★ Top pickWon
8Wormington
Soft track proven (4 starts, 2 places). Likely to be on-pace and finish strongly in fast tempo.
New South Wales · Saturday 16 May 2026
Kembla Grange tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Kembla Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/743%
Any tip won3/743%
Top pick placed4/757%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Mitch Sleigh - No Longer Man Boy Midway Mdn Plate
12:00 local1600mMaiden$45,000
Winner8. WormingtonSP $3.30
2nd pick6th
14Weekday Flyer
Barrier 2 ideal for leading role in likely fast tempo, suiting track's front-half bias. Lightly raced filly by Trapeze Artist suits distance progression. Blinkers added as positive gear change.
3rd pick7th
2Corpulent
Barrier 5 suits midfield settling for Kembla Grange bias. Second start shows fitness progression.
Value pick10th
6So Superior
16 starts provide experience, 6 at distance with 4 places. Barrier 8 allows midfield settling to exploit Kembla Grange bias in fast tempo favouring strong finishers. Soft form ok (5:0-0-1).
- 1st8WormingtonKeagan Latham$3.30
- 2nd5Leon RubenGrant Buckley$5.50
- 3rd12SharbinoAdrian Layt$4.20
- 4th3Irish PeteJean Van Overmeire$101.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Wormington | 6 | Keagan Latham | Ross McConville | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Leon Ruben | 3 | Grant Buckley | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Sharbino | 4 | Adrian Layt | G R Nickson | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | Irish Pete | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Neferusobek | 13 | Ellen Hennessy | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Weekday Flyer | 2 | Brock Ryan | K J Parker | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Corpulent | 5 | Lee Magorrian | C E Conners | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 13 | Sonnig | 10 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Anthony Mountney | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Bella Piazza | 12 | Mitch Stapleford | G D Hickman | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 6 | So Superior | 8 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Landmark Lady | 1 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Kittano | 7 | Rory Hutchings | G D Hickman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | The Champion | 14 | G Portelli | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Yesglenn | 9 | Jeff Penza | J A Steinmetz | 59kg |
Peak Gardens Mdn Hcp
12:35 local1200mMaiden$42,000
Winner3. Celebes SeaSP $3.80
★ Top pick5th
5Stardust Memories
No form to analyse but elite connections, barrier 4, and strong jockey booking signal clear stable confidence. Maps midfield in fast tempo race suiting Kembla Grange bias. Absence of data not penalised per maiden rules - trainer profile dominates assessment. Preferred over other debutants.
2nd pick7th
1Cold Gin
Barrier 5 ideal for on-pace bias, maps midfield in fast tempo. Soft track unproven but class drop and recency outweigh.
3rd pickScratched
2Mystical
Consistent Freedman filly second-up today with solid 1:0-1-0 second-up record.
Value pick2nd
8Excelluna
Improving second-up with recent neck 2nd on good track, prior soft run at Randwick. Freedman stable, class drop helps but barrier 8 challenges map.
- 1st3Celebes SeaBrock Ryan$3.80
- 2nd8ExcellunaRory Hutchings$31.00
- 3rd10Diamond DiceMitchell Bell$31.00
- 4th7Michonne's KatanaGrant Buckley$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Celebes Sea | 6 | Brock Ryan | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Excelluna | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Diamond Dice | 3 | Mitchell Bell | Richard Litt | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Michonne's Katana | 9 | Grant Buckley | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Stardust Memories | 4 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 6th | 4 | Southern Grace | 1 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Cold Gin | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Medieval Mayhem | 7 | Jeff Penza | G M Brown | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Ole's Diva | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | J G Sargent | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mystical | 10 | Michael Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | I Am Overs | 9 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
AIB/ARA Building Services Mdn Hcp
13:10 local1200mMaiden$42,000
Winner4. Our VinnySP $21.00
Value pick8th
12Sky Deck
Snowden stable, prior Kembla run and class drop make it a live chance if it settles handy despite the wide draw.
- 1st4Our VinnyPierre Boudvillain$21.00
- 2nd17Flying ArtisamAmy Mc Lucas$4.40
- 3rd9HeatstrokeLee Magorrian$31.00
- 4th7CrunchMitchell Bell$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Our Vinny | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Flying Artisam | 4 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Heatstroke | 10 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Crunch | 3 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 16 | Scoish Maloish | 5 | Jess Taylor | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Refreshment | 11 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Malua Bay | 6 | Brock Ryan | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sky Deck | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Mossrocket | 9 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Ruskana | 7 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Banner Banner | 2 | L P Beuzelin | T Wong | 59kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Encryptix | 3 | G McFarlane | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Malietoa | 15 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Incremental | 9 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sponars | 13 | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Dominator | 12 | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | The Breakers | 17 | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg |
Express Smash Repairs Super Mdn Plate
13:45 local1400mMaiden$60,000
Winner1. CellphoneSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
1Cellphone
Has placed at Kembla Grange twice and maps ideally for the on-speed bias. Class drop helps.
Value pick2nd
11Movie Night
Movie Night is first-up and has strong connections. Distance form is good but wide draw hurts.
- 1st1CellphoneLee Magorrian$3.20
- 2nd11Movie NightKeagan Latham$2.40
- 3rd3MenthonChad Lever$13.00
- 4th6UnmatchedPierre Boudvillain$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cellphone | 3 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 11 | Movie Night | 8 | Keagan Latham | Tom Charlton | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Menthon | 10 | Chad Lever | C J Waller | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Unmatched | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Cool Rupert | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Honeysuckle | 4 | Rory Hutchings | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Lady Winston | 7 | Olivia Chambers | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Blackbird | 6 | Amy Mc Lucas | L J Bridge | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Wonderstorm | 11 | Ellen Hennessy | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Negate | 9 | Jeff Penza | C J Waller | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Yahuskin | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Matthew Smith | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Sur Nova Centauri | 9 | Richard Litt | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Entrapment | 5 | Joseph Ible | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Yeszem | 11 | Brad Widdup | 57kg |
Scarlett Gee (Bm64)
14:20 local1000mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner6. Sunday TycoonSP $3.30
★ Top pick7th
7Voltage Lass
First-up stats solid (1 win from 1), soft track proven, and lightly raced 3yo has clear upside despite class rise. Barrier 9 manageable with likely fast tempo suiting forward map at Kembla sprint.
2nd pick3rd
2Tai Lung
Consistent soft performer dropping in grade, maps forward in likely fast tempo that suits Kembla bias.
3rd pick5th
4Honey Perfume
Honey Perfume's consistent form and soft track prowess (2 wins, 7 places from 14 soft starts) make her strong place claim despite wide draw. Recent win and multiple placings show fitness, with fast tempo likely aiding late finish.
Value pickScratched
1Bode Akuna
Dropping class from BM64, barrier 4 suits forward Kembla bias in fast tempo.
- 1st6Sunday TycoonKeagan Latham$3.30
- 2nd3Up The FrontGrant Buckley$14.00
- 3rd2Tai LungJeff Penza$6.50
- 4th10Calgary KingEmma Ly$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sunday Tycoon | 2 | Keagan Latham | C E Conners | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Up The Front | 1 | Grant Buckley | Blake Ryan | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Tai Lung | 5 | Jeff Penza | T J Robinson | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Calgary King | 3 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Honey Perfume | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 9 | Maz Kanata | 6 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Voltage Lass | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Stormfield | 4 | Lee Magorrian | G Portelli | 58kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Bode Akuna | 4 | J C Coyle | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aegipan | 7 | Pat Murphy | 57kg |
Abax Civil Provincial (Bm68)
14:55 local1200mBenchmark 68$45,000
Winner3. KoiosSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
2Peleus
Carries topweight but handled 59kg last start. Speed map suggests forward role despite wide draw on on-pace Kembla track. Soft 5 unproven but recent Good 4 form superior to rivals.
2nd pick9th
6Ready To Rocket
Kembla track affinity (2:0-0-2, T/D 1:0-0-1) key on first-half track. Soft 5 handled before, midfield map ideal for fast tempo favouring strong finishers.
3rd pick4th
7Starinion
Starinion overlooked first up but excels at Kembla (2:1-1-0, T/D 2:1-1-0 wins/places). Last poor run on heavy soft excused; fresh record OK. Barrier 8 manageable for forward runner on bias track. Strong form history here trumps recency dip.
Value pick3rd
8Hunter One
Barrier 4 ideal for leaders' bias at Kembla, forward map suits fast tempo.
- 1st3KoiosMitch Stapleford$7.50
- 2nd2PeleusJean Van Overmeire$3.80
- 3rd8Hunter OneAmy Mc Lucas$9.00
- 4th7StarinionRebecca Bronett Prag$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Koios | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | Nacim Dilmi | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Peleus | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hunter One | 4 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Starinion | 7 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | S Sampson | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Squeezebox | 8 | Keagan Latham | Ms K Waugh | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Opal Fields | 5 | Liberty Smyth | Sara Ryan | 52kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | All Too Wild | 3 | Mitchell Bell | T J Bartley | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | King Charles | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Mountney | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Ready To Rocket | 6 | Lee Magorrian | J C Deamer | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Donwon | 5 | Ross McConville | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Calgary King | 1 | Blake Ryan | 55kg |
Tori Darke Hcp (C1)
15:35 local1200mClass 1$42,000
Winner4. TuscanySP $1.75
★ Top pickWon
4Tuscany
Tuscany tops form assessment with consistent recent placings including narrow 2nd behind strong BM64 field and maiden win at Newcastle. Class drop key positive despite wide draw; midfield settling fits track's on-pace bias in very fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
9My Proclama
Barrier 4 perfect for forward position in on-pace track; light weight big edge on Soft 5.
3rd pick7th
7Broadway Street
Second up suits pattern, light weight helps on Soft 5 despite unproven. Recent fitness edge over spellers; reliable threat in volatile CL1 despite class rise.
Value pickScratched
2Chatterley
High place rate (50%), soft record 3:1-2-0 perfect conditions. Wide draw hurts in fast tempo but class edge and stable form create overlay; place value strong despite map.
- 1st4TuscanyKeagan Latham$1.75
- 2nd8MarchonMitchell Bell$9.50
- 3rd9My ProclamaLeeshelle Small$8.00
- 4th11FirepopBrock Ryan$20.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Tuscany | 8 | Keagan Latham | Tom Charlton | 60kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 8 | Marchon | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | My Proclama | 3 | Leeshelle Small | Joseph Pride | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Firepop | 6 | Brock Ryan | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Lady Pankhurst | 1 | Rory Hutchings | J G Sargent | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Starsonus | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Broadway Street | 5 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Li'l Grug | 9 | Grant Buckley | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Ransaigh Star | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | S Sampson | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Matima | 10 | G Portelli | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Chatterley | 10 | C J Waller | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Helen's Way | 6 | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | The Cristal | 15 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Seductra | 8 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Button Up | 11 | Matthew Smith | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Very Sirius | 3 | David Pfieffer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Koios | 7 | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg |
Nathan Lamont (Bm64)
16:15 local1500mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner6. Hush HushSP $26.00
★ Top pick8th
8Glastonbury Girl
Soft track record (2:2-0-0) ideal for Soft 5. Fast tempo suits her finishing strength.
2nd pick3rd
2Ocean Chill
Ocean Chill's consistent form (1431x3221) with 3 wins/4 places from 8 starts makes her prime top-3 chance. Barrier 5 suits forward midfield position critical at Kembla Grange. Recent win at Muswellbrook BM74 and near-miss Hawkesbury BM64 show class handling. Soft 5 OK (0-1-1), fast tempo plays to strengths. Excellent place claims.
3rd pick2nd
5Empress Of Japan
Recent 3rd here at BM64 with improving trend. Blinkers return key. Fast tempo and Soft 5 manageable despite barrier 9.
Value pick5th
1Wild Thoughts
Recent 3rd Newcastle with improving trend.
- 1st6Hush HushRory Hutchings$26.00
- 2nd5Empress Of JapanKeagan Latham$9.00
- 3rd2Ocean ChillLiberty Smyth$4.20
- 4th13Okami StarZac Wadick$15.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Hush Hush | 4 | Rory Hutchings | C Maher | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Empress Of Japan | 9 | Keagan Latham | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Ocean Chill | 5 | Liberty Smyth | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Okami Star | 11 | Zac Wadick | C E Conners | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Wild Thoughts | 10 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Costabit | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Blue Willow | 2 | Mitchell Bell | C Maher | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Glastonbury Girl | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Marsabit | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 15 | More Mischief | 1 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Ulysses Blue | 12 | Jeff Penza | T J Robinson | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Velaris | 8 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Miss Hvar | 7 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Brannum | 10 | Ms T Bateup | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Aranese | 11 | Ms A Turner | 55kg |
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