Ascot   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CIVIL AND GENERAL HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Solid tempo with Nobellity leading from Ima Wild Girl and Rapid Rock. OBJECTIFY (2) was a fresh winner first-up last campaign and she was solid in her most recent trial coming into this. He looks to get a lovely run in transit and Brad Parnham hops back in the saddle first-up. Looks well placed and on the way up. She can return in impressive fashion. PRINCESS IN RED (4) was far too good last time out, running over the top to score by 1.7L over this trip at Belmont. She maps to get every chance again from the inside barrier and she should be able to go to the next level now. She can play a major role. PLAYING AROUND (8) was a winner first-up over 1400m before a disappointing run over the mile most recently. He's been freshened and comes back to 1200m now with Pike booked in a good push for his chances. He creates plenty of interest. RAPID ROCK (5) can give a bold sight on the front and will be tough to run down. CHARINO (1) is better than he showed fresh and peaked second-up in his debut campaign. Has to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Objectify.
1 210x6 CHARINO
BRETT POPE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C Marino
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 22 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sinful Living with 54kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track 3yo Classic October 12 over 1000m defeating West Star carrying 55kg at $41. Can improve on what he did first-up.
6
LUCY FIORE
Purple, White M, White Sleeves, Purple Cuffs, White Cap
2 1174x OBJECTIFY
DANIEL MORTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B J Cohen, D Young, A P Lamond, G A Young, T Young & D G Dunstan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ July 13 over 1400m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Berbere carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Belmont Park Cl1 May 29 over 1200m in the wet defeating Sentimental Belle carrying 57.5kg at $3. Great fresh record and he can resume on a winning note.
3
B PARNHAM
Black, Orange Abstract Horse, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 450x7 BARNEY'S WORLD
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
L K Fernie
Second run back. First-up after three months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Ruler Rocket carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 9 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Playing Rio carrying 55.5kg at $21. Looking to others for the winner.
5
CHRIS PARNHAM
Pale Blue, Cerise Seams, Collar And Cuffs
4 x0x41 PRINCESS IN RED
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
H W Daly
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on February 1 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind At Your Service carrying 54.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell won by 1.75 len at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M March 26 over 1200m defeating Three Grand carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Profiles nicely. Impressive win last start and she can go on with the job.
1
JARRAD NOSKE
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 42525 RAPID ROCK
BRUCE KAY
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D F Kay, A Martinovich, C W Fewster, S D Kay, C S Glover, J Kay & Miss J P Lynch
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Siberian Siren carrying 54.5kg at $9. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 1 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hang Glider carrying 55.5kg at $21. Can feature on the quick turnaround.
5
B LOUIS
Purple And White Stripes, White Cap
6 87328 MYSTIC JANE
MERYL HAYLEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Northern thoroughbreds
At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sail Session with 56.5kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on March 1 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Terratif carrying 57kg at $8. Struggling and looking to others.
8
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Lime Green, White Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
7 14943 NOBELLITY
RENEE FORREST
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M Santich & Miss T A Brown
Form hard to fault. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Canny Rock carrying 53.5kg at $12. Before that 4th in a small field at Belmont Park 0Mwly on March 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Jaz Session carrying 55kg at $16. Still has a zest for racing and can feature in the finish.
2
LUKE CAMPBELL
Gold, Dark Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 28x18 PLAYING AROUND
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.6 len at Bunbury Mdn February 13 over 1400m defeating Delicate Warrior carrying 58kg at $1.95. Second-up struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Here For Cheques carrying 55kg at $6. Disappointed last time out but drops right back in trip and can bounce back.
4
WILLIAM PIKE
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
9 272x4 IMA WILD GIRL
P R BAMFORD
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
W E Skuthorp
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early in a small field at Pingrup Rtg 56+ on March 22 over 1000m, 10 len behind Dynamite Bay carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Geraldton Cl1 on April 27 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Heyfield Boomer carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Fitter but hard to see her featuring.
9
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Red, White Maple Leaf
10 39x14 MAIN ACT
BOB MCPHERSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R C McPherson, Mrs J A McPherson, Mrs B Lammie & B W Ramsay
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly March 12 over 1200m defeating Blue Rocket with 55kg at $13. Second-up 4th of 8 at Belmont Park 2&3yo 0Mwly on March 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Masterly carrying 58.5kg at $4. Draws out again but able to play a big role.
7
MS J VALAS
Pink, Brown Sash, Royal Blue Armbands And Quartered Cap
11 x2318 MISTER RAFFLES
BEN OWEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Fox Farm (Mgr: Mrs M J Mcallister)
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Our Rocky Bay carrying 55kg at $19. Before that won by 1.75 len at Belmont Park Mdn March 5 over 1200m defeating Cap Cavour with 57kg at $2.30. Better than the last run suggests and deserves another chance.
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White, Brown Yoke And Armbands, White Cap With Brown Diamond