Kembla Grange tips and results

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.60 · Mitchell Bell

Has an ideal barrier 3 draw on a track that favors inside gates, and his second-up record shows 2 placings from 2 attempts. Mitchell Bell retains the ride after a solid 3rd last start at Wyong. The 59kg is a concern but his class edge compensates.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Rebecca Bronett Prag

Mrs Flanders brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start at Hawkesbury. Gets an ideal barrier 2 draw and carries just 52.5kg after the claim. The inside draw should allow her to take up a forward position in a race with very fast predicted tempo.

Our price $5.00 · SP $10.00 · Amy Mc Lucas

The barrier 4 draw is ideal on a track that favors inside gates, and the booking of claiming apprentice Amy McLucas suggests connections are confident.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Lee Magorrian

Pewter Pearl is a lightly-raced filly with good upside who should appreciate the soft track conditions. Her recent form includes a strong 2nd at Hawkesbury and she gets in with a nice weight. The inside draw is perfect for her forward racing style, and she's shown enough ability to be competitive at this level despite being new to the track.

Our price $4.50 · SP $2.60 · Mollie Fitzgerald

Song For Rosie brings solid credentials with a good record at this distance and on soft tracks. Her recent form has been consistent without being spectacular, finishing 2nd at Taree and 4th at Wyong.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.00 · Shaun Guymer

The removal of blinkers suggests connections are looking to help her settle better and finish off stronger. Clearly the one to beat.

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Chad Lever

Garrix brings strong form credentials having run in much stronger company previously, including a 4th in Listed grade. His last start 3rd at Warwick Farm showed he's returned in good order, and second-up here should see further improvement. The step up to 1600m looks suitable based on his racing pattern, and with Chad Lever aboard, he should be finishing strongly.

Our price $9.00 · SP $6.00 · Jeff Penza

Contemplates is second-up from a spell after a midfield finish at Warwick Farm. Her previous second-up run resulted in a placing, and she has placed over this distance before. The Waller/Penza combination is strong, and with a light weight of 55.5kg, she should be able to overcome the wide barrier. Expect her to settle midfield and be running on strongly in the straight.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Christian Reith

Second-up today, she should take natural improvement, and the step up to 1600m looks suitable based on how she finished off last start.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.00 · Keagan Latham

Second-up today after a promising 2nd at Beaumont, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow her to save ground and finish strongly in what projects as a fast-tempo race. The step up to 1300m looks ideal for her finishing style.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.00 · Mitch Stapleford

Lapis Lazuli brings solid form credentials having competed in stronger races including Group 3 company. Her consistent pattern of running on late suits the projected fast tempo, and she's dropping significantly in class.

Our price $26.00 · SP $61.00 · Shaun Guymer

While yet to place in two starts, he's drawn well in barrier 4 and should appreciate the fast tempo projected for this race.

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.00 · Jeff Penza

Mare coming off a last-start win at Nowra on a soft track over this distance. Has an excellent record at 1200m (3-0-0) and performs well on soft tracks (2-0-0).

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Mitch Stapleford

Tenbury Wells brings strong credentials dropping significantly in class after racing in Group company. His record at Kembla Grange is excellent with 2 wins and 1 placing from 3 starts, including a win at this track and distance. Recent form is solid with a 2nd placing last start. The wide barrier is a concern, but his class edge and track affinity make him a major player.

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.50 · Rebecca Bronett Prag

Otono brings strong credentials with an excellent record at this track and distance. The inside draw is perfect for her racing pattern, and she gets in with just 55kg. While she's rising slightly in class, her track record and recent form suggest she's ready to run a big race.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Andrew Calder

While he's stepping up in distance, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it, and barrier 7 gives options. His last run was better than it looks on paper, and Andrew Calder is a positive jockey booking. The fast tempo predicted should suit his finishing style.