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02:45 PM- Peter Poulton Am Memorial (Bm64)

Sat 18th Apr, 2026 02:45 PM | Kembla Grange | 1200m
Benchmark 64, Apprentices Can Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $42,000 : 1st $20,550, 2nd $7,450, 3rd $3,900, 4th $2,300, 5th $1,400, 6th $1,150, 7th $1,050, 8th $1,050, 9th $1,050, 10th $1,050, welfare_fund $1,050
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Smashing Time

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Claire Ramsbotham
Trainer: R & L Price
Weight: 62.5kg
Sire: Brave Smash
Dam: Trick
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
First-up (16-weeks). Won first-up at Kembla Grange last campaign while indicating was forward winning a Kembla Grange trial. Gets the gun run. Has form this track and distance and a proven weight carrier.

Win: 17%
Place: 33%
CAREER
18: 3-0-3
PRIZE MONEY
$170,325.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,462.50
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
6860x1370x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-0-1
SOFT
7: 1-0-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-0-1
2ND UP
4: 1-0-1
3RD UP
4: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 3-0-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 1-0-2
Previous Race
1-8 1.8L , Kembla Grange, 31/03/2026 800M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:45.86 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
7-10 Nk3.5L , Royal Randwick, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm78), $160,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Brock Ryan, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:10.29 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
10-11 1.56.7L , Royal Randwick, 26/12/2025 1300M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ E&G (Bm72), $65,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 1:15.88 , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-12 Hf Hd0.9L , Kembla Grange, 22/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 6, 3yo+ E&G (Bm78), $160,000.00 ($14,000.00), Jockey: Brock Ryan, Bar: 10 , 55.5kg, 1:10.46 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-13 1.8L , Kembla Grange, 04/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($20,550.00), Jockey: Brock Ryan, Bar: 13 , 61.5kg, 1:11.93 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-1

2. Presides

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire
Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter
Weight: 61kg
Sire: Lonhro
Dam: Moderate
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Resuming (42-weeks). Ex Mitchell Beer. Trained here now. Just collared in Class 1 company at Kembla Grange first-up last campaign while indicating was forward winning a Kembla Grange trial. Good draw.

Win: 15%
Place: 77%
CAREER
13: 2-5-3
PRIZE MONEY
$108,125.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,317.31
BEST HCP RATING
64
LAST 10
2x2123320x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 1-2-1
SOFT
3: 0-1-1
HEAVY
4: 1-2-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-2-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
7: 1-3-2
Previous Race
3-7 1.52.8L , Kembla Grange, 06/05/2025 1400M, Heavy , Race 7, Midway (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Holly Durnan, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:26.08 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
10-12 1/23.2L , Rosehill Gardens, 28/06/2025 1300M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Midway (Bm72), $120,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 11 , 56.5kg, 1:17.22 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10
3-10 Hf Hd0.2L , Kembla Grange, 10/05/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm68), $45,000.00 ($4,000.00), Jockey: Mitchell Bell, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:24.66 , , Settled-8 800-6 400-3
1-7 1L , Kembla Grange, 31/03/2026 800M, Soft , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Erin Ellison, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:47.15 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-6 7.51.8L , Newcastle, 14/06/2025 1250M, Heavy , Race 6, (Bm68), $45,000.00 ($8,000.00), Jockey: Ms M Weir, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:18.34 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

3. Close Encounter

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Trainer: K J Parker
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Nicconi
Dam: Splat
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Well back and never a factor in rain affected going here. One for multiples.

Win: 15%
Place: 31%
CAREER
26: 4-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$137,825.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,300.96
BEST HCP RATING
58
LAST 10
25x4017577
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 1-1-0
SOFT
13: 3-1-0
HEAVY
4: 0-1-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-1-1
2ND UP
5: 1-0-0
3RD UP
5: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
6: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
26: 4-3-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
17: 3-2-1
Previous Race
7-9 1.35L , Kembla Grange, 21/03/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 7, E&G (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:19.96 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-7
7-7 1/26.6L , Warwick Farm, 04/03/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 8, 5yo+ (Bm72), $60,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 6 , 53kg, 1:11.81 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6
5-9 17.6L , Newcastle, 14/02/2026 1250M, Good , Race 8, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 3 , 55.5kg, 1:13.64 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
1-7 1.8L , Kembla Grange, 22/01/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 6, Midway (Bm68), $45,000.00 ($21,000.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 4 , 53.5kg, 1:17.62 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
7-12 Sh Hd2.8L , Rosehill Gardens, 31/01/2026 1350M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Midway (Bm72), $120,000.00 ($3,500.00), Jockey: Rebecca Bronett Prag, Bar: 10 , 52.5kg, 1:20.66 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

4. Butterfly Style

Barrier: 8
Jockey:
Trainer: Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Merchant Navy
Dam: Blithe Belle
Bio: 4yo Bay Mare
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Resuming (12-weeks). Won at Mudgee when fresh last campaign while readied with 1 trial hit-outs. Not out of this fresh in this affair.

Win: 38%
Place: 50%
CAREER
8: 3-0-1
PRIZE MONEY
$70,285.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,785.63
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
x4114x168x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
3: 2-0-0
SOFT
3: 1-0-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 1-0-1
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 1-0-1
Previous Race
3-4 Sh Hd0.6L , Kembla Grange, 05/11/2025 780M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Mitch Stapleford, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:47.29 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-9 Ns5.7L , Randwick-Kensington, 21/01/2026 1250M, Soft , Race 3, 3,4yo (Bm64), $60,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: Tommy Berry, Bar: 6 , 58.5kg, 1:15.76 , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-8 Hf Nk2.8L , Kembla Grange, 31/03/2026 800M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Erin Ellison, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:45.86 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-7 3/4L , Mudgee, 05/12/2025 1100M, Good , Race 4, Showcase Hcp (C3), $30,000.00 ($15,000.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:04.10 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
6-8 1/24L , Kembla Grange, 03/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, Provincial (Bm68), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: G Buckley, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:09.93 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

5. All Machiavellian

Barrier: 7
Jockey: K S Latham
Trainer: R & L Price
Weight: 57kg
Sire: All Too Hard
Dam: Miss Canny
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
First-up (21-weeks). Has lost the winning key but capable of making an impact fresh in this company.

Win: 10%
Place: 35%
CAREER
51: 5-9-4
PRIZE MONEY
$266,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,230.39
BEST HCP RATING
56
LAST 10
653622265x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
29: 3-6-3
SOFT
13: 2-3-1
HEAVY
9: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
9: 0-2-1
2ND UP
8: 2-1-0
3RD UP
8: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
7: 0-2-1
A-CLOCKWISE
45: 2-9-3
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
22: 2-3-1
Previous Race
2-8 Hf Nk0.8L , Kembla Grange, 25/10/2025 1500M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($8,000.00), Jockey: Angus Villiers, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:30.11 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-7
3-7 Hf Nk1.2L , Kembla Grange, 31/03/2026 800M, Soft , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: A B Collett, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:47.15 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-10 1.33.1L , Kembla Grange, 04/11/2025 1600M, Good , Race 6, Provincial (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: K S Latham, Bar: 9 , 58kg, 1:37.52 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-3
5-12 Sh Nk2.3L , Kembla Grange, 22/11/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo+ Midway (Bm72), $120,000.00 ($4,750.00), Jockey: A B Collett, Bar: 1 , 52kg, 1:23.27 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-6
2-12 Sh1/2Hd0.5L , Kembla Grange, 04/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($7,450.00), Jockey: K S Latham, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:36.87 , , Settled-11 800-10 400-8

6. Divine Secrets

Barrier: 3
Jockey: K S Latham
Trainer: Peter Snowden
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Deep Field
Dam: Orphea
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Randwick

Comments
Started $16 when safely held in Benchmark 64 company in soft going at Rosehill. Jumps from better barrier and a nice weight drop. Drops to shorter trip. Key player.

Win: 25%
Place: 38%
CAREER
8: 2-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$47,175.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,896.88
BEST HCP RATING
61
LAST 10
866x15129
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-0
SOFT
4: 1-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 2-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
4: 1-1-0
Previous Race
9-12 1.84.2L , Rosehill Gardens, 06/04/2026 1400M, Soft , Race 8, 3yo+ F&M (Bm64), $65,000.00 ($1,625.00), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:25.75 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
1-12 1/2L , Canberra, 06/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 6, Mdn Plate, $22,000.00 ($13,000.00), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:09.84 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
5-8 Nk2.5L , Kembla Grange, 24/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, Hcp (C1), $42,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:09.79 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
1-11 1.8L , Canberra, 08/03/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 9, Plate (C2), $30,500.00 ($18,500.00), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 9 , 55kg, 1:17.50 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
2-11 10.1L , Kembla Grange, 21/03/2026 1300M, Soft , Race 6, F&M (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($7,450.00), Jockey: Mitchell Bell, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:19.29 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

7. Gladstone Grande

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Leeshelle Small
Trainer: Brad Widdup
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Royal Meeting
Dam: Grey Cheval
Bio: 3yo Grey Gelding
Location: Hawkesbury

Comments
Had all before him at turn and went home tamely at Wyong at second run back. Only win to date was this distance. One for exotics.

Win: 13%
Place: 38%
CAREER
8: 1-2-0
PRIZE MONEY
$47,160.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,895.00
BEST HCP RATING
57
LAST 10
6x26241x66
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 1-2-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 1-2-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-6 3.88.1L , Kembla Grange, 06/01/2026 800M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: C Reith, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:47.48 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-7 3/40.9L , Hawkesbury, 23/01/2026 800M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Tyler Schiller, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:48.01 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-7 1.85L , Gosford, 11/02/2026 1100M, Good , Race 7, Provincial (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: C Reith, Bar: 6 , 58kg, 1:03.73 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-7 1.54.2L , Hawkesbury, 23/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Tyler Schiller, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:59.42 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-8 1/24.3L , Wyong, 04/04/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 4, Midway Hcp (C1), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: C Reith, Bar: 7 , 58.5kg, 1:04.85 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-8

8. Salma's Star

Barrier: 9
Jockey:
Trainer: G McFarlane
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Star Turn
Dam: Hollywell
Bio: 3yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Gosford

Comments
On pace and surrendered in the field of 7 at Newcastle at first run back. Strips fitter second run back. Not out of this.

Win: 25%
Place: 25%
CAREER
4: 1-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$33,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,325.00
BEST HCP RATING
56
LAST 10
164x5
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 1-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
6-10 Sh Nk4.1L , Gosford, 11/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 5, Provincial Hcp (C1), $45,000.00 ($1,400.00), Jockey: Zac Lloyd, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:02.58 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
4-8 Hd1.6L , Newcastle, 30/11/2025 1250M, Good , Race 6, Midway (Bm64), $45,000.00 ($2,675.00), Jockey: Tom Sherry, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:14.57 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
4-4 1/20.7L , Wyong, 05/03/2026 845M, Soft , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: C Reith, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:52.04 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-7 3/4L , Beaumont, 17/03/2026 850M, Good , Race 8, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:50.13 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-7 Hf Nk2.4L , Newcastle, 31/03/2026 1250M, Good , Race 4, Hcp (C1), $45,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Mollie Fitzgerald, Bar: 4 , 53.5kg, 1:13.97 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

9. La Bella Bondi

Barrier: 5
Jockey:
Trainer: Ms D Poidevin-Laine
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Pierata
Dam: Bondi Blonde
Bio: 4yo Bay Mare
Location: Kembla Grange

Comments
Resuming (23-weeks). Ex K J Parker. Trained here now. Likely to need this run. Happy to watch.

Win: 12%
Place: 35%
CAREER
17: 2-0-4
PRIZE MONEY
$77,080.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,534.12
BEST HCP RATING
55
LAST 10
x83610880x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 1-0-2
SOFT
5: 1-0-0
HEAVY
3: 0-0-2
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-2
3RD UP
3: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 1-0-2
Previous Race
8-9 1.35L , Hawkesbury, 25/09/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, (Bm68), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: A Layt, Bar: 1 , 55kg, 1:21.71 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
12-14 Sh Hd5.4L , Rosehill Gardens, 13/09/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 1, 3yo+ Midway (Bm72), $120,000.00 (), Jockey: A Adkins, Bar: 8 , 52kg, 1:11.57 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11
8-8 Sh1/2Hd8L , Kembla Grange, 13/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: C Lever, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:24.94 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
1-7 Sh1/2HdL , Kembla Grange, 30/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 3, Hcp (C1), $45,000.00 ($21,000.00), Jockey: A Layt, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 1:13.80 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
10-13 Sh Nk7.8L , Kembla Grange, 04/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, (Bm64), $42,000.00 ($1,050.00), Jockey: C Lever, Bar: 12 , 55.5kg, 1:11.93 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12

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