Ascot 20 Apr 2024
GOING: G(4)
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AMELIA PARK - KARRAKATTA PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: Out 3m Entire. |
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Expecting Bustling to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. WA's premier 2YO race, the Karrakatta Plate. BUSTLING (2) has been brilliant so far in his debut campaign, winning well and running fast time last start in the Perth Stakes over 1100m here. Barrier 1 and Shinn are both massive ticks. Hard to see anything turning the tables on him from a fortnight ago. GOLDEN KATHLEEN (7) was dominant on debut but settled too far back in the Gimcrack to threaten, finishing 1.5L off the winner. She gets Pike in the saddle this time though and 1200m looks right up her alley. She can put her best foot forward. SIREN ASSAULT (6) is the only horse to beat Bustling and did so just two starts ago. Strong in the Gimcrack a fortnight ago and while the time was slower than the boys, she did it in good style. Promising horse who'll get her chance. SIR DREAMALOT (3) stuck on well in the Perth Stakes and is not to be discounted. HEAVY METAL (11) draws the softest barrier of her career to date and is an improving type. One for multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Bustling in the Karrakatta.
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BIG SHOTS
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L K Fernie, K Doak & Miss M Manfredini Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.0 len Pinjarra LR 2yo M Millions February 17 over 1200m defeating Madhi Girl with 56.5kg at $9. On debut second of 12 at this track Crystal Slipper November 25 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Onemoretwomany carrying 56.5kg at $21. No seen since his good win in the Magic Millions. Creates plenty of interest. |
7 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 2 | 121 |
BUSTLING
D MORTON 2YO GR/BR GELDING 56.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs C L Morton & N H MacDonald Racing well. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track LR Perth Stakes April 6 over 1100m defeating Sir Dreamalot carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on March 16 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Siren Assault with 58kg at $1.90. Dominant last start winner and it's hard to see anything turning the tables. |
1 B SHINN |
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| 3 | 40112 |
SIR DREAMALOT
JOSHUA KRISPYN 2YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG T Blechynden, M I Hopkins, C E Hunter, S Eastman, M J Thorn, Miss D Smith, M Brown, Ms S Kolm, T Best, Miss S Hossack, S Cribb, A M Rumble, Ms N A French, Mrs L M Blechynden, Mrs N Hopkins, D Rumble, A Treby, B N Randall, J R Abbs & B A Walker Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 6 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Bustling with 56.5kg at $3.50. Before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track LR Supremacy March 23 over 1000m defeating Earthstorm with 57.5kg at $6. Clung on well behind Bustling last time out but needs to improve. |
13 B PARNHAM |
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| 4 | 63 |
RIPPER FAROOQ
LUKE FERNIE 2YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg) Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 56kg at $41. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Bustling with 54kg at $12. Not keen on his chances despite a nice effort last start. |
12 S MCGRUDDY |
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PRINCE EPAULETTE
D R HARRISON 2YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston), Ms B M Thorburn, P R Humberston & L J Humberston At debut, 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bustling carrying 54kg at $17. Encouraging signs on debut but this is another level again. |
4 J AZZOPARDI |
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SIREN ASSAULT
S & J CASEY 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Mrs M H Daly Group 3 winner. Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track G3 Gimcrack April 6 over 1100m defeating Golden Kathleen with 55.5kg at $6. Before that won by 1.2 len at this track 2yo Swp March 16 over 1100m defeating Bustling with 54kg at $3.50. Was too good in the Gimcrack and continues to improve rapidly. Beat Bustling just two starts ago... That form looks good now! |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 12 |
GOLDEN KATHLEEN
RUSSELL STEWART 2YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG T G Kenyon & A T Kenyon Group 3 placegetter. Raced twice to date. At debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Bunbury 2yo Swp February 10 over 1100m defeating This'll Show Ya carrying 54kg at $6.50. Second-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Siren Assault with 55.5kg at $3. Too far back in the Gimcrack and now gets Pike in the saddle. Plenty to like. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 8 | 129 |
BLUE ROCKET
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), J Maas, Mrs J C Maas & Hamlin Bay Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Litton) Last start 9th of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Siren Assault carrying 55.5kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 9 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on March 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 57kg at $2.40. Hard to have after a poor effort most recently. |
2 LUCY FIORE |
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DEFINE BEAUTIFUL
T M ANDREWS 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG T M Andrews, G W Rogers, R J Fuller, Go With The Flow (Mgr: P Cooke), D P Andrews, D A Houston, B W Griffiths, C B Atwell, B T Atwell, C Valenti, M J Ferguson, M Parfett, Einoncliff Park (Mgr: W Beynon), J P Hetherington, JPS Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Houston), P Huckle, F Agostino, B Bowditch & S Preen Third-up today. First-up 4th of 14 at Pinjarra in the LR 2yo M Millions on February 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Big Shots carrying 54.5kg at $12. Last start 5th of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Siren Assault carrying 55.5kg at $21. Was strong late in the Gimcrack but needs to lift. Has the right jockey on board though. |
11 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 10 | 323 |
EARTHSTORM
RUSSELL STEWART 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, J A Silvestri, S Campbell, Ms T Najihan, Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine), S Lyons, R L O'Bree & J A Stewart Group 3 placegetter. Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Siren Assault carrying 54kg at $9. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 23 over 1000m, long-neck behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 54kg at $5.50. Gets a chance to sit closer this time. Contender. |
5 S PARNHAM |
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| 11 | 34 |
HEAVY METAL
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG L K Fernie, K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, A J L Durnin, J Fahey-Gilmour, G J Fleay, J R Hughes, C W Lutherborrough & B N Thackrah Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 54kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Siren Assault with 54kg at $15. Looks as though she'll love this trip and the inside draw is a big tick. Wouldn't surprise to see her jump out of the ground. |
3 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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YUWILL BE THE ONE
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG L K Fernie, P Fleay, P V Walsh, A Shapiro, J Shoesmith, D P Skinns, B Pascoe, J McCavanagh, D S Law, J M Kilborn, The Redlegs Racing (Mgr: K R King), B Fleay, Dawes4 Racing (Mgr: P A Braithwaite), S T Ball & D O John Lining up for just third start. At debut, eased back early on 10th of 13 at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw on March 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Want A Winner with 55kg at $9.50. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track 2yo Swp on March 30 over 1200m, long-neck behind Battle Commander with 52kg at $26. Comes through a low rating lead up. Needs to lift. |
9 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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| 13 | 38 |
DIAMOND DANCER
SIMON A MILLER 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG D L Carvell, R J J De Bissy, Mrs C A Devenish, I S Devenish, Mrs D M Williams, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), P J Alvaro, B J McGougan, P R Conway, Mrs S J Conway, J A Vingerhoets, Mrs C M Devlin, N W Kalmund, S J Hide, S J Delmenico, M P C Gavin, G L Burgess, M W Delmenico & N Morrone Had two starts to date. At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on March 16 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Siren Assault with 54kg at $13. Second-up got back early 8th of 12 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 6 over 1100m, 4 len behind Siren Assault carrying 54kg at $26. Would surprise if she got the job done. |
6 P CARBERY |
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