Ascot   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LIBERTIES INSURANCE HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 39)   Rail: +13m Entire. (Pent: 6.40)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Outspoken Lad leading the way. JUSTAMIDDY (4) dropped off last start over the 1400m journey here following a strong effort two back. There's already been a winner out of his last start and he drops plenty of weight today. Looks ready for this trip now and he can put his best foot forward. M SPECIAL VIEW (2) never really got into the race first-up over 1400m at this track. He possesses enough speed to offset the barrier should they wish to roll forward. Can improve and won't be far away. OUTSPOKEN LAD (1) was back to form last start at Albany and has run some strong races recently. Looks well placed here from the barrier and the 3kg claim comes in handy. Can play a major role. HENRY HAS SPOKEN (8) was only fair last start at big odds in a stronger race following a win at this track and trip two back. She remains at the bottom of the weights and if she gets some luck in the running, she won't be far away. BAMBUN BOY (3) can improve on a solid first-up effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Justamiddy.
1 14802 OUTSPOKEN LAD
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D Pearce), T D Forrest, Mrs S M Rickson, M B Brennan, B K Willison, B C Horan, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C Campbell), Mrs S Clark, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, S Norsworthy, Miss T Frizzell, J Boxer, S Matthews, A Fisher, Miss H Allison & D Wilson
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Albany Rtg 70+ on January 11 over 1500m, long-neck behind Agent Jay carrying 60kg at $3.50. The race before that 10th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Profit Pocket carrying 58kg at $19. Cannot be left out of calculations.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
RED, WHITE PEARCE RACING LOGO, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, RED QUARTERED CAP
2 480x8 SPECIAL VIEW
BRIAN KERSLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B W Kersley, I Harper, Mrs E Harper & Ms N M Yozzi
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 12 at this track 0Mwly on January 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rommel's Goddess with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 4 2023 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cheval De Vaga with 54.5kg at $17. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
7
HOLLY WATSON
DENIM, Gold Collar, Cuffs And Cap
3 380x4 BAMBUN BOY
SUE OLIVE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J S Latham
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on January 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sports Talk with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on June 12 over 1700m, slow going 8 len behind Cherry Can Run carrying 60kg at $12. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
6
JORDAN TURNER
GOLD, BLACK HORSESHOE,BLACK DOUBLE VEE, BLACK ARMBANDS, GOLD CAP, BLACK HORSESHOES
4 7x825 JUSTAMIDDY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
F S Kilner, N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Cockatoo Ridge (Mgr: C W Loxton)
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Cl3 on January 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sports Talk carrying 58kg at $6.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0Mwly on January 8 over 1400m, neck behind Rommel's Goddess carrying 56kg at $9. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
1
LAQDAR RAMOLY
YELLOW, MAROON SEAMS ,YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON SEAMS ,MAROON CAP
5 05580 ABBOU
MACK HALL
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M J D Hall & Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty)
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pointless Praise carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 8 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 5 over 1916m, 9 len behind Becalotti carrying 54kg at $26. Can't see him featuring in the finish.
2
KESHAW DHURUN
BROWN, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND, LIGHT BLUE CAP
6 6x005 FRIES WITH THAT
KAYLA FARRELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell
Most recently 5th of 8 at Bunbury Cl5 on January 16 over 1690m, 1.75 len behind Manzor Magic with 55kg at $61. Before that ran last of 12 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on December 29 over 1200m, 14 len behind Village Girl with 59kg at $71. Others make more appeal.
6
P FARRELL
GREY, BLACK JUMPING BARRAMUNDI, RED SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, BLACK CAP
7 38508 HEAPS OF MOOLAH
MICHAEL MILLER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney, C M Dewberry & M H Miller
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 25 over 2200m, 11 len behind Magic Whistle with 55kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 11 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on January 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Oceanzara with 54kg at $101. Looks tested in this line-up.
3
AVA CATARINO
DARK BLUE, WHITE STAR, RED ,WHITE QUARTERED CAP
8 60718 HENRY HAS SPOKEN
SHARON MILLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D J Clark, I K Macpherson, T J Cusack, G Anderson & J Clark
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 59+ on January 18 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Rommeo with 54.5kg at $91. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Cl1 January 8 over 1600m defeating Noble Connection carrying 54kg at $26. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
8
JADE MC NAUGHT
GREEN, SKY BLUE BRACES, NAVY STRIPE, GREEN SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CAP, NAVY COLLAR
9 7x890 MEGA REWARD
ASHLEY MALEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
A W Maley, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), L B Harvey, G R Mckenna, C P Pearce, T W Churstain & C P Woodcock
Last start ran last of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1100m, 7 len behind Moorumbine carrying 59kg at $26. Before that ran last of 9 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on December 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Our Rocky Bay carrying 56.5kg at $51. Likely to struggle again.
4
J WHITING
WHITE,GREEN DISC, red band, WHITE SLEEVES, RED AND GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, GREEN CAP, WHITE QUARTERS