Ascot   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

FURPHY HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: Out 12m Entire. (Pent: 7.1).  

Cessation is the probable leader in the small field. CHER (3) was very strong first-up over 1200m at Belmont when only narrowly beaten and should have come on from that effort. Right up to her best on resumption, laying the platform for a successful campaign. Nicely placed and can return to the winners stall today. IF I DIN HAVADIME (1) won impressively two back before a 1.7L defeat at Bunbury most recently. She hasn't had much luck over this track and trip, but she's nicely drawn and Catarino takes 3kgs off. Sure to give a big sight once again. SHILLING LANE (5) makes his debut for the Steele Casey barn and looked very impressive in his only trial in readiness for his debut. It wouldn't surprise if he wanted further than 1000m, but his recent trial suggested he'd be sharp enough over the short course. Can make his presence felt. CESSATION (2) comes into this undefeated and is sure to be in the finish once again. GRACE ROSE (6) shed the maiden tag last time out and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Cher in the opener.
1 88313 IF I DIN HAVADIME
LOU LUCIANI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
L P Luciani
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 9 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 53kg at $26. Before that won by 2 len at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly February 28 over 1016m defeating Wicked Venom with 55.5kg at $5.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
4
AVA CATARINO
BLACK, YELLOW SASH, SLEEVES AND CAP
2 11 CESSATION
TIARNNA ROBERTSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
Miss T Robertson, G W Oliver, B W Pike, D I Barwick, G S Ilich, B O Stephens & P J Rowe
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by a nose at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn February 11 over 1000m defeating Chop Suey with 53.5kg at $4. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Bunbury Cl1 February 28 over 1016m defeating Mrs Kangaroo with 56kg at $2.80. Key chance expected to feature.
6
CASSEY MARTINAN
Red, Light Blue Sleeves and Cap
3 210x3 CHER
T M ANDREWS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
M J Pateman, S B Withers, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), C N Cowcher, M S Harders, T K Leighton, T W Dyson, J J Watson, C McDonald, A Walker, P Morrone, A G Morrone, P Williams, C M Gillard, B Loveridge, R H Williams & D J Williams
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 on March 13 over 1200m, neck behind Trionfante carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly November 7 over 1200m defeating Riseanfall carrying 57kg at $3.80. Improver with winning prospects.
3
HOLLY WATSON
RED, GREEN MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
4 FINADO
S & J CASEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Glencora Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms B V Wilson)
Three-year-old gelding (Snippetson - Terminado) will no doubt benefit from the five trials leading in today's debut. Last trial second in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m March 18. Hard to have in this line up.
7
CHRIS PARNHAM
LT BLUE,RED QUARTERS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,lIGHT BLUE CAP,RED  QUARTERED CAP
5 SHILLING LANE
STEELE CASEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S R Casey, I K Russell, D J Britten, C J Halloran, Mrs E K O'Donnell, M G Bowden, GR Walker, Mrs M R Bowden, K O'Donnell, S M Flanigan, B E Barnicott (Jnr), Marto's Legacy (Mgr: P J Athanitis), A J A Bryant, B S Russell & D N Martin
Steele Casey trained three-year-old gelding lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Lark Hill trial. Can make a statement on debut.
5
P J HARVEY
Red, Yellow Collar,Red Sleeves,Yellow Cuffs, Light Blue Cap, Yellow Peak Yellow Pom Pom
6 55x01 GRACE ROSE
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J V Williamson
Third-up today. First-up second last of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn on February 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Influencing with 53.5kg at $5.50. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Pinjarra Mdn March 14 over 1200m defeating Firm Talk carrying 55kg at $6. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
2
B PARNHAM
ROYAL BLUE, PINK FIVE HEARTS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STARS, ROYAL BLUE CAP
7 227x3 RISEANFALL
JOY KELLY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
D F Kelly & Mrs J B Kelly
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on March 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Just Saint James with 55kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on October 25 over 1200m, long-neck behind The Boss Lady with 54.5kg at $81. Solid top-three hope.
1
B LOUIS
Brown, Lilac Sash And Cap