Ascot   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

AMELIA PARK PLATE 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 12m Entire.  

Moderate pace only with Spice Is Right leading True Apostle. The juveniles kick things off and TRUE APOSTLE (1) looks the one to beat. Strong win over 1200m on debut as favourite and the rise in trip doesn't appear to be an issue. Draw is a little tricky, but he's expected to improve off the fresh effort. Will take plenty of catching. TACTICS (2) stuck on well from midfield to miss out by 1.2L over 1000m at Ascot and jumps straight up in trip. He showed enough there to think the rise in distance is no worry. Likely to get back again and can run right over the top late. SPICE IS RIGHT (3) finished behind Tactics last start despite jumping shorter in the market. Getting back out in trip may hold the key to this gelding and he's expecting to be right in the finish. SNIPPERANDO (6) was good behind True Apostle at 100-1 last start and won't be far away again. BATTLE ON BATTLER (4) gets the blinkers on first time and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with True Apostle.
1 1 TRUE APOSTLE
D MORTON
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Morton, P J Nicholson, G W Rogers, Mrs L P Allen, T G Allen, West Coast Pony Club, A J L Durnin, Esquin, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), M S Harders, P G Hartill, T A Hewitt, S M Swadel, P Van Noort, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, A E Hayden, D W Holt, M A Liddelow & Wee Big Pint
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Pinjarra 2yo 0Mw April 10 over 1200m defeating Rainline with 57kg at $3. Can keep the momentum up.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Dark Blue, White Checks, Yellow Armbands And Cap, Dark Blue Peak
2 7x3 TACTICS
NEVILLE PARNHAM
2YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M J Fagan, Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & R C Pearson
Third race start. First start with blinkers first time; 7th of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on October 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Golden Vale with 56kg at $151. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on April 13 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Show The Way with 56kg at $16. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
8
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
3 8365 SPICE IS RIGHT
S & J CASEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
H W Daly
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on April 13 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Show The Way with 54.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track 2yo Swp on March 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Battle Commander carrying 56kg at $11. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
7
MADI DERRICK
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
4 87 BATTLE ON BATTLER
TOM WOLFE
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A J Wolfe, D Mcauliffe, B K Stubber, S P Braimbridge, J Aldrick, T C Guelfi, S Rowe, Andeo Racing (Mgr: Ms M L Bailey), B W Wolfe, P D Braimbridge, T Alvin, R Hockey, J Francis, C R Patrick & H McAuliffe
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 13 at this track 2yo Swp on March 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Battle Commander carrying 56kg at $67. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Pinjarra 2yo 0Mw on April 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind True Apostle carrying 57kg at $15. Strong winning hope.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
White, Pale Blue Wings And Collar, Sleeves, Purple Armbands, Pale Blue Cap, Purple Hoop
5 9 KALLAHTI
NEVILLE PARNHAM
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
At debut, second last of 10 at Pinjarra 2yo 0Mw on April 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind True Apostle with 57kg at $19. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
4
S PARNHAM
Royal Blue ,Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Diagonal Stripes sleeves,Lime Green Cap
6 7x3 SNIPPERANDO
RYAN HILL
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
C A Harding & Miss G S Siciliano
Second-up. First start ran last of 7 at this track 2yo Swp on November 11 over 1100m, 9 len behind Onemoretwomany carrying 55kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra 2yo 0Mw on April 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind True Apostle with 55kg at $101. Plenty of upside.
3
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Orange Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Dark Blue CAP, Orange Horseshoe
7 8x80 PASS THE BUBBLES
LUKE FERNIE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
L K Fernie, K Doak & Miss M Manfredini
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 13 at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw on March 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Want A Winner carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up 11th of 13 at this track 2yo Swp on March 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Battle Commander with 54kg at $67. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
HOT PINK, BLACK LEOPARD PRINT, HOT PINK SLEEVES, BLACK LEOPARD PRINT, HOT PINK CAP, BLACK LEOPARD PRINT
8 9 MY PETRA
SUE OLIVE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on April 13 over 1000m, 10 len behind Show The Way carrying 52kg at $61. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
10
KESHAW DHURUN
Gold, Black Double 'V' And Horseshoe, Black Armbands, Gold Cap With Black Horseshoes
9 5 POLYVANOVA
MITCHELL PATEMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
G L McRostie
At debut, 5th of 10 at Pinjarra 2yo 0Mw on April 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind True Apostle carrying 55kg at $21. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
6
P CARBERY
Cerise, Dark Blue Five Stars
10 0x ALINGTON IMPACT
M SANTICH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
M Santich & Miss T A Brown
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 12 at this track Crystal Slipper on November 25 over 1100m, 8 len behind Onemoretwomany with 54.5kg at $101. Will struggle against these.
2
HOLLY WATSON
Pink, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves