Ascot 08 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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STUDCO HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: Out 16m Cutaway Applies. |
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Solid tempo likely from the outset with a number of speedy beginners engaged, most notably Just So Sassy and Teabiscuit. MASAMUNE (1) contested some strong races last campaign, before finally knocking off his maiden prior to a spell. He looks in good order judging by his recent trial and he draws nicely for CJP. Can be prominent in the run and if he runs up to what he did last prep, he should be winning. WEAPONIZE (2) only had two starts last campaign in a relatively inconclusive preparation. He'll be fitter for a trial coming into this and Steve Parnham sticks from that trial. His best form is good enough, he just needs to be at that level first-up. TWIGGER (3) showed plenty of talent in his debut campaign and comes into this without a public trial. Pike strikes at 14% when riding for Luciani and he creates plenty of interest first-up today. ROCKING GEM (7) went close first-up and can be in the mix second-up with improvement anticipated. ROMMING DANGER (6) looked good in a recent trial and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Masamune.
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| 1 | 4691x |
MASAMUNE
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO BAY COLT 60.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Berry), A Ritchie, L Rowland, T Wall, Mrs S King, Mrs D Pratt, S Turner, C Nicholson, Seek & Destroy Racing (Mgr: D Green), H Carruthers, A Carter, Mrs F Boorman, B Hill, D Stirling, M Wake, J Wall, B Wood, Miss S Eskett, Ms A Evans & Plums Racing (Mgr: S Turner) Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Bunbury Mdn December 10 over 1208m defeating Galilea carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Zipaway with 57kg at $2.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing. |
1 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 2 | 6x93x |
WEAPONIZE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S R Kenny, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), Hobart Horse Owners (Mgr: M K Harvey), Mrs N L Vennitti, M Vennitti, P J Evans, P A Byass, M W Evans, M R Smith, Mrs J A Smith, D Rose, G Bruce, Mrs E J Williams & P A Williams Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 January 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Supportive with 56.5kg at $21. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at this track Cl1 December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind King's Parade with 60kg at $61. Definite top-three contender. |
8 S PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 1834x |
TWIGGER
LOU LUCIANI 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms J V Williamson, L P Luciani & Ms T D Roberts He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 December 31 over 1016m, 2 len behind Magnificent Carat carrying 60kg at $4.50. At his first start won by head Bunbury Mdn November 26 over 1100m defeating Blazen Star carrying 56kg at $2.10. Happy to risk. |
5 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 4 | 48665 |
MY LOVELY PET
BRONWYN MATHIESON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss B Mathieson, Miss H Taylor & Ms K Weaver Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on April 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Miss Flirtacious with 58kg at $51. The start before that 6th of 8 at Albany Cl2 on March 31 over 1100m, 7 len behind Demito carrying 59kg at $7.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred. |
7 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 5 | 5328x |
TEABISCUIT
KIRSTEN MELIS 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Miss K E M Melis Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn July 5 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Truly Awesome with 56kg at $4. On debut fifth of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn May 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Stevie's May with 58kg at $6.50. Not keen on his chances. |
4 P J HARVEY |
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| 6 | 4x14x |
ROMMING DANGER
G C BALLANTYNE 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG G C Ballantyne & Mrs D S Ballantyne Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track 3yo Plate January 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Snippy Which carrying 54kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.4 len Belmont Park Mdn January 10 over 1000m defeating Canny Rock with 54.5kg at $10. Among the main contenders. |
2 J WHITING |
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| 7 | 786x2 |
ROCKING GEM
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs E A Bott & A Bott Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on April 24 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Kings Honour carrying 55kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on January 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Silver Eye carrying 56.5kg at $9. Leading chance with plenty of upside. |
3 P CARBERY |
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| 8 | 1x988 |
JUST SO SASSY
S & J CASEY 4YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG H W Daly At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 8 at this track Westspeed Plat on April 27 over 1000m, 9 len behind City Angel with 55kg at $26. Before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on March 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Crippalenko with 54kg at $26. Tested on recent form. |
6 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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| 9 | 56257 |
MRS KANGAROO
LEIGH MURRAY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG C A Harding Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mantelli carrying 54kg at $2.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 14 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Krysanova with 53kg at $5. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better. |
9 VICTORIA CORVER |
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