Ascot   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

QUAYCLEAN HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Masterly leading the way. SIXINCH HEELS (1) continued her winning streak with an arrogant victory last start over 1200m as the $2.20 favourite. Now back up to 1400m which looks ideal and she'll be much closer to the speed from the barrier. Hard to see anything turning the tables on her. POND MASTER (4) was closing off well behind Sixinch Heels last start but is likely to spot her an even bigger start this time. He is second-up however and Pike remains with the gelding. Can improve on what we saw fresh and if anyone's likely to turn the tables, it could be him. MASTERLY (3) was collared late last start against the older horses and brings in a different formline. He's been strong from the front in recent efforts and maps to lead again off the inside. Can give a bold sight. KARNUP QUEEN (8) gets the blinkers on third-up and can fire a shot. BIG SHOTS (2) can make an impression first-up with Billy Egan taking the ride. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sixinch Heels can extend her winning run.
1 x1111 SIXINCH HEELS
SIMON A MILLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan)
On a four run winning streak. Last start favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ April 12 over 1200m defeating Pond Master carrying 59kg at $2.20. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ March 29 over 1400m defeating Swansee with 55kg at $1.40. Can continue on her upward trajectory.
2
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 x900x BIG SHOTS
LUKE FERNIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L K Fernie, K Doak & Miss M Manfredini
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track in the G2 Wa Guineas November 23 over 1600m, 17 len behind Storyville carrying 57kg at $101. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at this track in the LR Belgravia October 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind West Star with 59kg at $41. Looks well placed back in grade.
3
BILLY EGAN
Hot Pink With Black Leopard Print
3 21413 MASTERLY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke)
Going well. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 59+ on April 19 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Western Power with 56.5kg at $16. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Belmont Park 2&3yo 0Mwly March 26 over 1400m defeating Classic Impact carrying 57kg at $3.10. Key chance and expected to run well.
1
S PARNHAM
Maroon, Yellow Seams And Cap
4 100x2 POND MASTER
TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms P L Kenney, T Wood, E J O'Farrell, Mrs CA O'Farrell, A Sato, Backmarkers (Mgr: T Wood) & T Ikenushi
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 12 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Northam Mdn on October 6 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind The Merryman carrying 56kg at $1.60. Big run fresh and will be flashing late once again.
10
WILLIAM PIKE
Lt Blue, Royal Blue Star Outline With Letter "I", Royal Blue Sleeves, Lt Blue Cap, Royal Blue Stars
5 3x525 SNIPPY SEAN
DANIEL MORTON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Morton, The Billy Hunts, I Dayoub, Mrs C D Smitham, T J Smitham, Mrs B Calvert, D Carter, A J L Durnin, Esquin, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), Fewnicorns, Pinch And A Punt, P A Scott, Ms L C Smitham, S T Smitham, Mrs K L Barsanti, S K Durnin, Miss S El-Raghy, D H Finlayson & T S Ilich
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl1 on April 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Famous Dain with 60kg at $3.30. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl3 on April 2 over 1400m, nose behind Lova Session with 57.5kg at $5.50. Honest galloper who must be respected.
5
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Light Blue Armbands And Cap
6 88x17 AWESOME BOY
BRUCE KAY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D F Kay & C W Henman
Third-up today. Resuming won by a long-neck at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn March 23 over 1200m defeating Shamilian Miss carrying 57kg at $15. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sixinch Heels with 57kg at $16. Must improve sharply.
4
B LOUIS
Purple And White Stripes, White Cap
7 80x00 FUN IN HOLLYWOOD
SUE OLIVE
3YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 16 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Awesome Boy carrying 55kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track Mdn on April 18 over 1000m, 11 len behind Haida Gwaii with 55.5kg at $201. Might struggle again.
7
P CARBERY
Gold, Black Double 'V' And Horseshoe, Black Armbands, Gold Cap With Black Horseshoes
8 37x23 KARNUP QUEEN
HAYDEN BALLANTYNE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs A L Ballantyne, M Morley, D Walters, Mrs J M Walters, B R Stanford, A J Oehme, K M Riddle, G Griffen, Miss C Fisher, R Jasper, J Brooks, D McIntosh, A S Smith, Ms K J Gibson & G J Dyer
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 30 over 1190m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cheryl's Shout with 58kg at $3.60. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Mangifera with 55.5kg at $3.30. Third-up now with the blinkers on and looks ready to pounce.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red With White B
9 934x9 RANYX
DANIEL MORTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Cohen, D Young, A P Lamond, G A Young, T Young & D G Dunstan
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sixinch Heels with 56kg at $20. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 1 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Oisin with 56.5kg at $41. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
9
TYLER SCHILLER
Black, Orange Abstract Horse, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 84x66 ROSIE CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G C Ballantyne, Mrs D S Ballantyne, Mrs L McCagh & J A Mccagh
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at this track Cl3 on March 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Tawkin' Jibberish carrying 54.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Uukhai carrying 55.5kg at $21. Expect she will just battle again.
6
J WHITING
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap