Horse Racing at Kembla Grange

May 4, 2026, 07:32
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Horse races start again on Tuesday at Kembla Grange. The horses will run on a new track.

Main Body

Brad Widdup has two horses in one race. They are Whoa Nellie and Satono Jasmine. Whoa Nellie is fast because she practiced a lot. Other horses are returning to race. Tequisoda and Zounaka did not race for a long time. Zounaka won races here before. Ishikari is a strong horse. He won two races recently. He can run very fast.

Conclusion

Many good horses are back. They will use the new track.

Learning

⚡ The "Ability" Pattern

Look at these sentences from the text:

  • "Whoa Nellie is fast..."
  • "Ishikari is a strong horse."
  • "He can run very fast."

The Secret: To reach A2, you need to describe what someone or something is and what they can do.

1. Describing (Is/Are) Use this for a permanent quality.

  • Horse → Fast
  • Horse → Strong
  • Person → Happy

2. Doing (Can) Use "can" for a skill or ability.

  • He can run → (He has the skill to run)
  • She can jump → (She has the skill to jump)

Quick Summary: Quality (is fast) →\rightarrow Ability (can run)

Example from the race: Zounaka is a winner →\rightarrow She can win races.

Vocabulary Learning

horse (n.)
a large animal used for riding or racing
Example:The horse ran quickly across the field.
horse
a large domesticated animal used for riding or racing
Example:I saw a horse at the farm.
race (n.)
a competition to see who is fastest
Example:The race started at nine o’clock.
race
a competition to see who can run or move faster
Example:The race began at 10 a.m.
start (v.)
to begin something
Example:The race will start at noon.
track
a path or lane used for running or racing
Example:The runners ran on the track.
again (adv.)
one more time
Example:We will try again tomorrow.
fast
moving or able to move quickly
Example:The car is fast.
Tuesday (n.)
the second day of the week after Monday
Example:The races are on Tuesday.
strong
having power or force, able to withstand pressure
Example:He is a strong swimmer.
track (n.)
a path or circuit for running or racing
Example:The new track is very smooth.
run (v.)
to move quickly by foot
Example:The horse will run around the track.
practice (v.)
to train or work at something
Example:She practiced the race many times.
fast (adj.)
moving quickly
Example:He is a fast runner.
other (adj.)
different from the one mentioned
Example:Other horses are also racing.
return (v.)
to come back to a place
Example:The horses will return to the track.
long (adj.)
lasting a long time
Example:They have not raced for a long time.
strong (adj.)
having power or strength
Example:Ishikari is a strong horse.
recent (adj.)
happening or existing not long ago
Example:He won two races recently.
back (adv.)
returning to a place
Example:Many good horses are back.
use (v.)
to employ something for a purpose
Example:They will use the new track.
good (adj.)
of a high standard or quality
Example:Many good horses are racing.
new (adj.)
not old or previously used
Example:The horses will run on a new track.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a competition
Example:Zounaka won races here before.