Ascot 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MARINE ONE YEARLINGS IN 2026 WESTSPEED PLATINUM PLATE 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Expecting Sovereign Rock to be prominent but one or more of the first starters should add to the early pressure. The 2YO's now and ACE QUEEN SUITED (10) looks to right the wrongs of her debut. She jumped the favourite there and finished off strongly, though she couldn't reel in the winner, beaten 0.4L. The inside draw suits better now and Chris Parnham hops in the saddle. Can turn the tables. HE'S A MACHINO (6) has won both trials coming into this and gets Pike in the saddle for his debut. He showed good fight in his latest outing to get the job done and there's plenty to like. Draw is the query, but he looks to have good ability. RED LARK (1) was plain fresh but got the job done last start, beaten Ace Queen Suited in the process. Likely to be in the second half once again, but his race experience may be the difference once again. BOB THE BAKER (5) trialled behind a smart one most recently and has to be included with CJP taking the ride. UNTAMED STARE (12) was solid in her only trial at Lark Hill and can be finishing strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Ace Queen Suited.
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RED LARK
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO B/BR COLT 57.0KG H W Daly Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 12 at this track Crystal Slipper on November 22 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beatty carrying 57kg at $81. Second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at this track 2yo Swp December 6 over 1000m defeating Properata with 57kg at $6. Good win last start and this shapes similarly. |
7 KESHAW DHURUN |
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CAPALL GASTA
DANIEL O'CONNOR 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D O'Connor, Ms C E Adams, L E Coleman, A Sweeney, FP Strumble, M Doyle, E Fitzgerald & S Bowler At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track 2yo Swp on December 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Red Lark carrying 57kg at $71. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at this track Crystal Slipper on November 22 over 1100m, 10 len behind Beatty carrying 57kg at $151. Not likely to threaten. |
3 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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PAUL PARTY
ASHLEY MALEY 2YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A W Maley & P R Ferguson Was as a despised roughie at debut, 7th of 12 at this track 2yo Swp on December 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Red Lark with 57kg at $51. Looking to others. |
9 HOLLY WATSON |
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SOVEREIGN ROCK
RYAN HILL 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R P Hill, M Drake-Brockman, C Hannigan, A G Tuxford, F F Fairthorne, B Downie, G M Downie, Ms K J Chappel, Mrs A English, C Aquino, J Aquino, B Matera, R D Godfrey & Unison Racing 1 (Mgr: D Della Rocca) Resumes from a spell after only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track 2yo Plate on October 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind All On Red carrying 57kg at $9. Capable of a bold return. |
4 J AZZOPARDI |
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BOB THE BAKER
DARREN MCAULIFFE 2YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), Miss A L Erceg, G P Hawkins, J D McIntosh, K Parker, Ms S M Carroll, C M Perkins, B Virgo, GR Walker, J Burke, P Crestani & M S Griffiths First starter by Gingerbread Man out of Roberta. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Trialled behind a smart one recently and has claims. |
6 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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HE'S A MACHINO
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG H W Daly Sean & Jake Casey trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Showing plenty of ability at the trials. Showed good fight in his latest outing and the booking of Pike is a good push for his chances. |
11 WILLIAM PIKE |
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SNIPPETS RETURN
JOSH BROWN 2YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown) First starter by Snippetson out of Hello Again. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Prefer to see. |
12 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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WESTERN SPLENDOUR
DAVID HARRISON 2YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), D L Chester, J G O'Brien, K E Holly, Mrs C A Holly, R J Fuller, J D Mitchell, W J Pilkington, K J Hagan & Miss P Dodd Colt by Splintex on debut. Runner-up in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on December 1. Prefer to see. |
10 P CARBERY |
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WOLF WHISTLE ZEL
JIM P TAYLOR 2YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Two-year-old gelding making debut by Rommel out of Whistling Zel. From top stable. Won a trial at Belmont Park over 400m November 24 then followed up with a Was second in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 1000m December 8. Watch the market closely from this strong yard. |
2 J BROWN |
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ACE QUEEN SUITED
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs C L Morton, B Benning, M G Burrows, Horse Play HQ, C Scarfe, D J West, F Thompson, D Thompson, R Thompson, F F Fairthorne, FHRUS Nuffies, Mrs G Howell, P Howell, TW Marshall, D J Michael, Moondawhutchy, The Road Runner Racing & S K Durnin Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 12 at this track 2yo Swp on December 6 over 1000m, long-neck behind Red Lark with 55kg at $3.50. Not beaten far as favourite on debut and with improvement likely, she makes plenty of appeal. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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SHE'S A SPLINTER
JOSH BROWN 2YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown), J Somerville, Miss C Forder, R P Foster, L Coyle & R J Fuller First starter. Two-year-old filly by Splintex out of Toni May. At the most recent trial finished fourth on December 8 at Belmont Park over 400m. Others preferred. |
5 S PARNHAM |
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UNTAMED STARE
SUMMER DICKSON 2YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG J M Cheetham First starter by Snippetson out of Thornly Beauty. Ran third in Lark Hill trial over 950m December 1. Stuck on well in her trial coming in and is not to be discounted. |
8 S O'DONNELL |
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