Illawarra Grange Race 1 - The Gong Ambassador Mikayla Chilby Mdn Hcp
LADY RESOLUTE (5) had taken a while to get into her work but the last trial was a sign of positivity. She is bred to be very good and the blinkers have gone straight on. The betting will tell all, but you would have to imagine anything near her true ability sees her right there. MACHRIHANISH (8) just keeps finding some rivals better on the day. She ran in a tougher race last outing and was only touched off late. Gets a lovely run. ACKNOWLEDGE ME (7) has been getting closer with every effort. The barrier leaves her with a strong case. WEEKDAY FLYER (6) was well supported at Queanbeyan and failed so this is harder. Blinkers are back on. CUMULATE (2) has first run for the new yard. Runs the same every time.
Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last in a small field in a Mdn at Caulfield Heath on May 20 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Barbarino with 57.5kg at $31. Returned from break 5th of 10 in a F&M Mdn at Newcastle on October 31 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind In Her Name carrying 59kg at $81. Thereabouts last time and could feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/10/2026 | 164 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1300m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:19.63 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 57.5kg | 1:12.37 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Baltic Blizzard with 57kg at $8.50. On debut third of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1209m, 1.3 len behind Western Lane with 57kg at $10. Capable of a bold return.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:47.11 | - | 0 |
| 4.81L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 8 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:17.06 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Heavy 9 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:35.28 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Soft 5 | Lachlan King | 57kg | 1:18.25 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1209m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57kg | 1:11.99 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1200m | Good | Lachlan King | 1:14.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jeff Penza
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 10 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Wyong on October 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Wild Courage with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on May 2 over 1250m, 6 len behind National News with 58kg at $10. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/10/2026 | 149 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 57kg | 1:03.57 | 10-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 813m | Soft | Matt Kirk | 0:48.76 | - | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 792m | Soft | Jay Ford | 0:46.98 | - | 0 |
| 3.68L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Heavy 8 | Jay Ford | 56kg | 1:33.92 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Jay Ford | 56kg | 1:18.08 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | 16 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 58kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Good 4 | Jay Ford | 58.5kg | 1:02.67 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Dundeel filly from the Chris Waller yard. Finished eighth in a Rosehill trial over 1030m on November 4. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Heavy | Siena Grima | 1:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.38L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | James McDonald | 0:55.13 | - | 0 |
| 4.77L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Siena Grima | 1:02.69 | - | 0 |
| 10.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:55.61 | - | 0 |
| 4.67L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Tim Clark | 0:55.01 | - | 0 |
| 3.66L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lee Magorrian
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chris Waller trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start and was an AUD $ 1,600,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Impressive winner at her only trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Bold showing expected on the back of a recent trial win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Heavy | Jason Collett | 1:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.68L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Tommy Berry | 1:04.59 | - | 0 |
| 8.61L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1209m | Heavy | Andrew Adkins | 1:14.73 | - | 0 |
| 5.69L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 740m | Soft | Siena Grima | 0:43.65 | - | 0 |
| 7.92L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | James McDonald | 0:56.58 | - | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Queanbeyan on October 26 over 1460m, slow going 5.5 len behind Folsomprisonhooves carrying 57kg at $2. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on May 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Clear Blue Day with 57kg at $12. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/10/2026 | 163 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1460m | Soft 6 | Chad Lever | 57kg | 1:28.52 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Chad Lever | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Soft 5 | Brock Ryan | 57kg | 1:41.13 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Brock Ryan | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 7-8-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Soft 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 54kg | 1:18.45 | 11-11-7 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:47.58 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chad Lever
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 in a Mdn at Nowra on October 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Baylie's Folly carrying 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 9 in a Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on November 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mr Tucci with 55kg at $10. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/11/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:24.95 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2026 | 120 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jeff Penza | 55kg | 1:09.97 | 8-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Good | Madison Waters | 0:47.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55kg | 0:57.88 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 800m | Soft | Madison Waters | 0:51.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun Guymer
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 in a Mid 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kembla Grange on November 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Mr Tucci carrying 55kg at $3.70. The run before that 3rd of 9 in a Mdn at Canberra on October 23 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Petomai with 54kg at $2.40. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/11/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 55kg | 1:24.95 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2026 | 18 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1200m | Good 4 | Dale Cole | 54kg | 1:11.08 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Shaun Guymer | 56kg | 1:15.69 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 41 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Good 3 | Shaun Guymer | 55kg | 1:18.13 | 8-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Keagan Latham | 0:59.67 | - | 0 |
| 6.86L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Louise Day | 55kg | 1:17.71 | 5-5-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 6 | Chad Schofield | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Alysha Collett | 0:55.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.16L | $0.00 |