Ascot 11 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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CITY OF OPPORTUNITY TROPHY 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Never Sober leading the way. SOWAR (4) was a good winner at this course and distance two back and may have found them too sharp over the mile most recently. He should appreciate stepping out in trip again and Watson has never missed the places when riding previously. Can bounce back to winning ways. ALLEZ ALLEZ (1) won comfortably over the mile last time out and boasts a strong third-up record. He's only had the one try over this distance, but Brad Parnham sticking is a positive sign. Will need some luck from the draw but he's shown he's good enough to be winning. HERE FOR CHEQUES (2) kicked away for a strong victory over the mile here 10 days ago and steps up in grade again. Carbery has a good record when riding and he can be prominent from the outset. Live chance to go back-to-back. CATCH THESE HANDS (3) is better than he showed last time out and steps out to this trip for the first time. Include. STRIKE NOW (5) can run a bold race third-up and with the winkers going on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Sowar.
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| 1 | 35x41 |
ALLEZ ALLEZ
M L LANE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D A Ryan, Mrs R Ryan Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 69+ on April 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Oly's Choice carrying 56kg at $21. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ April 27 over 1600m defeating Arnie's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $13. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
9 B PARNHAM |
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| 2 | 21x41 |
HERE FOR CHEQUES
BERNIE MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J Abreu, A P Jardim, A P Jardim, G Celesti, A Grandile, N Abreu, A Abreu & J De Abreu Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fly With Caution with 59.5kg at $14. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at this track 0Mwly May 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Super Romani with 59.5kg at $3.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
3 P CARBERY |
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| 3 | 27817 |
CATCH THESE HANDS
STEPHEN WOLFE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S J Wolfe, M P Dixon, Mrs L Elliss, B W Hamlin, K Hamlin, T Hunt, G D Hann, D Terry, Ms A Williamson, J A Zahradnik & B Thornley Most recently 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Allez Allez with 57kg at $14. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Albany Rtg 70+ April 19 over 1500m defeating Henry The Aviator with 56.5kg at $4. Genuine hope on best form. |
6 ALAN KENNEDY |
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| 4 | 32215 |
SOWAR
MITCHELL PATEMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG K Johnson & Ms H Lawrance Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Allez Allez carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ April 20 over 1800m defeating Santa Brae with 55kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time and rates highly. |
1 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 5 | 73x58 |
STRIKE NOW
JASON MILLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG W M Cowcher & J Price Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 69+ on April 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Oly's Choice with 56kg at $41. Last start second last of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Allez Allez with 57.5kg at $19. Expected to be doing his best work late. |
11 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | 112x2 |
SUPER ROMANI
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C Pearce Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track 0Mwly on May 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Here For Cheques carrying 59kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Belmont Park Cl1 January 10 over 1650m defeating Who Be Whatee with 60kg at $1.60. This will test. |
10 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 7 | 06x90 |
ROMANCING THE ROCK
BRANDON FIORE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J C Wason Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 49 days. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sisu Warrior with 54kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hesket carrying 57kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
2 LUCY FIORE |
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| 8 | 50131 |
NEVER SOBER
ASHLEY MALEY 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG A W Maley, K B Tuckey, J V Gallop, J F Kearney, D N Kearney, P D Kearney, J P Morris & D Gane Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Albany Rtg 58+ April 28 over 1600m defeating Divine Mercy carrying 61kg at $4.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Narrogin Narrogin Cup on April 14 over 1900m, 2.25 len behind Lord Gannicus carrying 54kg at $9. Last-start winner worth including |
5 T TURNER |
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| 9 | 50x90 |
ADMIRED
G A CRISPIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A Cummins, Mrs S L Crispin, P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney & Ms J Starkie Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track Cl5 on March 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Never Sober carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Narrogin Narrogin Cup on April 14 over 1900m, 15 len behind Lord Gannicus with 54kg at $61. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment. |
7 J WHITING |
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| 10 | q6311 |
CITINO
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs L V Dawson, S J De Campo, Miss T L De Campo, K B Tuckey, S R De Campo, K Pellington & A W Hill Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Cl1 May 1 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Knockoneback with 60kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Pinjarra Mdn April 18 over 1600m defeating Whaitiri with 58kg at $1.80. Racing well and can win again. |
8 S PARNHAM |
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| 11 | x2x99 |
RECALLED
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), J D McIntosh, Tenfold Racing (Mgr: B S Hill), T E Whittaker, R Eiffler, BM Green, K A Sheppard, R S Humphries, G McLearie, Mrs C Sheppard, M S Griffiths & D M Green Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fly With Caution with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Allez Allez with 54.5kg at $51. Impossible to entertain. |
4 J AZZOPARDI |
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