Canberra   18 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

CONFERENCES AT THOROUGHBRED PARK HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +9m 1000m-380m, +7m Remainder. (Pent: 3.81)  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Getty and Pretty Vegas leading the way. SUTTON VELLA (6) improved again winning a CL1 here comfortably over this distance. Third-up now and had been kept on the fresh side. She won't have to improve much to go back-to-back. MIGHTY MYRTLE (3) resumes for Canberra's premier barn seeking the hat-trick. She will be naturally improved and has a handy 2kg claim. The late betting will be key with her. PRETTY VEGAS (2) peaks off a close-up placing here 7 days ago in a 65. Maps well and she has a 4kg claim today. A chance to go one better. NORTHUMBRIA (1) has been down on form but he's been racing in stronger and Collett's booking interests. He will use the low barrier and keep safe. GETTY (5) has the ability but is hard to catch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Sutton Vella.
1 x8420 NORTHUMBRIA
RICHARD LITT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R Litt, Holdfast (Mgr: W Dight), 10 Amigos No 39 (Mgr: DPatterson), Trash & Sons (Mgr: I Hamilton), D Shoobridge, L Beckett, M J Anderson, M Barlow, P Cohen, D Perrett, J Phillips, Miss J Parry, Mrs D Phillips, S Phillips, C Stannard, J Anderson, A Quilliam & The Cabra Geldings (Mgr: D Murphy)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 12 at Hawkesbury Cg&E Bm64 on October 10 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mogul Monarch carrying 57.5kg at $17. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Goulburn Bm66 on September 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kreon with 59.5kg at $7. Expect a much sharper effort.
2
ALYSHA COLLETT
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
2 6x322 PRETTY VEGAS
JOE CLEARY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
A W Sutton, J M Stumbles, Mrs L K Stumbles, J Ficovic, P Perre, C Dunn, M J Cleary, W Nilon, P Wilkin, S Cologna, A T Hazelton, P M Boschert & 10 To 1 Racing (Mgr: J J Howell)
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track Bm65 on October 11 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Announcing with 59kg at $7.50. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at Wagga Ctry Bm58 on September 21 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Ferrari Man with 58kg at $3.50. Well placed. Decent claims.
4
KIM SHOARD
lime GREEN, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
3 x211x MIGHTY MYRTLE
KEITH DRYDEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Redbank North Pty Ltd, G A McFarlane, J J Van Meegen, J O'brien, L V & J Saville, Mrs K Chapple, R & J Wise, Miss C Bennett, Mrs J Ellis, M Ford, B Tarlinton, Miss L Kidman, S N Matley, G Mcintosh, Mrs C Lay, K D Lay, M S Riley, Ms C M James & CCE Bloodgers Team 75-77
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Moruya Bm58 May 26 over 1425m slow track defeating Knights Armour carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Moruya Ctry Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1010m, 0.8 len behind Huddersfield carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Has solid claims.
8
REBECCA BRONETT PRAG
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 341x7 MISSY NO NAY
LAURI PARKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
B M Ames, K J Ballard, N Ballard, L D Caleo, A Cester, Ms R A Cooper, W Nelson, R D O'brien, Speriamo Bloodstock (Mgr: L H T Young), S J Murdoch, B Rooke, Ms M B Sankey, N M Titcume, S J Lecornu, D J Sankey, Mrs D F Kolomeitz, R J A Kolomeitz & Miss D Mauman
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Cl1 on October 12 over 1000m, 19 len behind Admitted with 56.5kg at $15. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury F&M Mdn on March 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Flightcrew carrying 59kg at $15. Still early in the prep and keep onside.
6
JEAN VAN OVERMEIRE
BLACK, GOLD BIB , COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
5 8x753 GETTY
MATTHEW KELLEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
E J Kelly, P W Cassim, Mrs J G Cassim, M C J Lane, R J Spurway, J Thomas, Exo Racing (Mgr: R P Fisher), G B Burke, K O'rourke, R N Wells, L B Rankin, D J Spratt, Mrs N Whiting, B M Smith, G Phillips, M Atkinson, L K Southwell, A Lees, M J Beaumont & C J Smith
Last start 3rd of 10 at Goulburn Ctry Bm58 on October 8 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Bentley Brook with 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on September 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sutton Vella carrying 58.5kg at $5. Has ability and among the chances.
7
BILLY OWEN
White, Red Sleeves And Cap
6 51x51 SUTTON VELLA
GRATZ VELLA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G C Martin, C Chapman, B V Keir, S Keir, S B Keir, P J Kirkland, G A Rumble, V Cossetto, Mrs S Jones, G D Vella & R R Baker
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 9 at Gundagai Ctry Cl1 on August 6 over 1000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Brial Rose carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 September 20 over 1000m defeating Xceptional Fella with 56kg at $4. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
5
DAMON BUDLER
Orange, Pink five Spots And Sleeves
7 07087 CALL ME THE BREEZE
MICHAEL SPARROW
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
J D Kennedy & Miss G S Kennedy
Last start got back early 7th of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on October 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind La Signora Dane with 56kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 8 at Nowra F&M Bm58 on September 22 over 1100m, 7 len behind Senalda carrying 58kg at $21. Unreliable and needs to do more.
1
J PENZA
BLACK, RED SASH, YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES
8 45x58 LUCKY CHAMPION
JOHN ROLFE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J L Rolfe, Miss S A Rolfe, B W Rolfe, J A Rolfe & W F Bridges
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Orange Bm50 on September 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hermosa Rosa with 53kg at $26. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at this track 4yo+ Bm50 on October 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind La Signora Dane carrying 55kg at $101. Will need to lift.
3
OLIVIA CHAMBERS
Red, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap