Ascot 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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RIDGEPORT 2026 MM YEARLINGS EPONA CLASSIC 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Lucky I Am is expected to lead at a keen tempo. SUPERNATURAL (2) is first-up here and has won twice when fresh in the past. His recent trial was very solid and he looks set to run well fresh. Likely to get back in the run, but Pike knows him well and if he can be close to his best on resumption, he'll be hard to hold out. JAZ SESSION (1) won in this grade two back before getting too far out of her ground last time out when a $4.40 chance in a 72+. Might need some luck from the inside draw, but back to this grade is a big tick and a return to her best form is on the cards. TRIPLE THE CHANT (4) is likely to be better over further but her recent trial was solid and she has placed first-up in the past. Form from behind her last campaign stood up and she can go to another level this time in work. LUCKY I AM (3) just missed fresh when gunned down late. Fitter now and can make every post a winner. DEFINE BEAUTIFUL (7) comes here on the fresh side in what looks a targeted attack. Can't be left out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Supernatural gets the nod.
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| 1 | x3219 |
JAZ SESSION
JUSTINE ERKELENS 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG I J Rickwood Last start 9th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Black Ora carrying 56kg at $4.40. The run before that came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 66+ November 15 over 1000m defeating Charino with 57kg at $6.50. Back in grade today and she's much better than we saw last start. |
1 S O'DONNELL |
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| 2 | 5135x |
SUPERNATURAL
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J B Blackburn, P W Rogers & Ms A J Clark Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ August 9 over 1300m, soft track; 3.5 len behind King Adviso carrying 57kg at $2.15. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 10 over 1100m defeating Shooting Spirit with 54.5kg at $6.50. Looks ready to fire off a nice trial recently and looks a key player. |
8 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 3 | 217x2 |
LUCKY I AM
JIM P TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, I K Russell, Ms K M Haynes, P C Quartermaine, Mrs K Pomphrey, M C Addison, Kurrumbola Racing (Mgr: J A C Little), J Maas & Mrs J C Maas Second run back. First-up after four months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 16 at this track 0Mwly on November 29 over 1000m, nose behind Santanova with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 3 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Countess Of Kenna with 55.5kg at $1.85. Ticks a few boxes and will take some catching. |
6 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 4 | 6111x |
TRIPLE THE CHANT
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by neck Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ August 23 over 1650m slow track defeating Antique Star with 55.5kg at $2.45. First up last campaign second of 16 at Northam Mdn June 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Naughty Tortie with 56kg at $4.20. Likely to be better over further, though this looks a suitable race for her return. |
9 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 5 | x6211 |
BONNY ROCK
MACK HALL 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG B A Turner, R J Turner, G J Ayton & M J D Hall Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Albany Cl2 December 4 over 1232m defeating Questioneverything with 58kg at $4.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5.5 len win at Narrogin Rtg 46+ November 20 over 1190m defeating Kimberley Currency carrying 57kg at $7.50. Today's race will be harder but she looks up to the task. |
11 KESHAW DHURUN |
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| 6 | 42219 |
CHERYL'S SHOUT
MACK HALL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M G Bowden, Mrs M R Bowden, Miss T H Bowden, Miss C L Bowden, Miss G M Bowden, B E Barnicott & Miss K Ledden At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Itzabeast carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Narrogin Rtg 52+ November 20 over 1190m defeating Get Out Mick with 58.5kg at $1.90. Might struggle again. |
5 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 7 | 26251 |
DEFINE BEAUTIFUL
LUKE FERNIE 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M J Ferguson, S A Preen, P K Huckle, T Watts, J M Venturini, Mrs C P Forrest & M W P Forrest Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.2 len at this track Westspeed Heat November 8 over 1200m defeating Desert Dancing with 54.5kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M on October 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gold Flakes carrying 58kg at $9. Nice trial between runs and this looks a targeted assault. |
2 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 7x355 |
HAMMARMILL
MATT NASH 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss M L Hayley & Miss B Nash At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track Westspeed Final on December 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Auto Cruise with 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 56kg at $51. Rates highly and can break through. |
10 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 9 | 310x9 |
ICANDOIT ONMYOWN
CHRIS WILLIS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG C G Willis, N C Willis, B R Willis & M C George Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind King's Drama carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track Mdn on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sister Talk carrying 55kg at $16. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
4 J WHITING |
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| 10 | 07056 |
MAVIS MYRTLE
CHRIS WILLIS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG C G Willis At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ma Ma Belle with 54kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 9 at Albany Cl2 on November 27 over 1500m, 4 len behind Fight In Flight with 54kg at $8.50. Will need to improve sharply. |
3 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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| 11 | x1900 |
TREBLE MAKER
PETER FERNIE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A M Inglis At the latest run 13th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on December 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Redback Flyer carrying 56kg at $31. The run before that got back early 10th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Smooth Chino with 54kg at $51. Will not find this easy. Prepared to overlook. |
7 HOLLY WATSON |
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