Ascot 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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COOL RIDGE HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Masterly heading them off. SPEAK TO ME (1) resumed today and was a fresh winner over 1200m last campaign. His recent trial coming in was handy and he jumped the equal favourite in a good form race to end last campaign. Draw is sticky, but the ratings are with him and he's sure to make an impression. SOSO LUCKY (2) continues to play the role of Bridesmaid, finishing 1.8L off the winner when an odds-on favourite at Geraldton last time out. While she was below her best there, her figures prior stack up in this field. Blinkers go on now as she approaches D-Day. MASTERLY (5) can find the front from a good gate as he did last start when scoring by 0.6L at this track and trip. Steve Parnham replaces the apprentice hoop today and there's no reason why he can't go on with the job. WESTERN POWER (3) was solid first-up when only 1.4L off the winner and has claims with CJP in the saddle. SIMPLY THINKIN' (4) should appreciate the rise in trip and maps for a lovely run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Speak To Me first-up.
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| 1 | 4520x |
SPEAK TO ME
P J GIADRESCO 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Giadresco, Q P Giadresco, M D Giadresco & K R Kingston Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ November 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Border Force carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Bunbury Cl5 September 12 over 1200m defeating Mia Gusto with 57kg at $6.50. Nice trial coming in and he can resume on a strong note. |
9 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 2 | 22222 |
SOSO LUCKY
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs D L Pearce, B P K McGinty & Mrs N C McGinty Useful mare. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geraldton Abrolhos Plate on April 6 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Collective carrying 59.5kg at $1.65. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Canny Rock with 57kg at $2.10. Racing well without winning and now gets the Blinkers on first time. |
10 LUCY FIORE |
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| 3 | 613x5 |
WESTERN POWER
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 5 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at Northam Mdn August 8 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Flying Choux with 58kg at $1.90. Fitter now and can build on the solid fresh effort. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 16x23 |
SIMPLY THINKIN'
ADAM DURRANT 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG A G Durrant, L G Torpy, G Debski, M Sarich, F F Fairthorne (Jnr) & Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Cl3 on March 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tawkin' Jibberish with 59.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track 0Mwly on April 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Zouboltz carrying 54kg at $4.40. Should appreciate the mile trip and is not to be discounted. |
4 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 5 | 32141 |
MASTERLY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke) Useful gelding. Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Belmont Park 2&3yo 0Mwly March 26 over 1400m defeating Classic Impact carrying 57kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 59.5kg at $3. Can back up a good win last time. |
3 S PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 44202 |
SPORTS TALK
CHRIS STELMACH 7YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG J T Stelmach, E A Gizzarelli, J D Simpson, Mrs M A Simpson, Miss S A Simpson, A J Simpson, J R McClenaghan, A M Jones, A B H Utterson & W D Kendall Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on April 9 over 1400m, nose behind Dialling carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind MacCiateau carrying 56kg at $21. Not far away of late. Can figure in the outcome again. |
7 A HEARN |
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| 7 | 0008x |
BONDI BAY
SHARON MILLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S L Miller, D J Bow, A G Brennan, G A McTaggart, A D Ashe, G R Stephen, N D Caporaso, S G Laudreth, G L Montague & R M Long Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track 3yo Plate December 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Earthstorm carrying 58kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo 0Mw July 17 over 1200m, a nose behind Timeless Gem with 57kg at $26. Might be better off following this run. |
1 J WHITING |
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| 8 | 88x24 |
HAMMARMILL
MERYL HAYLEY 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss M L Hayley & Miss B Nash Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl5 on March 19 over 1200m, nose behind Deferred carrying 55kg at $21. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Siberian Siren carrying 54.5kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more. |
2 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 9 | 4346x |
WAR MATTERS
DARREN MCAULIFFE 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd, C Perkins, S Buckingham, K J Buckingham, P Anthonisz, Mrs J Chitty, Mrs D Edwards, C Duff, C Blackwell, J Hilbers, M Winnett, Mrs L McGrath, Mrs R Preedy, Mrs A Rampant, S Gall, Seek & Destroy Racing (M Green), M Franceschini, C Harms, TGIF (D Beriman) & M & D Wake Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ December 28 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Fioreyes with 59.5kg at $3. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Northam Mdn September 5 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Razmas carrying 58kg at $14. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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| 10 | 0x1 |
PURE OBSESSION
COLIN WEBSTER 3YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, P G Bruce, Mrs C B Bruce, W A Brooks, J W Brooks, J A Allen, J R Sherrington, R A Macintyre, A Thornton, Mrs P Thornton, D B Wake, Mrs R Wake, B C Dohnt & R J Smith Third race start. First start ran last of 12 at Northam Mdn on October 17 over 1300m, 14 len behind Belta Of A Song carrying 56kg at $41. Went for a break before returning won by a neck at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 3 over 1300m defeating Spank Appeal carrying 57.5kg at $51. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive. |
8 T TURNER |
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