Kembla Grange Race 1 - God Bless Venezuela Mdn Plate
LEGASELLI (10) finished fifth when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a head after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. VAN HOVEN (4) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing a close fourth over 1400m at Goulburn. Likely improver who should go well. NAMBI GHIMA (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over this trip at Newcastle, beaten a length into sixth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. TOUCHING HANS (3) finished ninth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1625m at Wyong. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. VIVA VIVA (6) has hit the line nicely in both runs back and will appreciate stepping out to this trip. Chance to break through.
Jockey: Dale Cole
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 8 in a Mid 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Wyong on September 4 over 1350m, 9 len behind Algorithmic with 59kg at $81. The run before that ran second last of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jailhouse with 59.5kg at $101. This looks out of reach.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 4U | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 59kg | 1:19.09 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ryan Houston | 59.5kg | 1:13.21 | 8-8-11 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 13/14 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:20.27 | 7-5-13 | 12 |
| 16.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2026 | 39 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Heavy 10 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:18.49 | 11-10-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/05/2026 | 159 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Adam Mccabe | 59.5kg | 1:12.66 | 5-6-8 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Adam Mccabe | 0:54.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 600m | Adam Mccabe | 0:34.21 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 17/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 58kg | 1:10.83 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jon Grisedale
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 10 len behind Emirate Star carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that ran second last of 9 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Flying Arabesque carrying 55.5kg at $71. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 55kg | 1:37.92 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 55.5kg | 1:38.85 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1150m | Good | Jon Grisedale | 53kg | 1:11.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 89 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Ellen Hennessy | 55kg | 1:17.66 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 25.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1150m | Soft | Pierre Boudvillain | 56kg | 1:11.58 | - | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 54 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1500m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:31.97 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/02/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Albury | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Logan Mcneil | 57.5kg | 2:04.84 | 1-2-6 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1950m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 59.5kg | 2:03.65 | 6-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jay Ford
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Wyong on August 30 over 1625m, 2 len behind Grunge carrying 59kg at $12. Before that ran last of 9 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Farfetched with 59kg at $91. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | 19 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1625m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 1:37.64 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1250m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 1:16.78 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 1:17.53 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CG 23 | $100,000.00 | Canterbury | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tyler Schiller | 55.5kg | 1:12.47 | 7-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Tyler Schiller | 59kg | 1:06.25 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | MDN | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jay Ford | 59kg | 1:03.56 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 1:00.35 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 0:50.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.28L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn at Goulburn on August 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Gaultier carrying 59kg at $5. Expect him to run well.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Goulburn | 1400m | Soft 5 | Winona Costin | 59kg | 1:22.44 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Soft | Jett Newman | 49kg | 1:02.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Heavy | Rachel King | 50kg | 1:04.42 | - | 0 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jess Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 6th of 10 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on August 22 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Take A Day Off carrying 57kg at $3.20. The run before that 4th of 12 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Green Winter carrying 57kg at $12. Encouraging effort last start. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
Last Starts 21 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 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1600m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 1:39.41 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 57kg | 1:24.82 | 8-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 374 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jess Taylor | 55kg | 1:18.70 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 48kg | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 815m | Heavy | Adam Hyeronimus | 54kg | 0:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jess Taylor | 57kg | 1:42.23 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2025 | 144 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Andrew Calder | 57kg | 1:24.93 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2025 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 55.5kg | 1:28.68 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Winona Costin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Illawarra Grange on July 30 over 1150m, 1.2 len behind Isawyou with 55kg at $61. Last start got back early 4th of 8 in a Mid Mdn-Sw at Beaumont (Newcastle) on August 25 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Yvonne's Joy with 57kg at $14. Definite winning chance. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 26 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Soft 5 | Winona Costin | 57kg | 1:22.05 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 168 | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1150m | Good 4 | Winona Costin | 55kg | 1:08.04 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Soft | Winona Costin | 0:47.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.18L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1500m | Good 4 | Olivia Chambers | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 23 | $100,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1250m | Soft 7 | Olivia Chambers | 51kg | 1:15.48 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 03/01/2026 | 27 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Deanne Panya | 55kg | 1:17.94 | 6-8-13 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 31 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1300m | Good 4 | Olivia Chambers | 54.5kg | 1:20.11 | 10-10-10 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 801m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Grant Buckley
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 in a Super Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1600m, head behind Emirate Star with 55kg at $20. The race before that 7th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hitch carrying 56.5kg at $101. One of the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1600m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 1:37.92 | 4-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $20.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/08/2026 | 16 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 56.5kg | 1:25.88 | 3-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN | $45,000.00 | Illawarra Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Andrew Adkins | 56.5kg | 1:17.32 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Andrew Adkins | 0:44.21 | - | 0 |
| 4.66L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 793m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:48.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sam Clipperton
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 in a Mid 3yo Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Switch On carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 11 in a 2yo Mdn at Warwick Farm on April 1 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Seraphox with 57kg at $41. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Rory Hutchings | 59kg | 1:23.48 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Tom Sherry | 54kg | 1:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.23L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2026 | 31 | OPEN 2 | $160,900.00 | Hawkesbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 54.5kg | 1:23.34 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1300m | Soft 6 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 57kg | 1:18.22 | 11-11-7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 7 | Keagan Latham | 58kg | 1:20.46 | 9-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Chad Lever | 54kg | 1:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 7.13L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mitchell Bell
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field in a Cg&E Mdn at this track on August 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Skystone carrying 56.5kg at $41. Last start 4th of 8 in a Super Mdn at Newcastle on August 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Concrete Storm carrying 56kg at $8.50. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 56kg | 1:24.48 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN CG | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 56.5kg | 1:17.98 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Zac Lloyd | 48kg | 1:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 6.45L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 50kg | 0:55.07 | - | 0 |
| 1.33L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Keagan Latham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 in a Mdn at Hawkesbury on August 11 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Vain Temptress carrying 55kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Mid 3yo Mdn at this track on August 29 over 1400m, head behind Switch On with 57kg at $3.20. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1400m | Good 4 | Keagan Latham | 57kg | 1:23.48 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 136 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 55kg | 1:03.64 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Heavy | William Stanley | 1:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Sam Clipperton | 55kg | 0:55.37 | - | 0 |
| 1.21L | $0.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | G3 Qlty 2 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1400m | Soft 6 | Alysha Collett | 54kg | 1:26.18 | 9-8-12 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $302,000.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 56.5kg | 1:09.45 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1100m | Good 4 | Alysha Collett | 54.5kg | 1:03.93 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $151.00 |