Upcoming Runners - Kembla Grange, Saturday 23rd August

Race 2: No 6 Gallus - 3rd

Gallus never got on the track in his last start at Hawkesbury, travelling three wide throughout the race and knocking up as a result.  The gelding had a better time of it in the Hollymount Bloodstock Maiden Handicap over 1400M, racing back in the field but saving ground on the inside.  It was a good effort by the 4 year old who gave the leaders a start on turning but hit the line well to take third, beaten just over two and a half lengths, his second placing in his last three starts.

Race 7: No 12 Cajo Kellila - 5th

Having blown her last few races at the start, Cajo Kellila finally got away with the field in the SWH Business Solutions Maiden Plate over 1600M.   She travelled well in behind the speed and loomed up and looked a good chance at the furlong when Jeff Penza gained an inside run.  Unfortunately she was tightened for room and had to be eased at the 100M, costing her crucial momentum and resulting in the mare missing the place. It was another promising effort and if she sustains this form, the four year old looks likely to break through for her first win soon.

Results -  STC at Gosford, Wednesday 20th August

Race 2: No 4 He's Good - 9th

He's Good was making his debut in the www.theraces.com.au Handicap over 1100M, in what was a pretty slick field of first starters.  The Falbrav three year old jumped well and raced on the pace, but showed his immaturity by pulling fiercely and over racing.  Not surprisingly, he had little gas left in the tank by the time they turned for home and knocked up in the straight. It was a disappointing effort off the back of such an impressive trial win, but the gelding is still learning the ropes and will have benefited greatly from the run.  Kerry will see how he pulls up before deciding on the next step.

Race 5: No 9 Shoba Princess - 7th

Shoba Princess was looking to make it three in a row after consecutive wins at Moruya and then Canterbury, but is wasn't to be.  After jumping well and settling into the box seat in the early stages, a sudden change in tempo saw the mare shuffled to the back of the field at the 800M mark and from that point on jockey Kathy O'Hara's efforts to find clear running were thwarted at every turn.  When the four year old finally did see daylight, the race was over.  The good news was that she settled beautifully and hit the line hard, being beaten by only three lengths, indicating that she handled the step up to 2100M comfortably.  She is racing in top form at the moment, and will not be far away at her next start.

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