Ascot   16 Oct 2024
 
GOING:

JOHN TODD MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1800m

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

Wonshot and Amazing Cheat have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. AMAZING CHEAT (5) scored a good win at Bunbury last start and jumps right up in trip today. The wide draw may be a niggle if she gets a long way back, though she was strong to the line last start and that form has worked out well. Can improve again now and get the job done. ROCK IN WONDER (2) led them up over 1685m at Bunbury and bolted clear to win by 3.5L and the trainer said it will be ridden similarly in future events. While he has drawn wide today, he should be able to slide across and be prominent in the run. With a repeat effort, he'll take some beating. MIRO (3) has been around the mark for a while now and rarely puts in a bad effort. Stepping out to the 1800m again which will suit and CJP hops back in the saddle. Can be in the finish once more. MR BLING (6) just missed last start and won't be far away again with the slight rise in trip. FELLAFROMDOWNUNDER (4) can improve again third-up and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Amazing Cheat goes on top.
1 52513 CAMPFIRE JACK
STEPHEN MILLER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Collins, M Muir & G Wood
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on September 25 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Royal Law carrying 60kg at $7.50. The start before that won by 4.5 len at Belmont Park Mdn September 18 over 2100m defeating Chenara carrying 58kg at $1.60. Sure to be thereabouts.
4
S MCGRUDDY
GREY, TURQUOISE DIAMOND, SLEEVES AND CAP
2 571 ROCK IN WONDER
ELVA VAN MERWYK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk
Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Bunbury Mdn September 29 over 1685m defeating Starwalker carrying 58kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 16 at Bunbury Mdn on September 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind L'il Capri with 58kg at $16. Far too good last start and is sure to go close again.
12
VICTORIA CORVER
Orange, Black double vee, White Vee, white and black Armbands, Orange Cap
3 82344 MIRO
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst, C Van Heemst & Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst)
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th in a small field at Northam Cl1 on October 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ayumi with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 50+ on September 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Omerta Grace with 60kg at $4. Is never far away and rates highly on best efforts.
5
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
RED, GREEN MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
4 29x94 FELLAFROMDOWNUNDER
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg) & M J Fagan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G on September 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sunbronzed with 59.5kg at $26. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Bunbury Cl5 on September 29 over 1685m, 4 len behind Central Force with 56kg at $26. Can peak now third-up from a spell.
9
KESHAW DHURUN
RED,BLACK HORSE SILHOUETTE
5 77x31 AMAZING CHEAT
DONNA RIORDAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine)
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Northam Mdn on September 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Miss Wall Street with 56kg at $41. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Bunbury Mdn September 29 over 1400m defeating Le Troy carrying 56kg at $11. On the way up and can get the job done again.
11
J AZZOPARDI
LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS CAP
6 97302 MR BLING
DONNA BAILLIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss D L Baillie & Ms H M Rossiter
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on September 25 over 1650m, 0.9 len behind Royal Law with 57kg at $26. The start before that 10th of 13 at Northam Rtg 54+ on September 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Super Romani carrying 55.5kg at $19. Big chance if he can run to form.
2
KRISTY BENNETT
BLACK, BROWN CAP
7 38973 CHEROKEE MISS
MATTHEW SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Scott & A Maguire
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd in a small field at Northam Cl1 on October 6 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Ayumi with 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 9 at Toodyay Rtg 52+ on September 22 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Canggu with 55.5kg at $19. Confidence low and others are preferred.
8
JARRAD NOSKE
Red, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Black And Red Hooped Cap
8 x9x05 WONSHOT
MS J MITCHELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G B Strachan & Mrs J A Mitchell
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Northam Mdn on September 15 over 1100m, 9 len behind Our Mate Archie with 58kg at $101. Last start ran last in a small field at Bunbury Cl1 C&G on September 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stormageddon with 57kg at $101. Needs to do more.
7
J WHITING
Red, Black Stripes, Orange Sleeves And Cap
9 9x956 PIERRA ART
MERYL HAYLEY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist) & K Bryers
Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on October 3 over 1413m, 5 len behind Uno Me with 54kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 F&M on September 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Camera Action carrying 56.5kg at $15. Can't recommend.
10
S PARNHAM
Lime Green, White FIVE Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
10 70x99 ASARKA
B P GRAHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B P Graham
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Bohemian Diamond carrying 53kg at $201. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 on September 25 over 1650m, 8 len behind Royal Law carrying 55kg at $151. Looking to others.
3
T TURNER
YELLOW, RED FIVE STARS, YELLOW CAP WITH RED STARS
11 80x69 GARMAN
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M J D Hall
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Toodyay Rtg 46+ on September 22 over 1850m, 5 len behind Jack In The Black carrying 56kg at $26. Last start 9th of 11 at York on October 10 over 1920m, 6 len behind Beanie carrying 56kg at $14. Needs to do more. Doubt he will trouble these.
1
MADI DERRICK
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
12 x6026 LADY OF BABYLON
G P JONES
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
G P Jones & Ms J A Hagan
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Kalgoorlie 0Mwly on October 5 over 2200m, 9 len behind Ryewood carrying 55kg at $61. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Toodyay Rtg 46+ on September 22 over 1850m, long-neck behind Jack In The Black carrying 54kg at $14. Looks safely held.
6
JADE MC NAUGHT
ORANGE, LILAC five SPOTS AND CAP