Pinjarra   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

MURRAY VETERINARY SERVICES HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 7m Entire.  

Off the low draw the speedy Kermit's Luck should lead at a genuine tempo. PLATINUM SHOT (4) just missed over this trip at Geraldton last start, going under in a photo finish. She now gets Chris Parnham back in the irons and she's drawn to get every chance once again. Rates highly on her last start effort and can go one better this time. DIAMOND ROCKS (7) was well back and never really a winning hope over the Ascot 1200m last time out, beaten 2.1L. Up to this trip looks ideal now as she hits her peak fourth-up. Wide draw is a concern, but she rates the testing material with improvement anticipated. KERMIT'S LUCK (5) is in no-man's land at the moment, having won on debut in August before a couple of disappointing efforts last campaign. Recent trial was only fair, but CJP rides and he's showed that he has the talent. He just needs to extract it now. LIEUTENANT DUNBAR (2) just missed on the Scarpside here 20 days ago and is not to be discounted. SPORTS TALK (6) got the job done over this trip at Ascot and warrants plenty of respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Platinum Shot can win the last.
1 7x420 NOBEL LAURENCE
DEANE SKIPWORTH
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
D E Skipworth & Mrs M D Skipworth
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on March 29 over 1400m, 19 len behind Fly With Caution carrying 57kg at $17. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on March 13 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Hemlock Stone carrying 57kg at $12. Worth another chance.
7
CASSEY MARTINAN
Gold, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
2 x0663 LIEUTENANT DUNBAR
GEORGE DUPRE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R F Drage, Ms S L Bevan, D T Roberts, S T Willis, S W Swann, N C Brodie, Mrs L Watson, M A Chambers, P S Bennett, R W Holly, Mrs A F Watson & Mrs L W Dupre
Last start 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on April 4 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Belle Journee carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on March 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Simple Logic carrying 55.5kg at $10. Strong winning hope.
4
LUKE CAMPBELL
BLACK, WHITE STRIPES AND CAP
3 1356x MISS AVA
D R HARRISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston) & S J Ercegovich
Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Bunbury Cl3 October 26 over 1208m, 3.5 len behind Chollima with 57.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn July 6 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Jelly Can Run with 55kg at $3.80. Expect she will go well.
10
MADI DERRICK
PINK, DARK BLUE STRIPES AND CAP
4 12232 PLATINUM SHOT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), G Campbell, S T Rowe, B C Horan, D J Ryan & J B Sinagra
Going well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Geraldton Abrolhos Plate on April 7 over 1400m, nose behind Bleecker Street carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on March 24 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Shell Bell carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. With a little improvement can take this out.
1
CHRIS PARNHAM
DARK GREEN, GOLD KNIGHT, GOLD CAP WITH DARK GREEN KNIGHT
5 1x80x KERMIT'S LUCK
LUKE FERNIE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
L K Fernie, N D Black, P J Evans, M Freeman, M M E Hackett, Pink Panther Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), S R Kenny, A Moody, B K Stubber, L Taylor, Lez's Lads (Mgr: L R Want), G R Stephen, C J Grover, K J Halligan, K L Phoenix, S E Phoenix, P V Warschauer, L N O'connor, J Blood & A Middleton
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Ascot in the LR Fairetha November 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Investmentstrategy carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Ascot Cl3 October 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wango Award carrying 57kg at $5.50. Definite top-three contender.
2
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
PALE BLUE, CERISE SEAMS ,PALE BLUEsleeves,PALE BLUE CAP, CERISE SEAMS
6 04441 SPORTS TALK
CHRIS STELMACH
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J T Stelmach, E A Gizzarelli, J D Simpson, Mrs M A Simpson, Miss S A Simpson, A J Simpson, J R McClenaghan, A M Jones, A B H Utterson & W D Kendall
Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Ascot Cl1 C&G April 3 over 1400m defeating Major Mario carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on March 20 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Macciateau with 58kg at $7.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
12
J AZZOPARDI
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
7 4x137 DIAMOND ROCKS
MITCHELL PATEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss G S Siciliano & Mrs E J Siciliano
Useful mare. Last start 7th of 13 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Enchanting Sound with 56kg at $10. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Bunbury Westspeed Plat on March 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ultimate Command with 55kg at $7. Forward showing expected.
9
HOLLY WATSON
BLACK, CERISE MALTESE CROSS, CERISE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
8 x415x DASH OF BRANDY
G C BALLANTYNE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms D S Ballantyne & G C Ballantyne
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track Cl3 January 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Heart with 54.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 December 13 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Nobel Knight carrying 57kg at $51. Others rate better.
8
J WHITING
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap
9 4x018 ORTUM KRISP
AARON PATEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A Pateman, G K De Bari, S Bozich & R C Langston
Last start ran last of 8 at Ascot Cl3 on April 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Truevinsky carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Pingrup Rtg 48+ March 23 over 1160m defeating Minor Detail carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Not keen on her prospects.
5
MS S ALTIERI
WHITE, GOLD DURYEA FAMILY CREST, WHITE CAP, GOLD DURYEA FAMILY CREST
10 52044 IMPOSING BROOK
INDIANNA WEINERT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T Nikora & Mrs S Nikora
Most recently 4th of 9 at Narrogin Sky Racing.Tv on April 14 over 1190m, 2.25 len behind Wuhan Warrior carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at York on April 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Crystal Vain carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Might just find this a bit too tough.
11
LUCY FIORE
BLUE, BLACK DISC, SILVER FERN, BLACK SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, BLUE PEAK
11 59775 STORM LORD
TINA GLASSON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T Glasson & Mrs V Townsend
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on April 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Belle Journee carrying 55.5kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 9 at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on March 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cross Statement with 55kg at $26. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
VICTORIA CORVER
White, Purple Dove And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
12 64174 JUST FOR MARCUS
ANTHONY BARTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Barton, Mrs G Rodger, M A Rodger, S Richards, D Hill, D Spooner, S Dibb, N J Scotton, S Machin, Ms L Holcroft & P A Drabble
Scratched.
12
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SASH WITH RED STARS SASH, WHITE AND RED STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
13 x4480 FRIES WITH THAT
KAYLA FARRELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 21 over 1190m, 23 len behind Hafey with 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Allegro Sonata with 52.5kg at $14. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
6
P FARRELL
 GREY, BLACK JUMPING BARRAMUNDI, RED AND BLACK STRIPED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
14 x08x7 GILT DRAGON
AARON PATEMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L J Szigligeti
Second-up. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 14 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Work Home Front with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on January 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Set The Scene carrying 54kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
9
LIGHT BLUE,DARK BLUE HALVES, WHITE SAIL WITH PINK Z,DARK BLUE sleeves,light blue halved,light blue cap