PETALUMA HANDICAP 1800m Track: HEAVY 8 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.88). |
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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.
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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. |
12 K MCEVOY |
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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. |
5 ASHLEY MORGAN |
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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. |
13 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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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. |
7 BAILEY WHEELER |
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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. |
6 JASON COLLETT |
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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. |
8 N RAWILLER |
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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. |
9 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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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. |
10 ZAC LLOYD |
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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. |
3 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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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. |
11 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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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. |
14 SAM CLIPPERTON |
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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. |
16 REGAN BAYLISS |
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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. |
8 ZAC WADICK |
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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. |
2 ZAC WADICK |
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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. |
15 J FORD |
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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. |
4 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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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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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. |
1 LOUIS-PHILIPPE BEUZELIN |
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