis carrying 62kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Enter The Dragon with 58.5kg at $41. Well placed. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
3 7x120 HOOLIGAN TOMMY
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M B Trevaskis, Mrs A M Trevaskis, X A Trevaskis, T M Trevaskis, X Trevaskis, G Valentino, J Valentino, J Valentino, D Valentino, Papandrea Family (A P Papandrea), G Alexander, Mrs T Alexander, B Alexander, L Alexander, Caterina Family (F Caterina), M L Connaghan, A Gennusa, G Koovousis & S Samus
Useful type. Last start got back early 10th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Glounthaune with 56kg at $12. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 16 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1600m, 2 len behind Monkhana carrying 60.5kg at $5. Can bounce back.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Black, Yellow Shamrocks, Quartered Cap
4 89626 BLAZERRO
JOSEPH IBLE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
N P Bennett, A D Stanley, Outside the Box Racing (Mgr: R P Pettman), An Capall go tapa, G Koletti, R A Buckley, Mrs S Buckley, Delolama, B D Walkington, S A Dellow, CosCo, B J Britten, N R Bull, Bennett Racing Blazing Snitzel, B Feldmann, Ms E M Thomson, Shadwell Farm Racing&Mrs S M Miller
Most recently 6th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on April 23 over 1850m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Magicon carrying 59.5kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Gundagai Gund Cup Bm86 on April 6 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Star Buyer with 55kg at $7. Unlikely to feature.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
5 2x495 SKIING
ROBERT QUINN
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
P L Brown, Grange Bloodstock (Mgr: P L Brown), Mrs D J Proctor, D G Proctor, E Cioffi, C Underhill, T Clerke & Ms S Padilla
Last start 5th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lounerse carrying 59.5kg at $17. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Just Feelin' Lucky carrying 58.5kg at $21. Profiles as an each way chance.
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J PENZA
Navy Blue, Old Gold Horse Head Symbol, Seams And Pom Pom
6 x5517 EMPRESS OF JAPAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 58.0KG
A E Koundouris, Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Ms C Koundouris, Miss D Koundouris & M A Koundouris
Useful type. Last start 7th of 11 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 on April 23 over 1500m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Oakfield Prince carrying 56kg at $3.80. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Goulburn Bm66 April 8 over 1400m defeating Zipitalist carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
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M BELL
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
7 75005 HELL'S ITCH
JOHN P THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D S Neate & Mrs K L Neate
Last start second last in a small field at Newcastle Bm64 on April 26 over 1870m, slow going 4.5 len behind Eclair Awesome with 59kg at $6. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 15 at Newcastle Bm68 on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fiftyfivechevy with 57.5kg at $12. Must improve to play a role.
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
White, Emerald Green Hoops And Sleeves, Black Cap
8 x7728 TWIN TURBO
EDWARD O'ROURKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), BBT Tina Turban (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), Labrats (Mgr: A Smith), B Renshaw, Wallis Ait Pty Ltd, E Seyfarth, T & P FRIENDSHIP (Mgr: T P Nguyen), Octojoy (Mgr: M Cusack), Mrs C M Hackett & R C Dougherty
Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 19 over 1500m, 4 len behind Last Command with 59kg at $31. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on March 22 over 1500m, nose behind Inferencia carrying 51.5kg at $61. Came from a wide gate and could only manage to finish eighth last time out over 1500m at this track.
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Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Blueblood Logo, Red And White Star Cap
9 312 ELIVINA
KERRY PARKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, R Caldwell, Whitby Bloodstock, D Kelso, Werrett Bloodstock, Madden Bloodstock, J Cross, F Hicks, D Cross, M Carroll, S Allenby, Cyros Stables, S Thompson, Sixth Sense Racing, A Norman, B Playford, D Oldfield, S Roberts, Proven Stayers & Proven Idyllic Mood
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on April 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tact carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Covert Thinking with 56.5kg at $4. This might be too rich.
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C LEVER
Black, Lime Green Disc And Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 174 FAST TRACK
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Team McDonnell (Mgr: J S McDonnell), Ms A S Crossing, W B Fornari, D C Hall AM, Mrs A McDonnell & J S McDonnell
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 26 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lounerse carrying 56kg at $7.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Amreekiyah with 56kg at $8.50. Can improve again. Big chance.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 3x163 INCANTATION
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Useful filly. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Bm64 on April 15 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Let's Fly with 57kg at $26. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 over 1500m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 55kg at $19. Not far away last time. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
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JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
Royal Blue