Ascot   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BISLEY WORKWEAR HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: +13m Entire.  

Solid tempo with Simply Rosso possessing enough dash to find the front. PACIFIC LADY (6) was a touch disappointing first-up at Narrogin when beaten 1.5L after jumping the $2.60 favourite. This is the same grade today and she now gets CJP in the saddle from an inside barrier. Looks set for a bold effort. EXPOROSE (9) has finished in the placings to begin this campaign and she's a third-up winner in the past. Needs a touch of luck from the barrier, but Campbell sticks with her and a repeat of her latest effort will see he go close. SIMPLY ROSSO (1) hasn't been far away in stronger company so far this campaign, beaten 3.1L over 1000m here. Up in trip now, but ZJP claims three and he should get his chance. TIME CONNECTION (8) is still a maiden galloper but bumped into a smart one last start and the form out of that has been good. Up in trip looks to suit and she won't be far away. PRETTY DEVINE (3) just missed last start and has to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pacific Lady can return to winning ways.
1 09x54 SIMPLY ROSSO
TIMOTHY PIKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
T C Pike
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track Cl3 on February 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind This'll Show Ya with 58.5kg at $16. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track Cl3 on February 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Shooting Spirit carrying 58kg at $8.50. Leading chance back in grade.
3
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
2 332x0 OUR KIWI PRINCESS
TOM PIKE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
Ms A J Carey
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Pearl Classic on February 15 over 1200m, 19 len behind Rissoles carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Forest War with 54.5kg at $26. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again.
10
AVA CATARINO
Green, Lilac Sash And Cap
3 55352 PRETTY DEVINE
MACK HALL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 61.0KG
M J D Hall, D Percy, S Darcy & B Chapman
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 3 over 1190m, long-neck behind Wise Words with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Mt Barker Prov Champ Heat on February 9 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zac Luvs To Fly carrying 56.5kg at $17. Can continue the positive form trend.
8
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
4 99872 YARDSTICK
ROY ROGERS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R B Rogers, Four Mugs Racing (Mgr: S Lieschke) & D L Fitzgerald
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Albany Rtg 58+ on February 28 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Mt Barker Rtg 56+ on February 9 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Scorpion Ruler carrying 59kg at $61. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
4
AUSTIN GALATI
White, Red Heart, White Sleeves With Red Hearts And Cap
5 066x6 ENCHANTING SOUND
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms J V Borg
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 8 at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M on February 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind Premium Girl with 56.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 59+ on August 17 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Desert Nymph with 55kg at $61. Should be competitive.
7
CHRIS PARNHAM
Cerise, Mauve Horse Head, Purple Sleeves And Cap
6 709x4 PACIFIC LADY
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D L Pearce & B A Turner
Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 3 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Elsa's Pride with 59kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Bunbury Cl3 F&M on June 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Fleur Delacour carrying 57kg at $4.50. Expected to go well again.
1
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Light Blue, Purple Spots, Red Cap
7 2625x SEND IT SON
BRUCE KAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Latham
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ November 22 over 1190m, 4.5 len behind Grace Rose carrying 59.5kg at $9. First up last campaign second in a small field at Moora Rtg 64+ October 5 over 1190m, 0.7 len behind Bin Shalaa carrying 55kg at $26. Would need to improve on what we've seen thus far.
6
LISA STAPLES
Purple And White Stripes, White Cap
8 05x6 TIME CONNECTION
BRANDON FIORE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
C V Fox, Mrs R L Lyall, M D Lane, N M Howat & D T Di Giuseppe
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 10 at Bunbury Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ginger Morpheus with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on July 4 over 1008m, slow going 6 len behind Extreme Love with 55kg at $41. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
2
LUCY FIORE
White, Black Striped Sleeves, Black Collar, Black And White Cap
9 89x33 EXPOROSE
JIM P TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D R Bagley, Mrs M A Bagley, J D Bagley, B P Bagley & Mrs J L Criddle
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Geraldton Cl2 on February 6 over 1113m, 6 len behind On The Mark carrying 54kg at $17. Last start 3rd in a small field at Belmont Park Cl1 on March 5 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Magali Magic with 52.5kg at $9. Needs some luck but she's going well.
9
LUKE CAMPBELL
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
10 240x7 WINNING ACES
ANGELA JOHNSTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, W B Ryan, Mrs P A Ryan, R J Marston, Mrs M G Marston, Mrs F K Middleton, A Middleton & Mrs L M Sikirich
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 8 at this track Cl3 on February 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shooting Spirit carrying 54kg at $51. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Belmont Park Cl1 July 10 over 1400m in the wet defeating Crimmo carrying 52.5kg at $12. Might find this a bit too tough.
5
ANGELA JOHNSTON
Red, Black Ace Of Spades, White Sleeves, Red Cuffs, White Cap, Red Peak And Black Spade
11 76788 MISS LAQUETTA
PHILLIP NAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P J Naylor, Miss S Naylor, J Vague, T G Mclean & J K Morton
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on February 2 over 1680m, 5.5 len behind Shakerato carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 14 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on January 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pointless Praise with 54kg at $15. Can feature.
11
JADE MC NAUGHT
Blue, Grey Diagonal Stripes And Pink Cap