Ascot 10 Jan 2026
GOING: G
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MORLEY GROWERS MARKET HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: True. |
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Lucky I Am to take charge ahead of Chino La Diva at a solid tempo. ALL GRUNT (1) made progress last season and was placed 3 times in a row at Stakes level. He is unbeaten fresh up from a spell, and with 2 trials under his belt, he will be hard to hold out here. Check the market moves. LUCKY I AM (7) set the pace and was claimed late fresh up when finishing runner-up by a nose and then weakened to finish eighth here 3 weeks ago. This is easier, and from a good gate, he will be spot on to take them all the way. DE GRANDHOMME (3) has carried through his winning form at Geraldton to a game win by a nose here just over 3 weeks ago. This is tougher, but he has a better gate and can figure in the top 4 again. Each-way value. MANHATTAN STRIP (2) is fresh up and comes to hand quickly, so include him in all combos along with SHOOTING SPIRIT (8), who is due to find some form again. SUGGESTED PLAY: All Grunt can win this.
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| 1 | 1323x |
ALL GRUNT
TIARNNA NOSKE 4YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Miss T F N Noske, S C Sauzier, T Shuttleworth, K G Halbert, Mrs K Tilka, G D Morrissey, Mrs L J Montague, G L Montague, Mrs T Bell, S J Hall, W R Ham, J Justins, A Loxton, L Slater, C Vennitti, R D Chappell, Mrs E R Riseley & V Riseley Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track in the LR J C Roberts March 22 over 1800m, 3 len behind Sail Session carrying 55kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.9 len this track Cl1 January 15 over 1200m defeating At Your Service with 58.5kg at $3. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 2 | 1725x |
MANHATTAN STRIP
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Pearce Racing, Lynward Park Stud, A Russo Battagliolo, Mrs T Russo Battagliulo, The Harbour Crew, T Leeflang, Ms B King, El Macco Racing, V Giudicatti, Leg To Stand On, L P O'Brien, G L Montague, M J McGee, N Carter, D E Green, M McGee, S Taylor, J Daymond, T J McClean & C D Smith Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Northam Cl5 September 14 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Idyllic Ruler with 60kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Northam Prov Champ Heat May 11 over 1300m defeating Camera Action with 57kg at $7.50. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 3 | 63141 |
DE GRANDHOMME
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A G Durrant, S Madrigali, Hamlin Bay Thoroughbreds, L A Bowling, G R Browne, Settle Down Racing (Mgr: T W Byass), K Carter, P A Conlan, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), S R Lister, T L Massang, J R McGrath, Six Stayers (Mgr: C G Norris), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), T V Salmeri, D M Smith, C H Watts & G A Watt Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at this track Cl3 C&G December 17 over 1200m defeating Ranyx with 60kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 8 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind Reconnaissance carrying 57kg at $4.20. Expected to measure up. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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| 4 | x334x |
HOWDY
MIKE REED 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG J R Giumelli & Mrs W Giumelli First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 August 27 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Flying Valley with 59kg at $13. Previously first up; third of 10 at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1450m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Fabrice carrying 62kg at $5. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
12 J BROWN |
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| 5 | 0x729 |
SUNBRONZED
DAVID HARRISON 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, G A Burns & Miss A K Morton Most recently 9th of 11 at Pinjarra Cl5 on December 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Universal Playboy with 56.5kg at $3.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl5 on December 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Likely to find this out of reach. |
11 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 6 | 37094 |
CHINO LA DIVA
DANIEL O'CONNOR 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG A J Anderson, L E Coleman, Miss J R Taylor, Fishing Time (Mgr: Ms D Diamantis), Ms C E Adams, Mrs V M Adams, Mrs V Nott, S Bowler, E J Fitzgerald & Mrs D N Pratt Most recently 4th of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on December 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Bonny Rock with 61.5kg at $3.60. The race before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Magna's Choice carrying 56.5kg at $31. Rates highly and is in the mix. |
8 J WHITING |
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| 7 | 17x28 |
LUCKY I AM
JIM P TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, I K Russell, Ms K M Haynes, P C Quartermaine, Mrs K Pomphrey, M C Addison, Kurrumbola Racing (Mgr: J A C Little), J Maas & Mrs J C Maas Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 16 at this track 0Mwly on November 29 over 1000m, nose behind Santanova carrying 56kg at $12. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 8th of 11 at this track Epona Classic on December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jaz Session with 54kg at $3.60. Rates highly and is sure to run well. |
3 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 8 | x0467 |
SHOOTING SPIRIT
SIMON A MILLER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 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 Last start 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 on January 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Manjeri with 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad with 58.5kg at $41. Will be harder to beat this time. |
6 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 9 | 570x0 |
STARRING KNIGHT
BRAD GRAHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J Maher Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Amaroo Star with 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Broome Rtg 70+ on June 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Roey Clam with 59kg at $5. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately. |
2 MS S STARLEY |
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| 10 | 2443x |
BIG SHOTS
DARRYN PATEMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D R Pateman, L D Whiteford, Ms L M Rae, Ms A M McPherson, M A Waldron, Mrs F M Brockman & E W Brockman First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ September 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lacevinsky carrying 59kg at $3.10. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 60+ April 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Awesome Boy carrying 59.5kg at $21. Cannot enthuse. |
9 JESSICA GRAY |
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| 11 | 879x0 |
CAPORETTO
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, P J Hurdle, F Eastwood, R P Kane, G W Waldon, G R Butler, K W Sheppard, Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke) & D P Andrews Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 13 at this track Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Charino with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Timeless Gem with 57kg at $31. Not going well enough. |
10 S PARNHAM |
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| 12 | x7701 |
RAPID ROCK
BRUCE KAY 6YO 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 won by a nose at Pinjarra Cl1 December 21 over 1200m defeating The Nun carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that from last on the turn 12th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on December 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Redback Flyer carrying 54.5kg at $41. Others going much better leading into this. |
5 B LOUIS |
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