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The Australian
an hour ago
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- The Australian
Kembla preview: Commanding Belle ready to chime again
Robert and Luke Price already have their third straight Kembla trainers premiership wrapped up but are still keen to end the season on a winning note. Headlining the attack for the father and son duo is well-bred filly Commanding Belle who broke through for his first win on her home track nine days ago. After tracking the speed, she eased wide off the bend and quickly raced away to score by a length-and-a-half. PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'She was impressive the other day. It was good for her to get a two-year-old win but she got a whole lot of rating points for her trouble,' said Robert Price. Commanding Belle had shown nice ability in placing in two of her first four starts including a third to Rivellino on debut at Randwick. She was also much better than her second placings at Canterbury and in the Group 3 Magic Night at Rosehill to end her first campaign. The daughter of Golden Slipper winner Farnan returns to the same track and distance in the Midway Class 1 Handicap (1300m). 'She is a racing against the older horses this week but she does get a bit of weight relief being a two-year-old and a filly,' Price said. 'She has come through the run very well and he last bit of work on Thursday morning was really nice. 'She will turn up with bells on.' Price said it would pay to forget the last run of Jamarni when he tackles the Class 1 Handicap (1500m). The son of Pride Of Dubai was held up behind runners and wasn't able to be tested when ninth to Autumn Dream last week. Prior to that, he placed in consecutive runs over 1300m before scoring his first win over 1500m in a Super Maiden at Hawkesbury. 'He got trapped in behind them and was a victim of horses coming back in his lap,' he said. 'He was a little bit shy in amongst them the other day and needs some sort of head gear so we have elected to go with the winkers this week. 'It's quite a strong race but he is in it up to his ears. 'He worked nicely on Thursday morning and should have no trouble with the quick back-up because he didn't get knocked around the other day. 'He has drawn a nice, soft gate to get a good run and he will be very competitive.' The stable is chasing a reward with both Zoustrong and Autumn Heir in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Provincial Maiden Handicap (1500m). Zoustrong only made his race debut on June 27 at Moruya where he finished seventh behind Teepee Princess before an improved run when third to Commanding Belle. 'We are asking a lot of him. It's only his third race start but he raced well the other day,' said Price. 'We are talking a leap of faith with him because it's an Inglis Bonus race which he is eligible for. 'I think he is going to be positive with us not wanting him to be because of the way raced last start. 'He has come through the run with flying colours so we are happy to give him his chance.' Autumn Heir is also in his first campaign but has had a little more race experience with four runs, finishing just behind the placegetters in his last two. 'He will be some sort of chance in this race too. He never had a whole pile of luck the other day. 'He is going to want 2000 metres eventually but we have kept him nice and fresh. Hopefully he is sharp enough for the 1500 metres.'
The Australian
an hour ago
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- The Australian
Kembla best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 26, 2025
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis at Kembla on Saturday. PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! KEMBLA BEST BET Race 3 No. 8: VALEDICTORIAN Tackled strong two-year-old company in his three runs. Drops in grade and can get his first win. NEXT BEST Race 5 No. 4: COMMANDING BELLE Nice effort to score her first win here last start. Can go back-to-back. VALUE BET Race 6 No. 4: JAMARNI No luck last start. Good chance on his win the start prior. BEST EXOTIC Quinella Race 6: 4, 5 QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 4 Race 6: 3, 4, 5 Race 7: 1, 2, 4, 9 Race 8: 1, 5, 6 Keagan Latham looks a great chance to take out the jockey challenge. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW KEAGAN LATHAM has the Kembla jockeys premierships wrapped up for a third straight year but can add a few more wins to his tally. WORTH THE RISK Race 4 No. 5: PENALTIES Had his chance when runner-up over 1200m last start. Jumping up to 1500m. INSIDE MAIL – KEMBLA RACE 1: Storelocal Kembla Grange Super Mdn Plate 1400m HURRY MISS (5) almost broke her maiden first-up last campaign when a head second to Autumn Dream over 1300m at Warwick Farm after giving the winner a couple of lengths at the 500m. Allowed to work home last in her two recent trials. PATISSIER (3) ended his first campaign with a second to Strawberry Impact over this track and distance. Hit the line strongly from last when third to Ridgeback in his Hawkesbury trial on July 7. HAMMOON HEROINE (4) is a debutant by Zoustar. Nice trial behind Miracle Spin at Randwick. Bet: Hurry Miss ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: Harrigan Motor Group Mdn Plate 1300m CINSAULT (1) gets her chance to break through for her maiden win. Placed in metropolitan company in her first seven starts. Sat outside the leader when runner-up to Cross Tasman over this trip at Hawkesbury last start. GYRA (2) ran a handy race on debut when second to Atomic Clock on the Beaumont last December before finishing sixth at her next two runs twice in town. ENTRAPMENT (8) is a first starter by Star Witness. Tracked the leader came along the fence for a three-quarter length second to Savvy Hallie in her Rosehill trial. Bet: Cinsault to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: Win Corporation Mdn Plate 1300m VALEDICTORIAN (8) was given a shot at some the top two-year-old races in his three starts. He finished seventh in the Breeders Plate on debut and returned his next prep with a three-quarter length fourth to Rivellino in the Skyline. Closed smartly to win his latest Randwick trial. KARMARDO (2) was good in both start when second to Exclusive Artist here on Feb 9 and fourth to Jacob's Ladder a month later. Trialling well including a win in his July 11 Randwick heat. TONG HO (7) has place claims. Bet: Valedictorian to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Provincial Mdn Hcp 1500m ZOUSTRONG (2) took improvement from his debut run at Moruya and finished third to stablemate Commanding Belle over 1300m here last start. Can improve again and extra trip will suit. WILD THOUGHTS (1) was spelled after a debut third to Modella here in January. Returned with safely held second to Cold Brew over 1300m at Hawkesbury. By So You Think from a Pierro mare, he will keep improving as he gets out over ground. AUTUMN HEIR (7) has finished fourth at his past two runs over 1650m and 1600m. Bet: Zoustrong each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: St George Illawarra Dragons Midway Hcp (C1) 1300m COMMANDING BELLE (4) was good in her first four starts with varying degrees of luck including a third to Rivellino on debut at Randwick. Broke her maiden with a smart win this track and distance last start and can go back-to-back. VETWELVE (1) had also shown handy ability including a couple of placings in midweek company. Sat outside the leader at Wyong and raced away to beat Justice Warrior who won his next start. Drops back from a Randwick Midway. MONTIGO BAY (5) and AFFERMATO (2) have place claims. Bet: Commanding Belle to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: Illawarra Steelers Hcp (C1) 1500m JAMARNI (4) was held up in the straight never tested when ninth to Autumn Dream last start. Tracked the leader and took and inside run on straightening to score a nice win at Hawkesbury before that. Drawn ideally and can bounce back. SAN GIOVANNI (5) was specked on debut at Newcastle where settled back third last before closing strongly to beat Bella Wahine over 1200m. From a 1400m stakes winner so he should appreciate the extra trip. SWEXAN (3) led and held on for a narrow win over 1450m at Muswellbrook last start. Bet: Jamarni each-way RACE 7: Peter Newell Oam Memorial (Bm64) 2400m TWILIGHT ELEGANCE (4) stepped up to 2100m for the first time when a closing third to Malbork Castle at Hawkesbury after being held up between the 400m and 300m. Raced outside the leader when a nice winner over 2100m at Gosford. Up to 2400m and should handle it. LENNOX (1) was third over 1600m at Gosford and fifth over 1900m at Canterbury before stepping up to 2100m when second to Twilight Elegance. Was fourth over this trip in his last run in England. STYLEBENDER (2) was beaten a nose at Grafton last start when shooting for the hat-trick. Bet: Twilight Elegance to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 8: Illawarra Cancer Carers (Bm64) 1000m BEV'S NINE (6) started favourite on debut at Wyong and got the job done nicely with a length-and-a-quarter win from Gamp. Good chance to back-to-back. DUKE OF BRONTE (1) was an easing favourite when he resumed with a third to the in-form Mal Coupe after racing keenly on Hawkesbury on July 3. He is a 68 rater and the 3kg gets him into this race nicely. WAVE BREAKER (5) raced on speed in her first two runs back in metropolitan company. Came from near last when third to Prima Bella at Newcastle last start. Bet: Bev's Nine to win
Courier-Mail
3 days ago
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- Courier-Mail
Kembla preview: Commanding Belle ready to chime again
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Robert and Luke Price already have their third straight Kembla trainers premiership wrapped up but are still keen to end the season on a winning note. Headlining the attack for the father and son duo is well-bred filly Commanding Belle who broke through for his first win on her home track nine days ago. After tracking the speed, she eased wide off the bend and quickly raced away to score by a length-and-a-half. 'She was impressive the other day. It was good for her to get a two-year-old win but she got a whole lot of rating points for her trouble,' said Robert Price. Commanding Belle had shown nice ability in placing in two of her first four starts including a third to Rivellino on debut at Randwick. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! She was also much better than her second placings at Canterbury and in the Group 3 Magic Night at Rosehill to end her first campaign. The daughter of Golden Slipper winner Farnan returns to the same track and distance in the Midway Class 1 Handicap (1300m). 'She is a racing against the older horses this week but she does get a bit of weight relief being a two-year-old and a filly,' Price said. 'She has come through the run very well and he last bit of work on Thursday morning was really nice. 'She will turn up with bells on.' Price said it would pay to forget the last run of Jamarni when he tackles the Class 1 Handicap (1500m). The son of Pride Of Dubai was held up behind runners and wasn't able to be tested when ninth to Autumn Dream last week. Prior to that, he placed in consecutive runs over 1300m before scoring his first win over 1500m in a Super Maiden at Hawkesbury. 'He got trapped in behind them and was a victim of horses coming back in his lap,' he said. 'He was a little bit shy in amongst them the other day and needs some sort of head gear so we have elected to go with the winkers this week. 'It's quite a strong race but he is in it up to his ears. 'He worked nicely on Thursday morning and should have no trouble with the quick back-up because he didn't get knocked around the other day. 'He has drawn a nice, soft gate to get a good run and he will be very competitive.' The stable is chasing a reward with both Zoustrong and Autumn Heir in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Provincial Maiden Handicap (1500m). Zoustrong only made his race debut on June 27 at Moruya where he finished seventh behind Teepee Princess before an improved run when third to Commanding Belle. 'We are asking a lot of him. It's only his third race start but he raced well the other day,' said Price. 'We are talking a leap of faith with him because it's an Inglis Bonus race which he is eligible for. 'I think he is going to be positive with us not wanting him to be because of the way raced last start. 'He has come through the run with flying colours so we are happy to give him his chance.' Autumn Heir is also in his first campaign but has had a little more race experience with four runs, finishing just behind the placegetters in his last two. 'He will be some sort of chance in this race too. He never had a whole pile of luck the other day. 'He is going to want 2000 metres eventually but we have kept him nice and fresh. Hopefully he is sharp enough for the 1500 metres.'
News.com.au
3 days ago
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- News.com.au
Kembla preview: Commanding Belle heads Robert and Luke Price's quest for a triumphant season finale
Robert and Luke Price already have their third straight Kembla trainers premiership wrapped up but are still keen to end the season on a winning note. Headlining the attack for the father and son duo is well-bred filly Commanding Belle who broke through for his first win on her home track nine days ago. After tracking the speed, she eased wide off the bend and quickly raced away to score by a length-and-a-half. 'She was impressive the other day. It was good for her to get a two-year-old win but she got a whole lot of rating points for her trouble,' said Robert Price. Commanding Belle had shown nice ability in placing in two of her first four starts including a third to Rivellino on debut at Randwick. Commanding Belle (ex Amazing Belle) became FARNAN’s 11th winner today, dominating in Race 1 at @kemblaraces for Robert & Luke Price. She's from the family of 14x G1 winner Melody Belle & stakes-winner Tutukaka. Excited to see what’s to come from her this prep! ðŸ'¥ #FastLikeFarnan â€' Kia Ora Stud (@kiaorastud) July 17, 2025 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! She was also much better than her second placings at Canterbury and in the Group 3 Magic Night at Rosehill to end her first campaign. The daughter of Golden Slipper winner Farnan returns to the same track and distance in the Midway Class 1 Handicap (1300m). 'She is a racing against the older horses this week but she does get a bit of weight relief being a two-year-old and a filly,' Price said. 'She has come through the run very well and he last bit of work on Thursday morning was really nice. 'She will turn up with bells on.' Price said it would pay to forget the last run of Jamarni when he tackles the Class 1 Handicap (1500m). The son of Pride Of Dubai was held up behind runners and wasn't able to be tested when ninth to Autumn Dream last week. Prior to that, he placed in consecutive runs over 1300m before scoring his first win over 1500m in a Super Maiden at Hawkesbury. 'He got trapped in behind them and was a victim of horses coming back in his lap,' he said. 'He was a little bit shy in amongst them the other day and needs some sort of head gear so we have elected to go with the winkers this week. 'It's quite a strong race but he is in it up to his ears. 🌧ï¸� Cuban Rain sprints away effortlessly to break its maiden at Kembla Grange! Robert & Luke Price grab the quinella! ðŸ'Œ â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 3, 2025 'He worked nicely on Thursday morning and should have no trouble with the quick back-up because he didn't get knocked around the other day. 'He has drawn a nice, soft gate to get a good run and he will be very competitive.' The stable is chasing a reward with both Zoustrong and Autumn Heir in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Provincial Maiden Handicap (1500m). Zoustrong only made his race debut on June 27 at Moruya where he finished seventh behind Teepee Princess before an improved run when third to Commanding Belle. 'We are asking a lot of him. It's only his third race start but he raced well the other day,' said Price. 'We are talking a leap of faith with him because it's an Inglis Bonus race which he is eligible for. 'I think he is going to be positive with us not wanting him to be because of the way raced last start. 'He has come through the run with flying colours so we are happy to give him his chance.' Autumn Heir is also in his first campaign but has had a little more race experience with four runs, finishing just behind the placegetters in his last two. 'He will be some sort of chance in this race too. He never had a whole pile of luck the other day.
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Grafton, Kembla best bets, inside mail for Thursday, July 17, 2025
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and analysis of the quaddie legs at Grafton and Kembla on Thursday. • â– â– â– â– â– GRAFTON TIPS BEST BET Race 7 No.7: QUIETNESS Good in both Australian starts. Up to her right distance. NEXT BEST Resumed with a nice win and drawn to go back-to-back. VALUE BET Race 1 No.6: SO ROSIE Handy run last star after being hampered. Extra distance suits. QUADDIE Race 5: 3, 5, 10, 17 Race 6: 4, 5, 13 Race 7: 1, 7, 13 Race 8: 2, 3, 4, 6 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW With a solid book of rides, ASHLEY MORGAN will be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. GRAFTON INSIDE MAIL PORT ERIN (3) has been forced to go back to near last from wide gates before closing strongly when a length fourth at the Gold Coast and coming long the fence when third at Eagle Farm. Can settle closer from the inside gate. BOAMBEE BEACH (10) raced three-wide with cover and ran on nicely for a three-quarter-length Tryanza over 1175m here 11 days ago. Drawn better this time and meets him 3kg better. TRYANZA (17) carried 54.5kg after the claim when he led all the way. Up to 59.5kg here. BET: PORT ERIN to win. RACE 6: COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 6 SHOWCASE PLATE (1175m) EMPEROR (5) was 25 days between runs when he came from last to be fourth behind Taltarni Fields under 61.5kg at Ipswich on June 6. Was bumped at the start and settled back before storming home to win over 1110m at Eagle Farm. GODFATHER (13) was held up rounding the home turn when a length third to King Yoshi at the Sunshine Coast first-up. Jockey stopped riding the last 50m in restricted room when fifth at Eagle Farm last start. BRAVELY (4) dropped back in grade to win at Murwillumbah last start. BET: EMPEROR to win. QUIETNESS (7) was doing her best work late when third to Loch Eagle over 1600m at Randwick at her Australian debut. Stepped up to 2100m when a length second to Miss Joelene in the Listed Tatts Gold Crown at Eagle Farm. Her best European form was between 2300m and 2400m. DILLIAN (13) will find this a little easier than his recent assignments. Has been unlucky in his last three starts and could have finished in the placings in a couple of them with fortune on his side. Won smartly over 2400m at Eagle Farm in April. BELEVEDERE BOYS (1) and BEAR ON THE LOOSE (5) have strong claims. BET: QUIETNESS to win. BURNING BELL (3) resumes off two good trials. Has a win and three placings from four first-up runs. Is a winner here. TWO YA GOT (2) won nicely over 1200m at the Gold Coast on June 7 before dropping back to 1000m when second there two weeks later after racing wide with cover. Boxed on for third there last start. OUTISHKA (4) has been freshened since her Gunnedah win. Blinkers go on. BET: BURNING BELL to win. â– â– â– â– â– KEMBLA TIPS BEST BET Race 8 No.3: CROSS TASMAN Appreciated a step up in trip to win last start. Go close again. NEXT BEST Runner-up when resuming last campaign. Can go one better first-up here. KEMBLA INSIDE MAIL RACE 5: MIDWAY 3YO MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m) FIREWORK (1) resumes from a spell off a handy second in his Hawkesbury trial. Kicked off last campaign with a second to Fly Scotty Fly at Wyong before a second to Money Team. DENIAL (2) makes his NSW debut for a new stable. Runner-up at Horsham at his last run in April. Sat outside the leader before racing away to win his July 1 Kembla trial. INITIATE (5) chased home Divo at Wyong before a third to Capital Jacinta last start. BET: FIREWORK to win. ZARAGOZA (4) was good winning over 1000m here on May 17 on a Soft 7. Followed up with a second to Be Quiet and a third to Romeo's Choice in BM72 at Warwick Farm on heavy ground. Back in grade and gets a firmer track. THE EXTREME CAT (3) went back from a wide gate before making ground when ninth behind Motoscafo in a Midway at Rosehill first-up. Will appreciate a drop back to provincial grade and can get back to form. IRISH BLISS (6) is first-up for a new stable. Goes well fresh. BET: ZARAGOZA to win. SUPER SUGOI (7) was OK in his first two runs over shorter distances. Went back from a wide gate before working home for third to Dubai Warrior over 1600m at Wyong. Will give a bold sight from the inside gate. AUTUMN DREAM (3) returned with a third to My Mate Kate at Newcastle before a three length seventh to Heaven Bound at Hawkesbury. Blinkers on for the first time and will make her presence felt. SACRO CATINO (2) is much better than his last start failure at Randwick. Don't dismiss. BET: SUPER SUGOI each-way. CROSS TASMAN (3) battled away when fourth to Duke Of Arrakis on debut on the Kensington. Took improvement from the experience and appreciate a step up in trip with a nice win over Cinsault at Hawkesbury. DIMITROV (1) placed in four of his first five starts before breaking through with a big win from Pasima over 1400m at Warwick Farm on Jan 26. Will give a big sight first-up. LA BELLA BONDI (10) raced very well last campaign with a fourth and three consecutive placings before ending her preparation with a handy win at Newcastle. Nice third to In Flight in her July 1 Kembla trial.
