Illawarra Grange (NSW) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Illawarra Grange (NSW), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Thu 1 Oct, 10:00 am AEST

Meetings · Thu, 1 OctIllawarra Grange (NSW)Change

Race 3 — Snap Printing Wollongong Mdn Hcp 1200m · jumps Thu 1 Oct, 2:25 pm AEST

Race notes

3yo+,F&M MDN,F&M MDN HCP,Maiden
GOOD4
Fine
7 runners

Shortest win price

Hello Liz (9)

2.90

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Fiaba

Offpace

7Evanta

Firststart

1Aliento
3Belle Chanteuse
9Hello Liz
11So Insightful

Leader

15Visna

Aliento · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -34% POT in their L100 Races
Belle Chanteuse · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Evanta · Positive
Raceday Experience
Wiser for debut run
Fiaba · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1AlientoJ: Rachel King·T: G Waterhouse & A Bott259kg5 8 5$21.00$5.50

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

5Randwick1050m11 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2L
8Randwick742m28 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)9.3L
5Randwick740m22 July 2025 · Barrier Trial2.6L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -34% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 21%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Debutant
Positive
First race day appearance

Comments

AAP

5 year-old making belated start to career. Trials (5:0-0-0). Thorough education received via barrier trials. Forward showing would not surprise.

ILB

5yo first starter sired by Written Tycoon for Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and has a good draw. Ran 5th in a trial at Royal Randwick on Mar 10th. Betting as a guide.

Trainer gets plenty of winning newcomers at this trip; related to 5½f winner Magic Moz; strong claims as some good aspects to her profile.

RSIS

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 5yo by Written Tycoon having first start and gets a favourable draw. Has not placed in all trials. Watch betting.

2MacaroonScratched12––––

Career

1: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Bathurst
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Bathurst1200m13 Sept 2026 · Maiden · SOFT51.5L
1Warwick Farm789m3 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.2
7Rosehill900m21 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.8L
6Warwick Farm796m9 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial7.6L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Trainer
Positive
Bjorn Baker in good form, out performing market 26%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 18% POT in L100 Runners
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Gave a sight on debut at Bathurst when in the market 13 Sep. Better for the run. Can challenge again.

ILB

Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd last time at Bathurst and was on debut last time.

Not beaten far on her debut running over this distance at Bathurst at 2-1 last month; Bjorn Baker's runners are going great guns at the moment; Amber Riddell is over and rides; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

RSIS

Big effort to place 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last time at Bathurst and was a debutant last start.

3Belle ChanteuseJ: Chad Schofield·T: Brad Widdup1156.5kg8 6 1$5.00$2.35

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Warwick Farm816m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.5
6Rosehill1030m5 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)4.6L
8Rosehill900m22 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)8.2L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 27% in L100 rides
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:1-0-0). $700k half sister to Sword Point. Showed good improvement to win her latest trial at Warwick Farm. Treat warily.

ILB

Home Affairs 3yo having first race start for Brad Widdup. Interesting to see the blinkers go on for the first time. Market as guide.

This daughter of Home Affairs makes first rules appearance; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so requires market confidence to make her of interest.

RSIS

Brad Widdup 3yo by Home Affairs on debut. Interesting gear change of blinkers on first time. Won a trial at Warwick Farm on Sept 15th. Market as guide.

4Clinger PowerScratched3––––

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Hawkesbury1100m10 Sept 2026 · F&M MDN-SW · GOOD43.7L
3Rosehill900m21 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.5L
5Rosehill900m7 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.4L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 16% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 7%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 44%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 32%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Not disgraced at Hawkesbury at career opener 10 Sep. Others rate stronger.

ILB

Jumped at $9.00 and ran on into 5th last run at Hawkesbury and fitter for debut run.

Beaten just under 4l to finish fifth on debut at Hawkesbury at 8-1 last month; progress needed on this second career run.

RSIS

Was 8/1 and picked up some late ground when 5th last run at Hawkesbury and having second career run.

5Cloudy ScoutScratched16––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Rosehill900m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.1
6Rosehill900m7 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.5L
2Canterbury898m10 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.2L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 10%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 21%
First Starter
Positive
Not raced previously

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:1-1-1). Cost $30k. Dam a 3/4 sister to More Joyous. Ready to greet the starter after some decent trial work. Alley makes it tough but betting may provide a clearer picture.

ILB

3yo debutant by Trapeze Artist for Richard Freedman & Will Freedman. Watch the market moves.

Shares a dam with Naval Chief, a 1m winner; trainer is well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; should give it a bold bid; also engaged in race 2 at Illawarra Grange.

RSIS

First race appearance 3yo by Trapeze Artist for trainer Richard Freedman & Will Freedman.

6Electric BlissScratched13––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed20%
Rating50%
Closing Speed100%

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

Comments

AAP

Encouraging debut performance at Kembla Grange 12 Sep. Benefits from the experience. Looks a safer place proposition.

ILB

Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd beaten by more than 4L last time at Kembla Grange and was a debutant last start.

RSIS

Claimed a spot in the top three when 3rd last run at Kembla Grange and having second career run.

7EvantaJ: Siena Grima·T: C J Waller456.5kg4 7 2 6 41: 0-0-0$8.50$3.50

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Rosehill900m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5L
6Rosehill900m22 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)7.8L
2Canterbury893m1 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.4L
7Eagle Farm1000m13 Dec 2025 · 2Y HCP · SOFT57.9L
4Gold Coast800m2 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial2L

Insights

Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Second campaign (41-weeks). Maturity upside. With leading trainer but disappointing debut performance at Eagle Farm 13 Dec. Better for it. Look for improvement coming back at easier level.

ILB

First run back after a spell of 41 weeks. Folded up in the straight when 7th last run at Eagle Farm but was a debutant last start. Watch the betting.

Was last of seven on her debut at Eagle Farm at 20-1 in December; just second start in this company; returns from a layoff; must now step up.

RSIS

Resuming after a 41 week break. Looked outclassed when 7th last start at Eagle Farm but was on debut last time. Could feature here.

8FiabaJ: James Mc Donald·T: C J Waller956.5kg3 3 5 2 71: 0-0-0$3.30$1.75

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Canterbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Canterbury1100m16 Sept 2026 · 3yo · GOOD44.97L
2Randwick1045m28 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)1.4L
5Randwick740m14 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.6L
3Warwick Farm792m20 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)0.2L
3Rosehill900m10 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)2.2L
2Canterbury900m2 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial0.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

From top stable however had no answers when the pressure went on at Canterbury debut as a market drifter 16 Sep. Learnt plenty there. Extra trip may assist. Major player here.

ILB

Odds of $19.00 and appeared lacklustre when 7th last time at Canterbury. Expecting improvement and having second career run. Jockey James Mcdonald is a plus. Finishes off strongly. Has every chance.

Finished seventh on her debut, albeit only beaten 5l at Canterbury at 18-1 two weeks ago; needs to make above-average progress.

RSIS

Started at 18/1 and struggled when 7th last start at Canterbury. Capable of a strong comeback and having second race start. Jockey James Mcdonald rates highly. No surprise to see this winning.

9Hello LizJ: Kerrin Mc Evoy·T: Annabel & Rob Archibald856.5kg2$2.90$1.60

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

2Rosehill900m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.3L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -21% POT in their L100 Races
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:1-1-0). $150k NZ yearling. Dam won 8 races. Latest trial win at Rosehill will have topped her off nicely for debut. K Mc Evoy sticks for debut. Market may offer more insight.

ILB

Annabel Archibald & Rob Archibald trained 3yo by Hello Youmzain having first race appearance. Won a trial at Rosehill Gardens on Sept 22nd. Watch early betting.

Stable well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; New Zealander bred; running in first race; should not be far away.

RSIS

3yo first starter by Hello Youmzain for Annabel Archibald & Rob Archibald. Won a trial at Rosehill Gardens on Sept 22nd. Keep your eye on the market.

10Reine De CristalScratched5––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

6Warwick Farm816m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Gary Portelli striking at just 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -43% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 49%
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-0). Dam won a Villiers. Half sister to stakes-placed Palazzo Vecchio. Trial work just fair and will need see improvement under race conditions. Betting.

ILB

Racing as a debutant 3yo by So You Think for Gary Portelli. Watch for a sign in the market.

First start under rules for this three-year-old daughter of So You Think; faces fairly tall order so a look at the betting is advised.

RSIS

Initial appearance 3yo by So You Think for Gary Portelli.

11So InsightfulJ: Mollie Fitzgerald·T: Ms A Turner156.5kg4 1$5.50$2.50

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Warwick Farm817m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)-0.6
4Rosehill900m24 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)2.7L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Amanda Turner striking at just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -70% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 42%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 49% Profit on Turnover
Hot Jockey
Positive
Mollie Fitzgerald in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 37%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:1-0-0). Dam won seven races. First foal to race. Stronger showing in latest Warwick Farm trial 18 Aug. Nice gate. Mollie Fitzgerald on from trials.

ILB

First appearance at the races 3yo by Written Tycoon for trainer Amanda Turner and drawn the rails. Winner in a trial at Warwick Farm on Aug 18th. Betting is the best guide.

This daughter of Written Tycoon makes first rules appearance; could have a say.

RSIS

3yo debutant by Written Tycoon for Amanda Turner and gets the perfect stall. Won a trial at Warwick Farm on Aug 18th.

12SequoiaScratched15––––

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Goulburn1200m11 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD41.3L
5Randwick1040m14 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.1L
4Randwick740m31 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1L

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Gave a sight on debut at Goulburn 11 Sep. Better for the run. Should come on and worth some thought here.

ILB

Started $4.00 and closed off nicely when 4th last start at Goulburn and having second career run.

Close up behind Visna last month when fourth (at Goulburn over this distance); running in a handicap for just the second time; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

RSIS

At 3/1 pushed past some when 4th last run at Goulburn and fitter for debut run.

13ColheitasScratched14––––

Career

2: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

9Kembla Grange1000m12 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD411.3L
3Gosford1000m28 Aug 2026 · Maiden · SOFT53.7L
1Gosford800m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)-0.2
4Hawkesbury800m27 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.8L
3Gosford800m13 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1.1L
8Hawkesbury800m23 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)9.3L

Insights

Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Dropped out to last and never sighted at Kembla Grange at second outing. Others more persuasive.

ILB

Looked outclassed when 9th last time at Kembla Grange.

Ninth of 12 at Kembla Grange last month in a maiden; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Faded away to finish 9th last start at Kembla Grange.

14Let's EngageScratched10––––

Rating · IRD

Comments

AAP

Failed to stamp herself on the race at Goulburn debut 11 Sep. Since trialled at Nowra 20 Sep. Will need to find plenty.

ILB

Started $11.00 and was well beaten when 9th last time at Goulburn but was on debut last time.

RSIS

Started at 10/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last run at Goulburn but having second career run.

15VisnaJ: Andrew Adkins·T: G Portelli655.5kg3 7 32: 0-0-1$21.00$6.00

Career

2: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-1
Track Nowra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Goulburn1200m11 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD41L
7Nowra1100m10 Aug 2026 · F&M MDN · SOFT75.7L
3Warwick Farm740m25 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC5.2L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 15% lower than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
Gary Portelli striking at just 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 49%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Midfield, let down intently into the placings at Goulburn at second start. Right in the mix again.

ILB

Managed to run into 3rd beaten by 1L last run at Goulburn. Won't be far away during the run. Winning potential.

Cracking effort in defeat when close third (Goulburn) just ahead of Sequoia three weeks ago.

RSIS

Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last start at Goulburn. Has plenty of early pace. Commands respect.

16Cheeky SortScratched7––––

Career

8: 0-1-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Moruya
1: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
2: 0-0-0
Track Queanbeyan
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1020m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
4: 0-1-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-1
Going Soft
3: 0-1-1

Last starts

3Moruya1020m15 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT74L
6Wyong1100m30 Aug 2026 · Maiden · GOOD44.2L
2Nowra900m10 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)0.2L
5Canterbury1100m22 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.4L
2Wyong1100m4 Apr 2026 · Maiden · SOFT61.2L
4Kembla Grange1200m13 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT65.9L
3Wyong1100m21 Feb 2026 · Maiden · GOOD43.1L
7Rosehill900m12 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial8.9L

Insights

Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 18% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

In touch, winner cleared out but she kept fighting on at Moruya second-up. Can lead or take a sit. Hope for exotics only.

ILB

Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd last start at Moruya.

Respectable effort to finish third 16 days ago at Moruya in a maiden; has arguably shown improved form the last twice.

RSIS

Solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 4L last start at Moruya.

Odds correct as at Thu 1 Oct, 2:30 pm AEST. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Thu 17 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races