Canberra   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

PETSTOCK COUNTRY HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 4.18).  

Solid tempo with Forbidden Gemstone possessing the dash to work to the lead. DOLLYWOOD (1) placed on the Acton poly and then missed the start by lengths here two weeks ago and caught the eye beaten 2.5L. He had good support and tumbles in weight with the 4kg claimer booked. Peaks and gets another chance. WALK UP START (6) resumed in the same race and there was an eyelash between him and the above on the line. He didn't have the best of it and will present fitter. Heywood sticking aboard is a lead and he's capable of using the rail. CHIPSTAR (8) just missed on the poly and then wasn't fancied here in a 58 and raced wide throughout. This suits him better and the blinkers go on again. Maps well and is capable of making the finish. FORBIDDEN GEMSTONE (4) is third up and drops plenty in grade. Has a handy 2kg claim and is ready to show more like her best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Dollywood.
1 1x536 DOLLYWOOD
JOE CLEARY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary
Useful type. At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, 1.75 len behind Red Redemption carrying 58.5kg at $14. Among the top chances.
6
KIM SHOARD
LIME GREEN, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE AND WHITE QUARTERED CAP
2 5215x CONSIDER IT READY
JOSEPH IBLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Ible Racing (Mgr: J B Ible), C A Banks, Miss C Brown, R P Carver, T J Hangan, Horizons Revisited (Mgr: N D Coulter), Mrs J Marshdale, Mrs L A McKenzie, R M Mears, D O'Neill, C Ralph, C Rowlan, B Zadow, J Watt & P Simpson
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Taree Cl1 April 20 over 1412m, in the wet; 7 len behind Finance Partner carrying 56kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Tuncurry Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Cool Duke carrying 56.5kg at $41. Worth a betting watch.
9
PATRICK SCORSE
MAROON, WHITE HORSE HEAD, GOLD AND BLACK CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 21971 DON'T THINKABOUTIT
AARON CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Clarke, Miss P F Young, Dr C S Ward, P Young, Mrs P J Young, P D Abbey, R J Beuzeville, Ms P D Keighran, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly), R B Walker, T J Stephenson, Mrs S Stephenson, K J Watmore, Ms L Trajanoski & P V Newton
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track 4yo+ Bm50 September 6 over 1000m defeating Papaver Miner with 55.5kg at $10. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 9 over 1080m, 4.5 len behind Khaleej with 56kg at $10. Last-start winner worth including.
12
ELECTRIC LIME, BLACK CHEVRON ,ELECTRIC LIME SLEEVES,BLACK STARS , ELECTRIC LIME CAP, BLACK PEAK
4 27x46 FORBIDDEN GEMSTONE
GARRY KIRKUP
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Kirkup Racing (Mgr: B Kirkup), A R Stephenson, D N Tronson, M Grant, R D Harrison, G K McGregor, Mrs G M Cramsie, Mrs K E Harrison & Mrs D McGregor
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Canberra Acton Cl2 on August 23 over 1080m, 4 len behind Russian Snitzel with 53kg at $26. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Wagga Cl2 on September 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gobbo's Mate carrying 53kg at $21. A chance if near her best.
7
TEAGHAN MARTIN
WHITE, RED SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, RED CAP
5 37067 RAIDER EIGHTYEIGHT
JOE CLEARY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P B Walshe, C Brown, J G Service, I M Mackay, R C Fisher, R G B Evans, J R Mcintyre, D J O'mara, A P Smith, B W Read, J A Mackay, P J Taylor, A J Murphy, Ms B K M McNulty, Mrs R McNulty, M A Kilfoyle, M S Green, M J Griffin & Q Town Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Buckley)
Last start 7th of 10 at this track Cl1 on September 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Narrative carrying 55kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 13 at Moruya Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1210m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Endorsement with 56kg at $16. Needs to do more.
14
MIKAYLA WEIR
WHITE, BLACK DISC, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP, RED POM POM
6 636x7 WALK UP START
DAVID KELLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Kelley & Mrs N M Kelley
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit carrying 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 16 2023 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Military Manoeuver with 59kg at $7.50. He is capable of testing this field.
1
NICK HEYWOOD
WHITE, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
7 1359x OUT WRAPPED
DARRYLL KELL
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D R Kell & Mrs L J Kell
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Queanbeyan Bm58 June 22 over 1460m, soft track; 7 len behind Funky Little Shack with 55kg at $19. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Bathurst Cl1 October 27 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Successful with 53kg at $26. Likely to need this outing.
11
C LEVER
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND SASH, DIAMOND STRIPE ON SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, WHITE DIAMONDS
8 44729 CHIPSTAR
SCOTT JAMIESON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S L Jamieson
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Bm58 on September 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Miss Stalwart carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, 0.5 len behind Red Redemption with 54.5kg at $4.50. Best form stacks up and deserves another chance.
5
DAMON BUDLER
Mauve, Black Seams, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Black Seams
9 998x4 FREAKY FRIDAY
JOHN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, J Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on September 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Don't Thinkaboutit with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 23 over 1408m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Urjuwaan with 60kg at $41. Finds it hard to win.
4
PIERRE BOUDVILLAIN
RED, YELLOW STAR, STARS SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
10 x6297 FINAL SHOWDOWN
DARRYL ROLFE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C Ratanasomboon, C J Riddell, Ms L P Thomson & G R Inskip
At the latest run second last of 8 at Queanbeyan Bm58 on September 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Vainstream carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, 5 len behind Red Redemption with 56kg at $15. Can't recommend on that form.
12
AMY MCLUCAS
Black, White Checks,Black SLEEVES, White Checks,Black CAP, White Checks
11 00658 KEYNES TIME
GRATZ VELLA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T A Corkhill, B T Corkhill, D B Maxwell, P B Corkhill, P E Corkhill & P J Morrissey
Last start second last of 9 at Queanbeyan Cl1-Sw on September 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Prince Of Arendell with 59kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, 3 len behind Red Redemption carrying 57kg at $16. Not keen on his chances.
8
QUAYDE KROGH
Orange, Grey Stripes
12 6x850 PRETTY EXTREME
KERRY WEIR
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M M Weir, K P Weir & S C Weir
Most recently 10th of 14 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on September 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Xspiritous with 55kg at $51. The race before that got back early 5th of 8 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on August 26 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Scoffa with 55kg at $67. Not keen.
3
JADEN LLOYD
ORANGE , BLACK braces, YELLOW SLEEVES
13 77648 KITTY KARINE
JACK VAN DUREN
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J W Van Duren, Mrs K M Hansch & Mrs P L Torlonia
Last start 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on September 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Narrative carrying 53kg at $101. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 9 over 1080m, 1.75 len behind Khaleej carrying 53kg at $26. Passing here.
2
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE SASH AND SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
14 x0309 ANAZONE
TOM WILSON
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M T Bailey, T Bailey, Miss S B Bailey & M Clynch
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on September 6 over 1200m, 15 len behind Narrative with 55kg at $101. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at Canberra Acton 4yo+ Bm50 on August 23 over 1206m, 6 len behind Red Redemption with 53.5kg at $26. Risking.
10
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red ,Black Checks, Green Sleeves ,green Cap