ASCOT PARK   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

VALE PETER WILLIAMS 2200m

Track: HEAVY 10     True  

Without on-pacers engaged it may turn into a sprint home. DAVID MOSS (1) bounced back into winning form last start, securing a narrow win by a neck over 1600m at Wingatui when sustaining a big run from the rear of the field. He stays in the same class with only an extra kilo to carry, and if he can secure another uninterrupted run, he can repeat the dose. RATHMACARTHY (2) was doing his best work late, fresh up over 2000m when finishing sixth, at Gore 12 days ago. The extra furlong will suit him, and it won't be long before he wins his first race in NZ. SECRET WISH (5) was the favourite last time out and finished fourth in a similar field to this over 2000m at Gore. She has been thereabouts for some time and is a must for all combinations. WILD JAKKAL (4) has found it hard to win another race and most recently finished runner-up over 2000m at Gore. He has been placed twice from 4 starts here, and can plod on into a top 3 spot this time. GENTLE BEN (3) made ground late when resuming from a spell, and has winning form on this track. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: David Moss can repeat the dose.
1 42681 DAVID MOSS
JO-ANN GORDON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
MISS J M GORDON, M J SMELLIE & J T STRONG
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a neck at Wingatui September 5 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Queen Of Kings carrying 59kg at $7.40. The race before that 8th of 18 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Return Flight with 58.5kg at $13.90. Sure to go well again.
8
K MUDHOO
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, CAP
2 859x6 RATHMACARTHY
JOSEPH WALDRON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J I & MRS S A WALDRON
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind I Hope I Never with 56kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on November 19 over 2200m, 5 len behind Luckyheleft carrying 60.5kg at $5. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
3
MS K WILLIAMS
BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, WHITE, YELLOW STRIPES SLEEVES, BLUE, WHITE QUARTERS CAP
3 200x8 GENTLE BEN
BILL MCNAMARA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind David Moss with 58kg at $17.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 1 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Zambezi Zipper with 59kg at $6.10. Has won second up before and should be thereabouts this time.
9
C A CAMPBELL
LIGHT BLUE, SILVER STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS, LIGHT BLUE CAP, SILVER QUARTERED
4 20532 WILD JAKKAL
AMBER HOFFMAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A L HOFFMAN & R J WOOD
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind I Hope I Never with 57kg at $7.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Oamaru on August 15 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 55.5kg at $11.70. Should run well again.
5
BILLY JACOBSON
DENIM,WHITE SEAMS,CAP
5 53444 SECRET WISH
AMBER HOFFMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M NOTMAN
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, in the wet; 9 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 13 at Oamaru on August 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cosmetic Virtue with 56kg at $4. Better placed here and is expected to measure up.
7
T R MOSELEY
DENIM,WHITE SEAMS,CAP
6 79095 OREPUKI GEM
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
TEN DEEP SYNDICATE
Last start 5th of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 55kg at $23. The start before that 9th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind David Moss carrying 56kg at $22.60. Will need to do a bit more.
1
DONOVAN COOPER
CERISE, YELLOW CROSS OF LORRAINE, YELLOW SLEEVES ,CERISE HOOPS SLEEVES, YELLOW QUARTERS CAP
7 0x985 ARCTIC OCEAN
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M E FORDE
Last start 5th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Riviera Rebel with 51kg at $82.40. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 2000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Devil In Disguise with 55kg at $27.60. Prefer to see her back in form.
6
BRETT MURRAY
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSS SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
8 5x978 SACRED MIST
TERRY KENNEDY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
SACRED MIST SYNDICATE
Most recently 8th of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, in the wet; 15 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 53kg at $9.70. Before that got back early 7th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind David Moss with 53kg at $11.40. Worth one more chance.
4
BAILEY ROGERSON
INDIGO, GOLD STAR, INDIGO SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
9 49897 HAKAHARRY
TERRY KENNEDY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
B J & MRS H A GRAY
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Gore on September 21 over 2000m, on a wet track; 13 len behind I Hope I Never carrying 54.5kg at $18.20. The run before that 9th of 13 at Oamaru on August 15 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Cosmetic Virtue carrying 55kg at $20.10. Doubt he will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few.
2
RUVANESH MUNIANDY
INDIGO, GOLD STAR, INDIGO SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
10 5x644 AYE YOU
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M E FORDE
Last start 4th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on September 24 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Light Of Plutus with 55.5kg at $26.90. The race before that 4th of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Here's Loosie with 58.5kg at $33.30. Making up the numbers.
3
A NAJIB
EMERALD GREEN,GOLD CROSSED SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP