★ Top pickWon
2El Qasabi
Tommy Berry's booking (30% recent strike rate) adds significant value, and the step up to 1500m suits his staying pedigree.
New South Wales · Tuesday 24 February 2026
Kembla Grange tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 7 races at Kembla Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won5/771%
Any tip won6/786%
Top pick placed6/786%
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Time To Reign @ Kingstar Farm Midway Mdn Hcp
13:50 local1500mMaiden$45,000
Winner2. El QasabiSP $2.10
2nd pick4th
8Alabama Charm
The barrier 4 draw suits, and despite being winless, her consistent placing record and class edge make her a strong winning chance.
3rd pick5th
4The Iron Star
The Iron Star returns second up from a spell with solid form credentials including a close second at Hawkesbury over 1500m. The wide draw is concerning but his distance suitability is proven.
Value pick6th
10Tulou
The significant class drop to maiden level, combined with barrier 3 and Andrew Adkins' strong track record (20% strike rate), creates a value opportunity.
- 1st2El QasabiTommy Berry$2.10
- 2nd7NeferusobekPierre Boudvillain$15.00
- 3rd5She's A DameTom Sherry$6.00
- 4th8Alabama CharmJess Taylor$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | El Qasabi | 2 | Tommy Berry | David Pfieffer | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Neferusobek | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | She's A Dame | 6 | Tom Sherry | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Alabama Charm | 4 | Jess Taylor | G D Hickman | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | The Iron Star | 9 | Grant Buckley | Marc Chevalier | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Tulou | 3 | Andrew Adkins | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Rolling Surf | 10 | Chad Schofield | Edward Cummings | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Action Not Words | 5 | Alysha Collett | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sixteen Straight | 1 | Winona Costin | James Ponsonby | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Torpedo Ted | 8 | Siena Grima | T & P Vigouroux | 52.5kg |
Happy 18th Lachlan Sheppard Super Mdn Plate
14:25 local1300mMaiden$60,000
Winner1. Duck For CoverSP $12.00
★ Top pick2nd
2Buckeye
The consistent placings and strong connections make this the most reliable winning chance despite being winless.
2nd pick3rd
3Crusader Voyage
The Waller factor and significant class drop are compelling, with the gelding operation potentially unlocking improvement.
3rd pickScratched
4Pappa Blue
Value pickScratched
9Welcome Advice
The Waller stable and Berry booking suggest significant improvement expected second up.
- 1st1Duck For CoverRobyn Freeman$12.00
- 2nd2BuckeyeZac Lloyd$1.35
- 3rd3Crusader VoyageSiena Grima$4.80
- 4th8Storming HomeDylan Gibbons$9.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Duck For Cover | 4 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Mountney | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Buckeye | 7 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $1.35 |
| 3rd | 3 | Crusader Voyage | 5 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Storming Home | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Artistic Lady | 8 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Givenbel | 2 | Andrew Calder | R T Leemon | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Pappa Blue | 6 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pinky Flat | 1 | Jay Ford | Edward Cummings | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Welcome Advice | 9 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
Dapto Leagues Club Provincial Hcp (C1)
15:05 local1000mClass 1$45,000
Winner1. Just AwesomeSP $3.70
★ Top pick4th
3Charlina
Her 2:1-1-0 record at Kembla Grange demonstrates clear track affinity, while the potent Sherry/Attard combination provides additional confidence.
2nd pick3rd
6Triple Yes
The inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage in what should be a genuinely run race.
3rd pickWon
1Just Awesome
Just Awesome benefits from a significant class drop and showed encouraging form with a recent third placing. The inside barrier draw and consistent strike rate provide confidence, though the lack of track experience and top weight assignment present challenges. Represents solid each-way value in a competitive field.
Value pick6th
8Andarna
Andarna represents the classic unknown quantity with significant upside potential.
- 1st1Just AwesomeZac Lloyd$3.70
- 2nd2Ride The RiverGrant Buckley$9.50
- 3rd6Triple YesDylan Gibbons$6.00
- 4th3CharlinaTom Sherry$2.35
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Just Awesome | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Blake Ryan | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ride The River | 6 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Triple Yes | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | Edward Cummings | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Charlina | 5 | Tom Sherry | Jason Attard | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 7 | Li'l Grug | 4 | Brock Ryan | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Andarna | 1 | Tommy Berry | R & L Price | 55kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Me Me | 4 | Tyler Schiller | R & L Price | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Nothing But Net | 8 | Blake Ryan | 55.5kg |
Jack Primmer Electronics Mdn Plate
15:40 local1000mMaiden$42,000
Winner10. Fairway To HeavenSP $1.45
★ Top pickWon
10Fairway To Heaven
Fairway To Heaven's appeal lies in connections and positioning rather than raw form. Tommy Berry's booking and the inside barrier provide tactical advantages, while the second-up placement suggests fitness.
2nd pickScratched
3Hay Street
Hay Street represents the standout form horse dropping from Group 3 company to maiden level.
3rd pickScratched
4Peleus
His close second at Gosford last start confirms current form, and the class drop from Group level is significant.
Value pick2nd
6Bedda Mia
Her recent second at this track shows current form and track suitability. The inside barrier and light weight provide advantages, making her overpriced for a place chance.
- 1st10Fairway To HeavenTommy Berry$1.45
- 2nd6Bedda MiaRebecca Bronett Prag$4.60
- 3rd7The Way AheadZac Lloyd$13.00
- 4th1Xtra AssertiveAndrew Calder$61.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Fairway To Heaven | 1 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bedda Mia | 3 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Anthony Mountney | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | The Way Ahead | 9 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Xtra Assertive | 5 | Andrew Calder | R T Leemon | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Thorsten | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Wonderstorm | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Shirogane | 8 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Decoy | 10 | Louise Day | R J Quinton | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Alabama Showdown | 2 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Hay Street | 4 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Peleus | 11 | Adam Hyeronimus | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Milk Foam | 12 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Andarna | 9 | Tyler Schiller | R & L Price | 55kg |
April O''Shea - The People''s Champion Hcp (C1)
16:20 local1500mClass 1$42,000
Winner8. Sneaky ChoiceSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
8Sneaky Choice
The inside barrier at Kembla Grange provides tactical flexibility, while Tommy Berry's booking (30% recent strike rate) signals stable confidence. Despite moderate career statistics, her consistent class level performance and improving trajectory make her the most reliable selection.
2nd pick5th
6Sun Warrior
His recent maiden victory demonstrates current ability, though the subsequent eighth placing raises questions. The Gibbons/Smith combination strikes at 40%, indicating stable confidence.
3rd pick4th
7Hush Hush
Hush Hush brings remarkable consistency with a 100% place record from three starts, including a recent close second at Gosford. Her previous victory at Kembla Grange demonstrates track suitability, while the light weight allocation provides a competitive advantage. Though stepping up in class, her consistent form pattern and proven ability to find the frame make her a reliable each-way proposition.
Value pick2nd
4Pompatus
His perfect 1500m record and strong jockey booking suggest stable confidence in the step-up.
- 1st8Sneaky ChoiceTommy Berry$2.90
- 2nd4PompatusZac Lloyd$4.00
- 3rd1ReflectChad Schofield$6.00
- 4th7Hush HushAdam Farragher$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sneaky Choice | 1 | Tommy Berry | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Pompatus | 4 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Reflect | 7 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Hush Hush | 5 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Sun Warrior | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Artie Steamer | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Via Varallo | 3 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Ms A Turner | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Gorshin | 2 | Siena Grima | G L Frazer | 52kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Varjak | 9 | C Maher | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Prince Harrison | 10 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Southern Sky | 6 | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
Supernova Financial Conditional (Bm68)
16:55 local1300mBenchmark 68$42,000
Winner1. AlignedSP $3.50
★ Top pickWon
1Aligned
Three-year-old gelding coming off an impressive last-start win at Gosford where he showed genuine fighting qualities. The 1300m distance suits perfectly with a 100% record, and the Sherry-Snowden combination is clicking. Top weight is a concern but his current form trajectory suggests he can handle the rise in grade.
2nd pick7th
2C'mon Mate
Six-year-old gelding with an outstanding record at Kembla Grange, winning his last start here in January. The wide barrier is a concern, but his track knowledge and recent winning form at the venue make him a serious threat despite the 25-day gap.
3rd pick9th
6Pelosa
Her second-up record is perfect, and she handles wet conditions well. The barrier draw is ideal, and Zac Lloyd's strong record at Kembla Grange adds confidence.
Value pickScratched
9Can Expect Greater
Five-year-old mare offering excellent value after a strong second at this track last start.
- 1st1AlignedTom Sherry$3.50
- 2nd3Duke Of CamdenJay Ford$12.00
- 3rd12Chilly CharlieAlysha Collett$14.00
- 4th4Lone ArtistKeagan Latham$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aligned | 3 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Duke Of Camden | 1 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Chilly Charlie | 2 | Alysha Collett | Sara Ryan | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Lone Artist | 11 | Keagan Latham | G D Hickman | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Toes In The Water | 9 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Sweet Treats | 8 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | C'mon Mate | 12 | Siena Grima | Ross McConville | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Perle De Chocolat | 7 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Pelosa | 6 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 10th | 8 | Miss Hvar | 5 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Twin Turbo | 4 | Grant Buckley | Sara Ryan | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Can Expect Greater | 10 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | J C Coyle | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Smarter Than You | 13 | Todd Smart | 55kg |
Warilla Bowls Hcp (C1)
17:30 local1200mClass 1$42,000
Winner4. RivendellSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
4Rivendell
Rivendell brings an unbeaten record and strong first-up credentials to this assignment. The Peter Snowden/Tom Sherry combination is proven, and the gelding showed genuine ability winning his maiden.
2nd pickScratched
1Melanite
The John Thompson-trained gelding has shown consistent form and the jockey/trainer combination is proven. However, the top weight and unfamiliarity with the track present challenges in what appears a competitive assignment.
3rd pickScratched
6Ausbred Hed'n'tail
Ausbred Hed'n'tail impressed with a dominant debut win at Gosford, showing genuine ability with a strong finishing kick. The Tommy Berry booking and Brad Widdup's excellent record with limited runners suggests stable confidence. Despite the class rise, his debut performance indicates he can handle this level, and the good track conditions suit perfectly.
Value pick5th
11Divine Secrets
Divine Secrets represents excellent value after her recent maiden breakthrough at Canberra.
- 1st4RivendellTom Sherry$1.80
- 2nd12AraneseMollie Fitzgerald$61.00
- 3rd3Cheeky SmirkJay Ford$6.50
- 4th7Me MeTyler Schiller$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rivendell | 4 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 58.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Aranese | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms A Turner | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cheeky Smirk | 6 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Me Me | 7 | Tyler Schiller | R & L Price | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Divine Secrets | 3 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Hey Jude | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Transgress | 1 | Keagan Latham | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Mcadam | 11 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Melanite | 8 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ausbred Hed'n'tail | 9 | Tommy Berry | Brad Widdup | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Perle De Chocolat | 5 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cuban Rain | 5 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Our Lady Stardust | 4 | Siena Grima | G L Frazer | 52kg |
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