Chris Scholtz previews the Kembla Grange Gong meeting on November 21 with selections for all races plus Trial Watch and Blackbook runners.
KEMBLA GRANGE November 21
RACE 4: (8) Hulk (EW)
RACE 5: (2) Big Parade
RACE 6: (9) Macroura
RACE 7: (4) Rock (EW)
RACE 9: (6) Peyton Place (Value)
RACE 1: 3-1-4-7
RACE 2: 5-4-9-12
RACE 3: 3-2-14-11
RACE 4: 8-7-3-5
RACE 5: 2-1-9-7
RACE 6: 9-2-12-16
RACE 7: 4-14-3-7
RACE 8: 4-1-8-9
RACE 9: 6-5-11-10
RACE 4 (8) HULK: Model of consistency this campaign with a win and three placings from last four starts and rates to win on his efforts in this class at his last two outings. Freshened since his last start second at Rosehill three weeks ago when he finished best late to just miss behind over 1100m on a tough heavy track and will appreciate getting back on top of the ground. The long Kembla Grange straight is ideal for his run on style as he is drawn to enjoy a kind run behind a fast pace.
RACE 5 (2) BIG PARADE: Returns for his first start as a gelding and there are high expectations after impressive wins in two recent trials. Showed plenty in his previous preps with three wins from his seven starts, ending his last campaign only 10 weeks ago with a dominant 5.5 lengths win under 62kg in a BM72 over 1250m at Canterbury and his trials indicate he is set to go on with it. Has the pace to cross from his wide gate and dictate the terms.
RACE 6 (9) MACROURA: Lightly raced Snitzel filly made a great start to her career winning her first three starts including one at this course and another at Randwick when she was too strong for the classy Wild Ruler. She is sure to have taken benefit from her pleasing first-up third behind Switched and Hulk in a strong BM78 over 1100m at Rosehill on October 31 when she was tested by the heavy ground and the step up to 1200m suits second up. She's not big but she packs a punch and from her good draw will get every chance to run down her main rival Intrepidacious.
TRIAL WATCH REPORT
Noted Trial Runners – November 20-21
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Wairere Falls (R1); Kirwan's Lane (R3); Iconic Star (R4); Miss Invincible (R4); Brazenpine (R4); Big Parade (R5); Pandemic (R5); Intrepidacious (R6); Amercement (R6); In Lighten Me (R6); Dawn Passage (R7).
GOSFORD SATURDAY: Pumbaa Rua (R1); Colours (R5); Tastebud (R5)
RECENT TRIAL WATCH WINNERS: Instant Attraction; Cultural Amnesia; Escape Artist; Whatsin; Belieber; Reyjinski; Much Much Better; Kobe Rocks; Sliders; Titanium Power; Brooks Battle; Geo; Frosty Rocks; Savatiano; Miss Dior; Outrageous.
NOTED TRIALS
WYONG November 11: Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott provided the class act when they sent the Group star DAWN PASSAGE from Randwick for the only 1200m heat as part of his prep for the million dollar race at Kembla Grange on November 21. His did as much as was required under a quiet ride from Tim Clark to pick up the leader late for a soft win, a good sign he has come on well since his first-up placing in the Golden Eagle.
RANDWICK November 10: INTREPIDACIOUS has gone five weeks and two trials since het last start win waiting for a suitable race on a good surface. She is ready to add to her strong record judging by her soft 4.5 lengths win in the fastest 1050m heat (62.51; 34.27). Another 1050m heat winner to impresses was BIG PARADE appearing for the first time as a gelding in a fast heat (63.98; 33.86). He did it in style to sprint home for an easy 2.8 lengths win.
BLACKBOOK REPORT
Eligible Blackbook Runners - November 20-21
KEMBLA GRANGE SATURDAY: Stockman (R3); Dawn Passage (R7); Nettoyer (R7); Bottega (R7)
BALLARAT SATURDAY: Right You Are (R7); Paradee (R8); Aussie Nugget (R10)
SUNSHINE COAST SATURDAY: Pennino (R7); Ballistic Boy (R8)
RECENT BLACKBOOK WINNERS: Through The Cracks; Sound; Anamoe; Bivouac; Personal; Atlantic King; Yulong Prince; Toscanini; Positive Peace; Hilo; Cherry Tortoni; Steel Prince; The Astrologist; Yonkers; Nonconformist; Mr Quickie.
Blackbookers – Selected November 14
(Follow for next 3 starts)
BALLER: Sure to appreciate Eagle Farm.
HARD EMPIRE: Any Brisbane sprint will suit.
ELLSBERG: Has the talent. Best will come with maturity.
CHAT: Big effort off a negative ride .Strong form race.
JOIGNY: Can be well placed at the provincials.
FORBES: Quality youngster.
