Illawarra Grange Race 2 - I98fm's Feel Good Fun Provincial Mdn Hcp
WHOA NELLIE (3) is back after a break of five months. Closed strongly at her second race start with an encouraging second over 1350m at Beaumont (Newcastle) last December. Fitted with the two good trials and the nose roll comes off. Can finish over the top of these. HOLD MY DRINK (1) from an in-form yard and ready to peak third-up. Nailed late over 1200m at the Sapphire Coast first-up, then failed to close off with a disappointing fifth over 1205m at the Sapphire Coast. Raced flat last start and can bounce back today. POPULISM (6) eight weeks between runs at just her second start when struck trouble early and got further back than expected to finish fifth over 1200m at Gosford. Worth another chance from the low draw. WHAT A GENT (8) stalked the speed first-up before he faded in the straight when no match for Mrs Maree over 1200m at Wyong. Can keep improving as he gets out in trip.
Jockey: Dylan Gibbons
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on March 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Olington Lane with 60kg at $3.90. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Mdn on April 13 over 1205m, 4 len behind Bikini Babe carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Fitter now third-up and rates highly.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1205m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 60.5kg | 1:11.30 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 286 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Sapphire Coast | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jack Martin | 60kg | 1:11.50 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Grant Buckley | 0:48.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | 168 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 7 | Nick Heywood | 59kg | 1:13.52 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Holly Durnan | 0:47.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2024 | 19 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Echuca | 1300m | Good 3 | Stephanie Hateley | 55kg | 1:17.33 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.05 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Daniel Moor | 58kg | 1:10.96 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Brock Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 11th of 13 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Winning Rulet with 56kg at $31. Others rate better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Soft 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | 56kg | 1:18.45 | 9-9-11 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Brock Ryan | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Schiller
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1350m, soft track; 2 len behind Satin's Legacy with 55.5kg at $12. On debut ninth of 12 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn November 15 over 1300m, 5 len behind Aura carrying 57.5kg at $31. Smart filly primed for this with the two good trials, go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Christian Reith | 1:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 0:47.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.17L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Soft 5 | Christian Reith | 55.5kg | 1:22.19 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Christian Reith | 57.5kg | 1:18.79 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Mdn on March 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Poisonous carrying 59kg at $91. Second-up second last of 8 at Kembla Grange 3yo+ Mdn on April 29 over 1300m, 13 len behind Bello Cavallo carrying 58kg at $101. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 58kg | 1:18.61 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 59kg | 1:03.87 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 1:04.02 | - | 0 |
| 7.03L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Regan Bayliss | 0:47.33 | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ashley Morgan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1100m, 12 len behind Peleus with 56.5kg at $31. Jumps from out wide and likely to struggle.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Tyler Schiller | 56.5kg | 1:03.86 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Tyler Schiller | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Mitchell Bell | 0:52.71 | - | 0 |
| 2.78L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at Wyong Prov 2&3yo Mdn on February 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Master Zous carrying 57kg at $2.60. Second-up 5th of 8 at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Go Glenn carrying 55.5kg at $18. Stays in the mix over the extra trip.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 58 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good | Jay Ford | 0:59.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.16L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN 23 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tommy Berry | 57kg | 1:11.05 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 1:04.26 | - | 0 |
| 0.96L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chad Schofield
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) F&M Mdn on December 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Crimson Wings with 55.5kg at $31. Expecting a strong run fresh with the blinkers on.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Christian Reith | 1:00.03 | - | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Good | Christian Reith | 1:00.41 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 55.5kg | 1:12.53 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Wyong Mid Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mrs Maree with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Damascus Calling carrying 59kg at $7. Bumped into a smart one first-up, fitter now.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | 146 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 59kg | 1:09.09 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Kerrin Mcevoy | 1:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | 5 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1600m | Good 4 | Donovan Dillon | 56kg | 1:37.88 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $1.70 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1600m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 59kg | 1:36.49 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Dubbo | 1600m | Good 4 | Mathew Cahill | 56.5kg | 1:35.72 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 59kg | 1:37.06 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/10/2025 | 18 | MDN CG 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 56.5kg | 1:30.78 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Soft | Aaron Bullock | 1:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 1.97L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Pierre Boudvillain
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 13 at Kembla Grange Prov Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Winning Rulet carrying 55.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 10 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Spanish Artist with 53kg at $101. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Soft 5 | Ellen Hennessy | 55.5kg | 1:18.45 | 13-13-13 | 13 |
| 11.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Soft 7 | Olivia Chambers | 53kg | 1:11.82 | 8-8-10 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | 17 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Soft 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57kg | 1:10.83 | 3-3-9 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 57kg | 0:57.46 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Angus Villiers | 0:48.11 | - | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 0:56.02 | - | 0 |
| 28.79L | $0.00 |