Ascot 17 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +13m Entire. |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Fire The Lot. FIRE THE LOT (1) missed as the $2.90 favourite at Pinjarra last time out, beaten 0.3L over the mile. Back slightly in trip today shouldn't be an issue as he maps for a lovely run once again under Chris Parnham. Has shown good ability and he can put it all together now. CHINO BAY (8) was very impressive on debut, winning by 0.7L after settling near the tail of the field. Gaerth remains in the saddle and while she is likely to get back from the draw once again, the slight rise in trip should suit. Can continue her winning ways. PONY UP (7) missed as favourite two back before a 2.2L defeat behind a smart one here last week. On the quick turnaround again and can make her presence felt from a good draw. TOUSLED CROWN (6) should appreciate the rise in trip after a 2.3L defeat last time out over 1300m at Belmont. Can improve now. RIVER ANGEL (5) wasn't beaten far at Bunbury last time out and has to be included on that effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fire The Lot goes on top.
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FIRE THE LOT
MICHAEL LANE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mungrup Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Williamson), K W Williamson, Ms L Smith & D R Willis Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Pinjarra Cl3 on November 30 over 1600m, neck behind Our Mate Archie carrying 58kg at $2.90. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Shazair with 60kg at $6.50. Inching closer to another win and should get every chance. |
2 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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JAZALOT
NEIL DELLAR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J V Williamson Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Return Of The Mach carrying 59kg at $19. Last start 5th of 12 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind God's Grin with 59kg at $7.50. Don't underestimate. |
4 JESSICA GRAY |
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OUR EXISTENCE
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A G Durrant, A J Phelan, P V Walsh, J M Pearson & Beard Holdings (Mgr: M J Beard) Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Albany Cl2 on December 4 over 1232m, 3 len behind Bonny Rock with 57.5kg at $9. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 12 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Lanfranco carrying 57.5kg at $21. Looks tested against this line-up. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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MY HARV
COLIN WEBSTER 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG D C Forrest, G C Forrest, Mrs J Forrest, Ms J A Mitchell, D J McGinty, Mrs S R McGinty & Ms H L Forrest Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Belmont Oaks July 12 over 2019m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Fancy Red carrying 56kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Pinjarra Mdn May 22 over 1200m defeating Lavish Charm with 55.5kg at $8. Capable of a bold return. |
6 JORDAN TURNER |
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RIVER ANGEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D A Williams, H I Ferguson, J Greenwood, F F Whife, E M Quinlivan, D M Bettridge, J L Harders, A Harley, K M Miles, C Sales, A J Sardelic, W J Richards, J F Bardsley, L Bunney, R B Coen, M J Ellery, J Miles, B A Nicolls, Just Another Excuse One & Just Another Excuse Two Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind God's Grin with 57.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 4 len behind Return Of The Mach with 56kg at $8.50. Right on the cusp of another win and makes plenty of appeal. |
1 CHANEL COOPER |
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TOUSLED CROWN
BRETT POPE 4YO BR/BL MARE 57.0KG K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Biggs), R J Andrew & B E Pope Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 19 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Impressive Jewel with 56.5kg at $13. Second-up 7th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Glanced carrying 57.5kg at $17. Out in trip suits now and she can bounce back to her best. |
7 LUCY FIORE |
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PONY UP
PAUL JORDAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, R A G Vines, T J Morley, F Osorio & J D Atherton Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Cl1 on December 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Seven Candles with 54kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1650m, 2 len behind Flinders Lane carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Not far away here last week and can be in the finish again. |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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CHINO BAY
STEPHEN MILLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG A J Omacini, R J Maras & Miss C M L Ashe Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 0.7 len at Bunbury Mdn December 7 over 1400m defeating Lord Momo carrying 54.5kg at $10. Very impressive on debut and can build on that performance. |
8 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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ROSIE CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G C Ballantyne, Mrs D S Ballantyne, Mrs L McCagh & J A Mccagh Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 F&M on November 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Galway Shawl with 57.5kg at $8. Second-up 14th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Glanced carrying 57kg at $41. Others are better placed. |
5 S O'DONNELL |
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WHO BE WHATEE
GARRY DELANE 6YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG G B Delane Most recently second last of 9 at Geraldton Rtg 68+ on November 26 over 1407m, 8 len behind Divine Inanna with 55kg at $101. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Geraldton Cl2 on November 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Battle On Battler carrying 54kg at $101. Happy to risk. |
9 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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