Ascot   25 Feb 2017
 
GOING: G(3)

Singapore T.C. Trophy (Rs1mw) 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear   Rail: Out 9m. (Pent: 6.6).  

Doesn't appear a great deal of depth to this line up with the leading market hopes tipped to fight out the finish. Speed anticipated from Twelve Rounds, Just Act Natural and Tenderden. Just Act Natural should be able to lead from the inside alley with Tenterden also up there. Not a lot of other pace, Juendis may press on and Twelve Rounds can be handy. JUST ACT NATURAL missed the start last time and was never in the hunt. Impressive prior to that and is capable of bouncing back. PATRIMONIO won nicely when resuming then not beaten far second-up. Sure to be hitting the line strongly here. TENTERDEN is the up and comer chasing a hat-trick. Up in class but can't knock his two wins this time in. Definite chance. Host of other chances including Border Scot, Star Glitter and Juendis can lift on a fair first-up effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to stick with Just Act Natural.
1 1341x BORDER SCOT
PAIGE KENNEY
14YO  B/BR  RIG 60.0KG
D Reid, S D Reid, Miss M Scoon, K Reid, Mrs S T Reid
Resuming after a two month break. Finished off last campaign winning by a head (wide throughout) Bunbury 3yo+ Hcp (C5) in Dec over 1108m defeating Cuanzo carrying 57kg. When resuming last campaign wide throughout; 2nd of 7 starters at Northam 3yo+ (Rs0ly) in Oct last year over 1100m, a long-neck behind Leitfaden carrying 58kg. Handy type who can run a cheeky race fresh.
2
SARAH BONNER
Dark Blue, White Sash And Sleeves With Dark Blue Stars, White Cap With Dark Blue Star
2 x4217 JUST ACT NATURAL
PAUL ROBERTS
12YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P E Roberts, A B Bastow, Ms C M Richardson, Mrs L G Anderson, A L Harrod, S B Reardon, T G Reeve, C E Barber
Last run struck interference at start and overraced early stages; 7th of 11 starters at this track 2yo+ (Bm66+) Feb 18 over 1000m, 3-3/4 len behind Seeker with 57.5kg. Before that won by 3/4 len Bunbury 2yo+ (Bm66+) Jan 26 over 1208m defeating Miss Sondrio with 56kg. Forgive last run after missing the start. Can bounce back.
1
KATE WITTEN
Black, Yellow Checks, Red Cap
3 47x15 PATRIMONIO
BRENT ALBUINO
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Albuino, A Priolo, G Princi, Mrs S Olive, Miss A Carpenter, R G Sayers
Third-up and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck (rider lost whip) this track 2yo+ (Rs0ly) Jan 18 over 1200m defeating Prime Witness with 57.5kg. Second run from a spell shifted out near 100m and rider told to use more care; made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 13 runners at this track 2yo+ (Rs1mw) Feb 4 over 1200m, 1 len behind Danefin carrying 58kg. Not disgraced last time. Definite chance.
6
P CARBERY
Gold, Black Double 'v' And Horseshoe, Black Armbands, Gold Cap With Black Horseshoes
4 93122 STAR GLITTER
NEVILLE PARNHAM
13YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N D Parnham & Mrs C A Parnham
Last run ran wide during race; 2nd of 11 runners at this track 2yo+ Hcp (C3) Feb 15 over 1000m, a nose behind Disco Riffic carrying 60kg. Start before ran wide during race; 2nd of 11 runners at this track 2yo+ Hcp (C3) Feb 1 over 1100m, slow track; 1-1/4 len behind Glimmer Girl carrying 59.5kg. Each-way claims again.
5
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
5 150x5 JUENDIS
JIM P TAYLOR
12YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss N A Pateman-Masters, N W Pateman, Mrs M B Pateman, A N Masters, Miss D L Edmiston, G J Milentis, D G Johnson, Mrs P A Johnson, A Warren & M J Reindl
First-up after three months slowly away (1l); 5th of 11 runners at Pinjarra 2yo+ (Rs1mw) Feb 11 over 1000m, on slow going 6-1/4 len behind Seeker with 54kg. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 runners at Belmont Park 3yo+ (Rs1mw) in Sep last year over 1000m, 1-3/4 len behind Brackets with 55.5kg. Is capable of better than last time. Likely improver.
9
J BROWN
Dark Blue And Green Quarters, Quartered Cap
6 23543 MR AFRICAN
ADAM FAIREY
14YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
A J Fairey, Miss E Hyvarinen
Freshened for 35 days. Last outing jumped awkwardly and overraced early, middle stages; 3rd of 12 runners at this track 2yo+ (Rs1mw) Jan 21 over 1200m, 1-3/4 len behind Shady Gray carrying 54.5kg. Run before overraced early, middle stages; 4th of 13 starters at Pinjarra 2yo+ C&G (Rs1mw Jan 7 over 1200m, 1 len behind Main Instigator with 56.5kg. Place chance at least.
8
TAYLA STONE
White, Pink Braces & Yellow Stripe, Pink Sleeves With Yellow Stars, White Cap With Pink Star
7 37x11 TENTERDEN
BEN PEARCE
13YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G R Williamson, Mrs J V Williamson, L N Piper, Mrs S J Piper, K W Hyman, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, V J Paino, G D Norrish, J R Norrish, M L Patterson, J J Cohenca, M Harrison, Dash Racing Syndicate(Mgr: S Maiden), J G Williams
Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming won by a nose Pinjarra 2yo+ C&G Hcp-C1 Jan 15 over 1000m defeating Prize Catch carrying 58kg. Second run from a spell won by 1-3/4 len (fractious in barriers; passed fit at barrier) Bunbury 2yo+ Hcp (C5) Feb 5 over 1008m defeating Secret Assault carrying 55.5kg. Earned a shot at this class and must be respected.
7
P HALL
White, Pink Braces & Yellow Stripe, Pink Sleeves With Yellow Stars, White Cap With Pink Star
8 x053x WARBROOK
JOHN STAMPALIA
13YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S Stampalia, J Stampalia, J Stampalia
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last preparation laid in near 100m; 3rd in a small field at Belmont Park 3yo+ (Rs1mw) in Aug last year over 1400m, 1-3/4 len behind Chocolate Holic with 57kg. Previously first up; eased on straightening and laid in in the straight; 10th of 12 runners at Belmont Park 2yo+ (Rs0ly) in Jul last year over 1200m, slow track; 6-1/2 len behind Scottish Trader with 57kg. May need this run.
10
S O'DONNELL
Grey, Green Maltese Cross, Red Armbands And Cap
9 00899 TOMMY CAN BELL
STEVEN RYAN
16YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S J Ryan
Last start inconvenienced on straightening; made ground from midfield; 9th of 12 runners at this track 2yo+ Hcp (C1) Feb 1 over 1200m, slow track; 7-1/4 len behind Galaxy Star carrying 51kg. Run before jumped awkwardly; 9th of 12 runners at Pinjarra 2yo+ C&G Hcp-C1 Jan 15 over 1000m, 6-1/4 len behind Tenterden with 51kg. Impossible to entertain.
3
LEE NEWMAN
White, Lime Green Cross And Armbands, Lime Green Cap
10 x46x2 TWELVE ROUNDS
CHRIS GANGEMI
12YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds(Mgr: M J & J Gangemi), Mercon Racing(Mgr: D Condidorio), R J Wade, D Coyne, J Coyne, K J Reed, K F Jones, B Da Prato, S Fraser, M ( Yeak, Ms I Cheng
Fresh up after two months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 15 runners at this track 2yo+ Hcp (C3) Feb 8 over 1200m, 1/2 len behind Wicked Hunter carrying 55kg. Previously second-up laid out during race; failed to make an impression; 6th of 12 starters at Bunbury 3yo+ (Rs0ly) in Nov over 1200m, 3-1/4 len behind Big Caroline carrying 55kg. Fitter but this is harder. Place claims.
4
P D KNUCKEY
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap