Randwick   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: H(10)

PETALUMA HANDICAP 1200m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 7m 1000m-W/Post. Out 5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.45).  

Fast pace assured with Kibou, Kazou and Wategos leading the charge. GENERAL SALUTE (17) classy gelding who looks placed to advantage in this gradeResumed from a lengthy break with a fast finishing sixth over 1200m in the LR Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill on March 23. Races best fresh and gets the tempo to finish over the top of these. KAZOU (12) consistent mare resuming with excellent fresh stats. Has a good record at this track and trip and since fitted with a recent 900m trial win on March 18. Will go close from the draw. PEREILLE (7) comes off a 49-day let-up after powering late when second here in BM88 grade on March 2. Fitted with a recent 850m trial and tempo suits despite drawing out. RHEINBERG (6) is smart on his day and strips fitter now third-up. Had to be used up early from the wide gate when a wilting tenth over 1400m at Flemington on March 30. Regular rider back aboard for this and can add value to the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 17,12,7,6.
1 16x0x MNEMENTH
MITCHELL BEER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
M Dyordyevic, A T Harrison, S J Stewart, E P C Racing (Mgr: M Harris), M A Cronin, R F Mullavey, D J Footit, S J Footit, Top Hat Racing (Mgr: J E Maher), R Sloane, G A Chapman, Ms A McHardy, J Bissaker, J H L Shaw & J C Broadbent
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at this track Kosciuszko on October 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Front Page carrying 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign got back early 7th of 12 at this track Bm88 on April 15 2023 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Democracy Manifest carrying 59kg at $21. Finished fifth in a Kembla Grange trial over 820m on April 10. Not good enough for these.
1
JETT STANLEY
BLACK, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, RED POM POM
2 1286x WATEGOS
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Baker, Dr J Corcoran, Mrs A C Baker, M J Davidson, P McGreal, Mrs M C McGreal, N D R Hay, C Cambey, C B Malkovic, A M Dragicevich, M W Scholten, J A Coleman & L S Brill
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 20 at this track Big Dance November 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Attractable with 52kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm78 July 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Insurrection with 52.5kg at $15. Win would surprise.
7
N RAWILLER
Navy Blue, Black Lion Head, White Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Stars
3 x100x KIBOU
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L Caminiti, C Hadjiparaskeva, F Giuffre, M T Cullen, J Magner, R T S S (Mgr: Mrs R M Paine), M Grogan, A Caminiti, A M Muollo, Mrs Z De Jersey, D De Jersey, Z De Jersey, Mrs S Lilley & D W Lilley
Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at this track Silver Eagle October 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Vienna Princess with 56.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track Bm88 September 16 over 1200m defeating Garza Blanca carrying 57kg at $2.30. Sure to be thereabouts.
12
REGAN BAYLISS
NAVY BLUE, PALE YELLOW GRAPES, SPOTS SLEEVES AND CAP
4 2x435 SWISS EXILE
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Munro, C Horner, E M Heaney, K B Rust, R A M Lightfoot, M W Lowe, Ms A S Neasham, C G Lester, D S Dziubinski, M Smith, B W Hurrell, J Laurie, Livnthedream, Don Quay Racing, Coco Racing, Bish Racing, SMIGG Racing, Shore Star, Turf Racing & Up Racing
Group 2 winner. At the latest run 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Renosu carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Bm84 on March 11 over 1100m, 2 len behind Twin Perfection with 61kg at $5. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
5
ANGUS VILLIERS
NAVY BLUE, LIGHT PINK EPAULETTES AND CAP
5 4412x EXCELLADUS
JOSEPH PRIDE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Waratah Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Fudge)
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Rosehill Bm88 January 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Robusto carrying 58kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track Bm78 December 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dalaalaat carrying 60.5kg at $15. Look for him late.
16
SAM CLIPPERTON
WHITE, RED WARATAH, DIABLO SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED WARATAH
6 11x20 RHEINBERG
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Ms J A Evans, Grand Poobah (Mgr: D Filippa), B P Carson, Miss A R Visalli, Ms A Molinaro, J Molinaro, L Presti, P Presti, M Visalli, T Hunter, A Graeber, J Bucello, R F Neves, S Bucello & D R Cauchi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Bm84 on March 11 over 1100m, nose behind Twin Perfection with 60kg at $3.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind He's Our Bonneval with 58.5kg at $4. Expected to go very well.
8
MICHAEL DEE
ROYAL BLUE, PINK DIAGONAL STRIPES AND STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK cap,ROYAL BLUE SEAMS
7 6x212 PEREILLE
JAMES CUMMINGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Useful gelding. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track Bm88 on March 2 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Tashi with 56kg at $6. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley Bm78 January 27 over 1200m defeating Belsielle with 58kg at $2.30. Not far away last start. Big chance.
13
JAMIE KAH
Royal Blue
8 9473x WAR ETERNAL
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), A Mathews, B Rissetto, W Kelly, C Holt, G Viney, J Caccamo, J Gialantzis, K Ferrel, M Mathews, P Gialantzis, R Coleman, Recount Racing (Mgr: G Hamblin) & R Bow
Group 2 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Kembla Grange Bm88 November 19 2022 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Nugget carrying 57kg at $16. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track Bm78 September 3 2022 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hell I Am with 61.5kg at $10. Doesn't appeal.
4
CHAD SCHOFIELD
Royal Blue, Red V
9 060x9 KOTE
BLAKE RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ravenswood Bloodstock (Mgr: P Pollicina), Mrs M N Annetts & W B Fornari
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm100 on April 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Renosu with 54kg at $15. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at this track in the G2 Premiere on September 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Think About It with 58.5kg at $151. Must improve significantly.
14
J FORD
WHITE, RED STRIPES, ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP
10 1404x RISE OF THE MASSES
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Group 3 winner. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Kembla Grange Bm88 November 25 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind King Of The Castle with 56.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Warwick Farm Bm78 September 20 over 1300m defeating Avebury carrying 61kg at $13. Can return in winning form.
6
ADAM HYERONIMUS
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKED SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES ,yellow cap,white checks
11 46x0x AMUR
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Group 3 winner. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Riff Rocket with 58.5kg at $61. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo C&G-Swp on August 26 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Scentify with 58.5kg at $6. Ran 3rd in a trial at Warwick Farm over 1175m on April 5. Hard to enthuse.
11
TOMMY BERRY
ROYAL BLUE
12 3x12x KAZOU
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C J Waller, Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, R Smith, I Bruce, Lamphee Racing (Mgr: P A Lamphee), M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, K T Pobjie, Mrs S L Pobjie, W J Peterson, Ms S Coppe, Kitkat Hunters (Mgr: M J Shanahan), T M Gocher & M J Lawrence
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Cranbourne F&M-Sw November 25 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Revolutionary Miss carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track F&M Bm78 October 21 over 1200m defeating Commemorative carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing.
3
JAMES MCDONALD
NAVY BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, NAVY YOKE
13 x358x HEALING OASIS
ANNABEL NEASHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
First Light Racing, Mrs J M Acott, Thirsty Shamrocks, S C Hicks, Hon. G J Williamson, A M Orr, Ghostly Racing, J G Johnstone, Lickety Split Racing, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G W Aldridge, K A Johnson, GFY Racing Success, W J Johnson, M Johnson, Hytoan, Ms A Turpin & Goodlife Thoroughbreds
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 December 26 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Lounge Bar Rubi carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track 5yo+ Bm84 November 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Capo Strada with 59.5kg at $12. Among the better chances.
9
TOM SHERRY
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP
14 24657 POWERFUL PEG
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R Power & Mrs A Power
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm78 on April 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Green Shadows carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 Wenonagirl on March 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tintookie with 53kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
10
TIM CLARK
Bottle Green, Black Lightning Bolt, Emerald Green Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
15 927x5 RUSSIAN CONQUEST
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P J Snowden), Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy), Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), I Partington, B A Noble, K A Noble, Mrs M Noble, D J Barker & J T Partington
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Astero carrying 55kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm78 on October 28 over 1400m, head behind Gringotts carrying 57kg at $11. Must improve significantly.
17
TYLER SCHILLER
BLACK, RED SIDE PANELS, SLEEVES ,red CAP
16 160x6 FIRE LANE
BRAD WIDDUP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt) & B J Vassallo
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wyong Bm78 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind No Statement with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track in the G2 Furious on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Tiz Invincible with 56kg at $61. Improver with definite claims.
15
R JONES
YELLOW GREEN ,SILVER HOOPS,YELLOW GREEN SLEEVES,SILVER HOOPS,YELLOW GREEN CAP,SILVER HOOPS
17 602x6 GENERAL SALUTE
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
R E McMillan, Mrs M L McMillan, L E McMillan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Mrs J E Edwards & N A Edwards
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 12 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro on March 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Brave Mead carrying 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose on September 9 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Cylinder with 55kg at $26. Strong winning chance.
2
DYLAN GIBBONS
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE SPOTS
18 6514x MARS MISSION
M, W & J HAWKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Vinery Stud (Mgr: P C Orton), L P Maxsted, G E Walsh, S J Tuxen, D V Russo, C Sita, KFC Racing (Mgr: T Goldsack), Arro R B (Mgr: S G Reid) & D C Iles
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Rosehill Bm78 November 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Felix Majestic carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Rosehill Bm78 September 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Tristate with 57kg at $12. Can return with a bold run.
3
ZAC LLOYD
GREEN, YELLOW STAR AND ARMBANDS