Ascot   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

PETALUMA HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

A solid tempo on the cards. COOL MEMORY (4) just missed over this course and distance in Open 3YO company and he looks well placed in this event. He drops in weight despite the effort last time out and he maps for a nice run in transit. Azzopardi knows him well and he can go one better this time around. ON PATROL (9) is better than he showed last time out, coming through the same race as Cool Memory where he was 3.4L behind the winner. CJP replaces the apprentice hoop and if he can settle a touch closer this time, he's sure to be making his presence felt at the finish. YARRALEA (1) couldn't bring up the hat-trick when beaten 2.6L in tougher company last week. She was far too good over this track and trip and in this grade two starts ago and will carry the same weight after Campbell's claim. Can bounce back. HAPPY AS LARRY (8) is ready to peak now third-up and can be in the finish with a return to his best expected. JUSTAMIDDY (5) is never far away and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Cool Memory.
1 32115 YARRALEA
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & C J Durran
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ April 20 over 1600m defeating Celebrity Witness with 58kg at $3.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
Turquoise, White Star ,white Circle
2 063x3 ANNIHILATOR
D J JACHMANN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
J D Jachmann, M D Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann, M T Jachmann & P Grant
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at Albany Rtg 70+ on April 19 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Catch These Hands carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Northam Northam Traders on June 5 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Paigey's Turn carrying 55kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
8
LUCY FIORE
Red, Black Diamonds, Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 86x65 BEAT THE BRO
SHARON MILLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
I L Roberts, M J Roberts & Mrs K M Roberts
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at Pinjarra Sky Racing.Tv on April 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Forest War carrying 57kg at $19. Second-up 5th of 7 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on May 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Keytrade carrying 58.5kg at $26. Preferred in something easier.
7
B PARNHAM
Red, Orange Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 31572 COOL MEMORY
DARREN MCAULIFFE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), K C Baker, G J Field, G Hawkins, G Hawkins, P Laybourne, G A Lenz, C M Perkins & G McLearie
Useful gelding. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 27 over 1600m, neck behind Fly With Caution with 56.5kg at $13. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sapphire Street with 56.5kg at $6.50. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
6
J AZZOPARDI
YELLOW, RED STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
5 24535 JUSTAMIDDY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
F S Kilner, N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Cockatoo Ridge (Mgr: C W Loxton)
Last start 5th of 8 at this track 0Mwly on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Here For Cheques carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind Yarralea with 54.5kg at $9. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
9
S PARNHAM
YELLOW, MAROON SEAMS ,YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON SEAMS ,MAROON CAP
6 x7889 MISS ROCKJOY
SUE OLIVE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive)
Group 3 placegetter. Last start did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fly With Caution carrying 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sapphire Street with 57.5kg at $17. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
J WHITING
GOLD, BLACK DOUBLE VEE AND HORSESHOE, BLACK ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP WITH BLACK HORSESHOES
7 43141 BEERMULLAH
TANIA BURNS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G W Pollitt
Useful type. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at this track Cl3 April 25 over 1800m defeating Black For Cash carrying 53kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 7 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on April 14 over 1900m, 2.75 len behind Hafey carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last-start winner worth including
3
JADE MC NAUGHT
MAROON ,YELLOW QUARTERS, WHITE COLLAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP,MAROON QUARTERED
8 69x25 HAPPY AS LARRY
P H JORDAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L F Jordan, D S Keens, Mrs D A Keens, C Hannigan, B Downie, T J Morley, A Carver, P A Corbett, A G Tuxford, G M Downie, G C Pinney, Mrs L L Atherton, D Della Rocca, A P Jardim, J Abreu, Mrs D N Hogan, G G Highway, D R Harding, G C Dickie & W M Graves
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Cl1 on April 18 over 1413m, long-neck behind Major Mario carrying 59kg at $3.50. Last start 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fly With Caution with 55.5kg at $26. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
LISA STAPLES
MAROON, GOLD STAR AND SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP
9 6x427 ON PATROL
S & J CASEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & C J Durran
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fly With Caution carrying 54kg at $4. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 13 over 1400m, head behind Sapphire Street with 53.5kg at $6.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
4
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
yellow,WHITE FIVE SPOTS, yellow CAP, WHITE SPOTS
10 29571 ROMMEL'S JEUNEY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C A Parnham, Ms D A Dillon & H A Campbell
At the latest run won by a nose at this track Cl3 May 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Belle Journee carrying 52kg at $8.50. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Beermullah carrying 54kg at $8. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
8
KESHAW DHURUN
YELLOW, MAROON SEAMS, YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON SEAMS AND CAP