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Courier-Mail
6 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.'
Herald Sun
6 days ago
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- Herald Sun
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. 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! 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. 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
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- 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
6 days ago
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- News.com.au
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. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. 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 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 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. INSIDE MAIL – KEMBLA 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 â– â– â– â– â– 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 â– â– â– â– â– 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 â– â– â– â– â– 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 â– â– â– â– â– 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. â– â– â– â– â– 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. 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. â– â– â– â– â– 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.
Herald Sun
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Wyong preview: Firework primed to explode with maiden win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. As the season winds down and Sara Ryan prepares to leave her role as private trainer for Domeland is looking to go out on a high note with victory in the Wyong Trainers Premiership. Ryan currently sits equal first alongside Kristen Buchanan with 23 winners while Kim Waugh (22) and Damien Lane (21) hot on their heels. 'The Wyong premiership is very close. We are all fighting for that at the moment,' said Ryan. 'It would be a great way to end the season if I could win it.' The premiership would be a real feather in the cap for Ryan who is in just her third year training and set to become a public trainer in the new season. Ryan has four runners at her home track meeting with three proven performers among the leading chances in their respective races to help her in her quest. 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! Three-year-old gelding Firework is closing in on his first win after placings runner-up in three of his five starts and that can come in the Midway Maiden Handicap (1300m). The son of Written Tycoon resumed from a spell with a head second to Denial over 1200m at Kembla on July 17 and while beaten as an odds-on favourite, Ryan was happy with his run. 'I was surprised how short he was in the market first-up,' she said. 'I expected him to be a little vulnerable late because he was carrying a big weight off a very soft trial. 'Good fitness has come through that run and he is doing things right at home to tell me he is ready for the quick back-up. 'He's got a very big stride and I think stepping out in trip is what he needs. 'He has a sticky barrier but he has home track advantage and knows where the winning post is.' Ryan will also saddle up first starter Warm Front in the same race. The son of Too Darn Hot has trailed nicely including a third to Spice Prawn at Hawkesbury on July 7 but Ryan would just like to see him doing his best work late. 'It's just a learning experience for him and he will be a better horse next time he comes in,' she said. 'As long as he hits the line strong, he will go to the paddock after this.' Consistent gelding How Much Better is ready to peak fourth-up in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m) after three solid runs, two of which in metropolitan company. 'He is knocking on the door and is now getting out to his preferred trip,' said Ryan. 'He does love Wyong. He has a great record there winning both starts. 'Apprentice Bronte Simpson will ride him. She rides him work and to win a race with her would be fantastic.' Rounding out her quartet is The Pacific in the Class 1 Handicap (1350m). The son of Exceed And Excel finished seventh behind Tickle Me Pink when resuming over 1200m at Newcastle on July 15 but she expects an improved run this time out. 'He blew quite hard after that first-up run and has taken good improvement from it,' Ryan said. 'He does a lot wrong as well but Regan (Bayliss) knows him. 'I have changed some gear and but a tongue tie on him. Hopefully that helps him settle that little bit better. Stepping out in trip will only help him as well.' The gelding has shown he can improve sharply when he kicked off last campaign with a sixth at Hawkesbury before scoring his maiden win second-up at Kembla followed by a third at Wyong. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Trainer Doug Gorrel knows the ability is there but is just playing the patient game with lightly-raced filly Rita Red. The daughter of Cosmic Force is showing an abundance of natural speed but a lack of race craft is the difference between winning and losing at the moment. 'She is definitely still a work in progress,' said Gorrel. 'Mentally, she is just not there yet and she can do things wrong on the training track as well but she does have nice speed. 'Once she can put things together, she will be winning races.' Rita Red began fast but couldn't cross to the rails when resuming at Dubbo on July 10 and was wayward in the straight, ducking out sharply at the 150m when runner-up to Denman Deputy. 'She was a little bit green in the straight and she is a bit of a thinker,' he said. Trainer Doug Gorrel is hoping a gear change can help speedy filly Rita Red break through. Photo: Grant Guy 'The winner beat her fair and square so I can't say her waywardness cost her the win but it certainly didn't help.' Gorrel has made a gear change this week in a bid to help her break through in the Maiden Plate (900m). 'I am trying her in the blinkers this week just to try and keep her straight,' he said. 'We really wanted to draw a barrier this time to use the rail to her advantage and help the penny drop a bit quicker but of course she has drawn the outside.' Gorrel was pleased with first-up run of Lost Ya Sock when second to Highland Eightgee at Dubbo and is hoping it's the start of her showing her true potential. 'It was a good run but it wasn't a strong race. At least she tried which I was pleased with,' he said. It was her third placing in 12 starts and is capable on figuring in the finish of the Country Boosted Maiden Plate (1400m). 'She is the most frustrating horse I have ever trained,' he said. 'She has got a stack of ability and riders have jumped off her and said 'she will win next start' but she leaves it all on the training track. 'Perhaps she is just one that needs time and she probably just needs a bit of confidence. 'If she can knock off one (race), she might just go on and knock off a couple more.'
