Kembla Grange Race 4 - Your Next Stop Wests Illawarra Provincial (Bm68)
ZARAGOZA (3) settled worse than midfield then let down nicely to get up for third last start when second-up over this course and distance. Building a formidable record at this track and generally hits peak form from the third run of the prep. Ready to win. UP THE FRONT (5) didn't have a lot go his way but he still found the line nicely to get up for fourth last time out over 1300m at Newcastle. Drops 5kgs after the claim and is rock hard fit so there is plenty to like about his chances. Kembla specialist C'MON MATE (4) is back after a five-month spell. In the money at four of five first-up runs. Ideally drawn and is always a threat around this circuit. GUNROOM (1) returns after an eight-month absence. Scored first-up last prep at Newcastle over 1200m. Sure to be ready to run well. SATNESS (2) loves racing here and is also in the mix despite coming off a four-month break.

Jockey: Deon Le Roux
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Canterbury Bm72 December 12 over 1250m, 1.4 len behind Mother Goose carrying 57kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Newcastle Mid Cl1 October 18 over 1250m slow track defeating Oakfield Saturn carrying 60kg at $4.40. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Heavy | Dylan Gibbons | 52kg | 1:01.81 | - | 0 |
| 2.06L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Good 4 | Mitch Stapleford | 57kg | 1:13.82 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | CL3 CG 3U | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 58.5kg | 1:18.82 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 143 | CL1 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Soft 5 | Mitch Stapleford | 60kg | 1:15.43 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 0:45.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.19L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 23 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1250m | Heavy 9 | Braith Nock | 58kg | 1:16.42 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:17.54 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1250m | Soft 7 | Jay Ford | 57kg | 1:15.45 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Brock Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Rosehill 5yo+ Bm78 April 6 over 1500m, soft track; 4.5 len behind No Drama carrying 53.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 November 8 over 1300m, a neck behind Oakfield Jupiter carrying 58kg at $41. Has to be respected first-up in this company.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Soft | Mollie Fitzgerald | 52kg | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/04/2026 | 16 | BM78 5U | $65,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Soft 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | 1:31.74 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1500m | Soft 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | 59kg | 1:31.39 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 24 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | 61kg | 1:26.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 60kg | 1:24.04 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1600m | Good 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5kg | 1:35.86 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | 59kg | 1:24.85 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 1150m | Good | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 51.5kg | 1:09.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 24 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zale with 58.5kg at $8. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 on July 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Let's Go Again carrying 60kg at $3.50. Peaking now and looks sure to prove hard to hold out.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 60kg | 1:10.40 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/13 | 24/06/2026 | 102 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1100m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 58.5kg | 1:03.51 | 10-6-8 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Madison Waters | 56kg | 0:51.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | BM72 5U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 57.5kg | 1:10.81 | 11-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Soft 6 | Nash Rawiller | 58kg | 1:03.99 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | BM78 CG 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 55.5kg | 1:09.43 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 58kg | 1:03.05 | 9-9-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 805m | Good | Madison Waters | 54kg | 0:47.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chad Lever
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm68 March 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Il Passero carrying 56.5kg at $16. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track Prov Bm68 July 17 2025 over 1200m, a head behind Zaragoza with 58kg at $16. Anticipating him to hit the ground running again this campaign.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Soft | Chad Lever | 54kg | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | 21 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Good 4 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 56.5kg | 1:15.54 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/02/2026 | 27 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 57kg | 1:16.93 | 10-10-7 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 35 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Siena Grima | 55kg | 1:17.04 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/12/2025 | 32 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1200m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 57.5kg | 1:11.47 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 56 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 5 | Brock Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:23.27 | 10-8-11 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 1150m | Good | Brock Ryan | 50.5kg | 1:09.15 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 57kg | 1:16.72 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Chambers
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently 4th of 10 at Newcastle Prov Bm64 on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Turning Circle with 59kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Bm64 on June 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Escargoes with 59.5kg at $17. Making headway. Beautifully in after the claim and is a major player.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 18 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:20.09 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 59.5kg | 1:03.89 | 10-9-5 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | 24 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1100m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 1:05.19 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 380 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 59.5kg | 0:57.99 | 8-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Good | Grant Buckley | 51kg | 0:46.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Good | Jay Ford | 53kg | 0:50.89 | - | 0 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | BM64 CG | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Jay Ford | 60kg | 1:05.96 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/04/2025 | 173 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jay Ford | 57.5kg | 0:57.82 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Louise Day
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at Bathurst Bm66 on July 28 over 1100m, 5 len behind Rileycat carrying 56.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 14 at Moruya Bm74 on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Monte Maximus with 55kg at $16. Will need to do a lot more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/07/2026 | 39 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Bathurst | 1100m | Good 3 | Glenn Cahill | 56.5kg | 1:04.01 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Moruya | 1200m | Soft 5 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:10.86 | 7-7-7 | 12 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 147 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1200m | Soft 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | 56.5kg | 1:12.28 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 50kg | 1:02.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.92L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 800m | Good | Shaun Guymer | 50kg | 0:47.14 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:09.93 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | BM66 FM | $35,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 7 | Louise Day | 59kg | 1:11.29 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | BM64 3U | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Good 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 53.5kg | 1:30.11 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Poppie Gorton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at Illawarra Grange Prov Bm68 on July 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Heuristic with 52kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on September 14 over 1315m, slow going 5.5 len behind Prince Of Sorts carrying 55kg at $5.50. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
Last Starts 9 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 | 30/07/2026 | 143 | BM68 | $45,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1200m | Good 4 | Poppie Gorton | 52kg | 1:11.06 | 2-3-13 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 805m | Heavy | Poppie Gorton | 50kg | 0:49.49 | - | 0 |
| 3.38L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1612m | Heavy 9 | Jon Grisedale | 56kg | 1:40.89 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | BM65 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1650m | Soft 6 | Courtney Bellamy | 58kg | 1:41.13 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Good 4 | Grady Spokes | 58.5kg | 1:22.37 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 9/13 | 16/01/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $65,000.00 | Ballina | 1590m | Good 3 | Jon Grisedale | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 6-7-9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/12/2025 | 15 | BM82 | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1600m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 55kg | 1:37.86 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Rory Hutchings | 1:02.93 | - | 0 |
| 9.36L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jeff Penza
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Muswellbrook Bm58 on July 26 over 1280m, 3.5 len behind Varuni carrying 59kg at $71. The race before that 6th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Last Druid carrying 55kg at $151. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 59kg | 1:14.70 | 12-11-8 | 12 |
| 3.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | BM64 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jay Ford | 55kg | 1:17.88 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 5-4-10 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/06/2026 | 17 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:18.06 | 4-3-10 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/06/2026 | 23 | BM64 CG | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:26.28 | 4-3-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | BM64 CG | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 7 | Louis-Philippe Beuzelin | 55kg | 1:05.01 | 6-6-10 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Louis-Philippe Beuzelin | 0:58.61 | - | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Shaun Guymer | 50kg | 0:49.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.08L | $0.00 |