Ascot   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

TABTOUCH - WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True.  

Fast pace assured with Ultimate Command, Born And Bread and Famous Jurney leading the charge. DEETEA (3) was only 0.6L off the winner last time out in an easier race, but the figure she produced there is right up to winning a race like this. Azzopardi replaces the apprentice hoop and he has had success when riding previously. Ready to peak now third-up and can get the job done. BORN AND BREAD (6) held on to win narrowly last start as a 16-1 chance over 1000m. The step up in distance is a niggle, but she has placed 3/4 at this journey. Corver takes 2kg off and if she can stretch her form to 1200m, she'll be in this for a very long way. ENCHANTING SOUND (5) found one better over 1400m a fortnight ago after a plucky win at this course and distance two back. Getting back to this trip may be her calling and Steve Parnham hops in the saddle. Plenty to like about her. ULTIMATE COMMAND (2) is better than she's shown her past couple and is a big threat if she can get back to her best. LUCKY'S WAY (7) can bounce back with a drop in distance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Deetea gets the nod.
1 233x5 FAMOUS JURNEY
JIM P TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
S Trimboli
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Barney's World with 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on June 24 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Colossal carrying 57.5kg at $17. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
3
BRAYDEN GAERTH
WHITE, RED , S, T, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, LIME GREEN CAP
2 21259 ULTIMATE COMMAND
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), A Priolo, M J Fagan & C M Anderson
Last start did the work up front then tired 9th of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sonoftheboss carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on March 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Crippalenko with 58.5kg at $1.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
LUKE CAMPBELL
ROYAL BLUE ,LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES,LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP
3 46x02 DEETEA
DANIEL O'CONNOR
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P R Ferguson & B L Prideaux
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on April 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Enchanting Sound with 59kg at $9. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on April 25 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Dance Boss with 58.5kg at $14. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
7
J AZZOPARDI
yellow, Green Band And Armbands, yellow Cap
4 7x583 BREAD TO FLIRT
C & M GANGEMI
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Ahlquist, Ms K A Hanks, L R Baker, B F A Racing (Mgr: N H Jaskola) & Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi)
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Westspeed Plat on April 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind City Angel with 57.5kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on April 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Enchanting Sound carrying 58.5kg at $26. Not keen.
2
B PARNHAM
Red, White Checked Sleeves, Red Cap
5 5x212 ENCHANTING SOUND
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Fast Flicker with 54.5kg at $3.30. The start before that won by a head at this track Westspeed 0Mwly April 13 over 1200m defeating Lucky's Way carrying 54.5kg at $7. Comes right into calculations with a drop back in trip.
6
S PARNHAM
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
6 x3421 BORN AND BREAD
A M KING
4YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
B S Davison, K W Nelligan, Miss J B Cotter, P J Flynn, A Priolo, O E Schairer & R F Turner
Racing well. At the latest run won by a nose at this track Cl3 May 1 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Lost City carrying 55.5kg at $17. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 18 over 1000m, nose behind Plato Or Plomo with 55kg at $14. Can get the job done again.
4
VICTORIA CORVER
YELLOW, PURPLE MALTESE CROSS, SLEEVES AND CAP
7 37525 LUCKY'S WAY
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
J A T S Racing (Mgr: S R Maiden), C T Gray, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), W J Clarkson, Get On Now (Mgr: G M Johnson), R D Sarich, P O Griffiths, R G Hill, Swan Valley Racing (Mgr: G M Johnson) & G M Johnson
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track 0Mwly on April 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jay Dee carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on April 13 over 1200m, head behind Enchanting Sound with 55.5kg at $9. Among the better chances.
9
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Dark Green, Gold Knight, Gold Cap With Dark Green Knight
8 334x5 PLATINUM CLASS
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers)
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Westspeed Plat on April 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind City Angel with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 4 2023 over 1000m, 2 len behind Street Parade carrying 54kg at $26. Needs to lift.
1
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Green, Gold Horse Head, Gold Cap
9 3334x WONDER WEAPON
D MORTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G R Lilleyman, G C Beauglehole, G Novak, R J Humphryson, M Foulds, R L West, Mrs N A Verryt, J Proctor, R J Trigwell, M W Cross, G D Cooper, Ms A Evans, M C Martinovich, D L Ottey, A L Martinovich, M Kelly & J Navarria
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Bunbury Westspeed Plat February 10 over 1675m, 2.75 len behind Bonjoy with 54kg at $2.40. First up last campaign third of 8 at this track Westspeed Plat January 1 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Deamber with 54kg at $51. Looking to others.
5
LUCY FIORE
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP