Rosehill   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

PETALUMA HERITAGE STAKES 1100m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.76).  

Ikasara possessed good early speed. GATSBY'S (3) blitzed his rivals first up over this track and trip before disappointing as fav when fourth in the G3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m here on August 31. Kept fresh and J Mac sticks from the good draw. Best figures should see him run well. WINNING PROPOSAL (8) underrated Shalaa filly who gets conditions to suit here. Sat on the speed from the awkward gate when a tough sixth on resumption over 1200m in the G2 Furious Stakes at Randwick on September 7. Maps well on the limit weight and loves rain-affected going. IKASARA (6) has not appeared since winning on debut over 1100m at this track on April 27. Fitted with two trials and must be kept safe. ALTHOFF (2) is next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gatsby's to win.
1 x140x BODYGUARD
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
James Harron Bloodstock Colts, Mrs B C Bateman, Love Racing, Doyles Breeding & Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, P Mehrten, J-D Huynh, M A De Stoop, D Saab, Rockingham Thoroughbreds & Emirates Park
Group 3 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track in the G1 G Slipper March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lady Of Camelot with 56.5kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Caulfield G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 10 over 1100m defeating Stay Focused carrying 57kg at $4. Slick trial winner and looks primed for this.
5
TOMMY BERRY
Dark Green, Gold Epaulettes
2 210x9 ALTHOFF
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs Y Zhang
Group 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Randwick Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Uzziah carrying 54.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a head at Sunshine Coast G3 Ken Russell May 11 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Silva 'N' Suave with 57kg at $5. May improve.
2
K MCEVOY
Emerald Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
3 14x14 GATSBY'S
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua)
Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at this track LR Rosebud August 17 over 1100m in soft going defeating Clear Proof with 56.5kg at $4. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track in the G3 S Domenico on August 31 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Storm Boy with 56kg at $2.30. Kept fresh and conditions suit; go close.
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JAMES MCDONALD
Red, Light Green Lightning Bolt, Stars Sleeves
4 59x34 HIGH OCTANE
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Trilogy, Horse Ventures, Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Starlight Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR Rosebud on August 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Gatsby's carrying 55kg at $6. Second-up 4th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Poseidon Stakes on September 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Growing Empire with 57.5kg at $7.50. Tough to beat on best form.
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M J ZAHRA
RED, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED HALVES, RED CAP, WHITE NEWGATE LOGO
5 221x6 PERSPIRATION
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BR/BL  COLT 56.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Hong Kong Bloodstock, G J P Van Ameyden, A K Racing, L Caminiti, Carty Racing, D Edmonds, M Fitzgerald, D P Hickey, P R Orrico, A Sharp, A Semaan, J M Simmons & Ms S M Fitzgerald
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 7 at this track in the G3 S Domenico on August 31 over 1100m, 6 len behind Storm Boy with 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 2yo Swp on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Feroce carrying 57kg at $3.30. Not keen on his chances.
4
ZAC LLOYD
NAVY BLUE, CANARY FIVE SPOTS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, CANARY HALVED, QUARTERED CAP
6 1x IKASARA
G WATERHOUSE & A BOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan), J Petrakis, N Dimitrakis, M A Slack-Smith, J M Simmons, D T Moxon & J Carmichael
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track 2yo Hcp April 27 over 1100m defeating Althoff with 57kg at $5.50. Resumes and deserves his chance in this tougher contest.
5
ADAM HYERONIMUS
LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE HALVED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP
7 7x16 ENRICHED
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Gandharvi (Mgr: K Rajput), T M Board, Mrs M Board, P B Board, D W Wallace, M J Davidson, G M Funnell, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), A S Williams, B M Allen & Jomara Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: M P Carter)
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn August 21 over 1100m in soft going defeating Couples Retreat with 57.5kg at $4. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track in the G3 Up&Coming on August 31 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 53.5kg at $13. Leaning to others this time.
6
JASON COLLETT
Navy Blue, White Hoops, navy yoke
8 213x6 WINNING PROPOSAL
KRISTEN BUCHANAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Vardy Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Vardy), Vardy's Proposal (Mgr: S J Vardy), P M O'Shea, T Foley, A Andronikou, R Thompson, R Engelshus, D J Johnston, J R Campbell, C Hannigan, M J Kearey, T Dargan, C P Dodds, T B Cooper, Ms K Galea, J Hall, J A Rowland, Horse Voice (Mgr: Ms S J Aldrich) & Mrs M Bishop
Second-up. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Furious on September 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Manaal carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Warwick Farm 2yo F Osc June 26 over 1100m in the wet defeating Vanessi carrying 59kg at $3. Solid each way contender.
3
CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Lime Green And Aqua Vardy Thoroughbreds Logo, Striped Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
9 21 COUPLES RETREAT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Parsons Creek, V Rondla, K J Marr, G P Whitham, Dr O K Chan, M J Chittick, G P Schwieters & Hon. G J Williamson, Ursino Racing, The Vale Racing Syndicate & Loftus Park
Had two starts to date. At debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Warwick Farm 3yo Mdn on August 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Enriched with 55.5kg at $21. Second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn September 7 over 1000m defeating Balmoral carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Not keen on her chances this time.
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TYLER SCHILLER
White, Old Gold Falcon Symbol and Sleeves, Old Gold,WHITE Checked Cap, POM POM