Rosehill   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

PETALUMA HANDICAP 1800m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88).  

Pressure on from word go with Don Diego De Vega, Bear On The Loose and Franz Josef handlebars down ahead of November Falls and Rise To It. DON DIEGO DE VEGA (5) is a lightly raced French import with a ton of ability making his Australian debut for the Neasham yard. Finished off last campaign when fifth over 2400m at Chantilly in the G3 Pr Du Lys Longi on June 18, 2023. Fitted with two searching trials and gelded over the break. Market moves must be closely monitored. FRANZ JOSEF (1) smart Snitzel gelding chasing his third-straight victory today. Keeps raising the bar at each outing and proved too strong late in the heavy going when a tenacious winner over 1500m here on June 15. Extra trip suits and will need a bit of McEvoy magic from the wide gate. TIME QUEST (8) underrated gelding who got the race on protest over 1600m at Warwick Farm in easier grade on June 5. Will appreciate the extra trip and has genuine top-three claims. BEAR ON THE LOOSE (6) is an English import making his stable debut for the smart Waterhouse & Bott partnership. Have to keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Don Diego De Vega to win.
1 1x211 FRANZ JOSEF
G RYAN & S ALEXIOU
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm78 June 15 over 1500m in heavy going defeating I'mintowin with 58.5kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track 3&4yo Bm72 June 1 over 1500m in the wet defeating Captain Furai carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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K MCEVOY
GRAY, PLUM TARTAN,YELLOW SEAMS,GRAY SLEEVES, PLUM CHECKS, CHECKS CAP,YELLOW POM POM
2 x34x0 MISS YOU ELLA
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Winter Sky Racing (Mgr: G J Shannon)
Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after five months 11th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on May 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Iknowastar carrying 53kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Randwick Bm88(86) on December 30 over 2000m, 3 len behind Naval College carrying 57kg at $6.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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ASHLEY MORGAN
White, Black Diablos, Quartered Cap
3 83930 TOESONTHENOSE
J G SARGENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Tricolours Racing & Syndications, C Pickford, D Ryan, A Lloyd Jones, S Aboud, Shamrock Racing, K Guilfoyle, J Mcclelland, M Barry, B Arlington, S Jolly, W Fletcher, D McLusky, Mrs S Meehan, D Charlton, J Wade, Carney Racing, Mellor Richardson Racing, S Newman & I Turbet
Useful type. Most recently 12th of 15 at Randwick Racing2win on June 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Ruby Flyer carrying 52kg at $17. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Golden Path with 52.5kg at $15. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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MS MOLLY BOURKE
BLACK, TRICOLOURS RACING LOGO
4 53574 CAMAGUEY
KIM WAUGH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M K Ralston, G R Delany, B W C Wilson, R L Clifford, P J Cornish, J Gibson, A R Buxton, C F D Morgan, T A Campbell, C Kimberley, A G Bell, P B Jens, R H Fildes, R E Clements, G J Freeman, D W Deague, D Roche & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie)
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Strathtay with 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 13 at Randwick Bm88 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Golden Path with 56.5kg at $14. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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BAILEY WHEELER
GOLD, GREEN SASH, BLACK RIGHT SASH, BLACK AND GREEN ARMBANDS
5 1235x DON DIEGO DE VEGA
ANNABEL NEASHAM
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Heathcote Racing No. 2, S Ryan, BL Shannon, G A Hoult, S M D Racing, Up2ourEyeballs, S S Roth, Carty Racing, Fat Boy Racing, Lucky Eight Racing, S J Novak, Don Diego De Vega, P L Ward, J F Webb, B Nelson, Hon. G J Williamson & ANR Don Diego De Vega
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Chantilly in the G3 Pr Du Lys Longi June 18 2023 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Rubis Vendome carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Saint-Cloud March 9 2023 over 2000m slow track defeating St James Park carrying 57kg at $5.80. Exciting prospect who must be kept safe.
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JASON COLLETT
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 1711x BEAR ON THE LOOSE
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), P I Sweeney, P L Ward, M R Smith, Racing Fans (Mgr: J L Blight), H Tam, E Li & D You
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation winning won by 3 len Chester 3yo Rating 85 September 15 over 2112m defeating Pearl Eye carrying 62kg at $4. On debut third of 12 at Lingfield All Weather March 25 2023 over 1610m, 0.9 len behind Maid In Kentucky carrying 59kg at $23. Keeping safe.
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N RAWILLER
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
7 5x6x8 OUR ANCHORAGE
BJORN BAKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Darby Racing, G W Aldridge, J M Carroll Snr, G J Galvin, I J Giles, P J Hall, T J Henderson, G A M Maynard, A J Murtagh, M G Murtagh, P A Palmer, D W Riley, R Sergi, D Constantin, Maguire Breeding & Racing, M B S Racing No. 2, M D Garreffa & Darby Racing Anchorage
Group 3 placegetter. Racing second-up today. Last outing 8th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 1500m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Franz Josef carrying 59kg at $61. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Gosford 3&4yo Bm72 on May 6 2023 over 1600m, 4 len behind Toesonthenose with 59kg at $19. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
8 23641 TIME QUEST
MATTHEW SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M A Smith, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, S Reid, Miss M R Punch, VVP Racing (Mgr: C Pellizzon), R Hanmer, Silky Bros & Co No 1 (Mgr: Dr S P Silk), J Sekulovski, Mrs J Butler & P J Hills
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Warwick Farm Bm72 June 5 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Danish Prince carrying 59.5kg at $4. The run before that got back early 4th in a small field at Warwick Farm Bm72 on May 22 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Inquiring Minds carrying 60kg at $3. Big chance again.
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ZAC LLOYD
MAROON, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBANDS AND CAP
9 113x3 KAPAKIRI
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N Morgan & C J Waller
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 3&4yo Bm72 on June 1 over 1500m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Franz Josef with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Canterbury 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 2023 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Zenmaster with 58.5kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth including.
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RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves ,Royal Blue Cap
10 111x5 RISE TO IT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S G Darby, G J Chard, J Horner, J Iliopoulos, T M Kelly, D Katz, M Scholes, Ms S G Wilson, Miss G Yick, Jusic and Bailey (Mgr: J Jusic), Seven's Enough (Mgr: P Lewis), Wine Cellar Racing (Mgr: P Noon), Darby Racing Feirin (Mgr: S G Darby), P A Stern, C Iliopoulos & C Gourlias
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 10 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Time Quest with 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Goulburn Mdn August 7 over 1500m defeating Our Maryanne carrying 59kg at $2. Worth consideration.
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KEAGAN LATHAM
WHITE, NAVY BLUE DARBY RACING LOGOS, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP WITH LOGO
11 50440 BLACKCOMB
KRIS LEES
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
R L McKay, H R McKay, H C McKay, Ms E M Weston, Miss F B McKay & J G Fowler
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup on May 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mayfair Spirit with 58kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 8 at Gosford Bm78 on April 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Our Maryanne with 58kg at $11. Will be winding up strongly.
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SAM CLIPPERTON
GREY, GREEN STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREY, GREEN STRIPED CAP, GOLD POM POM
12 63265 MASCARET
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J P Ferguson & Ladbrokes Racing Club (Mgr: R J Stanaway)
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Randwick F&M Bm78 on June 8 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Bright Red carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 6th of 9 at Doomben Bm75 on April 17 over 1660m, 2.75 len behind Tenzing with 58kg at $3.80. Well placed to take this out.
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REGAN BAYLISS
RED, WHITE SASH, SLEEVES WITH RED CUFFS, WHITE CAP, RED PEAK
13 01048 THAT'S MOLLY
GLEN MILLIGAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan & J M Kime
Useful mare. Most recently 8th of 12 at Taree Winghamcup Bm87 on June 9 over 1614m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Dreamdeel carrying 58kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gunnedah Gunn Cup on May 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Mayfair Spirit carrying 55.5kg at $21. Can improve on recent efforts.
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ZAC WADICK
RED, GOLD SLEEVES
14 0436x BLUE CUP
EDWARD CUMMINGS
8YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
B A Watkins & M H Watt
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm70 January 27 over 2040m, 8 len behind Akrotiri carrying 61kg at $17. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Geelong Bm70 October 25 over 1300m, 8 len behind Boldinho carrying 63kg at $41. Will need this run.
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ZAC WADICK
Deep Navy, White Checks, Deep Navy sleeves, White Checks,Emerald Green Cap
15 15x30 LYRICAL GANGSTER
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Hughes, C E J Stewart & C J W Stewart
Third-up today. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Cg&E Bm72 on May 29 over 1550m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Presser carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Strathtay carrying 55.5kg at $13. This race is well within his grasp.
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J FORD
Red, Forest Green Tartan, White Sleeves, Cap
16 x2422 NOVEMBER FALLS
MITCHELL BEER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
C E Holt, M Dyordyevic, R H Sloane, M J Davidson, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), M D Beer, M Harris, Spirited Girls (Mgr: Ms A L Baker) & B R Young
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 15 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on June 8 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Decadent Tale with 54kg at $5. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Randwick Midway Bm72 on May 25 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Bakerloo with 53kg at $19. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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ALYSHA COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red Vee
17 77920 CHATEAUX PARK
JASON COYLE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss A M Double, D A Lawson, G C Olson, Miss R A Walker, Mrs N A Atkins, Discussion Point Racing (Mgr: J Capararo), Luhela Pty Ltd (Mgr: D C Atkins), Spratt Racing (Mgr: Miss E M Spratt) & Redemption Racing (Mgr: A J Smith)
Dual acceptor. Last start 11th of 14 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 10 over 1900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Holstein carrying 56kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Canterbury Bm64 on May 29 over 1900m, slow going neck behind Frankly Elegant with 59.5kg at $13. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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Navy Blue, Grey Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, White Cap
18 73938 MARSABIT
DANNY WILLIAMS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Danny Williams Racing (Mgr: D A J Williams) & W A Kelly
Dual acceptor. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track Bm78 on June 15 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Strathtay with 52.5kg at $9. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on June 5 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Naval Commission with 56.5kg at $12. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN
NAVY BLUE, MAROON FIVE SPOTS, PURPLE SLEEVES, MAROON CAP