Broome   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

THE BROOME CLOSET HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Albert, Rommel's Jeuney and Red Rebel to battle for the early lead at a slick tempo. ROMMEL'S JEUNEY (9) likes to run along in front and clung on grimly to score by a nose at Ascot 2 months ago and has since changed stables. That sort of form will stack up very nicely out in the country and his front-running tactics make him the one to beat around this circuit. RED REBEL (3) has made a bright start to his campaign with a win here fresh up and then finishing second here just over 3 weeks ago when starting at short odds. It will be interesting to see if he can find the front this time with the speedy top pick also in the race but if he can settle in the run, then he is capable of another big effort. ALBERT (1) was third fresh up on this track in a tougher grade and was probably half a run short that day. He normally improves with racing and has to be respected on an each-way basis in this. PRINCE SAIYAN (7) ran his best race for some time when third here just over 5 weeks ago. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rommel's Jeuney to win.
1 416x3 ALBERT
J J ENRIGHT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J J Enright, R Hutcheson, K J Hutcheson, A J Ward, D Enright, D J Enright & T J Enright
Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on June 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Wakan Tanka with 55kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at York September 17 over 1300m defeating Shy Boy carrying 59kg at $2.30. Don't underestimate.
2
P FARRELL
Red, White Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 875x8 BOURBON BEAU
D R PATEMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi)
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Acefire with 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on December 2 over 1000m, 11 len behind Devine Belief with 57.5kg at $26. Solid top-three hope.
5
KRISTO SARDELIC
Lime Green, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
3 66x12 RED REBEL
D R PATEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A M McPherson & Ms E Wilcox
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Cl2 May 25 over 1200m defeating Lucky Landing with 56.5kg at $4. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 8 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Acefire carrying 56kg at $1.60. Should be right in the finish.
3
JESSICA GRAY
lime, pink stripes, lime sleeves, pink hoops, pink cap, lime checks
4 24x9x MOSQUITO
COOPER CASEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
C T Casey
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on November 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Deetea with 55.5kg at $12. First up last campaign 11th of 15 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on November 12 2022 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Real Danger carrying 56kg at $26. Trialled on May 27 at Belmont Park over 1000m and finished fifth. Has place claims.
9
ANGELA JOHNSTON
Red, Black Ace Of Spades,White Sleeves With Red Cuffs, White Cap,Black Spade,Red Peak
5 88x87 RIGHTS OF MAN
ROY ROGERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
R B Rogers & Smile High Racing (Mgr: N A Tufilli)
Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. Resuming 8th of 10 at Albany Cl2 on April 28 over 1230m, 10 len behind Flying South with 61.5kg at $19. Last start second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 25 over 1000m, 6 len behind De Lovely Lad with 61.5kg at $7.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
M HEAGNEY
WHITE,RED HEART, WHITE  SLEEVES,RED HEARTS, WHITE CAP,RED HEARTS
6 56x65 GOD'S MOMENT
ROY ROGERS
7YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
R B Rogers, G G Haggarty, Pet Jac Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J M Scott), R W Edwards, Mrs A L Jones, Mrs CA O'Farrell, E J O'Farrell, Mrs B Fisher & Mrs R N Smith
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Dark City carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Dark City carrying 57kg at $41. Fully tested.
7
AUSTIN GALATI
Red, Black Lightning Bolt
7 99593 PRINCE SAIYAN
CAREY MARTIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Martin, P A Martin, Ms A L Martin, J P Martin & B D Martin
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Dark City with 56.5kg at $11. Before that 9th of 11 at York on April 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Make Your Point with 57.5kg at $101. Each way.
6
MS KYRA YUILL
WHITE, BLACK HORSESHOE, RED ANVIL, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP AND RED PEAK
8 366x3 ROEY CLAM
CATHY GODDEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A W Maley, B R Wilhelm, S P Burchell & J G Wilkins
Second-up. First-up after 10 months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Acefire with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Northam Cl3 on April 30 2023 over 1600m, 6 len behind Manhattan Strip with 56.5kg at $19. One of the top chances.
4
NATASHA FAITHFULL
PINK, BLACK AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
9 29571 ROMMEL'S JEUNEY
S & J CASEY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J Casey, K E O'Oonnor, S R Casey & G R Medlend
Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Ascot Cl3 May 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Belle Journee carrying 52kg at $8.50. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Ascot Cl3 on April 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Beermullah with 54kg at $8. Will not spend a cent from the inside draw.
1
BONNIE PALISE
Dark Blue, Gold Stairway To The Moon Logo, Collar, Hooped Sleeves And Cap