ILLAWARRA GRANGE 30 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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ASTUTE FINANCE CALL BEC OR BRENT PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Soft 6 Rail: True. |
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Not seeing a great deal of early speed.
PRESIDES (1) won a comparable race to this on the outer track when fresh from a spell two back. Tackled a Midway at Gosford last start and was never a hope after copping early interference. Back in his right race and gets in well after the claim. Can bounce back to winning form. Sparingly raced filly KOSRAE (9) justified her $2.15 quote with an effortless maiden win over today's journey at Bathurst 18 days ago. Needs to go to another level this time but she looks up to the challenge. RIVER PAT (11) has turned in a couple of eye-catchers this prep, chiming in late to grab third over 1100m on each occasion. Has a strong record at this trip and handles the going so she makes plenty of appeal. Veteran ALL MACHIAVELLIAN (7) is fitter for two runs back from a spell. Won't want it any worse than soft though to show his best. FABRICE (2) trialled well at Gosford recently and looks set for a bright return from a 14-week spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Presides.
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PRESIDES
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Patriot Bloodstock, R Tidswell, R I Darrah, S W Hardy, Mrs C Hardy, D A Walker, N Goedheer, Boys 'n' Babes, B Wells, Wise & Co Racing, Miss A M Bailey, D E Goldman, M G Whitney, D Hatter, Racing Eagles, Cono Connection, Smudgers, Mrs D L Jones, G W Brown & Guru Racing Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Kembla Grange Bm64 April 18 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Smashing Time carrying 61kg at $8.50. Last start 8th of 11 at Gosford Midway Bm72 on May 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smashing Time with 58kg at $7. Should be at his top now and can bounce back. |
3 CORIAH KEATINGS |
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FABRICE
TRACEY BARTLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Ms T A Quinn & Miss E M Quinn Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last in a small field at Wyong Mid Bm64 on February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cosmeena carrying 59kg at $4. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on January 29 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pop Award carrying 59.5kg at $16. Was runner-up in a trial at Gosford on May 18 over 1000m. Useful type who has the talent to test this field. |
5 OLIVIA CHAMBERS |
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DONWON
ROSS MCCONVILLE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Tullimbar Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: R M McConville) Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm64 on April 27 over 1100m, 7 len behind Pasadena carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Prov 3yo Mdn on May 15 2025 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Queen's Rhapsody with 57.5kg at $8. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
11 CLAIRE RAMSBOTHAM |
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BELLEVUE
NACIM DILMI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by nose Wyong Mid Cl1 January 25 over 1625m defeating Gallahop carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind The Little General with 57.5kg at $16. Came of age last prep and is capable of a big run while fresh. |
6 M BELL |
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STARSONUS
THERESA BATEUP 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss T M Bateup, Mrs B J Adams, R D Attwood, A S C Barlow, M Bates, Bristow Boys Racing (Mgr: C J Bristow), A Gelfius, P Gelfius, D Merola, D Merola, S A Small, Mrs D Wilson, P Wilson & S Yeo Second-up. First-up after a year 6th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Tuscany carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on April 9 2025 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Noble Decree with 58.5kg at $3.80. Might need one more run. |
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PRETTY SASSY
JOSEPH IBLE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ible Racing, I Amautovic, BeepBeep, M Buxton, Mrs K R Buxton, W M Dowling, Mrs S L Dowling, G P Cassim, Enduring Five, G & L Breen Racing, N Gopaul, R J Haidle, G Harvey, S M Hill, Mt Frothyosko Racing, D Oliver, I R Wilson, A D O'Neill & Ms V Scott First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Kembla Grange Prov Bm68 January 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cryptonic with 55kg at $13. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Moruya Cl3 August 17 over 1020m, soft track; 5 len behind Vella's Best with 57kg at $8. Might be better off following this outing. |
9 PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN |
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ALL MACHIAVELLIAN
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R S Balding, Mrs M A Balding, Mrs J R Balding, R J Balding, D Pendleton, Mrs J A Pendleton & S J Dickerson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Presides with 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm64 on May 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Chix carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and from the inside draw will get his chance. |
1 JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE |
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IMA CAPRI
SARA RYAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Ms S Ryan, D J Wilson, G Delacour, A K Voller, P Chaffey, C J Preston, S P Howe, Almaray Racing (Mgr: M Walker) & C Teo Third-up today. First-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Gosford Prov Cl1 on April 25 over 1000m, 3 len behind Charlina carrying 56.5kg at $17. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Last Druid carrying 56kg at $21. Wait until he shows a bit more. |
6 LEE MAGORRIAN |
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KOSRAE
BRAD WIDDUP 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Third-up today. First-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Goulburn Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Tennessee Dolly with 55kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Bathurst Mdn May 12 over 1200m defeating Sant Gervasi with 56kg at $2.15. Shows promise. Coming along in fine style and this is within reach. |
8 C REITH |
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WEBEJAMIN
STEPHEN O'HALLORAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs K L Stevenson & G J Stevenson Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 (63) October 28 over 1800m, soft track; 5 len behind Geemes carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign second of 9 at Goulburn Cl3 August 11 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Sir Franklin carrying 57kg at $11. Nicely drawn and cannot be underestimated. |
4 SHAUN GUYMER |
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RIVER PAT
KIM WAUGH 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Dr A L Attebo, S Werrett, I Werrett, B N P Werrett, A D Allan, Mrs J V Allan, W W Allan & L R Allan Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Wyong F&M Bm64 on April 30 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Fairway To Heaven carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at Hawkesbury F&M Bm64 on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Nullarbor Jane with 57kg at $7.50. Well placed. Cherry ripe and expected to measure up. |
7 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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TRUCE
SARA RYAN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W H Lanham, Mrs A K Lanham, A D Roberts, Wingnut Sports (Mgr: G D Hannigan) & G Moore Third-up today. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 7 at Newcastle Cl1 on March 31 over 900m, 4 len behind Confidentiality with 55kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Scone Cl1 on April 13 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Lord Remlap with 53.5kg at $8.50. Looks safely held. |
10 GRANT BUCKLEY |
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VIS I DO
ANTHONY MOUNTNEY 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K Ible & Mrs T E Ible Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Kembla Grange 5yo+ Bm64 February 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Starinion carrying 55.5kg at $26. First up last campaign third of 7 at Nowra Bm58 April 20 2025 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Can Expect Greater carrying 58.5kg at $9. This could be a bit too rich. |
2 REBECCA BRONETT PRAG |
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