Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 2 June 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Kembla Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The G Portelli-trained filly has placed twice from two starts at this track/distance combination and shows strong form indicators. Andrew Adkins' 22% strike rate at Kembla Grange adds confidence, and the barrier 7 draw positions her perfectly for the forward-running style that suits this track.
The Snitzel filly has shown consistent form and is second up from a spell, typically an improving run. However, the wide draw on a track that favours forward positions creates significant challenges, making her more of a place chance than a winning prospect.
The John Thompson-trained filly is second up from a spell and typically improves, though the wide barrier draw presents challenges.
While the barrier 18 draw is challenging, the value proposition and proven track performance make this an attractive each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Kunis | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Our Lady Peace | 7 | Andrew Adkins | G Portelli | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Life Young Ever | 12 | Matt Kirk | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Ask Di | 13 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Terra Lumina | 8 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Touching Hans | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Copycat | 14 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Heart Reset | 17 | Claire Ramsbotham | R & L Price | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Banner Banner | 10 | L P Beuzelin | T Wong | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Bumbling Artie | 1 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Wonderstorm | 15 | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 57kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 11 | Gunna Reign | 4 | D Wagstaff | 57kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 3 | Carafe | 11 | D Wagstaff | 59kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Spare | 3 | Rory Hutchings | Jason Attard | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Argantorati | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Joseph Ible | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Vingt Neuf Noir | 16 | John Thompson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Breakout | 17 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Entirely Oak | 18 | Greg Stephens | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Capone | 5 | John Thompson | 59kg |
Century Song presents as the standout selection despite being first up from a lengthy spell. His exceptional track record at Kembla Grange (2-2-1 from 6 starts) and perfect combination with Brock Ryan (3 wins from 4 rides) provides strong confidence. While the wide barrier and class rise present challenges, his proven ability at this venue and distance makes him the most reliable winning chance.
Sunday Tycoon comes off an impressive last start win at this track and distance, showing he's in peak form. His perfect record at Kembla Grange over 1000m (1-0-0 from 3) is compelling, and the booking of in-form Keagan Latham adds confidence.
His recent win at Wagga and the significant weight advantage of 55kg provides appeal. While he's unproven at this track and distance, his heavy track form and minimum weight make him a worthwhile value play in a competitive field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sunday Tycoon | 9 | Keagan Latham | C E Conners | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Century Song | 11 | Brock Ryan | R & L Price | 61.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Donwon | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ross McConville | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | La Mer Bleue | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | A L McRae | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Take The Rap | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | N F Gardner | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Desi Emperor | 3 | Jeff Penza | T Wong | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bode Akuna | 8 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 58kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Margin Call | 4 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Charlina | 10 | Olivia Chambers | Jason Attard | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Starlight Girl | 6 | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ces Soirees La | 2 | Shaun Guymer | Robert Quinn | 55kg |
The significant class drop from Class 1 to Maiden, combined with blinkers removal and an inside draw, creates strong winning chances despite being winless.
The addition of blinkers for the first time, combined with consistent form and a good draw, makes this an attractive proposition despite distance concerns.
Time For Snow brings the best recent form with two consecutive seconds and proven distance ability. The class drop provides a significant advantage, though the wide draw and missing jockey booking are concerning factors.
Aerostern Bro offers value with proven heavy track ability and a significant class drop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Think I Will | 6 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Dance With Destiny | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | J G Sargent | 58kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 13 | Tragedies | 4 | Tyler Schiller | G Portelli | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Landmark Lady | 7 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Negate | 12 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Time For Snow | 10 | Anthony Warren | 58.5kg | $11.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Isosceles | 8 | Tom Sherry | Tom Charlton | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Aerostern Bro | 5 | Louise Day | J M Austin | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Irish Pete | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Mr Crowning Moment | 3 | Dale Cole | Ms M Hopkins | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Senza Rivali | 1 | Lee Magorrian | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Jade Sunset | 11 | T J Bartley | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Belgrano | 9 | Chad Lever | Darryll Kell | 57kg |
Jay Ford's strong recent form and the horse's class drop make this the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
The inside barrier draw is crucial on this track bias, and the first-time visors may provide the edge needed to break through for a maiden win.
Copartner Pegasus showed promise with a recent third at this exact distance and has the benefit of in-form jockey Keagan Latham. The significant class drop and proven soft track ability provide confidence, though the wide barrier and lack of wins remain concerns.
She Can Salsa offers value based on her previous third at this distance and quality jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Smoke 'n' Darts | 4 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 18 | Galactic Force | 1 | Sara Ryan | 55.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 3rd | 12 | Lion Hunt | 8 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Captain Peacock | 6 | Brock Ryan | K J Parker | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 20 | Grey Belief | 10 | T P Croft | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 4 | Master Johnny | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 10 | She Can Salsa | 13 | Rachel King | Edward O'Rourke | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 15 | Honeyhill | 5 | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 9th | 13 | Another Mission | 14 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Demmo Dermy | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | Edward Cummings | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Copartner Pegasus | 9 | Keagan Latham | Stephen O'Halloran | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Isa Jet | 7 | Ross McConville | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Rose Of Fenway | 8 | Chad Lever | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Anna Karenina | 3 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Blazing Statement | 12 | Nikki Hodgson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Don't Doubt Frank | 16 | Braith Nock | Brad Widdup | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sit Down | 11 | Lee Magorrian | Sara Ryan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Moana Gold | 2 | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Hard Shell | 17 | Siena Grima | Ross McConville | 54kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Yes Arnie | 15 | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
The winkers first time and favourable barrier position should see her settle handy in the speed map, crucial at Kembla Grange where forward position matters.
Pride stable and Ford combination is proven, and the filly's early speed should see her in the race at the crucial 400m mark where Kembla winners are found.
Consistent performer who maps well from the inside barrier and has heavy track experience.
Lightly raced filly from elite stable with gear change and quality jockey booking. Recent third at similar distance suggests ability, and the blinkers first time could provide the sharpening needed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Five Of A Kind | 2 | Jason Collett | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Flying Party | 1 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Glamour Magic | 3 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Corpulent | 10 | Andrew Calder | C E Conners | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 14 | I Am Overs | 14 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 19 | G'day Ausbred | 18 | Chad Lever | Blake Ryan | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 18 | Let's Be Honest | 17 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hold My Drink | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Angulon | 5 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Col Du Tourmalet | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Robert Quinn | 59kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 5 | Cool Rupert | 8 | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Pink Persuasion | 17 | Dylan Gibbons | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Jonson | 12 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Pacific Mick | 16 | Brock Ryan | K J Parker | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Unmatched | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Wairarapa | 6 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Sirius Moss | 11 | Sara Ryan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Menthon | 7 | Andrew Adkins | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Lady Winston | 15 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Ole's Diva | 9 | J G Sargent | 55kg |
Felis Chaus presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and class credentials. His narrow second at Goulburn last start demonstrates current fitness, and he's proven at this level with a Class 1 win. The good barrier draw should see him settle handy, which suits Kembla's on-pace bias.
Autumn Blonde represents excellent value with a significant class drop and proven track form. The wide barrier is concerning at Kembla, but her class advantage and track experience make her a genuine winning chance.
Her recent third on heavy track at Taree proves wet track ability, and the good barrier should see her settle in the first half.
Thunder Lights offers excellent value as the only horse in the field with a heavy track win. While stepping up to Class 1 is a query, his heavy track form and the wide barrier creating value make him an attractive roughie chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Autumn Blonde | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Aranese | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Lantau Island | 2 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dunwithya | 15 | Adam Farragher | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Tod | 10 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Felis Chaus | 9 | Tom Sherry | Richard Litt | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 15 | Via Varallo | 12 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Brannum | 5 | Tyler Schiller | Ms T Bateup | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Starlight Nation | 13 | Winona Costin | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Billy Bowlegg | 8 | Jeff Penza | P Niceforo | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Thunder Lights | 14 | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $7.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Ellismayne | 13 | John Thompson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Winning Rulet | 1 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Mamma Mia | 7 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Rose Water | 4 | Regan Bayliss | J C Deamer | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bikini Babe | 3 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 55kg |
Presides shapes as the most reliable winning chance based on his last start victory at this exact track and class level. The good barrier draw allows tactical positioning, and his proven distance record provides confidence.
Easiest Choice brings an unbeaten record at the distance and strong recent form. The jockey/horse combination has been highly successful, and the mare shows consistent improvement. However, the wide barrier and lack of heavy track experience are concerns on this surface.
Olington Lane represents value as an unbeaten horse stepping up significantly in class. While the heavy track and class rise are concerns, the perfect record and strong connections suggest potential for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Presides | 4 | Coriah Keatings | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Matima | 10 | Tyler Schiller | G Portelli | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 20 | Purple Rose | 2 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 18 | Olington Lane | 7 | Keagan Latham | Ms L Davies | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Easiest Choice | 13 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Otono | 1 | Keagan Latham | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 19 | Our Vinny | 8 | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 58.5kg | $14.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Heuristic | 5 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 61kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 4 | King Nic | 6 | Adam Farragher | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Koios | 12 | Mitch Stapleford | Nacim Dilmi | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Marchon | 16 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tom Cruising | 16 | Chad Lever | K J Parker | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Helen's Way | 12 | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Invisible Magic | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Celebes Sea | 17 | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mountain Top | 15 | D R Mirfin | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Miss Capitale | 14 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Pretty Sassy | 11 | Louise Day | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | The Cristal | 3 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Cool Lad | 18 | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg |
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