★ Top pick2nd
1Written Doll
Written Doll maps as the clearest form horse. Second-up with a tongue tie and Rachel King aboard, he handles the conditions and distance ideally. Slow tempo allows a midfield trail into the race.
New South Wales · Thursday 30 July 2026
Illawarra Grange tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Illawarra Grange. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed8/8100%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Radical Media Mdn Hcp
12:35 local1200mMaiden$42,000
Winner4. Lego MasterSP $5.50
2nd pick5th
7Andarna
Second-up with Tommy Berry and a feather weight, plus a recent trial win at Illawarra, she has genuine upside. The extra 200m should suit given her finishing strength. Maps midfield in a slow race and can pounce late.
3rd pickWon
4Lego Master
Lego Master is the map horse. Drawn to lead in a projected slow tempo maiden, which historically aids on-pacers here. Consistent place getter on good tracks for Bjorn Baker and has trialled well fresh. Distance cutback is a query but early control could make him hard to run down if he finds the front cleanly.
Value pick6th
8Dame Dividend
The Ford-Smith combination is proven.
- 1st4Lego MasterDylan Gibbons$5.50
- 2nd1Written DollRachel King$2.15
- 3rd6Albert PalaisZac Lloyd$3.50
- 4th2AnthropoidKerrin Mc Evoy$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lego Master | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Written Doll | 3 | Rachel King | David Pfieffer | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 6 | Albert Palais | 7 | Zac Lloyd | C E Conners | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Anthropoid | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Andarna | 5 | Tommy Berry | R & L Price | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Dame Dividend | 1 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Real Mccoy | 6 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 58kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Konigstein | 1 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 57kg |
NSW Jockeys Association Midway Mdn Hcp
13:10 local1300mMaiden$45,000
Winner1. ClanwilliamSP $1.35
★ Top pickWon
1Clanwilliam
Drop to 1300m and inside barrier ideal despite weight.
2nd pick5th
8Celestial Grace
Consistent profile suits this setup.
3rd pick4th
9Cool Ledger
Encouraging debut effort at a higher track as a massive outsider suggests ability. Steps to 1300m for Portelli with scope to improve sharply second-up. Wide draw is a query but the profile offers each-way appeal in a weak maiden.
999th pickScratched
11She Can Salsa
Gear changes and return to 1300m good offer upside after longer trips. Earlier Hawkesbury 3rd shows ability at the trip.
Value pick3rd
2Coral Cove
Ran respectably on debut in the key form race, finishing close to Celestial Grace. Map and conditions suit a forward showing for place or rough win chance.
- 1st1ClanwilliamChad Schofield$1.35
- 2nd5The AgentMollie Fitzgerald$19.00
- 3rd2Coral CoveJess Taylor$9.00
- 4th9Cool LedgerRegan Bayliss$14.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Clanwilliam | 3 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 60.5kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Agent | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms A Turner | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Coral Cove | 5 | Jess Taylor | Ms T Bateup | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Cool Ledger | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Portelli | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Celestial Grace | 4 | Siena Grima | G Portelli | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Gosh Almighty | 7 | Andrew Adkins | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Fulmina's Legacy | 1 | Jett Newman | R & L Price | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Creator Of World | 5 | Zac Lloyd | Ross McConville | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Bankrupt | 6 | Jeff Penza | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Andarna | 10 | Tommy Berry | R & L Price | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | She Can Salsa | 8 | Rachel King | Edward O'Rourke | 55kg |
Jockeys Celebration Day Mdn Plate
13:45 local1150mMaiden$42,000
Winner3. IsawyouSP $1.45
★ Top pickWon
3Isawyou
Maps perfectly from barrier 2 to settle handy in a moderate tempo race. Connections firing and distance ideal. Good track unknown but overall profile superior in this maiden field.
2nd pick5th
11Kiss Of Gold
Most consistent performer with three placings from last three. Maps to lead or sit handy which suits the moderate tempo and track. Schiller booking and trainer combo strong positives.
3rd pick6th
6Pariah Time
Blinkers on first time should sharpen. Has placed on Good and brings proven ability at the trip.
Value pick3rd
8Appin Opal
Maps for a clean midfield run. Overpriced relative to form and stable confidence, offering clear each-way value in an open maiden.
- 1st3IsawyouAlysha Collett$1.45
- 2nd9Avon CallingKerrin Mc Evoy$6.00
- 3rd8Appin OpalJay Ford$10.00
- 4th12Viva VivaWinona Costin$61.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Isawyou | 2 | Alysha Collett | David Pfieffer | 57kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 9 | Avon Calling | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Appin Opal | 4 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Viva Viva | 8 | Winona Costin | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Kiss Of Gold | 5 | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Pariah Time | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bellagio Beach | 10 | Reece Jones | Ms A Turner | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Konigstein | 3 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Zousari | 1 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Idyllic Star | 9 | Deanne Panya | R S Englebrecht | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cap D'ail | 11 | Olivia Chambers | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Lego Master | 8 | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Written Doll | 12 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 57kg |
Equimillion Super Mdn Plate
14:20 local1450mMaiden$60,000
Winner8. OvershadowSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
3Creator Of World
Clear form edge over wet-track specialists and lightly raced types.
2nd pick5th
11Divine Heights
The 2yo carries a major weight advantage and has scope to improve sharply second-up. Maps for a clean midfield run and is the clearest improver against exposed maidens.
999th pickScratched
1Cool Rupert
Cool Rupert is the most reliable exposed runner with genuine Good-track placings and a recent competitive 3rd. The Ford-Smith combination is strong and he maps to settle midfield where Illawarra’s sweeping turns suit.
Value pick4th
5Leon Ruben
While winless and drawn wide, the moderate tempo and undulating track give him a chance to improve into the finish.
- 1st8OvershadowTyler Schiller$4.20
- 2nd3Creator Of WorldZac Lloyd$1.85
- 3rd6Take A Day OffLee Magorrian$41.00
- 4th5Leon RubenJeff Penza$20.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Overshadow | 4 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Creator Of World | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Ross McConville | 59kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 6 | Take A Day Off | 3 | Lee Magorrian | P & M Cave | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Leon Ruben | 11 | Jeff Penza | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Divine Heights | 5 | Olivia Chambers | David Payne | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | She Can Salsa | 6 | Rachel King | Edward O'Rourke | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Mr Peasant | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Murray | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Supido Secret | 1 | Leeshelle Small | P Niceforo | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Enchanted Rose | 10 | Brock Ryan | K J Parker | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cool Rupert | 9 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Coral Cove | 13 | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Flying Arabesque | 7 | Siena Grima | Ross McConville | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ironblood Empress | 12 | Chad Schofield | Brad Widdup | 55kg |
Fos Media Hcp (C1)
14:55 local1450mClass 1$42,000
Winner2. Cobra ClubSP $3.20
★ Top pick3rd
6Ouragan
Barrier 1 allows a perfect on-pace trail in the moderate tempo that suits leaders/on-pacers at Illawarra.
2nd pick2nd
1Agraffe Rocket
Barrier 3 and Hyeronimus booking keep him in the finish, yet the weight and surface profile make him vulnerable to Ouragan.
3rd pick8th
4Skirmish
Although yet to win on Good, the raw ability and improving pattern make her the best each-way threat behind the top two in this volatile Class 1.
Value pickWon
2Cobra Club
The Waterhouse/Bott yard typically improves second-up and the gelding has the tactical speed to overcome barrier 9 if he can settle midfield.
- 1st2Cobra ClubRegan Bayliss$3.20
- 2nd1Agraffe RocketAdam Hyeronimus$2.20
- 3rd6OuraganAndrew Calder$5.50
- 4th3One Run WonDonovan Dillon$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cobra Club | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Agraffe Rocket | 3 | Adam Hyeronimus | K A Lees | 60kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ouragan | 1 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | One Run Won | 10 | Donovan Dillon | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Simply Nutbush | 2 | Jess Taylor | J M Austin | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Procean | 7 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Zougotme | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Skirmish | 4 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Decota | 6 | Siena Grima | Ross McConville | 53kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Excuseme Mrofficer | 5 | Poppie Gorton | Ross McConville | 52kg |
Pacific Plan Management Hcp (C1)
15:35 local1150mClass 1$42,000
Winner1. Capture MeSP $1.12
★ Top pickWon
1Capture Me
Inside barrier and proven Good track form suit perfectly despite the projected fast tempo. Class edge should overcome weight and map pressure in this Class 1.
2nd pick3rd
7Nafanua
Nafanua has the strongest connections in the race and a progressive profile culminating in a maiden win. Light weight and midfield map suit the expected fast tempo. Main query is Good track suitability after exclusive wet-track form, but stable intent is clear.
999th pickScratched
3Ausbred Hed'n'tail
Ausbred Hed'n'tail returns first-up off a solid prep that included a maiden win and close Class 1 placing. Wide gate is a negative but Lloyd engagement and prior first-up success give him strong claims to run a big race if he can settle midfield in the fast tempo.
Value pick5th
2Dubai Adventure
He won first-up on debut and maps perfectly from barrier 3.
- 1st1Capture MeChad Schofield$1.12
- 2nd10Li'l GrugJeff Penza$61.00
- 3rd7NafanuaKerrin Mc Evoy$12.00
- 4th12Piedi VelociBrock Ryan$81.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Capture Me | 2 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 60kg | $1.12 |
| 2nd | 10 | Li'l Grug | 10 | Jeff Penza | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Nafanua | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Bjorn Baker | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Piedi Veloci | 11 | Brock Ryan | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Dubai Adventure | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | August Rush | 6 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Hard Jakka | 7 | Tyler Schiller | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Ballyhoo | 4 | Olivia Chambers | Craig Carmody | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Vantante | 1 | Louise Day | Paul Murray | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ausbred Hed'n'tail | 12 | Zac Lloyd | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Demmo Dermy | 8 | Braith Nock | Edward Cummings | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Kool Kade | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 55kg |
Lexy Get Well Provincial (Bm68)
16:10 local1200mBenchmark 68$45,000
Winner4. HeuristicSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
4Heuristic
Handles the undulating Illawarra layout and fast tempo ideally from midfield. Class edge and fitness progression override the Good-track win drought given last-start evidence.
2nd pick4th
6Sneaky Choice
Sneaky Choice brings the highest win percentage and comes off consecutive wins before spelling. Back to 1200m is a query but Extreme Choice pedigree and map position give her every chance to control or sit handy in the fast tempo.
3rd pick6th
5Powder Man
Powder Man is a reliable second-up performer who places more often than not. The 35-day break and Grisedale booking keep him honest. Maps midfield which suits the expected fast tempo and Illawarra undulations, offering each-way security behind the top two.
Value pick7th
9Broadway Follies
Prior competitive runs at Kembla and Good-track suitability create clear overlay value against a fast tempo that should suit her tactical speed.
- 1st4HeuristicSiena Grima$2.90
- 2nd1CryptonicMitch Stapleford$9.00
- 3rd8DonwonBrock Ryan$12.00
- 4th6Sneaky ChoiceTommy Berry$5.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Heuristic | 7 | Siena Grima | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cryptonic | 10 | Mitch Stapleford | Jason Attard | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Donwon | 2 | Brock Ryan | Ross McConville | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Sneaky Choice | 5 | Tommy Berry | Brad Widdup | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Denial | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Powder Man | 6 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Broadway Follies | 3 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Buchanan | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Starinion | 1 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | S Sampson | 52kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Monte Maximus | 12 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Gooloo Bucky | 13 | Chad Lever | Paul Murray | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Hammering Away | 9 | Jeff Penza | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Listins Lass | 14 | Reece Jones | J D Cooper | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Change The Date | 4 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 52kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Satness | 11 | Adam Hyeronimus | R & L Price | 61kg |
Colourite Painting (Bm64)
16:45 local1400mBenchmark 64$42,000
Winner6. StalloneSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
3Three Arrows
Three Arrows stands out on pure form as the progressive type dropping from stronger company. Last-start 4th in BM68 was solid and prior wins show finishing ability.
2nd pick8th
4Fiftyfivechevy
Fiftyfivechevy brings the strongest last-start form via a close 2nd in BM74 and drops sharply in grade. Ideal map and fitness edge make him the main danger.
3rd pick4th
11Peschiera
Peschiera enjoys the perfect draw and maps to control or sit handy in a moderate tempo. Last-start 3rd at the trip in identical grade plus proven 1400m form give her strong each-way claims from the inside.
Value pick9th
9All Machiavellian
All Machiavellian is a reliable local who places regularly and has already run well at Illawarra this prep.
- 1st6StalloneKerrin Mc Evoy$5.00
- 2nd3Three ArrowsZac Lloyd$2.90
- 3rd8SizzlerChad Lever$81.00
- 4th11PeschieraAshley Morgan$7.50
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Stallone | 3 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Three Arrows | 9 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sizzler | 15 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Peschiera | 1 | Ashley Morgan | M, W & J Hawkes | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Channelling | 10 | Rachel King | Edward O'Rourke | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Point Score | 14 | Andrew Calder | Ms A Turner | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Glounthaune | 5 | Tyler Schiller | G D Hickman | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Fiftyfivechevy | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 9th | 9 | All Machiavellian | 12 | Jean Van Overmeire | R & L Price | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Mah Ali | 11 | Brock Ryan | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Etched In Time | 13 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Beauer | 4 | Louise Day | Paul Murray | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 14 | La Bella Bondi | 7 | Jon Grisedale | Ms D Poidevin-Laine | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Zielle | 2 | Molly Bourke | G R Nickson | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 15th | 13 | Pearler | 6 | Winona Costin | G R Nickson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Roma Green | 14 | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Procean | 12 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 56kg |
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