The Peter Snowden-trained mare has shown consistent form with four seconds from six starts, including a recent runner-up effort. The heavy track is an unknown, but her class edge should prevail.
New South Wales · Saturday 13 September 2025
Kembla Grange tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Kembla Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Paul Collareda Memorial Mdn Plate
The heavy track shouldn't be an issue, and Fitzgerald's claim helps offset the fitness concerns.
Speculative selection based purely on stable reputation and gear changes suggesting readiness. Waterhouse & Bott are masters with debutants, and the addition of settling gear indicates they've identified issues and addressed them. The wide draw provides tactical options, but this is purely a stable-follow selection on a heavy track.
Value selection based on heavy track form and significant weight advantage. The filly showed she can handle heavy going with a recent second at Newcastle, and the 53kg impost is a major positive.
- 1st3BallyhooChad Lever$17.00
- 2nd9BillabongL P Beuzelin$3.60
- 3rd8Aisle TwoBrock Ryan$17.00
- 4th5PombiaMollie Fitzgerald$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ballyhoo | 8 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Billabong | 11 | L P Beuzelin | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Aisle Two | 3 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Pombia | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Zing To Me | 1 | Mitchell Bell | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 12 | Milk Foam | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 53kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Ivory Frost | 4 | Ms L Day | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Forever Natural | 5 | Madeline Owen | R J Quinton | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Sound Waves | 2 | Jessica Taylor | Ms A Turner | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Battle Warrior | 9 | O A Dalton | Ms A Turner | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Take Achance On Me | 10 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cheeky Sort | 12 | Jean Van Overmeire | Joseph Ible | 55kg |
Rotary Illawarra Provincial Midway Mdn
Vin Santo presents as the most reliable option with heavy track experience and proven form at 1400m. His recent second at Nowra on Heavy 8 conditions demonstrates suitability for today's Heavy 9 track. The inside barrier is crucial on heavy going, and his consistent placing record suggests he's ready to break through.
His second placing on Heavy 10 at Newcastle demonstrates wet track capability, while his consistent placing record suggests he's overdue for a breakthrough.
His consistent placing record and inside barrier draw provide advantages, though the lack of heavy track experience is concerning. The class relief could be the key to his first career victory.
Where's My Halo represents value as a second-up runner with improving fitness trends.
- 1st4Vin SantoK S Latham$5.00
- 2nd7Where''s My HaloMitchell Bell$7.50
- 3rd9Li''l GrugJessica Taylor$21.00
- 4th1Greyt ThinkerL Magorrian$4.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Vin Santo | 1 | K S Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Where''s My Halo | 12 | Mitchell Bell | R J Quinton | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Li''l Grug | 15 | Jessica Taylor | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Greyt Thinker | 5 | L Magorrian | Mitchell Beer | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Pour Benn | 13 | Donovan Dillon | David Payne | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Sleuth | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | C E Conners | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | King Of The Ring | 14 | Brock Ryan | David Pfieffer | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Penalties | 9 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 6 | Tragedies | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Naughty Sort | 8 | Mitch Stapleford | Mitchell Beer | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Kuwait | 11 | L P Beuzelin | Daniel Robinson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | What A Gent | 4 | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Bobs Back | 10 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Pretty Please | 7 | Ms C Keatings | Ms T Bateup | 52kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Queen Tavane | 6 | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 55kg |
Hansen & Cole Provincial Hcp (C1)
Her maiden win last start was impressive, and the heavy track conditions suit perfectly. The inside barrier and low weight provide additional advantages, though the class rise is a concern.
Phyxius offers strong value as a lightly-raced gelding dropping significantly in class. His first up run was solid, and second up horses often improve. The lack of heavy track experience is concerning, but the class drop and good form make him a strong chance.
King Nic brings strong recent form with a maiden win and improving trend. The class rise is significant but his recent improvement suggests he can handle it.
Damascus Calling represents excellent value with proven heavy track form and a win at this distance. His recent Newcastle victory shows he's in form, and the heavy conditions suit perfectly.
- 1st5PhyxiusK S Latham$3.10
- 2nd1King NicAngus Villiers$7.50
- 3rd4ErinaMollie Fitzgerald$6.00
- 4th8ShezatempestZac Wadick$13.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Phyxius | 6 | K S Latham | J C Deamer | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | King Nic | 5 | Angus Villiers | Mitchell Beer | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Erina | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Adam Duggan | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Shezatempest | 1 | Zac Wadick | Jay Hopkins | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Via Flaminia | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 6th | 6 | Cassie''s Lad | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Jay Hopkins | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Damascus Calling | 4 | Mick Attard | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Geemes | 2 | L Magorrian | Mitchell Beer | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kickoff | 8 | Mitchell Bell | T J Bartley | 55kg |
Green Connect Farm Mdn Plate
His recent third at this exact track and distance is a strong form reference, while the drop from Open company to maiden level represents a significant class advantage.
John Thompson's training and the second-up timing suggest further improvement is likely. Represents solid each-way value.
O'sheamus represents the best winning chance with strong stable connections and proven ability. The barrier 5 draw allows tactical options on this fair track, and his consistent 4th place finishes show reliability.
The John O'Shea stable connection and clear improvement from debut make him an attractive value proposition despite the wide barrier.
- 1st11Ocean MarinerJean Van Overmeire$3.70
- 2nd8Welcome Red SunBrock Ryan$2.50
- 3rd5HeliconiaAdrian Layt$17.00
- 4th3Fire IslandMs L Day$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Ocean Mariner | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Welcome Red Sun | 6 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Heliconia | 8 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Fire Island | 4 | Ms L Day | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Rita''s Pearl | 10 | A J Calder | P & M Cave | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Cosmic Avenger | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | J G Sargent | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Luna Cruiser | 7 | Zac Wadick | Jay Hopkins | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Yahuskin | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alzaman | 3 | Mitchell Bell | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Headstream | 2 | Blake Ryan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | O''sheamus | 5 | K S Latham | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg |
PCYC (Bm64)
Super Sugoi presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a close second at this track last start. His track record at Kembla Grange is strong with 1 win from 3 starts, and he's proven on heavy tracks.
Irish Bliss brings strong recent form with a close second at Gosford and has an excellent record at Kembla Grange. While he hasn't won on heavy tracks, he's placed twice from 5 attempts and his recent form suggests he's well-placed to break through. The class drop from higher grades should suit.
Cosmic Lad brings consistent form and is dropping in class, which should suit. However, the lack of heavy track experience and unfamiliarity with the venue are concerns on this Heavy 9 surface.
Montigo Bay offers excellent value having won last start on a Heavy 9 track, proving her ability in these conditions. Her perfect heavy track record and decent venue form make her a strong each-way chance despite the class rise.
- 1st1I''ve Bean Tryin''Ms C Keatings$3.80
- 2nd6Super SugoiO A Dalton$4.20
- 3rd5Flying ArgentoMs L Day$13.00
- 4th7Montigo BayChad Lever$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | I''ve Bean Tryin'' | 5 | Ms C Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Super Sugoi | 2 | O A Dalton | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Flying Argento | 8 | Ms L Day | G Portelli | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Montigo Bay | 9 | Chad Lever | Ross McConville | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Old Gregg | 1 | Angus Villiers | Mitchell Beer | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Irish Bliss | 6 | L Magorrian | K J Parker | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Tip Top Timing | 3 | Mitchell Bell | C E Conners | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Vieste | 4 | Adrian Layt | K J Parker | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cosmic Lad | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Joseph Pride | 57.5kg |
Town & Country Heavy Haulage (Bm64)
Thundering Soul brings solid recent form with consecutive seconds at Newcastle, showing he's racing consistently at this level. While he hasn't won on heavy tracks, his two seconds from three heavy track starts suggest he handles the conditions adequately. The class drop and distance experience are positives.
The barrier provides tactical flexibility.
Johnny stands out as the most logical winner with his perfect heavy track record and strong recent form. The 3YO gelding has shown consistent improvement through his brief career, winning on debut at Kembla Grange and placing in both subsequent starts on heavy tracks. His forward racing style suits the conditions and barrier 3 provides tactical advantage.
The barrier draw suits his racing pattern.
- 1st2SonofdecMollie Fitzgerald$4.00
- 2nd1Thundering SoulZac Wadick$3.60
- 3rd9TellingK S Latham$4.40
- 4th3Scorched LaneMitchell Bell$3.70
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sonofdec | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Jay Hopkins | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Thundering Soul | 7 | Zac Wadick | K A Lees | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Telling | 4 | K S Latham | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Scorched Lane | 1 | Mitchell Bell | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 4 | King Charles | 9 | Ryan Bradley | Anthony Mountney | 56kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Doradus | 8 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Johnny | 3 | Adrian Layt | Peter Snowden | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Transgress | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sculptor | 2 | G Portelli | 56kg |
Kiama Leagues Club (Bm64)
The 3yo filly gets the significant advantage of 55kg and despite the class rise, her debut form suggests she has the ability to handle this level. The lack of heavy track experience is a concern but her natural ability should overcome this.
Second up placement suits this mare who has shown she can handle the wet conditions. The barrier draw is a major concern but her track condition suitability and current form make her a strong chance despite the class rise.
Track specialist with excellent Kembla Grange form including a win at this distance. Recent third at the track shows she's in good form and the improving trend is encouraging. The lack of heavy track experience and poor barrier draw are concerns, but her track knowledge gives her a strong chance.
Distance specialist with excellent 1200m record and proven heavy track ability. Recent form shows consistency with placings and the mare has the class to be competitive at this level.
- 1st1BurjMitch Stapleford$3.80
- 2nd7Stage LegendMitchell Bell$6.00
- 3rd2Winning PointJean Van Overmeire$5.00
- 4th10Wangi WangiZac Wadick$2.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Burj | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Stage Legend | 2 | Mitchell Bell | L J Bridge | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Winning Point | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Murray | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Wangi Wangi | 8 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 3 | Zoe | 6 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Amaretto Bo | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | Richard Litt | 59kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Killer Kerr | 10 | Peter D Green | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Darn Cute | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Craig Carmody | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Hvar | 3 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Emilia Jane | 9 | Jeff Penza | Joseph Pride | 57kg |
Dynelec (Australia) Super Mdn
Feared shapes as the most likely winner being second up from a spell after a promising third at this track last start. The good barrier draw allows for a forward settling position which suits heavy track racing.
Military Legend has shown clear improvement from debut to second start with a strong runner-up effort at Wyong. Russian Revolution progeny typically handle wet conditions and the improving form trend is encouraging.
The first-time cross-over nose band and Chris Waller's training suggest improvement is expected. However, the wide barrier and first-up assignment after a long spell present challenges on a heavy track.
Being second up from a spell typically sees improvement and her distance record suggests she's suited at 1200m.
- 1st5Master Of The AirL Magorrian$7.50
- 2nd3English ConquerorMollie Fitzgerald$19.00
- 3rd10Coco Dior$26.00
- 4th4Gladstone GrandeChristian Reith$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Master Of The Air | 5 | L Magorrian | C J Waller | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | English Conqueror | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Coco Dior | 15 | Mitchell Beer | 55.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 4th | 4 | Gladstone Grande | 6 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 11 | North Star Miss | 8 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Comic Culture | 16 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Parfumier | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Military Legend | 2 | Mitchell Bell | L J Bridge | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Feared | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Disparate | 9 | Michael Freedman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tropic | 13 | K S Latham | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hell Island | 12 | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Wear The Crown | 14 | Danielle Seib | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | You''re The Choice | 11 | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Lady Yarrow | 10 | Ms T Bateup | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Sheriff''s Star | 4 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg |
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