The significant class drop and likely race setup suit this runner. While unproven on heavy tracks, the gelding's early speed and barrier draw position it well for a forward running position, which is advantageous in these conditions.
New South Wales · Thursday 7 August 2025
Kembla Grange tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Kembla Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Mollie Fitzgerald Champion Apprentice Super Mdn Hcp
The addition of blinkers and an inside barrier draw are positives. While also unproven on heavy tracks, the colt's barrier advantage and jockey booking give it solid claims for a place.
Impuriteze brings recent racing fitness and a weight advantage to this contest. The addition of winkers could improve focus.
While first-up from a long spell and unproven on heavy tracks, the mare has some soft track experience. Its poor win record is a concern, but the conditions could suit for an upset place finish.
- 1st2AndronZac Lloyd$3.90
- 2nd3FeazabeelAlysha Collett$3.10
- 3rd6Precise StarKerrin Mc Evoy$4.20
- 4th7StrongsideDylan Gibbons$16.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Andron | 3 | Zac Lloyd | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Feazabeel | 10 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Precise Star | 2 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Strongside | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Impuriteze | 1 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Fire Island | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ocean Mariner | 4 | A Adkins | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sirius Legend | 8 | A & S Freedman | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Isosceles | 9 | Chad Schofield | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Cellarmaster | 5 | Zac Wadick | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 54.5kg |
Keagan Latham Champion Jockey Midway Mdn Plate
While winless, the gelding has shown promise with a second-place finish first-up. The heavy track is a concern, but the class drop and strong jockey booking offset this.
The light weight is advantageous on a heavy track. While winless, there's potential for improvement as a young filly. The heavy track is a question mark.
The mare carries a light weight and has potential for improvement second-up. However, the heavy track and wide barrier are significant unknowns. Dylan Gibbons is a positive jockey booking.
Celestial Grace is an unknown quantity but has several factors in her favor. The inside barrier and light weight are advantageous on a heavy track. Trainer G Portelli has success with first-starters.
- 1st4Smart CryDylan Gibbons$26.00
- 2nd2Li''l GrugBrock Ryan$21.00
- 3rd6Celestial GraceWinona Costin$4.80
- 4th1I Am A WinnerZac Lloyd$2.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Smart Cry | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | J C Coyle | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Li''l Grug | 1 | Brock Ryan | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Celestial Grace | 2 | Winona Costin | G Portelli | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | I Am A Winner | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Kiss Goodnight | 5 | A Adkins | C E Conners | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Crystal Conspiracy | 12 | K S Latham | G Portelli | 55kg | $3.70 |
| Scr | 3 | Bon Elton | 10 | G M Brown | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Cuban Cigar | 11 | T J Bartley | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Deep Affection | 3 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Eagerly Awaits | 4 | Mitchell Beer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Savvy Hallie | 7 | Jay Ford | Brad Widdup | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Vincetio | 8 | G D Hickman | 55kg |
Price Racing Champion Trainer/Local Trainer (Bm64)
Tonkatsu Goddess brings strong consistent form and a perfect soft track record. While facing a class rise, her recent form and track suitability make her the top selection.
O''invincible has a strong overall record and consistent recent form. Likely to lead from barrier 7, which could be advantageous in heavy conditions. However, the heavy track is a question mark, and the top weight is a concern. Still, the mare's class and early speed make her a solid second pick.
Shirley''s Tribute impressed on debut with a strong win on soft going. The light weight is advantageous, especially in heavy conditions. However, the filly faces a significant class rise and is untested on heavy tracks. The wide barrier is also a concern. Despite these challenges, her potential makes her a worthy third selection.
The inside barrier is ideal for heavy conditions. However, her recent form is concerning.
- 1st3Tonkatsu GoddessMollie Fitzgerald$3.10
- 2nd1O''invincibleOlivia Chambers$1.95
- 3rd5La Bella BondiAdrian Layt$21.00
- 4th7ArtiebettAlysha Collett$11.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tonkatsu Goddess | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | O''invincible | 7 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 5 | La Bella Bondi | 2 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Artiebett | 1 | Alysha Collett | C Karakatsanis | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Sneaky Choice | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Shirley''s Tribute | 8 | R Downey | Bjorn Baker | 55kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Mamushka | 5 | Holly Durnan | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Pretty Sassy | 3 | Joseph Ible | 59kg |
Zaragoza Horse Of The Year Provincial (Bm68)
While carrying top weight, he has proven class and ability on soft tracks. His consistency and tactical versatility make him the top pick, despite the heavy track being a slight concern.
Scissor Me Timbers excels in heavy conditions and brings recent winning form. The class rise is offset by his proven ability in wet conditions and a competitive weight. While facing tougher competition, his heavy track prowess makes him a strong contender.
Oceanfront presents an intriguing second-up proposition with a perfect record in this scenario. The favorable barrier and competitive weight are positives, but the class rise and limited heavy track experience introduce some uncertainty. His improving form suggests potential for a strong showing.
The slight class drop and consistent form are positives, though his low win strike rate is a concern.
- 1st1The Extreme CatTommy Berry$2.90
- 2nd3Scissor Me TimbersRory Hutchings$5.00
- 3rd6Wealthy InvestorReece Jones$11.00
- 4th2OceanfrontChad Schofield$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Extreme Cat | 6 | Tommy Berry | Nathan Doyle | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Scissor Me Timbers | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Mitchell Beer | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Wealthy Investor | 5 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Oceanfront | 3 | Chad Schofield | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Vieste | 2 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Miss Checkoni | 7 | Molly Bourke | Nick Mitchell | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Tom Cruising | 4 | Brock Ryan | K J Parker | 55kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Your Not The Boss | 1 | Holly Durnan | Mitchell Beer | 52kg |
Henry Clive Bar Hcp (C1)
Wild Thoughts presents as the standout selection with a strong improving form line, including a win last start. The weight advantage and strong jockey booking further enhance the appeal. Main concern is the significant class rise, but overall profile suggests readiness for the challenge.
Prince Harrison shows consistent recent form and has a good record at the track. The main concerns are the class rise and lack of heavy track experience. However, his overall profile and track record make him a solid second pick.
Afloat is second up from a spell and showing an improving form trend. The lack of heavy track experience is a concern, as is the significant class rise. However, the overall improving profile and potential for further improvement make Afloat a worthy third selection.
While the form trend is declining, there's recent improvement and the mare has some heavy track experience.
- 1st2Wild ThoughtsJay Ford$1.65
- 2nd4IcemanAdam Hyeronimus$5.50
- 3rd9GwendieBrock Ryan$13.00
- 4th3AfloatAlysha Collett$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Wild Thoughts | 9 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 59kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 4 | Iceman | 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | C E Conners | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Gwendie | 3 | Brock Ryan | Ross McConville | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Afloat | 6 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Prince Harrison | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M C Conners | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 10 | London Star | 1 | Shaun Guymer | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rebel Rhapsody | 2 | Regan Bayliss | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Oceanfront | 10 | Nacim Dilmi | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Forbidden Riff | 5 | K S Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Gallahop | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 56.5kg |
Snap Printing Wollongong Mdn Plate
Entitlement has been knocking on the door with consistent place finishes. Her last start 2nd over this distance on a good track shows she's ready to win. With a good barrier and proven wet track ability, she looks well-placed to break through in this field.
Black Bugatti has been racing consistently without winning. The inside barrier should allow him to find a good position early.
Walk Like A Man is showing improvement with each run.
She's been racing consistently and handles soft tracks well. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Tommy Berry aboard, she has the chance to overcome it and run into the placings.
- 1st12EntitlementRegan Bayliss$2.80
- 2nd15Radion$151.00
- 3rd13Pierro''s GirlTommy Berry$6.50
- 4th11Walk Like A ManKerrin Mc Evoy$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Entitlement | 3 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 15 | Radion | 5 | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $151.00 | |
| 3rd | 13 | Pierro''s Girl | 12 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Walk Like A Man | 13 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C Maher | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Black Bugatti | 1 | Ms C Keatings | G Portelli | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Rudbeckia | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Jason Attard | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Always Shining | 14 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kurrajong | 2 | Adrian Layt | Paul Murray | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Super Eclipse | 8 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Descartes | 11 | K S Latham | J G Sargent | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Autumn Heir | 7 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Farraige | 10 | Chad Schofield | D Wagstaff | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mr Conspiracy | 4 | Fabio Martino | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Septimus | 9 | A Adkins | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tod | 15 | Mitchell Beer | 59kg |
Mental Health Movement (Bm64)
Aligned presents as the top selection with a strong improving form line, including a last start win. The heavy track is a query, but overall form suggests a strong winning chance.
The advantageous barrier draw and proven soft track ability (1 win from 8 starts) are positives. However, the overall low win rate and class rise are concerns. The gelding's consistency and track suitability make him a strong place prospect.
Glenbower presents an interesting prospect, being second up from a spell with a perfect second-up record (1 win from 1 start). However, the heavy track is a concern, as is the top weight. The class level suits, making Glenbower a solid each-way chance.
Mirra Impact offers value as a first-up specialist with a strong overall record. The significant gear changes (blinkers off, tongue tie on, winkers again) suggest the stable is targeting a strong fresh performance. The class drop is favorable, but the long spell and wide barrier are concerns.
- 1st10King CharlesWinona Costin$9.50
- 2nd6Mirra ImpactA Adkins$4.80
- 3rd9Cool LadZac Lloyd$2.70
- 4th8AlignedMitchell Bell$3.10
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | King Charles | 2 | Winona Costin | Anthony Mountney | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Mirra Impact | 9 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cool Lad | 4 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Aligned | 12 | Mitchell Bell | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 4 | Glenbower | 7 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | King Tat | 3 | Nyssa Burrells | Andrew Jenkyn | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Zartamay | 11 | K S Latham | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shirvington | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Frontex | 6 | Tommy Berry | M, W & J Hawkes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Samurai | 10 | Adam Hyeronimus | Matthew Dale | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Denial | 5 | Holly Durnan | Mitchell Beer | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bode Akuna | 8 | J C Coyle | 57.5kg |
Wollongong Crane Trucks Mdn Plate
Barbarossa stands out with a significant class drop from Group 3 to Maiden level. The advantageous barrier 5 draw should allow for a good position. Main concerns are first-up status and lack of heavy track experience.
Vin Santo shows promise second-up after a good first-up performance. The addition of blinkers and tongue tie could lead to improvement. Main concerns are lack of heavy track experience and a slightly disadvantageous barrier draw.
Powerhouse comes into this race with recent racing fitness, having run just 19 days ago. The removal of visors could sharpen focus, and there's potential for improvement second-up. However, the lack of heavy track experience and wide barrier draw are concerns.
While first-up record is a concern, there's potential for improvement. The main risks are lack of heavy track experience and a slightly disadvantageous barrier draw.
- 1st6BarbarossaKerrin Mc Evoy$2.05
- 2nd5Above The LawZac Wadick$7.00
- 3rd14PowerhouseTom Sherry$11.00
- 4th2KendaliaMitch Stapleford$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Barbarossa | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C Maher | 56.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 5 | Above The Law | 10 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Powerhouse | 12 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Kendalia | 9 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Vin Santo | 7 | K S Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 16 | Don''t What Me | 3 | J C Coyle | 56.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 7th | 8 | Hell Island | 4 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 13 | Flamingo Girl | 1 | A J Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | California Command | 11 | Reece Jones | Peter Snowden | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Tyrannical | 6 | A Adkins | Joseph Pride | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Decorum | 15 | Regan Bayliss | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Iniesta | 2 | Chad Schofield | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prince Pienza | 13 | Tommy Berry | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Artistic Venture | 14 | Zac Lloyd | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | You''re The Choice | 16 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Feared | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg |
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