Kembla Grange betting preview, best bets & odds | Tuesday, 23/5/23
| What | Kembla Grange Races |
| Where | Kembla Grange Racecourse – Princes Highway, Kembla Grange NSW 2526 |
| When | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 |
| First Race | 12:10pm AEST |
Racing heads to the Illawarra region of NSW for a competitive eight-race program set for decision. We’re expecting picture-perfect conditions for race-day with a forecast predicting nothing but clear skies at the start of the week. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit with racing set to get underway at 12:10pm AEST.
Best Bet at Kembla Grange: Smart Legend
Smart Legend is set to make his return from a 117-day spell and based on what we’ve seen at the barrier trials, we think a change in race pattern will do this son of Smart Legend wonders. His one start last preparation was disappointing, finishing last of seven gallopers at Warwick Farm on January 26. He jumped near enough to last and was never in contention before chasing home well enough to finish 3.5 lengths off the eventual winner. Trainer Les Bridge has taken the patient route since, giving this son of So You Think two strong hit outs, prior to this first-up assignment. He’s made a habit of missing the kick but has seemingly learnt his lesson, leading throughout his latest jump-out to score. Kerrin McEvoy should be looking to muster speed from barrier eight and provide he can get across comfortably enough – we think this is a terrific opportunity for Smart Legend to boot clear of his rivals, crack his maiden status in the process.
Best Bet
Race 2 – 
#5 Smart Legend (8)
3yo Gelding | T: Les Bridge | J: Kerrin McEvoy (58.5kg)
Next Best at Kembla Grange: Runwiththetide
Runwiththetide will be our next best on the Kembla Grange program and looks set for a peak performance third-up into the preparation. This two-year-old out of the Ross McConville yard has been consistent upon resumption on April 26, running into third behind The King at Kembla Grange, before finding another minor spot behind Azula at Randwick-Kensington on May 10. He now looks to the mile for the first time and this colt by Headwater looks like he’ll appreciate the step up in trip. He draws to get an ideal run throughout the 1600m journey and if Keegan Latham can produce Runwiththetide when the race goes on, we think he’ll prove too classy for this moderate maiden company.
Next Best
Race 1 – 
#12 Runwiththetide (6)
2yo Colt | T: Ross McConville | J: Keagan Latham (56.5kg)
Next Best Again at Kembla Grange: Iron Man
Iron Man deserves a reward for consistency and we’re confident it pays dividends on Tuesday afternoon. This son of Exosphere was excellent last start behind another progressive type by the name of Plundering on May 10 at the Randwick-Kensington, producing an enormous effort from well back in the field. He finished into third position under Rachel King and with a severe lack of tempo to show his best, Iron Man was an impressive finisher. He’s drawn very awkwardly this time in barrier 16; however, with his traditional pattern to get back, we expect Kerrin McEvoy to get back to around mid-field with cover – from there Iron Man should be able to best his rivals heading for the line.
Best Value
Race 8 – 
#4 Iron Man (16)
3yo Gelding | T: Edward O’Rourke | J: Kerrin McEvoy (60kg)
Tuesday quaddie tips for Kembla Grange
Kembla Grange quadrella selections
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
- 1-2-3-4
- 1-4-7-9
- 1-2-5-11
- 1-4-7-10
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