Kembla Grange   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CLEANING WORLD BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m Remainder.  

Irish Bliss should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. PERFECT PLAY (1) resumed and raced handy and kept finding to finish beaten a whisker over 1500m at this track. He's further improved and is proven second up. The 2kg claim remains handy and he's proven second-up. In a top barn and will take beating. ALL MACHIAVELLIAN (8) improved again nudged out here in a 68. That's strong form and he can feature with average luck in the run. NATOYA (4) drifted well back then came with a powerful run to finish 1L from the winner when resuming last start over 1400m at Newcastle. The former Kiwi keeps the 2kg claim and is well-placed to threaten. KOSUKE (3) resumes and is up to this if presented on song. Will come into his own over further but won a country 66 comfortably first up last time over 1500m and won a recent Muswellbrook trial over 1000m. Keep safe. TAVOLO (7) is third-up and should be ready to test her best form. Has a 3kg claim and maps well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Perfect Play.
1 336x2 PERFECT PLAY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs T D Ingram, P L Ward, P A Rapone, G P Burnett, M P Graham, H Tam, Mrs K Isaacs, ANR Perfect Play, Hon. G J Williamson, O Sheer, S Scheele, K J Marr, C Carpenter, M Sultana, Kelso & Co, R Peel, Cooked at the Rook, F L R Perfect Play & Mrs R J Metherall
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, head behind Cosmic Lad with 61.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm74 on January 8 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Dictionary carrying 59kg at $5. Tough to beat.
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MOLLIE FITZGERALD
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
2 2100x FORMAT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Evergreen Rich (Mgr: A W Bott)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Flemington in the LR Vrc St Leger April 25 over 2800m, 26 len behind American Wolf with 58kg at $5. Previously first up; third of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Super Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Pretty Powerful carrying 57.5kg at $21. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past but looks a bit out of his depth.
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ZAC WADICK
Red, Black Diagonal Stripes, Armbands And Quartered Cap
3 7206x KOSUKE
GREGORY MCFARLANE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G S McFarlane, Berowra Battlers (Mgr: M G Fisher), D C Nankervis, G R Bovis, V J Bovis, S M Madden, C J Madden, Mrs D L Muddle, Mrs K N Overton, M J Slattery, A Cross, G M Searle, J M C Fisher, B J Kelly, R C Barton & Mrs T Barton
Dual acceptor. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Randwick 3yo Bm72 June 7 over 2000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Millie De Lune with 55kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Port Macquarie Bm66 February 16 over 1500m defeating Monte Maximus with 59kg at $2.50. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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M BELL
White With Blue, Red, Black, Yellow And Green Hoops, White Cap With Coloured Stripe
4 x31x2 NATOYA
JOHN SARGENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
G Harvey
Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Newcastle 3&4yo Bm64 on September 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ruination carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1600m in soft going defeating Chur Nibble with 57kg at $5.20. Genuine performer who should be right in the finish.
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MITCH STAPLEFORD
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes
5 64556 OWEN COUNTY
RICHARD LITT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T P Giardina, Mrs E M Giardina, Mrs K M Silvestro & Miss D Silvestro
Most recently second last of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on September 10 over 1900m, in the wet; 9 len behind Luskaire with 57kg at $31. Before that second last in a small field at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 on August 9 over 1400m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Forbidden Riff carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
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WILLIAM STANLEY
Light Blue, White V, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 8x198 MONTY BE QUICK
NATHAN DOYLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, Galaxy Breeding, Mrs S E Downey, B.J & A.K Paterson, Sausage Rolex, S Wighton, International Thoroughbred Alliance, J Allen, B R Frazer, J R Byrnes, D A Young, V T Germano, J Sant, J A Mccoy, T Lam, D B Flindell, M Perez, Monty Be Quick, Ms JA Halverson & R A Hanson
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Wyong Bm64 on September 5 over 1350m, 3 len behind Azarax with 60kg at $9. Before that ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on August 13 over 1550m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Narbold with 56.5kg at $16. Racing below his best and is not expected to threaten.
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LEE MAGORRIAN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 60x55 TAVOLO
ROB POTTER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
R J Potter, P Giorgievski, Mrs L C Denney, D N Denney, A M McReynolds, J A Serrano Diaz, Mrs J McReynolds, Miss K L Potter, C D D'Ambrosio, L Lawler, M Shafron, R Chilton, T P D Shafron, W Shafron, J Brown & B Dixon
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Open on September 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Belleistic Kids carrying 56kg at $5.50. Last start 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cond Bm68 on September 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cape Byron carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Has the ability to feature.
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MADELINE OWEN
Green, Yellow Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Armbands, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 65362 ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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 sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on September 27 over 1600m, head behind Just Shane with 56kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cosmic Lad with 58.5kg at $11. Ready to win.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
Black, White Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Black Armbands, Yellow Cap
9 30267 IRISH BLISS
KERRY PARKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Calibre (Mgr: L Halloran-Gould), S S Wade, M J Salter, Beaches Racing No 10 (Mgr: L G Macedo), D Power, M H Trejago, Harf Finkin (Mgr: D Hall), Mrs S L Ross, D R Ross, Bullo (Mgr: M J Bullen) & Beaches Racing No. 7 (Mgr: L G Macedo)
Dual acceptor. Last start faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cosmic Lad carrying 58kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track Bm64 on September 13 over 1600m, on a wet track; 8 len behind I've Bean Tryin' carrying 59kg at $3.80. Passing.
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Light Blue, White Vee, Calibre Logo, Black Sleeves And Cap, Light Blue Seams
10 52201 MEGA FIGHT
JOHN COOPER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J T Cooper & Ms P A Cooper
Dual acceptor. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Nowra Bm58 September 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Jalmari with 62kg at $3.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on August 27 over 1550m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Hooligan Tommy with 54kg at $41. In the mix.
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J PENZA
Grey, Red Cross, Armbands And Cap
11 900x6 MEDIARO
MATTHEW SMITH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D R Lawler, M Fagerstrom, G Howison, M Teggelove, D Stout, D Price, P J Harper, Forbson Group (Mgr: B Forbes), Keah Racing (Mgr: S T Holton), M K Holton, S White, MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), J G Felicetti, J K Murdoch & B Wilson
Second-up. First-up after almost two and a half years got back early 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Mirra Impact with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 28 2023 over 1600m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Time Quest with 56kg at $26. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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C LEVER
Cerise, Black Checked Sash And Sleeves
12 39x74 STAR LEGACY
GARY PORTELLI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Brisbane Meadows (Mgr: Ms F Mylan), G & G Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Giotas), J Kotowicz, P Signorelli, L Signorelli, Marrickville Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Smith), M W Smith, A Konstantakopoulos, V Macri, F D'Arrigo & G Portelli
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at this track Cond Bm68 on August 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Orthie's Boys with 55kg at $10. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 18 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Cosmic Lad with 53.5kg at $21. Finds a suitable race and looks one hopes.
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CORIAH KEATINGS
Cerise And White Checks
13 x2393 BEAUER
PAUL MURRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Murray Livestock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Murray)
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Moruya Bm82 on September 16 over 1435m, 6 len behind Dupli Kate with 56kg at $21. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Grafton 4yo+ Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Caracoron with 55.5kg at $5. Risking.
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C LEVER
Dark Blue, Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Cap
14 002x0 SINGLE CROWN
LUKE MUSSON
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Musson
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Canberra 4yo+ Bm50 on September 19 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Merchant Reign carrying 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on January 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Captain Nay carrying 58kg at $31. Can't recommend until he shows something more.
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SHAUN GUYMER
Royal Blue, Tangerine Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves And Cap
15 97556 FUN SPONGE
JASON COYLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Serene Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L N Tinkler)
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last in a small field at Nowra Bm66 on September 21 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Acheson with 60.5kg at $14. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 7 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 on September 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cryptonic carrying 55.5kg at $31. Needs to do more.
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Pale Green, Silver Serene Lodge Logo, Pale Green Pom Pom