Ascot   16 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

SWICK MINING SERVICES HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 20)   +12m Entire  

Although a few sit handy there won't be a great deal of early pressure. DIVINE IMPACT (7) was far too good at Belmont last start over 1000m and jumps right up in trip today. She showed signs in her debut campaign that she'd want further in time and the fact Chris Parnham remains in the saddle is a big tick. Can go back-to-back. WINNING SHUFFLE (3) bounced back in a big way last start at Northam in a very impressive victory. He can get a similar run in transit today and he's expected to be coming home with a wet sail. GOLDEN DORE (1) ran over the top to win narrowly at Bunbury, getting the nod in a photo finish. The win suggested he wanted a little bit further and he gets that today along with a better barrier. Can put his best foot forward again. WAY TO GO GO (6) rates well off the debut win and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Divine Impact can get the job done again.
1 1 GOLDEN DORE
DAVE HOPPERTON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J K Hopperton, D H Hopperton, P S Smith, M J Jenkins, Miss J Lehane, J A Gould, B G Gould, Mrs A J Gould & Miss E K Gould
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by a nose at Bunbury Mdn September 29 over 1200m defeating Super Snippy with 58kg at $19. Got there on the post at Bunbury and looks suited by the rise in trip.
4
BRAYDEN GAERTH
PINK, LIME CHECKS SLEEVES, LIME CAP
2 0218x SABBATICAL SILK
TREVOR TOWIE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J A Glass & J B Lane
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 March 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Wozzeck carrying 60kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Pinjarra Mdn December 3 over 1500m, 11 len behind Ciao Bloomy with 56.5kg at $67. Will be better for this hitout.
12
J WHITING
LIME GREEN AND ORANGE CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
3 53x01 WINNING SHUFFLE
MISTY BAZELEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Belhus Racing Harlem Shuffle (Mgr: P V Morley)
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn on September 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Alma Mater with 58kg at $26. Last start won by 2.5 len at Northam Mdn September 26 over 1300m defeating Repeater with 58kg at $12. Racing well. Dominant at Northam from a long way back and the best of him may be yet to come.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
DARK BLUE, WHITE STAR, DARK BLUE AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 x0545 WHY ME
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M Wolfe, Mrs P J Patten, Mrs T A George, Mrs R J Warnes, Miss L George, Mrs S Gray, Mrs R Garner, Mrs S Edwards, Mrs Y Virgo, Mrs S Russell, Mrs D Dalgleish, Miss K A Bloomfield, Mrs N Peterson, Mrs J Olsen, Mrs D Moyle, Mrs J A Carter, Miss K E Hann, Ms K J Dill-Macky & Mrs P A Hann
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on September 25 over 1650m, 3 len behind Royal Law carrying 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Belmont Park Westspeed 0Mwly on September 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind He's Gold with 55kg at $19. Can feature back in trip.
9
S MCGRUDDY
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
5 656x3 PROPORTRAIT
ROBYN COTTMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms R A Cottman & M J B Selwyn
Second-up. First-up after a year 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G on September 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunbronzed with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on August 17 2023 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Hymns Of Eladdair carrying 58kg at $26. Strips fitter and is sure to be thereabouts.
5
P CARBERY
Dark Blue, White HORSESHOES, White Sleeves, Quartered CAP
6 1x WAY TO GO GO
MARTIN KNOX
4YO  GR/B  MARE 57.0KG
Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by a neck at Kalgoorlie Mdn March 29 over 1200m defeating Wanna Cracker carrying 52kg at $7. Will find this tougher but her maiden win rates well.
10
KATE PATEMAN
ORANGE, BLACK SEAMS, SEAMS CAP
7 34x1 DIVINE IMPACT
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, M J Fagan, D K Lee & Darling View Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C B Atwell)
Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly September 25 over 1000m defeating Catch Carter carrying 58kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track 2yo Swp on March 30 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Battle Commander carrying 54kg at $10. Good win fresh and she can repeat the dose.
1
CHRIS PARNHAM
Yellow Maroon Seams And Cap
8 x0900 SOUND THE CHARGE
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J D Hall
Last start ran last of 10 at Toodyay Rtg 46+ on September 22 over 1850m, 19 len behind Jack In The Black with 60kg at $41. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Kalgoorlie Cl2 on August 11 over 1760m, 12 len behind More Than Enuff with 58kg at $17. Looking to others.
3
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
9 08447 SWEET TEA
CLIFFORD GREEN
6YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
C R Green
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on September 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Eliteone carrying 54kg at $101. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Northam Cl1 on August 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Trespassing with 56.5kg at $6.50. Looking to others.
7
S PARNHAM
Pink, Grey Band, Quartered Cap
10 674x4 SCHUHBECK
B P FITZ-GERALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B P Fitz-Gerald
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 9 at Toodyay Rtg 46+ on September 22 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Crystalist carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 26 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Crunchy Nut with 56kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
11
LUCY FIORE
BLACK,RED BRACES, YELLOW DOUBLE BRACES,GREEN STRIPE,WHITE YOKE,COLLAR,SLEEVES,CAP
11 x0013 GONDRINKIN
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
A W Maley, R M Croucher, D J Croucher, V Tarzia & B T Shields
Most recently 3rd in a small field at Moora Rtg 56+ on October 5 over 1500m, 4 len behind Rock Of Kaha carrying 55.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Junction Rtg 48+ September 7 over 1400m defeating Talkaboutyou with 55kg at $13. Others rate better.
8
S O'DONNELL
WHITE, GREEN DISC, RED BAND, GREEN COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND GREEN ARMBAND, GREEN CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
12 3x888 BORN TO BE LUCKY
KIRSTEN MELIS
6YO  GR/B  MARE 54.0KG
Miss K E M Melis & M J Roe
Last start ran last of 8 at Toodyay Rtg 46+ on September 22 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Aiyza with 54kg at $19. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Northam Cl1 on September 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Missile Storm with 54.5kg at $41. Has had too many chances.
9
AMY JO HAYES
NAVY, WHITE LOTUS, NAVY SLEEVES AND CAP
13 57436 FIREY PANZ
PHILLIP NAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P J Naylor, J K Morton, Miss S Naylor, T G Mclean & J Vague
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on October 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Storyville carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Northam Cl1 on September 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gold Vancouver carrying 54kg at $15. Others have better credentials.
2
JADE MC NAUGHT
BLUE, GREY DIAGONAL STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, GREY DIAGONAL STRIPES, PINK CAP