Ascot 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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BALDIVIS VETS WESTSPEED PLATINUM MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Good early pressure anticipated with a large contingent of unraced runners. BOSUN (2) is a five-year-old on debut, but only appeared at the trials for the first time in August. He's a half-brother to the handy Malkar Pindari who has placed at Listed level. He's shown good ability in his heats and this looks to shape to advantage on debut. ARTICOLE (6) is another on debut, this time for the Steele Casey barn. His latest outing was solid at Lark Hill and Pike's booking adds intrigue. Drawn perfectly and a bold showing is expected on debut. CASSENITE (8) settled last at Belmont first-up and flew home, beaten just 1L. Out to 1200m now is a big tick and if she can build on what she showed fresh, she'll be right in the thick of the action. LONG LAUGH (1) has been knocking on the door for a while now and can't be discounted despite a wide draw. GRACEFUL LASS (11) was solid on debut and is open to plenty of improvement now. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with the debutant Bosun.
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LONG LAUGH
RYAN HILL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A J Van Merwyk & Mrs E A Van Merwyk Recent form sound. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Flash Dancer carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on November 4 over 1200m, nose behind Publicise carrying 58kg at $5. Racing in good order and can be in the finish once again despite the wide draw. |
13 VICTORIA CORVER |
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BOSUN
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J W Pateman Five-year-old gelding (Gingerbread Man - Storm Sense). He has three recent trials prior to his debut today. Was runner-up in a trial at Belmont Park on December 8 over 1000m. He's a half-brother to the handy Malkar Pindari who is stakes placed. Looks to have good ability and can make an immediate impact. |
2 P CARBERY |
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ENERGETIC
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Mrs M J Webster At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on November 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Don't Wink with 57kg at $31. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Northam Mdn on October 30 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Door Buster with 56kg at $5.50. Not out of this. |
11 KESHAW DHURUN |
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EL ALAMEIN
PAUL JORDAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, R A G Vines, Ms A L Hobbs, C R Hobbs, T J Morley, A Carver & C Rogers First-up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at York October 9 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind October Rox carrying 57kg at $3.40. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn August 13 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Friar's Legacy carrying 57kg at $7. Doesn't appeal on the fresh side. |
3 CHANEL COOPER |
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TANUNDA
FRED KERSLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J A Kersley Had two starts to date. Last start finished 6.8 len behind Refemme No Angle in a NMW1Y 3Yo at Belmont Park over 1400m, jumping a $26 chance. Happy to oppose him again today. |
1 HOLLY WATSON |
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ARTICOLE
STEELE CASEY 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Theseyon, D Boyle, D J Clark, W Clark, J R Harding, B Hardy, J R McGrath, Priorities (Mgr: Mrs N Chapman), J Casey, B J Spooner & B Walker Three-year-old gelding making debut by Snippetson out of Karlakee Miss. Purchased for AUD $45,000 (Inglis 2025 February (Late) Online Sale). Was second in a Lark Hill barrier trial over 950m December 1. Shown enough at the trials and strikes a winnable race on debut. |
4 WILLIAM PIKE |
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MEMPHIS MAGIC
JIM P TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, P C Quartermaine, Mrs K P Palmer, A C Palmer, Mrs P J Castledine, S J Castledine, Ms M A Clarke, Mrs R J Clarke, C W Chalwell & N Waldeck Gelding by Universal Ruler making his first appearance. Finished fifth in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on December 8. Facing a stiff test. |
7 J BROWN |
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CASSENITE
BRETT POPE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B E Pope & Matauri Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J O'Shannassy) Second-up. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 15 at Belmont Park Mdn on December 3 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Great Promise with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Albany Mdn on April 4 over 1240m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Call Time with 55.5kg at $3. Good run fresh and she's a live chance with improvement likely. |
8 ELISHA WHITTINGTON |
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LACEY MARIE
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini) & Ms S Bakranich Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on November 20 over 1100m, 9 len behind Ganggajang carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Northam 3yo Mdn on June 25 over 1100m, 5 len behind Silent Amarda carrying 55kg at $31. Expect she'll find this too tough. |
10 J WHITING |
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LONDON'S RASCAL
RYAN HILL 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG R P Hill & K Hill Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on December 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Like Clockwork with 52kg at $61. The race before that second last of 9 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Why She Stayed with 52kg at $21. Among the chances. |
6 S PARNHAM |
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GRACEFUL LASS
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi), Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), I G O'Connor & Lucky Punk Racing (Mgr: D Papalia) At debut, 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on December 10 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind The Nun with 54.5kg at $7.50. This looks to suit off her debut performance and she can make her presence felt. |
5 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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JAZZ ME BABY
JUSTINE ERKELENS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG G R Browne, D J Clark, I J Rickwood, Miss J Erkelens, C A McCartney, A Yau, IR Lake & C R Millar Three-year-old filly making debut by Gingerbread Man out of Jaz Me Up. Fourth over 950m in a Lark Hill trial on December 1. Drawn wide which doesn't help. Respect any market moves. |
12 T TURNER |
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PENNY PINCHER
JIM P TAYLOR 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs L P Taylor, S J Castledine, Mrs P J Castledine, A C Palmer, Mrs K P Palmer & Bintang Boys (Mgr: M Petta) Three-year-old filly making debut by Long Leaf out of Hold The Money. Purchased for AUD $ 26,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale). From top stable. Won a barrier trial over 1000m at Belmont Park on December 8. Expect bold showing after solid trial. |
9 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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