Ascot   10 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

TABTOUCH - HAVE YOU GOT THE TOUCH HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: +11m Entire. (Pent: 7.30)  

No surprise if the first starters played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. A SUMMER FLING (7) looks an exciting prospect on debut, winning her last three trials, two of those this time in work. Pike hasn't been on board for her outings but has been booked for her debut in a good push for her chances. Looks to have good ability and can make a winning start to her career. LIKE CLOCKWORK (5) ran over the top to win impressively on debut at Bunbury, turning in a strong figure. She loses CJP but is nicely weighted after the claim of Tsang. Likely to get back again but can storm over the top to remain unbeaten. BRAVE WASP (1) jumped favourite at Bunbury off a short break and couldn't reel in the winner, beaten 0.8L. Tougher here, but he's shown he's better than we saw last start and with that run under his belt, he can bounce back to his best. WHY SHE STAYED (6) was too good at Bunbury on Sunday and is a live chance if she handles the back up. DICKENS (9) can feature first-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: A Summer Fling gets the nod.
1 x28x2 BRAVE WASP
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), Mrs R A Warburton, S M Ramsay & H V Pratt
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 13 at Albany Mdn on November 27 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Calathinite with 56kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on September 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Toronado Rocket with 55.5kg at $1.40. Tougher here but he flew home fresh and can build on that effort.
6
S MCGRUDDY
Gold, Purple Star, Gold Sleeves With White Stars, Purple Cap
2 PARISH PLAY
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & J B Durran
First starter by Playing God out of Artie's Belle. Has a total of five trials prior to his debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
8
JADE MC NAUGHT
Gold, White Spots, Gold Cap, White Spots
3 SUPER SENTAI
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M H Daly & H W Daly
Three-year-old gelding by leading sire Maurice out of Exceeds who was bought for AUD $ 200,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). He has four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Belmont Park over 1000m on November 24. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 x220x BOLD FIGHT
DONNA RIORDAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine)
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn September 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Linchpin carrying 55.5kg at $18. First up last campaign second of 11 at Northam Mdn August 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 1.2 len behind Swingman with 55.5kg at $14. Looks tested.
2
J AZZOPARDI
Light Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves
5 1 LIKE CLOCKWORK
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by a neck at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 13 over 1000m defeating Hurricane Harley carrying 55kg at $3.60. Strong win on debut and can repeat the dose in what looks a suitable race.
7
JEFFERSON TSANG
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
6 x5321 WHY SHE STAYED
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
R P Hill, M J Wilson, D Della Rocca, C A Harding, C A McWattie, S R Kirkup, G M Downie & P A Corbett
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Bunbury 3yo Mdn December 7 over 1000m defeating Sunset Session with 55kg at $4.20. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Bunbury Mdn on November 23 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Conchetta's Dream with 54kg at $9. Too good on Sunday and won't be far away.
9
VICTORIA CORVER
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap
7 A SUMMER FLING
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), R C Williams, Mrs C R Niall, P C Scott, K A Sheppard, T Leeflang, S J Artemis, The Underdocs (Mgr: E Watts), A H Price, Mrs C G Price & Ms B King
Daniel & Ben Pearce trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent Lark Hill trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Recent trials have been very impressive and she can make a winning start to her career.
3
WILLIAM PIKE
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 7x IMPENDING LASS
MIKE SANTICH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett)
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 7 at Northam Mdn on September 14 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind True Fiction carrying 51.5kg at $17. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
1
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Pink, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves
9 8669x DICKENS
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Durran & Mrs J H Durran
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind You Never Can Tell carrying 57kg at $7.50. On debut eighth of 12 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw June 14 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Signature Scent with 58kg at $26. Can fire a shot first-up for the new stable.
10
CHRIS PARNHAM
Gold, White Spots And Cap
10 66x58 LONDON'S RASCAL
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R P Hill & K Hill
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly on November 23 over 1100m, 4 len behind Heaven Specified carrying 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Why She Stayed carrying 52kg at $21. Impossible to recommend.
4
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap