Ascot 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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VIRBAC WESTSPEED PLATINUM MAIDEN 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Pace only fair with Jesa Lupa rolling to the lead ahead of Lyn's Star and Zali's Gift. WESTERN ACE (7) was very impressive on debut when finishing off strongly from back in the pack at Pinjarra. The step up to 1400m today looks ideal and the booking of Pike is a good push for his chances. Likely to get back once again but with improvement likely, he may just be too classy. RADIANT LIGHT (6) is still a maiden after 7 starts but has bumped into some smart ones in the process. He went back last start as favourite at Pinjarra and flew late, beaten 0.4L. Has shown adaptability in his two starts thus far and strikes another winnable assignment today. YOU CAN CALL ME AL (2) disappointed at Belmont last time out when second-up off a short break, though the form out of that has been superb. Third-up now, he can peak and put his best foot forward. ZALI'S GIFT (10) just missed last start but showed she's knocking on the door. Rise in trip is a big tick. SPANISH ARMADA (8) was solid in his trials coming in and has claims on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Ace looks the one to beat in the opener.
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ROCKING IN VEGAS
KIRSTEN MELIS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss K E M Melis & M J Roe Last start 11th of 14 at this track Westspeed Final on December 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Auto Cruise with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track Westspeed Plat on November 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bartime with 55kg at $26. Ticks a few boxes coming back in grade. |
9 TAJ DYSON |
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YOU CAN CALL ME AL
GARRY MC PHERSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G J McPherson, F Gilbert, Mrs L Soepropnan, C G Seaton, A J Peters, B G Jackson, S E Jackson, C H Luff, W C Mccreery, P Danagher, R W Mcpherson, L R McPherson & Mrs L A McPherson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Viresha with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1300m, 10 len behind Glanced carrying 56kg at $18. He's better than we saw last start ands an improved run is anticipated. |
5 J WHITING |
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HOPE TO ADMIRE
BRETT POPE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B E Pope & P L Fyfe Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Flash Dancer carrying 58kg at $16. Last start 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind Double The Fun with 58kg at $11. Strong contender on his best form. |
3 HOLLY WATSON |
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JESA LUPA
RYAN HILL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs S Webb, P Webb, Ms J L Bennett & C L Smith Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 16 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lanfranco carrying 58kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Bunbury Mdn on November 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Conchetta's Dream with 55kg at $16. Needs to improve again despite a good run last start. |
2 VICTORIA CORVER |
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GINGER TED
JULIE CLEMENTS 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J R Clements, G J Green & S Wirya Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flash Dancer carrying 58kg at $81. Last start from last on the turn 11th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on December 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Offshore carrying 54kg at $41. Happy to overlook. |
6 S O'DONNELL |
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RADIANT LIGHT
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG N D Parnham & Mrs C A Parnham Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 11 over 1300m, long-neck behind Double The Fun carrying 56.5kg at $2.70. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn on November 19 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Ninetymilestraight carrying 57kg at $2. Knocking on the door and another bold showing is expected. |
8 S PARNHAM |
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WESTERN ACE
TREVOR ANDREWS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J Andrews, J L A Gallagher, R J Fuller, R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, D P Andrews, M P Dixon, P A Wildermoth, Mrs J C Maas, W M Vouch, B K Willison, A Yau, C D Bell, B J Schaper, C A McCartney, Awesome Times (Mgr: J B Stawell), P G Harding, C Valenti, G F Zanich & D G Evans At debut, 3rd of 13 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Don't Wink with 57kg at $5.50. Showed plenty on debut and looks well suited under these conditions. |
11 WILLIAM PIKE |
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SPANISH ARMADA
JIM P TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister, Mrs K Wardle & C Rosier First starter by Spiritjim out of Dawn Armada. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Shown enough at the trials and can be in the finish on debut. |
4 J BROWN |
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LYN'S STAR
RYAN HILL 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG R P Hill, Mrs D Hill, C A Harding, S R Kirkup & L J Clark Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Albany Mdn on December 4 over 1232m, 1.75 len behind El Foxie carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Northam Mdn on June 26 over 2200m, 10 len behind Royal Trooper carrying 56kg at $7. Will need this run. |
10 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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ZALI'S GIFT
BRANDON FIORE 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Fiore Park (Mgr: B P Fiore), M D Martell, Mrs C A Warwick, Ms L Roberts, A C Martell, J M Clarke, F Panetta, J Panetta, S Naninga, L M Chapman & Mrs N Chapman Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on December 7 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Offshore with 54.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 13 at Albany Mdn on November 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Calathinite carrying 54kg at $2.60. Out to this trip looks ideal and she can feature in the finish. |
1 LUCY FIORE |
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CEDAR LEAF
RUSSELL STEWART 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, G Lyons, K R Stewart & J A Stewart Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on December 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Refemme No Angel carrying 55kg at $31. Won't find this any easier so she must improve sharply. |
7 B LOUIS |
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WE DREAM TOGETHER
JADE TANGAROA 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Mrs J K Tangaroa, Ms F Epis, P S Ledger, Miss A L Gaerth & Mrs K Ledger Was at big odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hurricane Harley with 55kg at $41. Will take valuable race experience and fitness from the run although doubtful she can improve enough. |
5 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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