Kembla Grange 01 Aug 2025
GOING: H(9)
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WESTS ILLAWARRA BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1400m Track: HVY9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True Remainder. |
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Exceed Perfection is the probable leader in the small field. EXCEED PERFECTION (6) should be at peak fitness third up and will be the one to catch. He was just fair at Canterbury second up but this is easier and his best form reads well despite a low winning strike rate. CLUBMAN (2) resumes. He's a sparingly raced 5yo who won easily at Scone before a spell. His trials have left plenty to be desired but if he's given market support he's firmly in the mix. CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE (11) resumes for his second campaign with a nice profile. He won well on debut at Scone last time in, then starting $3.40 to beat Clubman second time out. He was given a solid trial with Lloyd who sticks for race day. YOUR NOT THE BOSS (5) is race fit and should take beating. SUGGESTED PLAY: Exceed Perfection to win.
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SUPER EXTREME
LUKE PEPPER 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG S G Darby, P W Bonusiak, Mrs S L Cheyne, T Cottam, G J Duley, C J Dunn, F Maya, Mrs L J Miller, W G Sambrook, Mrs B H A Wenman, M P Zerafa, Darby Racing Super Lacuna No. 2, Mrs J M Cockrell, T S Mckewen & Miss LJ Wadsworth Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 13 at Moruya Bm74 on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Donwon carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Tamworth Open on April 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Arctic Legend carrying 55kg at $7.50. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing. |
9 JASON COLLETT |
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CLUBMAN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J R Vickery, M J Grace, D V Simpson, M S Wood, Dr O K Chan, T P Orlizki, M D Wiener, I W C Cheung, T W H Cheung, Miss A S Mitchell, J L Brooks & Hon. G J Williamson, Walker Racing & Bloodstock, Daddyoh Racing, JAM Thoroughbreds & Goodlife Thoroughbreds Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Scone Bm66 March 4 over 1600m slow track defeating Mon Amore with 58kg at $2.15. First up last campaign second of 7 at Scone Cl1 February 17 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind You Wahng carrying 59kg at $2.90. Has the ability to take this out. |
3 MOLLIE FITZGERALD |
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IRISH BLISS
KERRY PARKER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Calibre (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), S S Wade, M J Salter, Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo), G Harvey, D Power, M H Trejago, Harf Finkin (Mgr: D Hall), Mrs S L Ross, D R Ross & Bullo (Mgr: M J Bullen) Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on July 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Zaragoza with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on November 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fiddlers Green with 59kg at $6.50. Could be a quick improver. |
6 BROCK RYAN |
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FUN SPONGE
JASON COYLE 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Gosford Bm64 on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Canpikapony with 57.5kg at $61. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Cold Brew carrying 58.5kg at $61. Looking to others for the winner. |
6 DYLAN GIBBONS |
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YOUR NOT THE BOSS
MITCHELL BEER 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M D Beer, Street Rats, C I Boardman, Plastic Cowboys, M J Wallace, J P R Racing, P H Verrell, T S Johnson, W Light, B Wallace, H T R Payne, T W Campbell, J M Casey, Feed The Foz, A J Hammond, Mrs E Tidswell, L O'Shaughnessy, B Dixon, Patriot Bloodstock & S C Jamieson At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on July 17 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Zaragoza carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Moruya Bm74 July 11 over 1425m on a soft track defeating Vermicella with 55kg at $8. Best form reads well. |
4 HOLLY DURNAN |
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EXCEED PERFECTION
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C L Dowsing, A R Scott, B S Robilliard, B Getty, B K Rankin, H G Croaker, P S Douglas, J W Kiley, Miss J E Anderson, Mrs J Sharkey, Mrs K J Hunt, M Chong, Project Bill (Mgr: M Bragg), S B Howell, J Virgona, S Felmingham & R Khambatta Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on July 10 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind Straand Beauty with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 5th of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 23 over 1250m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Metaphorically carrying 52kg at $4.40. Can improve. Will take running down. |
1 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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STAGE LEGEND
LES BRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on June 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zouripper carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Newcastle F&M Bm64 on July 15 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Zielle carrying 59kg at $17. In the each way mix. |
5 R JONES |
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VIESTE
KERRY PARKER 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG A Bertuccio & J White Second-up. First-up after five months didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Show County carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track Cl1 on November 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Brazil with 56.5kg at $10. Fitter but hard to see her featuring. |
2 C LEVER |
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FORBIDDEN RIFF
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S Smith, Mrs D K Smith, N Fyffe, M Padroth, B M Gardner, S Neilson, L C Churcher, Ms B R Dalley, A T Smith, Miss K E Smith, D J Cunningham, M J Garner, Coco's Crew, R L Mason Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Superhero with 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Canberra Cl1 on February 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Dupli Kate carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Rates highly and should do much better. |
7 J FORD |
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BLUFF 'N' BLUSTER
JASON COYLE 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R P Kerr & Ms A B Timberlake Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 9th of 12 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on June 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Rolling Magic with 52kg at $101. Second-up got back early 10th of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Walking Painting with 52kg at $71. Risking. |
2 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung) Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 April 1 over 1500m, in the wet; 5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 54kg at $12. On debut won by 1.4 len Scone Mdn-Sw February 17 over 1400m defeating Cup Of Ambition carrying 58.5kg at $2.05. Watch the betting. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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KIRKUK
JIM & GREG LEE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG F Khedoori Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 20 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Show County with 56.5kg at $14. The run before that 9th of 11 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm64 on July 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Covert Thinking carrying 57kg at $26. Struggling and looking to others. |
5 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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SAMARELLE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), R B Gold, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), R Smith, M D Sullivan, 4th Bloodstock (Mgr: S Haggas) & P N Smith Claiming her maiden victory on debut; settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Newcastle F&M Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating The Stars with 55.5kg at $4.40. Likely to be popular with punters and looks very tough to beat again. |
1 ANDREW ADKINS |
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