Rockhampton   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

PHIL PEEL JEWELLER Class 6 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: Out 2.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.57).  

Villaden is the probable leader in the small field. FROSTY BEAR (7) was a touch disappointing here last time out but the form prior was full of merit including a win over this track and trip two back. Gets in well at the weights with the claim and rates the testing material against this lot. DRAMMATICA (3) is first-up here but won in town before the spell and is drawn to get a soft run in transit from gate two. Hard to ignore. I AM LETHAL (5) just missed the placings when resuming and has won second-up before. In the mix. VETTA VELOCITA (1) is one from one around this circuit and is another to get some weight relief. Top-three contender. VILLADEN (2) hails from a handy family (full to 5xG1 placegetter Young Werther) and has hit the top five at his past ten outings. Can earn some minor money again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Frosty Bear to bounce back.
1 9x731 VETTA VELOCITA
STUART KENDRICK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts)
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.6 len at this track Cl6-Sw June 30 over 1100m in the wet defeating Invinovich with 57kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on June 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Galaxy General carrying 59.5kg at $10. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
CODY COLLIS
White, Black Quarters, Orange Cap
2 x4451 VILLADEN
RODNEY HAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
Full-brother to multiple Group 1 placed Young Werther. Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Roma June 22 over 1200m defeating Hanover Square with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Jungle Beat with 62kg at $26. Among the winning chances.
5
BRENDAN NEWPORT
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES, CERISE ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 0551x DRAMMATICA
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
T J Harry, P A Young, Mrs C S Young, Mrs D P Ouston, W J Ouston, D R Zahnleiter, P B Malcher, T F Sheehan, R H Morrison, K J Morrison, H T Bonifant, K J Cairns, Mrs K W Harry, P R Latham, P C A Shepherd, S P McMahon, R J Albert, L J Crawley & P C Wood
Mare back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first-up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.6 len Eagle Farm Nmw September 30 over 1400m defeating Titanium with 50.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 April 23 2023 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Goblin' De Quo with 56kg at $15. Bold performance expected.
2
ANGELA JONES
White, Orange Diamond, Black Sleeves, Orange Cap
4 53345 MEDIA EMPIRE
JASON MORGAN
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs L M Morgan & C A Weatherley
Last start 5th of 7 at this track Cl6-Sw on June 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Vetta Velocita with 58.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 7 at Thangool Hcp on June 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Real Key with 55kg at $3. Should be right in the finish.
6
W G SATHERLEY
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES ,WHITE CAP
5 650x4 I AM LETHAL
GEORGE CARPENTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R Barclay, G R Carpenter, Miss L H Smyth, D Gardiner, W Lloyd, T Henjak, J A Tuite, T Kele, J Wood, D J Fuller, J D Fuller, K Fuller, M S Worthington & G L Champion
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Imarichgirl with 59.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl4 on March 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Menari Magic with 58.5kg at $7.50. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
4
JAKE BAYLISS
White, Navy Blue Stripes, Hooped Sleeves,WHITE CAP,NAVY Star Cap
6 146x5 GROOVIN' THE MOO
MATT KROPP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D E Teske & J N C Wright
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Gatton Bm62 on June 20 over 1100m, 3 len behind Zouperb carrying 61.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Ipswich 0 - 65 on October 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Thankful Heart carrying 58.5kg at $26. Must improve significantly.
1
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Orange, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Orange Seam, Orange Cap And Pom Pom
7 x3215 FROSTY BEAR
GARY CLEM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
B J Peterson & Mrs C D Peterson
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Bm60 on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Texas Storm carrying 60.5kg at $2. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track Bm65 May 14 over 1200m defeating Fighting Idol with 56.5kg at $16. Genuine contender.
7
ALISHA DONALD
Black, White Stripes, White Sleeves ,Black Horseshoes, Quartered Cap