Ascot 17 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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A1 ENGINEERING MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +13m Entire. |
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From the outside draw Rock The Market spears to the lead and sets a slick tempo. BANNERED (3) led first-up at Pinjarra and was only claimed late, beaten 0.3L in a strong performance. His trial coming in was very impressive as well and drawing the inside today is a big tick. Can set the tempo again today and go one better. ROCK THE MARKET (7) is knocking on the door of her maiden win, bumping into one last start who jumped favourite on Saturday. She was only 0.8L away there, following a nose defeat first-up. Awkward gate, but she's third-up now and can shed the maiden tag. GODLESS STORM (2) was off a 561-day break coming into this campaign but has been solid since returning. He was just too far back at Belmont last time out and back up to 1200m today is a big tick. Winkers go one and a forward showing is likely. I'M ODETTE (13) keeps Pike in the saddle from her recent trials and can make an impression. COMMON TOUCH (4) hasn't been far away recently and has claims with the winkers on first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bannered looks the one to beat.
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JUST RICH LIKA
MYRA IVES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss M L Ives & M F Ryan At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on November 20 over 1100m, 7 len behind Royal Defense carrying 56.5kg at $7. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 13 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Gabex with 58kg at $18. Has run out of chances. |
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GODLESS STORM
DIANE REED 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D Reed & Mrs D Reed Last start 5th of 15 at Belmont Park Mdn on December 3 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Great Promise carrying 58kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Viresha carrying 58kg at $7.50. Winkers go on now and the rise in trip should suit. |
11 T TURNER |
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BANNERED
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), D J Ruland, J D McIntosh, C M Perkins, Mrs D N Pratt, B M Green, N Morrone, A J L Durnin, D M Green, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake) & G McLearie Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, neck behind Don't Wink with 57kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp on May 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Too Darn Stormy carrying 57kg at $17. Bold effort first-up and he can go one better now. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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COMMON TOUCH
ROSS PRICE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG F J P Fiore & Mrs J G Fiore Last start 4th of 12 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hurricane Harley with 57kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Viresha with 56kg at $31. Can improve with the winkers on first time today. |
2 J AZZOPARDI |
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THE ROCKET
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M H Daly Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 14 at Northam 2yo Mdn on June 25 over 1100m, 9 len behind Twisted Steel with 57kg at $5.50. Everything points to a positive return. |
7 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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HELLBENT FOR GLORY
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M H Daly On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Hellbent out of Temper Tantrum purchased for AUD $ 150,000 (Inglis 2024 Ready2Race Sale). At the most recent trial finished fifth at Belmont Park over 1000m. Worth watching for any market moves. |
10 KESHAW DHURUN |
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ROCK THE MARKET
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Third-up today. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, nose behind Viresha with 56kg at $4.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Hey Pino carrying 55kg at $4.60. Capable of a better showing. Has shown plenty of class, though the draw is a niggle. |
13 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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BHULLAR
BOB MCPHERSON 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG R C McPherson & A C Mcpherson Resuming after a spell of 22 months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn February 11 2024 over 1800m, 8 len behind Miro carrying 55kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Pinjarra Mdn January 11 2024 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Tiger Line carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
4 MS J VALAS |
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LUNA BALLET
RENEE FORREST 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG B J Bell, Mrs J M Bell, N W Shaw & Mrs M L Shaw First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn May 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Order Online with 55kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn April 25 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Admire The Girl carrying 55kg at $51. Will need this hitout. |
8 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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DIAMOND CHOUX
ROSS PRICE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs T J Price, N W Barratt, Ms R M Greenaway, T Livingstone, G C Dickie, D P Venables, R P Dickie, D R Harding, W D Blokland, M F Newman, G Lugg, M Minchinton, P J Kirby, S Bourne, J J Richardson, E Couch, S J O'Connell & B Fortune She is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn March 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Awesome Boy carrying 55kg at $21. On debut second of 10 at Bunbury Mdn February 13 over 1100m, a nose behind Bosisto with 55kg at $13. This race is tougher than what she was up against last time in and hard to imagine she'll play a role in this. |
12 CHANEL COOPER |
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POBLANO
JASON MILLER 4YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Mrs S E Miller & A J Bansemer Mare by Vert De Grece making her first appearance. Trialled on December 1 at Lark Hill over 950m and finished fifth. Profiles well and a bold run is expected. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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RAYLANA
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Cockatoo Ridge (Mgr: C W Loxton) & M J Loxton Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hurricane Harley with 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp on May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Too Darn Stormy carrying 55kg at $31. Among the chances based on that latest performance. |
5 S PARNHAM |
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I'M ODETTE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Mrs T M Anderson, A J L Durnin, G L Williams, E A Galante, S K Durnin, N D Carlino, G J Rattray, D I Barwick, M J Celisano, B Mazza, M C Mazza, R A Munns, N G Hasch & C R Todd On debut. Three-year-old filly by Maschino out of Magna Cat. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Lark Hill over 950m. Can play a leading role with Pike sticking from the trials. |
9 WILLIAM PIKE |
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SOVEREIGN CRUST
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Belhus Racing Peach Pie (Mgr: P V Morley) First starter by Universal Ruler out of Our Pie 'O' My purchased for AUD $ 50,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Winter Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Well educated with two trials under the belt and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. |
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