Ascot 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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SCHWEPPES WATC DERBY 2400m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Machine Gun Gracie should be able to comfortably find the front. The feature of the day now, the WA Derby where MACHINE GUN GRACIE (4) aims to do the Oaks-Derby double. She was taken on in the Oaks but it only brought out the best in her, running away to win impressively 14 days ago. Looks to get all the favours again and can claim both WA's 3YO Classics. SAIL SESSION (1) is the pick of the boys having won the Melvista Stakes last time out. The time was a little slow there, but he looks a horse who will improve with a more genuine gallop on offer. Gets all the favours off the inside and appears the main danger. MAXWHOOSHTAPIN (2) was closing late in the Melvista and is another who may appreciate a stronger gallop if it comes in the Derby. He should relish the rise in trip and still has some upside. Can be in the finish. FUNCHAL (6) took the race to Machine Gun Gracie in the Oaks and didn't go down without a fight. Worth plenty of thought. NET ZERO (3) is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Machine Gun Gracie can bring up the hat-trick.
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| 1 | 12111 |
SAIL SESSION
DANIEL MORTON 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track LR Melvista April 5 over 2200m defeating Maxwhooshtapin carrying 56kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track LR J C Roberts March 22 over 1800m defeating Play Fair with 55kg at $2.60. Far too good in the Melvista and looks the best of the boys. |
1 LUCY FIORE |
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| 2 | 31652 |
MAXWHOOSHTAPIN
MISTY BAZELEY 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M L Bazeley, P Crichton, J Pereira & A J Smythe Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR Melvista on April 5 over 2200m, 0.7 len behind Sail Session with 54kg at $61. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl1 on March 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Black For Cash carrying 59kg at $5. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Strong late in the Melvista and has claims. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 12393 |
NET ZERO
DANIEL MORTON 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C L Morton, W J Beament, M I Leahy, G Muir, Ms J A Muir, G Bowden, R Finlayson, Mrs S L Finnegan & P B Hughes Last start 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR Melvista on April 5 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind Sail Session carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 9th of 11 at this track in the LR J C Roberts on March 22 over 1800m, 8 len behind Sail Session carrying 54kg at $61. Not to be discounted following his Melvista effort. |
5 S PARNHAM |
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| 4 | 21211 |
MACHINE GUN GRACIE
JUSTINE ERKELENS 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG G R Browne, Miss J Erkelens, Miss K A Curtis, P S Malaspina, P R Watkins, C A Gilson, J Wynn-Taylor, J M Mijacika, M A Biggs, Bin Chicken Pony Club (Mgr: D C Puren), Mrs J L Wynn-Taylor & Mrs A J Mijacika Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G3 Wa Oaks April 5 over 2400m defeating Funchal with 55.5kg at $1.75. The start before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track LR Natasha March 22 over 2200m defeating Twilight Tale with 54kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Oaks winner lining up here and looks the one to beat once again. |
3 S O'DONNELL |
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| 5 | 67043 |
NOAHQUINTILLY
DAVID HARRISON 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston), Mrs J De Grussa & K R De Grussa Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Wa Oaks on April 5 over 2400m, 4 len behind Machine Gun Gracie with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track in the LR Natasha on March 22 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Machine Gun Gracie with 55.5kg at $61. Will need to do even more. |
6 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 6 | 24632 |
FUNCHAL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Wa Oaks on April 5 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Machine Gun Gracie with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track in the LR Natasha on March 22 over 2200m, 4 len behind Machine Gun Gracie with 54kg at $6.50. Stuck on well after taking it up to Machine Gun Gracie in the Oaks. |
4 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 7 | 41754 |
SUMMER'S LEGACY
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst & C Van Heemst Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Wa Oaks on April 5 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Machine Gun Gracie carrying 55.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 12 at this track in the LR Natasha on March 22 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Machine Gun Gracie carrying 54kg at $21. Looks tested. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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