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 5 — Elite Sand & Soil (Bm64) 1450m · jumps Thu 1 Oct, 3:40 pm AEST

Race notes

3yo+,BM64,BM64 HCP,Benchmark 64
GOOD4
Fine
9 runners

Shortest win price

Donatello (6)

2.40

Most career wins

Substantial

5-4-5 from 36 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Djapana

Midfield

5Angel Feet

Offpace

1Substantial
3Varuni
4No No Yes

Onpace

6Donatello
7C'Mon Flyer
9Bright Promise

Leader

2Pierata's Gem

Substantial · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Pierata's Gem · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 15% better than Career Avg.
Varuni · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 17% better than Career Avg.
No No Yes · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 35% lower than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1SubstantialJ: Leeshelle Small·T: Fabio Martino661.5kg8 11 10 9 536: 5-4-5$31.00$3.90

Career

36: 5-4-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
9: 1-0-3
Second-up
8: 0-2-0
Third-up
6: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Newmarket
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
2: 0-0-2
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
2: 0-0-2
Distance 1607m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 3-0-0
Going Firm
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

5Hawkesbury1400m5 Sept 2026 · Benchmark 68 · GOOD46.3L
9Canterbury1550m26 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT74.6L
10Randwick1600m8 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.9L
11Randwick1600m25 July 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT65.8L
8Rosehill1300m18 July 2026 · 3UP BM88 HCP · HEAVY94.8L
9Randwick1200m20 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT54L
6Eagle Farm1400m11 Oct 2025 · LISTED QUALITY · GOOD33.8L
5Toowoomba1300m27 Sept 2025 · CL6 · GOOD33.3L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Struggling
Negative
Doesn’t look to be going well

Comments

AAP

Close enough but couldn't capitalize at Hawkesbury. One for multiples.

ILB

Started $7.50 and didn't find the line when 5th last start at Hawkesbury. Leeshelle Small provides some weight relief. Watch for a sign in the market.

Was fifth of six, beaten 6l, (Hawkesbury) last month; is passed over.

RSIS

Odds of 13/2 and was well beaten when 5th last time at Hawkesbury. Leeshelle Small takes a large claim.

2Pierata's GemJ: Zac Lloyd·T: Annabel & Rob Archibald359.5kg4 3 5 2 624: 3-3-1$2.70$1.22

Career

24: 3-3-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-0
Track Sunshine Coast
4: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
4: 1-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
5: 1-1-0
Distance 1300m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 2-2-1

Last starts

6Randwick Kensington1550m9 Sept 2026 · 5UP BM72 HCP · GOOD44.1L
2Canterbury1550m26 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT71.2L
5Rosehill1400m15 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT52.7L
3Rosehill1400m1 Aug 2026 · 3UP F&M BM78 HCP · SOFT52.5L
4Randwick1400m11 July 2026 · 3UP F&M BM78 HCP · HEAVY93.3L
1Scone1200m1 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)-0.2
6Scone1000m10 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)2.7L
6Doomben1600m21 Feb 2026 · BM78 · GOOD42.2L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 15% better than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -58% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Solid run 3yo+ (Bm72) at Canterbury 26 Aug. Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Randwick-Kensington. Nice gate. Big show.

ILB

Was $5.00 and weakened to finish 6th last run at Randwick Kensington. Expecting improvement and facing weaker opposition. Should jump out and bowl along. Strong chance today.

Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not beaten too far when sixth at Randwick over 7½f (handicap) last month; has shown some ability on occasion and needs consideration.

RSIS

Started 4/1 and struggled with the pace when 6th last time at Randwick Kensington. May see an upturn in form and taking on a lower class of opponents. Should feature prominently.

3VaruniJ: Rory Hutchings·T: Annabel & Rob Archibald959.5kg5 2 1 1 66: 3-0-2$6.50$1.85

Career

6: 3-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 1-0-1
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
3: 2-0-1
Track Scone
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1280m
3: 2-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 2-0-2
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

6Randwick Kensington1250m9 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.8L
1Scone1300m17 Aug 2026 · BM66 · SOFT5-1.6
1Muswellbrook1280m26 July 2026 · BM58 · GOOD4-1.3
2Muswellbrook900m15 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.1L
5Scone800m1 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)3.2L
1Muswellbrook1280m6 Oct 2025 · MDN · GOOD4-1.8
3Muswellbrook1280m15 Sept 2025 · MDN · GOOD40.8L
3Scone1100m2 Sept 2025 · F&M MDN-SW · GOOD42.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 17% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Rory Hutchings 20% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 42%
Key Jockey
Positive
Rory Hutchings winning at 11% POT in last 100 rides
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
In Form
Positive
Racing in top form recently

Comments

AAP

Won (Bm66) Scone 17 Aug. Against own gender when ran on okay without troubling at Randwick-Kensington. Suited back to provincial level and profiles well.

ILB

At $15.00 folded up in the straight when 6th last time at Randwick Kensington. Expecting improvement here. Rory Hutchings is a key engagement. Solid prospects.

Has made a pleasing start to her career with three wins from six starts; beaten just under 3l last month when sent off 14-1 over 6f (handicap, Randwick); difficult to oppose.

RSIS

Was 14/1 and didn't find the line when 6th last run at Randwick Kensington. Happy to overlook that run. Rory Hutchings rates highly. Strong prospects.

4No No YesJ: Tom Sherry·T: M Price & M Kent Jnr159kg1 4 10 7 75: 1-0-0$17.00$3.40

Career

5: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Morphettville
1: 0-0-0
Track Nowra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1240m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

7Rosehill1030m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.2L
7Rosehill900m21 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)5.3L
10Morphettville1400m18 Apr 2026 · 3yo · GOOD48.7L
4Oakbank1400m4 Apr 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD41.7L
1Newcastle1300m28 Feb 2026 · MDN · SOFT5-0.5
4Nowra1200m8 Feb 2026 · MDN HCP · HEAVY95.5L
1Rosehill900m13 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial-0.2
6Geelong1240m25 Sept 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD36.1L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 35% lower than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 10%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 38%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 50% Profit on Turnover
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 36% in L100 rides
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside

Comments

AAP

First-up (23-weeks). Broke his maiden over 1300m at Newcastle last campaign. Trialed up super at Rosehill 22 Sep. Seen in stronger company last campaign.

ILB

First up after a break. Jumped at $51.00 and disappointing outing when 10th last run at Morphettville but competing in a less challenging grade. Underwent a recent gelding operation. Slim possibilty.

Was held in tenth at Morphettville in April in a Listed race; layoff to overcome; needs to be respected as shown he can win fairly recently and down in class.

RSIS

First run back today. Started at 50/1 and not up to scratch when 10th last start at Morphettville but up against weaker rivals. Has been gelded and drawn the rails.

5Angel FeetJ: Jason Collett·T: C J Waller458.5kg2 3 1 12 511: 1-1-1$34.00$4.20

Career

11: 1-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Newcastle
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
2: 0-0-0
Track Yarra Valley
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1250m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Rosehill900m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.6L
12Bendigo2200m29 May 2026 · 0 - 62 · GOOD429.27L
1Werribee2238m24 Apr 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.2
3Pakenham2550m2 Apr 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD45.8L
2Yarra Valley1950m15 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.3L
5Yarra Valley1968m21 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42.7L
8Yarra Valley1500m7 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.5L
6Flemington1800m21 Sept 2025 · 3Y C&G-SWP · GOOD42.9L

Insights

Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

First-up (17-weeks). Readied with two soft trials. New to Illawarra Grange. Looks vulnerable fresh.

ILB

Resuming after a spell. Started $14.00 and faded to finish 12th last time at Bendigo and down in distance. Cannot have today.

Signs of improvement on last two runs; beaten a long way at Bendigo over 1m3f (handicap) four months ago; returns from a layoff; may have to settle for supporting role.

RSIS

First run back after a break. Started 13/1 and weakened to finish 12th last time at Bendigo and down in trip.

6DonatelloJ: James Mc Donald·T: C J Waller558.5kg2 4 5 1 86: 1-1-0$2.40$1.20

Career

6: 1-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Waipukurau
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1800m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

8Rosehill900m8 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)7.5L
1Hawkesbury1800m4 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT6-1.2
5Randwick1800m23 May 2026 · 3Y BM72 (71) · HEAVY100.8L
4Randwick Kensington1550m27 Apr 2026 · 3yo · GOOD40.88L
2Tauherenikau1600m5 Mar 2026 · MDN 3YO · SOFT60.52L
4Waipukurau1600m15 Feb 2026 · MDN 3YO · SOFT71.91L
8Waverley1400m28 Jan 2026 · MDN 3YO · SOFT64.88L

Insights

Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Second campaign (17-weeks). Waller 4yo. Form honest through last campaign. Given two trials. Lone win was at 1800m but could play a role fresh.

ILB

Fresh after a spell. Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last start at Hawkesbury but coming back in distance. Has shown early pace in races to date. Should give this a shake.

Signs of improvement on last two runs; opened account at the sixth attempt when in front by just over 1l at Hawkesbury four months ago in a maiden; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite that win at Hawkesbury.

RSIS

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Romped home to win last run at Hawkesbury but back in trip. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned. Will be fighting out the finish.

7C'Mon FlyerJ: Alysha Collett·T: Ross Mcconville758kg7 1 14 7 106: 1-0-1$51.00$5.00

Career

6: 1-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 1-0-0
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Illawarra Grange1200m17 Sept 2026 · Class 1 · GOOD47.3L
7Illawarra Grange800m4 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)9.3L
14Randwick2000m18 Apr 2026 · 3yo · GOOD423.6L
1Newcastle1890m11 Apr 2026 · MID MDN · GOOD4-0.1
7Hawkesbury1600m26 Mar 2026 · Maiden · GOOD43.7L
5Kembla Grange1400m13 Mar 2026 · Maiden · SOFT63L
10Warwick Farm789m16 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial7.7L
4Kembla Grange800m2 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial3.9L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -31% POT in their L100 Races
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Ridden back and never a factor this venue after lengthy absence. Better for the outing. Could get into the placings.

ILB

Was $71.00 and disappointing display when 10th last time here. Looks highly doubtful.

Finished towards the rear of 13 over 6f here (handicap) two weeks ago; others appeal more.

RSIS

Started at 70/1 and disappointing effort when 10th last start at this venue.

8DjapanaJ: Andrew Adkins·T: C E Conners258kg6 11 6 9 531: 4-3-2$31.00$4.00

Career

31: 4-3-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
3: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
7: 1-1-0
Track Warwick Farm
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
18: 3-2-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 1-1-0

Last starts

5Warwick Farm1208m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.1L
9Warwick Farm795m3 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.4L
6Warwick Farm1600m7 Jan 2026 · 4UP MARES BM72 HCP · GOOD41.1L
11Randwick1600m20 Dec 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD46.8L
6Rosehill2000m29 Nov 2025 · Benchmark 72 · GOOD43.8L
1Newcastle1600m15 Nov 2025 · Benchmark 72 · GOOD4-0.5
6Newcastle1500m1 Nov 2025 · Benchmark 68 · SOFT62.7L
2Kembla Grange1400m4 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.1L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 89%
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 25%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (38-weeks). Held form well last time in against better company. Nearly got the chocolates in Benchmark 64 company at Kembla Grange first-up last time in while building fitness through 2 trials. Consider.

ILB

First up after 38 weeks and right up there first up last preparation at Kembla Grange. Unplaced in multiple trials but can find a nice position from the draw. Will need to elevate.

Wasn't beaten that far when sixth (beaten just over 1l) at Warwick Farm over 1m (handicap) in January; returning from a layoff here.

RSIS

Resuming and just missed resuming last preparation at Kembla Grange. Yet to place in all trials but has a good draw. Might be ridden for luck.

9Bright PromiseJ: Molly Bourke·T: Ms A Turner856kg5 6 9 1 19: 2-0-0$7.50$2.10

Career

9: 2-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
2: 1-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1150m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0

Last starts

1Hawkesbury1300m5 Sept 2026 · Class 1 · GOOD4-2.1
1Nowra1100m10 Aug 2026 · F&M MDN · SOFT7-1.3
9Hawkesbury1300m7 Mar 2026 · Maiden · SOFT58.5L
6Goulburn1100m12 Feb 2026 · MDN · GOOD43.2L
5Randwick Kensington1400m21 Jan 2026 · MDN · SOFT72.6L
4Kembla Grange1300m3 Jan 2026 · MDN · GOOD42L
4Newcastle1150m16 Dec 2025 · F&M MDN-SW · GOOD43.7L
5Kembla Grange1000m29 Nov 2025 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD41.6L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -44% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 42%
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Good Form
Positive
Very competitive in recent runs

Comments

AAP

On target for hat-trick. All honours in the small field at Hawkesbury second-up. Harder now but all the better and can show up again at fair odds.

ILB

Picked up nicely to win last run at Hawkesbury. Flawless this preparation with 2 wins from as many runs. Should muster plenty of early speed. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely.

Goes for a hat-trick today and signs of improvement on last two runs; gained a just over 2l success over 6½f at Hawkesbury (handicap) four weeks ago; deserves respect.

RSIS

Stormed home to win last run at Hawkesbury. Looks very sharp in recent runs with 2 wins from as many starts. Will be positive in the run early.

Odds correct as at Thu 1 Oct, 3:40 pm AEST. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Thu 17 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races