Ascot 08 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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NATIONAL PUMP AND ENERGY MAIDEN 1500m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: Out 16m Cutaway Applies. |
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Moderate tempo with Schnoots leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. LET SPARKS FLY (8) just missed second-up over 1413m at Pinjarra and looks ready to go to the next level now third-up into the campaign. While the draw is sticky, trust Parnham to get it right and stepping out in trip doesn't appear an issue. Should be knocking this off if she gets back to her peak figure. STRYKER'S GAL (9) was no match for a good winner at Pinjarra last time out and steps out a little further in trip. The time on the day was slower than what Let Sparks Fly ran which is a niggle, but both races were run differently. Nicely drawn and can make his presence felt. LOOK HERE PUNK (1) was beaten just 0.5L over 1200m at Geraldton second-up and stepping out to this trip now looks ideal. He should get every chance from the draw and with improvement expected, he can be right in the finish. COVENTRY REEF (3) quickened nicely first-up off a slow tempo and isn't without a chance in this. SCHNOOTS (6) can improve with Pike in the saddle third-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Let Sparks Fly gets the nod.
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LOOK HERE PUNK
MERYL HAYLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C A Dow Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 4 over 1000m, 9 len behind Jaz Session carrying 58kg at $51. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Geraldton Mdn on April 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sonic Ruler with 58kg at $4.50. One of the main contenders. |
3 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 2 | 65693 |
SCENERY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs), M J Fagan, Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke) & N J Wilson Most recently 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 2 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Ton Of Grunt carrying 58kg at $5.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Geraldton Mdn on April 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mystery Bullet with 58kg at $3.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
1 S PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 260x3 |
COVENTRY REEF
REBECCA NAIRN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG George Dennis Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: N J Dennis) Second run back. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind Diamond Light carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Bunbury Mdn on October 26 over 1690m, 1.2 len behind Icebergs with 58kg at $12. One of the top chances. |
9 J AZZOPARDI |
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IT SO HAPPENS
P H JORDAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, I F Johnson, P Van Loenhout, C Hannigan, G M Carver, Mrs D N Hogan, J D Atherton, T J Morley, Mrs M Corbett, J Tuxford & A G Tuxford Last start got back early 7th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dutch Por carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn on March 13 over 1600m, 26 len behind Win To Retire with 58kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time. |
5 C L STAPLES |
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BLOW BACK
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), G Tyson, D P Keating, J Tyson, C M Perkins, Mrs A Hawkins, S B Turner, G C Pinney, B W Rodger, D Parry & M S Griffiths Three-year-old gelding (Astern - Eruption) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Last trial sixth at Lark Hill in a 950m trial on April 22. Hard to have in this line up. |
6 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | 35x25 |
SCHNOOTS
ASHLEY MALEY 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG A W Maley, Dirty Balla Dozen (Mgr: A Barbuzza) & W W Hams Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on April 14 over 1190m, 1.75 len behind Miss Flirtacious carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Albany Mdn on April 28 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Belle Noire with 56kg at $3. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
11 WILLIAM PIKE |
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CHEVAP
C H WEBSTER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R K Bavcevic, A Kucinic & D Kucinic Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when with blinkers first time; 4th of 8 at Northam Mdn on May 25 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Crystalist carrying 55.5kg at $16. Not without claims. |
10 T TURNER |
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| 8 | 23x82 |
LET SPARKS FLY
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), G R Daws, LA Kerr, Mrs G McCormick, B O'Sullivan, A J Savage, Kalcup (Mgr: L Jones), C S Pearce, SKI8 Racing (Mgr: D R Miller), M W Buckley, Swamp Racing (Mgr: J A D Millar) & Lightning Bloodstock (Mgr: C Rosier) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at Geraldton Mdn on April 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 21 over 1413m, long-neck behind Rubick Lass with 55.5kg at $2.50. Expected to go very well. |
7 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 262 |
STRYKER'S GAL
MS S BAKRANICH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini), Ms S Bakranich & W M Pluske Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on April 21 over 1413m, 1.5 len behind Striking Fella with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hanoi Miss with 55kg at $3.30. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw. |
2 J WHITING |
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ROMSHINE
BRIAN KERSLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Lightning Bloodstock (Mgr: C Rosier), H Bie, G A Billington, N M Brennan, S Devereux, B C Hardy, A Ishigami-Sims, A T Ishigami-Sims, Mrs A Ishigami-Sims, B Jackson, R Kirk, D Luckhurst, M B Molyneux, Ms J Cirulis, M Phillips, Mrs R Reid, Mrs J A Rubery, M Tate, T N Watson & G D Nicholson First starter. Three-year-old filly by Rommel out of Morning Sunshine. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 950m at Lark Hill April 22. Might need more time. |
4 B PARNHAM |
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MAKE DE FORTUNE
TIARNNA ROBERTSON 2YO B/BR FILLY 53.0KG Miss T Robertson, K G Halbert, Mrs A Johnston, W K Owen, S C Sauzier, Mrs T Shutterworth & Miss C A Gardiner Third race start. First start second last of 9 at this track 2yo Plate on October 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Angels Impact with 55kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kings Salute carrying 53kg at $21. Must improve significantly. |
8 HOLLY WATSON |
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MARE MARVELLOUS
SHARON MILLER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG I L Roberts, C I Roberts, Mrs K M Roberts & S Roberts Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hanoi Miss with 55kg at $51. Second-up 10th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Citino carrying 55.5kg at $21. Cannot be taken lightly. |
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SHIVERINO
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans) Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 26 2022 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bleecker Street with 56kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on June 5 2022 over 1413m, 15 len behind Evidence with 57kg at $12. Finished eighth in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on April 29. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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DEVILS I
ADAM DURRANT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs T M Cosgrove & R M Cosgrove At the latest run 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Diamond Light carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 21 over 1900m, 8 len behind Miss Anonymity carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Has to find improvement. |
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WEST COAST WARRIOR
P H JORDAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, P Van Loenhout, Jump & Run No. 11 (Mgr: B Downie), A Carver, Woodbridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I J Riley), C Hannigan, S K Durnin, A J L Durnin, T J Morley, Mrs D N Hogan, Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B E Saxild) & Mrs K D Tolan Last start 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 2 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Ton Of Grunt with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Diamond Light carrying 58kg at $26. Has the inside gate but looks tested. |
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