Ascot   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m

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

Banks Avenue, Cheryl's Shout and Zouboltz all possess good speed. AHYEAHRIGHTO (2) wasn't suited by the slowly run race last start over the 1000m journey and looks well suited now up in trip. Third-up into the campaign, he's poised to return to his best figures and from a good draw, he can bounce back to winning ways. CAMERA ACTION (9) has gone under narrowly in both runs this preparation and drops back to 1200m today third-up. Tyler Schiller hops in the saddle now which is a positive sign and while this is tougher, she's well placed to land the knockout blow. CANNY ROCK (1) is looking for the hat-trick after a 0.5L victory at this track and trip last time out. The form out of that race has been solid and he's been kept fresh for this. Can put his best foot forward yet again. SHOOTING SPIRIT (3) will get back in the run but was good late last time out. Watch for him flashing once again. ZOUBOLTZ (7) can go on with the job following a good win last time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ahyeahrighto goes on top.
1 32611 CANNY ROCK
BRUCE KAY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
J A Latham
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ March 22 over 1200m defeating Soso Lucky with 57.5kg at $4.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl1 C&G February 26 over 1200m defeating Boussac carrying 61kg at $4.20. In winning form and can feature again.
9
B LOUIS
Purple And White Stripes, White Cap
2 13x24 AHYEAHRIGHTO
BRAD GRAHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Hayter, B J Maher, M Currie, T Cusack, B Ronaior, C Price, S Bald, P Wanless, J S Currie, T Andersen, C Duncan & F J Maher
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Grad Hcp 59+ on March 29 over 1000m, nose behind Amaroo Star with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 12 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Sinful Living carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. Went too slow for him last start and this looks a great race for him.
5
B PARNHAM
Black, Dark Blue Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
3 31553 SHOOTING SPIRIT
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Griffiths, M J Griffiths, R C Castle, Mrs M L Siegert, K J Siegert, W M Jolly, Mrs E P Brennan, J P Brennan, P D Sangalli, B M Lyon, Ms M L Stephenson, S G King, Mrs M King, B R Sinclair, Mrs L L Sinclair, A J Anderson, G W Rogers & S A Miller
Useful gelding. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Grad Hcp 59+ on April 19 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Prospector's Pick with 59kg at $11. The start before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track 0Mwly on April 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Zouboltz carrying 56kg at $8. Can put his best foot forward.
10
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, Yellow Quarters, Red Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 23376 SUPPORTIVE
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & F S Kilner
Useful type. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 5 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 56kg at $16. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Canny Rock with 59kg at $8.50. Will be harder to beat this time.
7
KESHAW DHURUN
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
5 6x841 BANKS AVENUE
GINO POLETTI
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B J Poletti, Mrs J M Thomson, M D Pegus, J M Pegus, G T Rowe, Mrs J A Rowe, Mrs P Dargan, Ms N J Strathdee, P Winfield, j Newman, Mrs S Newman, D Newman & Mrs C S Hutchinson
Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start won by 1.1 len at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G March 26 over 1200m defeating Dialling with 60kg at $10. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl3 on March 9 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind My Lovely Pet carrying 60kg at $26. Back in the winners’ list and is a definite each way chance.
11
P CARBERY
Red, Royal Blue Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
6 4117x BECALOTTI
TIARNNA NOSKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B A Robertshaw & N Farrell
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Geraldton Walkaway Cup December 27 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Hard Questions carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously first up; ran last of 9 at Belmont Park 0Mwly September 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bondi Plunge carrying 57kg at $8. Capable of a bold return.
1
JARRAD NOSKE
Red Body, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
7 12471 ZOUBOLTZ
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M J Fagan, M J Evans, M A Bates, J Smith & R F Warn
Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track 0Mwly April 2 over 1200m defeating Bondi Plunge carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Cl5 on March 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Deferred with 54kg at $8. Nice win last start and can go close again.
6
LUKE CAMPBELL
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
8 6765x KATONA
BOB TURRELL (JNR)
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R G Turrell (Jnr)
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 65+ September 28 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Without Reg carrying 55kg at $67. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Belmont Park 0Mwly August 7 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Sunny Honey with 56.5kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
2
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Yellow, Pink Sleeves And Cap
9 16x34 CAMERA ACTION
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
H W Daly
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cl5 on March 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Deferred carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Cl3 on April 2 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Lova Session with 57.5kg at $3.80. Profiles nicely. Knocking on the door and can strike third-up.
4
TYLER SCHILLER
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 9x80x CAPITAL EXPRESS
JAMIE MORGAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
P R Smythe & Mrs J J Smythe
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ September 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zing To Win carrying 56.5kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ August 25 over 1100m, 6 len behind Zing To Win carrying 56.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
3
HOLLY WATSON
Gold, Dark Blue Stars, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
11 90x11 CHERYL'S SHOUT
MACK HALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
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
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ March 30 over 1190m on a soft track defeating Karnup Queen carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Narrogin Rtg 46+ April 10 over 1190m defeating Work Home Front with 59kg at $1.35. This might prove too tough.
8
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Black, White And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap