Kembla Grange 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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NATHAN LAMONT BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m Remainder. |
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Plenty of pace from the outset with Brannum and Ocean Chill leading the charge.
WILD THOUGHTS (1) finished third but was beaten a long way when stretched to 1900m at Newcastle last start. Has two wins from three runs over today's course and distance. Very fit and can return to form in this more suitable race. GLASTONBURY GIRL (8) has raced twice this prep and been strong through the line over 1400m on each occasion. Won third-up over the mile at Canberra when last in work. Draws much closer today so she looks a huge chance to build on a nice record. OCEAN CHILL (2) led in a new role for her last start and she defied all challengers in a BM74 over 1450m at Muswellbrook. Doubt she will find this any harder so a repeat performance is not out of the question. EMPRESS OF JAPAN (5) warmed up late to grab the minor prize over 1400m here recently. Ready to peak third-up with the blinkers going back on. VELARIS (3) got going late when fresh from a spell over 1300m at Newcastle last time. Can make his mark over an extra 200m this afternoon. SUGGESTED PLAY: Very open - Wild Thoughts each-way.
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WILD THOUGHTS
KERRY PARKER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG ProvenThoroughbreds(Mgr:AJWalter),CablancRacing(Mgr:AMunns),GMarando,MrsMMarando,MSmith,ANMcmaster,BDPlayford,MrsLGrimm,MD McGrath, M G Dunlop, J Finlayson, T Moloney, M S Ross, P J Allwood, D A Hansen, Findlay Racing (Mgr: T J Findlay), M Hicks, B S King, W Bow & Proven Sauvignon (Mgr: A J Walter) Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 5 len behind Rothrock carrying 60.5kg at $4. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, slow going 2.25 len behind Inspired Legend with 57.5kg at $4.40. Back to his preferred distance and looks the testing material. |
11 C LEVER |
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| 2 | x3221 |
OCEAN CHILL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs A S Archibald, J A Richards, P A Tully, V Y K Ip, Ms K A Platel, A G Bryan, S J Maybury & Beaver Tail (Mgr: L Schultz) Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Muswellbrook Tiara Bm74 May 1 over 1450m defeating Antilocapra with 55.5kg at $2.70. Before that 2nd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, nose behind Chilli Margs with 58kg at $6. Always runs well and she is particularly effective at this distance. |
5 LIBERTY SMYTH |
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| 3 | 414x7 |
VELARIS
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Dungowan Racing (Mgr: Miss K L McDowell) Second-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Newcastle Cl1 on May 2 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Cheeky Smirk with 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Warwick Farm Mdn on February 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Feminino carrying 58kg at $20. Can improve on what we saw last time. |
8 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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COSTABIT
GERALD RYAN & STERLING ALEXIOU 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ryan & Alexiou Racing (Mgr: G A Ryan), C E Holt, M H Wood, Mrs M E Wood, C Moore, Ms T L Arnott, R J Poot, M C Oxley, R J Ryan, A Dornauf, G S J England, P A Rosenquist, M Plozza, P M Dennis & A C Collins Having second run back today. Last outing ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Viewpoint with 58.5kg at $8.50. At only start last preparation got back early 5th of 9 at Hawkesbury Cl1 on September 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sarrismo with 56.5kg at $14. Unlikely to feature. |
6 MITCH STAPLEFORD |
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| 5 | 27x43 |
EMPRESS OF JAPAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BLACK MARE 58.0KG A E Koundouris, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Ms C Koundouris, Miss D Koundouris & M A Koundouris Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chilli Margs carrying 60kg at $4.40. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Magical Moments with 58kg at $9. Ready to peak at the third run back. |
9 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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HUSH HUSH
CIARON MAHER 3YO BR/BL FILLY 58.0KG Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Kg Classic March 13 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Feminino carrying 55kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track Super Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1300m slow track defeating Derry City Felix carrying 55.5kg at $3. Should have residual fitness - not to be taken lightly. |
4 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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BLUE WILLOW
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 9th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Magical Moments with 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Rosehill F&M Bm78 on November 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hyperbolic with 52kg at $6. Couldn't get going first-up but strips fitter and is among the chances. |
2 M BELL |
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| 8 | 11x32 |
GLASTONBURY GIRL
MATTHEW SMITH 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MCS Racing (Mgr: Mrs M A Smith), Ms S L Moss, Dr D B Hummelstad, Ms J E Chapman, Mrs D E Capsalis, Mrs H A Atchison, Mrs L H Campbell, Ms J Menzies, Mrs L A Fogarty, Mrs K L Irwin, Mrs M E Quinn, Mrs G Sutherland, Mrs A L Traill, Ms R Whittle, Mrs L A Smith, Mrs K L Dunstan & Mrs M K Brown Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, long-neck behind Chilli Margs with 58.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Magical Moments with 57kg at $3.60. Promising filly who will be hard to hold out. |
3 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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| 9 | 00431 |
MISS HVAR
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mad About Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S A Duff), C T O'Hara, Ms H O'Hara, S N Gordon, A Woods, A J Bray, T W Moreland, M J Holmes, M J Holmes, Mrs J Carter, Mrs S Grosvenor, R J Brennan, D A Brennan, J R Winter, M P T Hoare, A Brain, B O'Farrell, J Wallis, Sloppycate (Mgr: D C Hull) & A Barringer Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a neck at Goulburn Bm66 May 7 over 1500m defeating Dubai Centre with 58.5kg at $4.60. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on April 18 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Inspired Legend carrying 52.5kg at $21. Meets a better field this time but she looks up to the task. |
7 BROCK RYAN |
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| 10 | 92338 |
BRANNUM
THERESA BATEUP 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Tiree Holdings (Mgr: J H Harding) Last start did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 11 len behind Rothrock carrying 57kg at $61. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1750m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sunsprite carrying 59kg at $9.50. Cannot make a solid case. |
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MARSABIT
DANNY WILLIAMS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) & W A Kelly Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 7 at Illawarra Grange Bm64 on May 5 over 1300m, 5 len behind Chix with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Canberra Acton Tab Fed Open 85 on May 23 over 1080m, 2.25 len behind Princess Halo with 55kg at $41. Not keen. |
15 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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ARANESE
AMANDA TURNER 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M G Poletti At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on April 30 over 1625m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miles Of Glory carrying 52kg at $12. Before that 9th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on April 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind The New Sinatra with 55kg at $14. Making headway. Doesn't win often but is worth throwing in the exotics. |
12 AMY MCLUCAS |
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OKAMI STAR
CLARRY CONNERS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Okami Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S T Robinson) At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Newcastle Mid Bm64 on May 2 over 1900m, 6 len behind Rothrock carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that 9th of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 on April 11 over 1890m, 10 len behind Cavalry with 55.5kg at $13. Others make more appeal. |
13 ZAC WADICK |
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ULYSSES BLUE
TERRY ROBINSON 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M J Lill, Mrs J H Lill, Ms M A Miller & T Robinson Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at Hawkesbury Highway-C2 on May 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Oakfield Alaska carrying 54kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Nowra Ctry Bm58 on November 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Rocco Lini with 59kg at $9. Will need this run. |
14 J PENZA |
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MORE MISCHIEF
AMANDA TURNER 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms A Turner & M G Poletti Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on April 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Viewpoint with 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track Bm64 on April 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Magical Moments carrying 55kg at $61. Out of his depth. |
1 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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