Ascot 11 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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A1 ENGINEERING HANDICAP 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Rock In Wonder and Capable Angel to take up the running at a strong tempo. OLD MATE HENRY (11) had showed plenty of talent but finally landed the knockout blow last time out, and did so in emphatic fashion. The step to 1800m looks perfect for him and the should get every chance from an inside barrier. Pike remains in the saddle and he can make it back-to-back wins. MISSISSIPPI DAWN (14) was very flat first-up but improved quickly last time out to get the job done. Up in grade today, but she's a progressive type who looks suited out to this trip now. CJP remains in the saddle and with improvement expected, she'll go close. MAXWHOOSHTAPIN (1) has returned in impressive fashion this campaign and up to 1800m is no issue. The draw is a query, though he does have good early speed and may be able to roll across from the draw. Going well enough to win this. PHAROAH SHOW (4) bolted in last start at Bunbury and can go on with the job. ROCK IN WONDER (5) can give a bold sight out in trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Old Mate Henry looks the one to beat.
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MAXWHOOSHTAPIN
MISTY BAZELEY 4YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M L Bazeley, P Crichton, J Pereira & A J Smythe Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G September 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Hoya Destroyer with 60kg at $10. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 69+ on September 27 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Stormageddon with 56kg at $8. Racing well. Narrowly beaten in stronger grade last start and can go one better this time around. |
15 B PARNHAM |
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| 2 | 137x0 |
QUEEN OF JERUSALEM
ADAM DURRANT 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M J Beard Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Be Bardot with 59kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track Rtg 63+ on March 1 over 2200m, 8 len behind Magic Whistle with 58.5kg at $41. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
10 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 3 | 78131 |
HAFEY
AARON PATEMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), W J Beament, K Hassan, B Thorneloe, A P Newman, P W Van Der Zanden, D B Fewster, N C Ebbs, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), J D Rae, A1 Racing (Mgr: T Urquhart), APJ (Mgr: P J Riky), Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell), L G Torpy & R J Wade Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at Bunbury Rtg 54+ September 29 over 2025m defeating Alnaud carrying 60kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Carnarvon Carnarvon Cup on September 13 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Coming back in trip but brings the right form to the table and is one to follow. |
12 KATE PATEMAN |
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| 4 | x6321 |
PHAROAH SHOW
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at Bunbury Cl1 September 29 over 1695m defeating Grandad's Adiction with 59kg at $2.30. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Cl3 on September 18 over 1685m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Runforrob with 56.5kg at $7. Racing in top order and has to be included on what he's done recently. |
3 AMY JO HAYES |
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| 5 | 61473 |
ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park W/Speed Spring on September 27 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Too Much Talk carrying 59kg at $9.50. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Belmont Park Westspeed Heat on September 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sweet Tea with 59.5kg at $3.90. Can give a bold sight from up on the speed. |
13 VICTORIA CORVER |
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DIVINE MERCY
DARRYN PATEMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B D Evans Last start came from midfield and won by 11 len at Moora Moora Cup 64+ October 4 over 1800m defeating Lutz with 56.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Carnarvon Carnarvon Cup on September 13 over 2000m, 4 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 55kg at $7. Looks safely held this time around. |
8 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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ROMMEO
CLIFFORD GREEN 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG C R Green Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 11 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on September 20 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Be Bardot carrying 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on September 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Essentric Nature carrying 54kg at $26. Outclassed. |
6 S O'DONNELL |
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| 8 | 34926 |
LONG GENES
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Miss K M O'Heare, D A O'Heare, Mrs J Webster, M F Glazbrook, Ms J E Normandale, P J de Baugy, B D Hughes, Miss L Davidson, C J Kielman, Mrs J Kielman, S J Lally & G A Mabarrack Last start 6th of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 63+ on September 27 over 2200m, 2 len behind I Love Your Smile carrying 55.5kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Mt Magnet Mt Magnet Cup on September 20 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Got Lucky with 60kg at $1.90. Hard to make a case. |
4 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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MY MATE
JOSHUA KRISPYN 8YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG S Epiro Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 7th of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on September 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Climb On Top with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 9 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Boots Like Bruce carrying 56.5kg at $61. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better. |
16 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 10 | 31311 |
CAPABLE ANGEL
BRANDON FIORE 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan) & J R Lamera Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Toodyay Toodyay Cup September 28 over 1850m defeating Ilgiro Delmondo carrying 56kg at $2.35. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at Belmont Park Cl1 September 17 over 1650m on a heavy track defeating Battle Commander with 58kg at $8. Hard to leave out on current form. |
14 LUCY FIORE |
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| 11 | 23221 |
OLD MATE HENRY
STEELE CASEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs W F Clarke, R A Clarke, R J Clarke & Miss J E Clarke Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; settled well back; won by 4.5 len at Bunbury Mdn September 29 over 1695m defeating Midnight Express with 58kg at $1.26. Before that 2nd of 8 at Bunbury Mdn on September 18 over 1685m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Exquisite Taste with 58kg at $1.40. Suited by the rise in trip and can bring up back-to-back wins. |
2 WILLIAM PIKE |
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WAR MATTERS
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd, C Perkins, S Buckingham, K J Buckingham, P Anthonisz, Mrs J Chitty, Mrs D Edwards, C Duff, C Blackwell, J Hilbers, M Winnett, Mrs L McGrath, Mrs R Preedy, Mrs A Rampant, S Gall, Seek & Destroy Racing (M Green), M Franceschini, C Harms, TGIF (D Beriman) & M & D Wake Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl3 on September 18 over 1685m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Runforrob carrying 58kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 3 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Correct Choice carrying 55kg at $12. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
5 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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FIOREYES
ASHLEY MALEY 6YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG A W Maley, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, R M Croucher, W Ellis, V Tarzia, J F Wovodich, J G Wilkins & C P Woodcock Most recently 10th of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 63+ on September 27 over 2200m, 5 len behind I Love Your Smile with 55kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 14 at Belmont Park Rtg 61+ on September 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind I Love Your Smile carrying 55.5kg at $31. Others preferred. |
7 T TURNER |
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| 14 | 70x91 |
MISSISSIPPI DAWN
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 F&M on August 27 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Star Supreme with 56kg at $9.50. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bunbury Cl1 September 18 over 1400m in soft going defeating Golden Kathleen carrying 58kg at $5.50. Racing well. Too good last time out and the rise to 1800m is right up her alley. |
11 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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LAKEVIEW LIGHTNING
TANIA BURNS 6YO BLACK GELDING 54.0KG Ms T M Burns & G W Pollitt At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Toodyay Toodyay Cup on September 28 over 1850m, 1.5 len behind Capable Angel with 55kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 7 at Bunbury All Weather Cl1 on August 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Amamus with 60kg at $5.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
9 MADI DERRICK |
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| 16 | 95441 |
RUNFORROB
PHILLIP NAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J Naylor, Miss S Naylor & J Vague Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a long-neck at Bunbury Cl3 September 18 over 1685m on a rain affected track defeating Pharoah Show with 54kg at $11. The run before that got back early 4th of 7 at Bunbury Cl3 on September 11 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Saturday Sesh carrying 54kg at $18. Should be thereabouts. |
1 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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