Shortest win price
Home Missile (15)
3.50
The Kembla Grange Cup at 6:25 pm AEDT is a Benchmark 64 over 1200 metres on a soft track under overcast skies. The win market is led by Home Missile, Extra Heights, and Sky Deck, with Miss Emma next. It's a race where early speed looks valuable on this circuit. The leaders Miss Emma and Star Minerva will contest the front, while the onpace brigade of Sky Deck and Hellinda sit ready to strike. Home Missile and Extra Heights are both offpace types, meaning they'll be tracking the action from positions further back.
Extra Heights has the credentials to make ground here after a four-week break. The Peter Snowden runner shaped as an improver at Rosehill over this exact distance, and the form reference notes she wasn't beaten far at wide odds. From barrier three, Keagan Latham will have room to manoeuvre. The data flags her second-up record as a positive, though a blank first-up strike means the timing has to be right. Sky Deck, also from Snowden's stable, rates a serious player. The rating of 80 and recent bold efforts point to a horse ready to fire, and the form comment nods to brave racing at Randwick-Kensington at optimum distance. Home Missile heads the market on debut for the campaign after a 16-week spell. With two trials under the belt and a fresh approach, the rating of 100 suggests genuine quality, though first-up runners always carry uncertainty.
Miss Emma is chasing a hat-trick, and that's a storyline worth following. Becky Byrne's stable is in strong form, outperforming market expectations by 84 per cent, and the jockey combo with Leeshelle Small is striking at a 433 per cent edge. The form tells of gutsy speed work at this venue over the journey last start, and while deep into the campaign is a concern, the odds here may offer value for a horse that knows how to find the front and stay there. Star Minerva has early speed and a good barrier in one, an advantage on this circuit, though the sample size remains modest.
Shortest win price
Home Missile (15)
3.50
Most career wins
Hellinda
6-10-4 from 42 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Zaragoza · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 36% lower than Career Avg.
Extra Heights · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Sky Deck · Positive
Track Stats
Excels at this track
King Nic · Negative
Wide Draw
Likely to get caught wide
Career
29: 5-2-8
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-1-1
Third-up
4: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-1
Track Wyong
1: 0-0-1
Track Randwick
8: 0-0-2
Track Moruya
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
11: 3-0-3
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
8: 2-2-3
Going Good
18: 3-0-6
Going Heavy
6: 1-2-1
Going Soft
5: 1-0-1
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 36% lower than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 28%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 28% Profit on Turnover
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 46% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
AAP
Had all before him at turn and went home tamely at Randwick over this journey. Has work to do on recent figures.
ILB
Was $61.00 and below par performance when 12th last start at Randwick but taking on easier opposition. Betting is the best guide.
RP
C&D has proven suitable before; finished towards the rear of 14 at Randwick last month; meeting some horses in good form and unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
At 60/1 below expectations when 12th last time at Randwick but lining up against easier rivals. Watch betting.
Career
10: 2-0-0
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 2-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 1-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
2: 0-0-0
Track Wyong
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 34 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
4 weeks since last run. On pace, not beaten far at Rosehill at wide odds over this journey. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Faded away when 5th last time at Rosehill but rises in weight. Represents significant value.
RP
Fifth, not beaten that far (66-1, Rosehill) five weeks ago; may be involved if duplicating the form of his most recent win.
RSIS
Got tired late when 5th last time at Rosehill but has more weight to carry. Expecting a strong showing.
Career
12: 2-3-1
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 1-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
4: 1-0-1
Distance 1150m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
10: 2-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn Poorly
Negative
Unfavourable barrier draw
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Kembla Grange
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 38 days
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape
AAP
Freshened since return. Off midfield when flew home to score this course first run back. Could give some cheek at odds.
ILB
Charged home to win last time at this track.
RP
Claimed a second C&D win five weeks ago when successful by less than a length; despite that Kembla Grange success, others more appealing; also engaged in race 3 at Randwick.
RSIS
Charged home to win last time here.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
AAP
Led, soon under pressure and dropped off at Rosehill. Switching to 1200m. One for multiples.
ILB
At $13.00 weakened to finish 10th last time at Rosehill but matched against lesser competition.
RSIS
Started 12/1 and weakened to finish 10th last start at Rosehill but competing in a lower grade.
Career
6: 2-0-1
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
4: 2-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 2-0-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 2-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-1
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Brave after showing speed at Randwick-Kensington. At optimum distance and looks a serious player.
ILB
Was outmuscled when 3rd last run at Randwick Kensington and have to respect the form at the trip. Very competitive this preparation. Respect the betting.
RP
Winning form over C&D; respectable effort (beaten just under 2l) at Randwick last month; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to the winners' enclosure and likely to be a threat.
RSIS
Grabbed towards the finish when 3rd last run at Randwick Kensington and ideal distance as proven previously. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Career
11: 2-2-0
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
5: 1-1-0
Track Wyong
2: 1-0-0
Track Moruya
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1210m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 2-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
5: 0-1-0
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Freshened after return. Battled home okay in rain affected going at Moruya first run back. Others with greater appeal.
ILB
Was well beaten when 10th last start at Moruya but competing in an easier class. Will have to carry extra weight. Very tidy performer.
RP
Close up behind Zaragoza when tenth (Moruya) four weeks ago in a conditions race; has won at this course; a few rivals look in good form so not hard to turn elsewhere.
RSIS
Struggled with the pace when 10th last time at Moruya but matched against less formidable competition. Has to carry more weight this time. Can figure in the finish.
Career
6: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Track Canterbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1512m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 17% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Rory Hutchings 22% above market expected in L100 Rides
Key Jockey
Positive
Rory Hutchings winning at 11% POT in last 100 rides
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 423 day break (> 300 days)
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (60-weeks). Lone career win was over 1512m at Geelong in last campaign. Close in Open company at Canterbury first-up last campaign. Betting.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a 60 week spell. Jumped at $18.00 and struggled with the pace when 6th last run at Moonee Valley but matched against a less competitive field. Looks hopeful.
RP
Has shown some recent improvement; finished last of six over 1m at Moonee Valley (handicap) last September; has a long absence to overcome; this line-up contains some strong opposition so looks risky.
RSIS
Racing fresh today after a break of 60 weeks. Started 17/1 and folded up in the straight when 6th last start at Moonee Vstall but facing less formidable opponents.
Career
27: 3-5-3
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
7: 1-1-2
Second-up
5: 1-2-1
Third-up
5: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Canterbury
4: 1-0-1
Track Randwick
6: 0-3-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
6: 1-0-1
Distance 1550m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1250m
2: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-0-2
Going Good
14: 1-5-1
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 9%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 28%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 28% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 22%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
AAP
Kept fresh since resuming. Winless since 28 Dec 2024 and threw the towel in after leading at Illawarra Grange off spell. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
Started $15.00 and mediocre performance when 5th last start at Illawarra Grange. Prefer to watch.
RP
Held in fifth at Illawarra Grange over 6½f (handicap) five weeks ago; possesses winning form at this track; a long time since his last win; not hard to turn elsewhere as has a lot on his plate here.
RSIS
At 14/1 moderate showing when 5th last start at Illawarra Grange.
Career
4: 2-0-0
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Newcastle
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1250m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 2-0-0
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
AAP
Ran home respectably into a non-threatening 4th at Hawkesbury off extended spell. Others carry more punch.
ILB
Started at $9.00 and improved late to finish 4th last start at Hawkesbury. Likes the cut in the ground with 2 wins. Has a good chance.
RP
Winner of two of his four career starts; not beaten that far in fourth (3l) over 5½f at Hawkesbury (handicap) last month; leading contender.
RSIS
At 8/1 moved through the field into 4th last time at Hawkesbury. Likes the cut in the ground with 2 wins. Can win.
Career
51: 5-6-5
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Leader
First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
2: 1-0-0
Track Canterbury
7: 1-0-2
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1080m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
9: 0-1-1
Distance 1200m
13: 2-0-3
Going Good
30: 3-3-2
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
17: 1-3-3
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 433%
Hot Trainer
Positive
Becky Byrne in good form, out performing market 84%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 61% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 22%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Kembla Grange
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5.5kg more than LS
AAP
Shooting for hat-trick. Really gutsy performance on the speed this venue over this journey. On pacer. Deep into her campaign, could give some cheek at odds.
ILB
Controlled the speed when winning by a margin of 1 3/4L last time around here. Made it 2 wins on the trot. Likely to be well placed early. Watch betting.
RP
Bidding for hat-trick; won a handicap by just under 2l last month; despite that Kembla Grange success, unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
Assumed control from the start to win by a margin of 1 3/4L last run at this track. Made it 2 wins in succession. Likely to be well placed early. Watch for a sign in the market.
Rating · IRD
20
AAP
4 weeks since last run. Went home tamely in soft going at Warwick Farm over longer test at $41. Trained on track but has an adverse draw. Not fancied.
ILB
Lost ground in the run home when 6th last run at Warwick Farm and down in distance.
RSIS
Gave away some ground when 6th last time at Warwick Farm and will be facing a significant drop in distance.
Career
3: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Leader
First-up
1: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-1-0
Track Kembla Grange
2: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 1-1-0
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Kembla Grange
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Ex C Maher. Trained here now. Went close at Goulburn 24 Sep. Positive ride but emptied late this course latest outing. Can challenge.
ILB
Started at $21.00 and didn't attack the line when 10th last time here but solid career start. First start for a new trainer and has a good draw. Not at all out of this race.
RP
Towards the rear of 13 over 7f here (handicap) last month; has scored over C&D; first start for new stable; can be in the thick of things if finding her best form.
RSIS
Started at 20/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last run around here but will try to take advantage of the stall. First appearance for a new trainer. Respect the betting.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape
AAP
Been racing well. Goulburn winner then sent forward, outgunned late but boxed on this track over this trip. A few runs under his belt this campaign, both totes.
ILB
Looked good when 2nd last run at this venue.
RSIS
Placed 2nd last start at this venue.
Career
42: 6-10-4
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-2-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-1-0
Track Moruya
6: 0-1-1
Track Canberra
4: 0-0-1
Track Wagga
6: 1-1-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1435m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
26: 4-5-3
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
13: 2-4-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -20% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 22%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Did it hard both ends from the wide gate at Wagga. On pacer. Went close only other go this course and trip. Can show up again at fair odds.
ILB
Romped home to win last time at Wagga. Expecting to settle positively. Could feature here.
RP
Landed a narrow success in a handicap at Wagga two weeks ago; also engaged in race 4 at Canberra.
RSIS
Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Wagga. Shows good early pace. Betting is the best guide.
Career
2: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-1-0
Track Scone
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
2: 1-1-0
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Kicks off second campaign (16-weeks). Placed at Goulburn on debut last campaign while tuned with 2 trials. Has some claims fresh in this affair.
ILB
First up from a spell. Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Scone but rising in grade. Tough competitor.
RP
Registered first success at the second time of asking when landing a handicap over this trip by a nose (Scone) four months ago; unexposed in handicaps with this his second start in this company.
RSIS
Fresh today after a break. Charged home to win last time at Scone but matched against a stronger field. 1 win from 2 starts have been on soft going. Will be fighting out the finish.
Career
21: 3-2-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Canberra
2: 1-0-1
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
10: 1-1-0
Distance 1400m
7: 1-0-1
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
8: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 2-2-1
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 26% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 26% POT in L100 Runners
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Well back and never a factor this track second-up. Backmarker who doesn't win out of turn. Hard to make a case.
ILB
Odds of $61.00 and sub-standard effort when 13th last time at this track. Unlikely to feature.
RP
Towards the rear of 14 ten days ago; this is her level; has won here previously.
RSIS
Started 60/1 and not up to scratch when 13th last time at this venue.
Career
58: 5-10-5
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
10: 0-2-1
Second-up
9: 2-1-0
Third-up
9: 1-2-0
Fourth-up
9: 0-0-1
Track Newcastle
4: 2-0-0
Track Randwick
3: 0-1-0
Track Moruya
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
21: 2-1-1
Distance 1600m
6: 1-2-1
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
10: 0-0-0
Going Soft
16: 2-4-2
Going Good
32: 3-6-3
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
AAP
First-up (12-weeks). Mixed form last prep. Not pushed out Kembla Grange trial 7 Oct. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a break. Started at $3.90 and fairly underwhelming when 8th last time at this venue. Will be giving the leaders a big start.
RP
Has won here before; this is his grade; beaten 12l here over 7f (handicap) three months ago.
RSIS
First run back after a break. Odds of 3/1 and disappointing run when 8th last time at the track. Prefers to settle towards the rear.
Career
41: 2-4-2
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
7: 1-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-1
Track Newcastle
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
7: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
10: 1-0-1
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
7: 0-1-0
Going Good
24: 0-4-2
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
12: 1-0-0
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
AAP
Sound performance in small field at Nowra over this distance. On pacer, perfect gate. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Was agonizingly close last run at Nowra and drawn well. Gets a reduction in weight.
RP
Ran a good race in defeat at Nowra last month; string of consistent efforts of late.
RSIS
Narrowly denied victory last start at Nowra and gets the perfect stall. Will appreciate the drop in weight.