Ascot 26 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA-KARRAKATTA PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Plenty of pressure with Castle Road, Loves Talking and Kings Court leading the charge. The first of the features is the Karrakatta Plate and YES QUEEN (8) looks the one to beat despite going under in the lead ups. She was gunned down late first-up before clocking some fast splits from the back to just miss last start. Things look to be in her favour this time and she can turn the tables. TALKANCO (7) beat home Yes Queen narrowly last start and wasn't far behind two back in the Supremacy. She won't have as big a head start this time, but she has class and should get a lovely run. She's the main danger. JUST TOO FLY (4) is still a maiden, though he gives the feeling he'll love a race like the Karrakatta. He'll be able to lob in a great spot and he was strong to the line last time out. Booking of Lloyd is a good push and he can make his presence felt. CASTLE ROAD (1) draws ideally after a dominant win in the Perth Stakes and he can repeat the dose. DO I FEEL LUCKY (2) is better than he showed in the Perth Stakes and can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Yes Queen on top in the Karrakatta Plate.
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CASTLE ROAD
PAUL JORDAN 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, P Van Loenhout, Mrs J D Bond, Mogumber Park (Mgr: C W Brown), C Hannigan, G C Dickie, D Della Rocca, P J Kirby, Mrs L L Atherton, B Downie, G M Downie, T J Morley, D R Harding & A Carver Third-up today. First-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on March 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind God's Rapture with 59.5kg at $3.90. Last start won by 3.5 len at this track LR Perth Stakes April 12 over 1100m defeating Just Too Fly with 56.5kg at $18. Impressed last start. Blew them apart here last start and can do so again. |
4 C L STAPLES |
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| 2 | 21210 |
DO I FEEL LUCKY
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M H Daly At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind Castle Road with 56.5kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at Pinjarra LR 2yo M Millions February 15 over 1200m defeating Perfectly Proper carrying 57kg at $4.20. Magic Millions winner who can bounce back to form. |
9 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 3 | 27x14 |
KINGS COURT
LUKE FERNIE 2YO CHESTNUT RIG 57.0KG K Doak, Miss M Manfredini & L K Fernie Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at this track 2yo Swp March 15 over 1000m defeating Heaven Specified with 57kg at $8. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Castle Road carrying 55.5kg at $31. Comes into this in ordinary form. Needs to turn his form right around. |
11 BILLY EGAN |
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| 4 | 3x2 |
JUST TOO FLY
LUKE FERNIE 2YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, L K Fernie, G J Fleay & Mrs M Fleay Second-up. Promising on debut raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on January 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind Do I Feel Lucky carrying 56kg at $2.70. Returned from break 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 12 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Castle Road with 54kg at $16. Looks a nice colt who should appreciate 1200m. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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EXCEED THE BOOM
MITCHELL PATEMAN 2YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG M J Pateman & R Logie Last start 3rd of 13 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Castle Road with 54kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Luana Miss with 56kg at $19. Tested in this line-up. |
19 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 6 | 3x32 |
STATEWIDE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & F S Kilner Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track 2yo Swp on April 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Snitzalatte carrying 57kg at $10. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on April 19 over 1000m, nose behind Perfect Sister with 57kg at $2.90. Still a maiden and others are better suited. |
18 S PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 12x31 |
TALKANCO
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Woodbridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I J Riley), Ms R Huckson, R McCaffrey, D K Spector, T W Helfers, Mrs K J Helfers, R A Bower, J F O'leary, A J Dobson, Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), R C Peterson & I J Riley Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 29 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Luana Miss carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell won by a nose at this track G3 Gimcrack April 12 over 1100m defeating Yes Queen with 55.5kg at $6.50. Beat home Yes Queen last start and can go on with the job. |
5 B PARNHAM |
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YES QUEEN
DION LUCIANI 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 29 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Luana Miss with 56.5kg at $1.60. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, nose behind Talkanco carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Just missed last start and looks well placed to strike now. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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LOVES TALKING
LUKE FERNIE 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ms J T Fernie, Miss M Manfredini, Fillies Eleven (Mgr: Ms K Harring), Ms A A Barrett, Ms L Wither, Whole Lotta Roses (Mgr: Mrs F Holt), Miss K Hinchliffe-Jerrard & Moirai (Mgr: Miss C E Norris) Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Talkanco with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on March 8 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Fiery Spark carrying 56kg at $2. Racing well but the barrier is an issue. |
20 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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PERFECTLY PROPER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs C Pearce, S D Musson, J B Blackburn, D R Shivers, A G Tuxford, B M Williams, P Williams, M A Newman, A J Newman, A A Gotti, L J Rowe, SKI8 Racing , Pamafabero Racing, C J Petkovich, D M Petkovich, M J Coupe, J Roche, Ms B Butler & Ms H M Rossiter Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Pinjarra in the LR 2yo M Millions February 15 over 1200m, a nose behind Do I Feel Lucky carrying 55kg at $12. On debut fourth of 9 at this track 2yo Swp January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Do I Feel Lucky with 54kg at $31. In the mix off a freshen. |
16 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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SNITZALATTE
ADAM DURRANT 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & M J Beard Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track 2Mdn March 19 over 1000m defeating Pygmalion carrying 55kg at $1.70. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track 2yo Swp April 5 over 1200m defeating Hard Solo with 55kg at $2.15. Going well. Hard to knock on form and can feature. |
15 LUCY FIORE |
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GOLDEN OPERA
DANIEL MORTON 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C L Morton, D F Harris, Miss C R Williamson, Ms J V Williamson, Very Last Minute (Mgr: N T Chadd), Blondies (Mgr: Mrs D L McArthur), D Carter, A J L Durnin, P A Eldridge, Mrs L C Farrell, P K Huckle, Mrs D N Pratt, D R Schuster, N W Stock, L G Torpy, G F Comben, Ms A L Long & M W Smith Last start 6th of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 3 len behind Talkanco carrying 54kg at $101. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw on March 26 over 1200m, neck behind Good As Hell with 55kg at $10. Prefer in something easier. |
17 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 13 | 77232 |
HARD SOLO
ASHLEY MALEY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Miss R L Povey Last start 2nd of 14 at this track 2yo Swp on April 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Snitzalatte carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on March 22 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind God's Rapture with 54kg at $11. Would have to improve further. |
8 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 14 | 619 |
GOD'S RAPTURE
TED MARTINOVICH 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms S M Moloney, N E Giorgetta, R M Mitchell, G Evans & W J Forrest Most recently eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Talkanco carrying 55.5kg at $15. The run before that came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track 2yo Swp March 22 over 1100m defeating Wonderfully Made carrying 54kg at $3. Needs to lift on her latest effort. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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PERFECT SISTER
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track 2yo Swp April 19 over 1000m defeating Statewide with 55kg at $9. Showed enough in her debut but this is different gravy. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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GOOD AS HELL
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG K Doak, Miss M Manfredini & L K Fernie Since last run she has trialed at Kalgoorlie over 1100m on 18/04/2025; Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw March 26 over 1200m defeating She's Hot with 55kg at $11. The run before fourth in a small field at this track 2Mdn March 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Snitzalatte carrying 55kg at $5. Looking to others this time around and her recent trial didn't fill me with confidence. |
3 TIM CLARK |
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BRAZEN BUTCHER
TREVOR ANDREWS 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown), Miss C Forder, M Thalmann, J Somerville & C Somerville Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on April 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Elite Beau carrying 57kg at $4.20. Second-up won by 3 len at Pinjarra 2yo Mdn April 16 over 1200m defeating Without Remorse carrying 57kg at $5.50. Brings in different form, however this looks too difficult. |
12 JARRAD NOSKE |
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DELTASON
MERYL HAYLEY 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist) Last start 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on April 19 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Perfect Sister with 57kg at $5. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Luana Miss with 56kg at $26. Will need to do a bit more. |
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DON'T WINK
KAREN KERSLEY 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Ms K M Kersley, Mrs K F Payrits, Mrs P Martin, J Martin, Ms A J Bennett, S Iles, B Davis, M Nolan, D Turner, Mrs J L Oliver, A N Roseby, J N Smith, P Winfield, Mrs K S Rattigan, M Rattigan, K M Hamel, J Stork & Mrs G Stork Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Talkanco with 54kg at $101. Not keen on her chances this time. |
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FILA MIA
JAYCE BUCKLEY 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG G Cianciosi Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Talkanco carrying 54kg at $201. Tipping she will need to do more than that today to be competitive. |
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