Kembla Grange   26 Sep 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

TAHNEE PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 29)   Rail: +7m 1100m - W/Post, +6m remainder .  

Frostisen and Bold And Blazen have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. BE QUIET (5) had been struggling in town earlier this prep but responded well to the drop in grade last start when beaten narrowly over this distance at Tuncurry. Has been to Kembla twice and won both times. Great chance to enhance that record. DANCES WITH HOOVES (2) is first-up from a short spell for the local Price stable. Opened last prep with a placing in a $50k quality sprint over this distance at Tamworth. Not seen at the trials since her last run three months ago. Betting a key indicator. LOS PADRES (1) made late ground to get up for third when fresh from a spell over 1100m at Hawkesbury recently. An extra 100m on a bigger track second-up looks a nice scenario. BOLD AND BLAZEN (9) led but found one better close to home when resuming over this course and distance last time out. Should give a good account again. ME ME (10) goes well here over 1200m as a rule and with a bit of weight relief today can run a bold race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Be Quiet each-way in a tough race to close proceedings.
1 569x3 LOS PADRES
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
M D Beer, M Hawke, M Avis, B R Spangler, Buku Racing, H J Coy, Ms T M Thomas, Parkwood Racing, A Goates, R Charlton, S Petrovski, Tin Roof Racing, L A Jobson, S G White, M Buckley, West Thunder Buddies, Crossbet Syndicate, B D Banks, G S Peate & J E Lefebvre
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 in a Mid Bm64 at Hawkesbury on September 10 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Lady Of The Castle carrying 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up ran last of 7 in a Mid Cond Bm68 at this track on January 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Close Encounter with 60.5kg at $8.50. Distance specialist who looks tough to beat with that run under the belt.
14
POPPIE GORTON
White, Bottle Green Clover, Black Sleeves And Cap
2 3967x DANCES WITH HOOVES
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
6YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
J Fish, A Van Der Berg, G Doble, Yesnomaybeoops (Mgr: Miss D Andrew), Mrs P Doble, Rmazing (Mgr: T Hudson), T Jones, A Love, R Aitchison, K Josephson, H Michlmayr, K Michlmayr, PMBS Punting (Mgr: Mrs B Smith), Ney Neys (Mgr: D McIntosh), J Mahony, M Elliott, G Nicholson, M Powley & Pants On Fire
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 June 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Concordia Wind with 55kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 11 at Tamworth Open April 24 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Pride To Follow carrying 56kg at $5.50. Likely to be better for this run but is still among the leading players.
2
DEON LE ROUX
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
3 x2x74 FLORINO
NATHAN DOYLE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
J J Fish, JJJ Racing Flo (Mgr: J Fish), A J Van Der Berg, C Siely, A M C Pearson, N P Wood, R A Bonnici, Holton Racing (Mgr: C Holton), D W Geany, P Seary, P H Verrell, Colah Coast Racing (Mgr: M A Bowman), T P Hunter, J Dennis, She Is Home Cup (Mgr: M J Cupitt) & J A Glatz
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 in a Cg&E Bm64 at Gosford on August 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Edge Of Midnight with 60.5kg at $11. Last start 4th of 12 in a Bm74 at Tuncurry on September 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Andrea with 60kg at $19. Draws the car park and has 61kgs but can play a role.
15
LIBERTY SMYTH
Navy Blue, JJJ Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Light Blue Cap, Navy Blue Star
4 3314x ETOILE FILANTE
KRIS LEES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Van Dalfsen & S Orton
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl3 February 22 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Solar Power with 60.5kg at $1.75. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 October 18 over 900m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Shambretta with 57kg at $8. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
11
SAM CLIPPERTON
Navy Blue, Pink Sash
5 49682 BE QUIET
KIM WAUGH
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M E Waugh, Mrs C M Cook, F W Cook, S R Woodbridge, P J Novinetz, D R MacKenzie, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard), T Gillon, C S Dittmar, A Karaduman, V Fuda, B Magain, A Jones, M J Dobbin, W G Dobbin, Miss M Dobbin, Mrs A Dobbin, S Jones & BB Eight (Mgr: C L Moore)
At the latest run 2nd of 12 in a Bm74 at Tuncurry on September 11 over 1200m, head behind Andrea with 60kg at $12. The race before that 8th of 11 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Clear Proof carrying 55.5kg at $31. The winner of both starts and Kembla and shapes as one of the key chances.
4
RORY HUTCHINGS
Pink, Lilac Stars And Sleeves
6 4122x PELEUS
MITCHELL BEER & GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), G H Ball, B Buckley, C G Goddard, G G Harding, D R Leard, Matecode (Mgr: H A Karttunen), D McQuinn, MM Brilliance Racing (Mgr: J P Fisher), B M Pitts, S Schleemann, G A Stretton, R Tory, Darby Racing Desert Flower (Mgr: S G Darby), G J Stuart & A R Stainer
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track Prov Bm68 May 16 over 1200m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Koios carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second of 10 at Gosford Super Mdn February 5 over 1000m, a long neck behind Charka carrying 59kg at $2.40. Must be considered.
8
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
7 4026x MASTER RILEY
THERESA BATEUP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss T M Bateup, Mrs A G Toogood, Mrs H McGlade, R J Drummond, Pink Ticket Racing (Mgr: I Clark), D N Marston, E S Spooner, W A Wilkins, Mrs J A Cassar, M J Cassar, S C Foley & J D Mathieson
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup Bm94 February 1 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Zouatica with 54kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 August 27 2025 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Noble Soldier with 57kg at $41. See how he returns.
13
Red, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves
8 17x OUR VINNY
DIANE POIDEVIN-LAINE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Coleman
He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track Bm64 June 2 over 1300m, in the wet; 9 len behind Presides with 58.5kg at $14. On debut won by head this track Cg&E Mdn May 16 over 1200m slow track defeating Flying Artisam with 59kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
1
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
Green, Yellow Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
9 445x2 BOLD AND BLAZEN
PETER GREEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Andison, S G Andison, C Pilling, P W Neave, S Masri, R G Williams & Almighty Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Ong)
Second run back. First-up after five months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 in a Cg&E Bm64 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sky Deck carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a Provmid Champ at Hawkesbury on February 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Octa De Lago carrying 56kg at $101. Usually performs well second-up and is sure to be thereabouts.
6
GRANT BUCKLEY
Black And Grey Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
10 5x174 ME ME
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G H Morrison
Dual acceptor. At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 in a F&M Bm64 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Temptation carrying 60.5kg at $13. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 9 in a F&M Bm72 at Canterbury on August 26 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Jenni The Jet carrying 53.5kg at $11. Not far away last time. Terrific chance to return to form.
7
M BELL
Light Blue, Brown Armbands And Cap
11 7x430 ROCKIN' MILLIE
ADAM DUGGAN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P R Horsnell
At the latest run ran last of 12 in a Bm74 at Tuncurry on September 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Andrea with 54.5kg at $21. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 in a Cl3 at Scone on September 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Herman Said carrying 57.5kg at $16. Has the task ahead.
3
Pale Green, Dark Green Star, White Hooped Sleeves, Dark Green And White Quartered Cap
12 355x8 AZURE ANGEL
BRAD WIDDUP
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan)
Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 9 in a Cl2 at Goulburn on September 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Nymphadora with 56.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in a Mid Cl1 at Hawkesbury on April 14 over 1300m, 3 len behind The New Sinatra with 56kg at $4.40. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
12
C REITH
Gold And Black Stripes, Red Cross On Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 169 KUNIS
ROBERT & LUKE PRICE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R J Price, S J Dickerson, Willyn Dynasty Stud (Mgr: W G Watkins), K Schuetza, Mrs A Ball, B M Leigh, G Alloggia, D Archer, S S Etheridge, M J Mulcahy, Mrs R N Mulcahy, J S Mccolm & D C Price
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 in a F&M Bm64 at Canterbury on August 5 over 1100m, 26 len behind Raskol carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 in a Mid Cl1 at Gosford on June 18 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Vingt Neuf Noir carrying 57kg at $3.20. Has to lift.
9
MADISON WATERS
White, Tartan Maltese Cross And Armbands
14 777x7 CLOSE ENCOUNTER
KERRY PARKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C Johnston
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 9 in a Cg&E Bm64 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sky Deck carrying 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 11th of 13 in a Midway Bm72 at Randwick on January 3 over 1100m, 7 len behind Everyone's A Star with 54kg at $51. Might find this a bit too tough.
10
LEE MAGORRIAN
Purple, Yellow Diamond Band, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
15 156x5 FROSTISEN
KIM WAUGH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
R L Roulston, J C Stewart, G P Corcoran, Mrs K V Corcoran & M E Waugh
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 in a Cl1 at Muswellbrook on September 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Amajicstar with 59kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len in a Prov Mdn at Hawkesbury on March 17 over 1100m defeating Arato with 57kg at $2.90. Fitter but others are better placed.
5
J FORD
Red, Royal Blue And Gold Sash, Gold Cap