Ascot 04 May 2024
GOING: S(5)
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OBAN GROUP HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: Out 7m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Dictator and Sisu Warrior matching motors. OLY'S CHOICE (5) got back but circled the field to win comfortably here last time out and now steps out to the mile for the first time. Pike sticking is a positive sign and he may be able to sit a little closer this time around. Looks ready to go to another level this time out. Pike hops off DESENNEA (3) after a plain effort over this course and distance last week. Blinkers go on for the first time now and Poy hops back in the saddle having won 4/8 when steering. Heavily backed here last week and should be right in the finish again. SISU WARRIOR (1) took on Stakes grade last start and was outclassed after a good effort in this grade prior. Campbell takes 2kg off now and he's likely to find the front once again. Will take plenty of catching. KNOT SECRET (6) ran well last start and may be better again stepping back out to the mile. Not to be discounted. YARRALEA (8) is looking for the hat-trick and warrants plenty of respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Oly's Choice gets the nod.
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| 1 | x2120 |
SISU WARRIOR
G & A WILLIAMS 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Useful type. Last start ran last of 10 at this track in the LR Old Comrade on April 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Tin Chooks with 54kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 23 over 1600m, neck behind Rokanori carrying 59kg at $4. No threat last time out but this suits. |
4 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 2 | 268x0 |
DICTATOR
HOLLY TAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Montgomery, M C Lewis, Mrs J L Champion, N Morrone, Miss A M Sandiford & K R Laidlaw Second-up. First-up after three years second last of 11 at this track Rtg 69+ on April 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 59kg at $101. Previously second-up slowly away and overraced early, middle stages; ran last in a small field at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ on July 31 2021 over 1650m, on heavy track; 17 len behind The Spruiker with 60kg at $3. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 3 | 0x226 |
DESENNEA
JORDAN ROLFE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss A C Stelmach, Miss J Smith, P Smith, B Smith, Mrs P Smith, Mrs J T Rogers, C Garvey, P Garvey & J Oakey Last start 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Allez Allez with 60kg at $2.10. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Rtg 69+ on April 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 58kg at $5. Watch for a big final furlong. |
5 P CARBERY |
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| 4 | 03755 |
MEDIA BARON
D R HARRISON 9YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG D P De Largie, D R Harrison & Mrs J B Harrison Group 2 placegetter. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sowar with 59kg at $12. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track in the LR Old Comrade on April 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tin Chooks with 54kg at $61. Fully tested. |
3 P J HARVEY |
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| 5 | 24531 |
OLY'S CHOICE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG O J Hubber Going well. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Rtg 69+ April 13 over 1400m defeating Desennea carrying 56kg at $3. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 23 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Hesket with 58kg at $6.50. Big chance again. |
2 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 6 | x7192 |
KNOT SECRET
STEPHEN WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, G J Green, A T Maloney, G R Morgan, R W Olsen, M L L Scott, T Turner, K L Patten & Mrs P J Patten Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Above The Peg carrying 59.5kg at $17. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Tin Chooks with 60kg at $15. Another bold run is expected. |
6 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 7 | 59314 |
HESKET
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham & D M Bairstow Going well. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Above The Peg carrying 58kg at $14. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track Rtg 66+ March 23 over 1400m defeating Desennea carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Should go well. |
8 S PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 33211 |
YARRALEA
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & C J Durran At the latest run favourite; 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. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Westspeed 0Mwly April 6 over 1500m defeating Fortune's Luck with 57.5kg at $3.50. Hard to knock on recent form and won't be far away again. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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