Ascot 20 Apr 2024
GOING: G(4)
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THE KIA QUOKKA 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: Out 3m Entire. |
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Strong early pace expected with Malkovich and Oscar's Fortune pushing up to set the tempo from their low draws. The $5 million Quokka and WA's star AMELIA'S JEWEL (8) looks the one to beat. She was only narrowly beaten in this last year off a similar set up and now we might get a better price. Nothing went right in the Golden Eagle but her run in the Roma Cup said she was back on track. Can go one better this year. OVERPASS (1) is a rock and that's what makes him so good. He'll bounce right to the front and run the same rating that saw him win this first-up last year. He's becoming the king of the west and he should go very close to keeping his crown. OSCAR'S FORTUNE (10) is the big unknown. Huge run in the Roma Cup when running a new peak rating and he's expected to be better again third-up. Keeps Pike in the saddle and he's sure to be right there when the whips are cracking. BELLA NIPOTINA (7) brings the best form from the east and was great in the TJ. Wide draw is a big niggle though. KING OF SPARTA (2) can be swooping down the outside at the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Amelia's Jewel gets the nod.
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OVERPASS
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S G Darby, J Georgatsoulis, P Halfhyde, T Kingston, W E Payne, Ms S G Wilson, B E Wright, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Knuckleheads Racing (Mgr: M J Tylor), C F Bolton, Darby Racing Walkway (Mgr: S G Darby) & Cantbreakmystride (Mgr: M T Anderson) Winterbottom Stakes winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.75 len this track G1 Winterbottom December 2 over 1200m defeating Oscar's Fortune carrying 58.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Randwick in the G2 The Shorts September 16 over 1100m, a head behind Private Eye with 57kg at $5. We know what we're going to get from him and that's been good enough in the past. |
6 J PARR |
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| 2 | 8211x |
KING OF SPARTA
PETER & PAUL SNOWDEN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Yarraman Park Stud, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), H G Cope, Mrs M G Cope, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Teo), Gall Bloodstock (Mgr: B Gall), R S Dufficy, P C Barnett, De Courcy Asset Management Pty Ltd, G J Stambe, F Stambe & Bon Ami (Mgr: Dr P Dunbar) Group 2 winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by long-neck Randwick G2 Expressway February 17 over 1200m slow track defeating Coal Crusher carrying 57.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Bobbie Lewis September 16 over 1200m, a nose behind Star Patrol with 59kg at $6. Kept fresh since his latest win. Can land the knockout blow if they go too hard up front. |
4 B SHINN |
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| 3 | 63362 |
MALKOVICH
BJORN BAKER 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M D Holland, L Caminiti, Mrs T A Davis, A Kustron, W E Loader, T D O'sullivan, G D Prouten, Cobia Racing (Mgr: D L Trimarchi), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darling View Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C B Atwell), Darby Racing Malkovich (Mgr: S G Darby), A J Luciano, P M Chilton & S Patel Multiple Group 2 placegetter. Useful type. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 30 over 1200m, head behind Bandi's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that faded in the straight second last of 7 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks on March 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Lady Laguna with 59kg at $41. Can give a bold sight from the front. |
2 S MCGRUDDY |
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TRIPLE MISSILE
G & A WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Group 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Oscar's Fortune carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast on November 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Spacewalk carrying 57kg at $3.50. Couldn't back up his impressive trial first-up and the jury is out on him now. |
7 B PARNHAM |
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| 5 | x118x |
WAITAK
LANCE O'SULLIVAN & ANDREW SCOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C W Devine NZ Railway Stakes winner. First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Te Rapa in the G1 Bcd Grp Sprint February 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Bonny Lass carrying 59kg at $5.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Te Rapa Hcp December 2 over 1300m defeating Aris Aris carrying 54.5kg at $2. Hard to line up but ratings suggest he needs to find a few lengths. |
10 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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SALOON BAR
D MORTON 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 10 over 1099m, 3.5 len behind Gemma's Son with 55kg at $17. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 30 over 1200m, nose behind Laced Up Heels with 60kg at $19. Needs to improve sharply. |
1 R MCLEOD |
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| 7 | x4542 |
BELLA NIPOTINA
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M Christian, Ms S Miller, Mrs P Christian, A Ingersole, M Johnston, Porter Pelchen Bloodstock (Mgr: W Pelchen) & B Christian Manikato Stakes winner. Racing well. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, in the wet; neck behind Chain Of Lightning with 56.5kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Imperatriz carrying 56.5kg at $5. Brings the best eastern states form into The Quokka. Barrier is a big niggle though. |
13 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | 190x2 |
AMELIA'S JEWEL
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P V Walsh Northerly Stakes winner. Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Oscar's Fortune carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Moonee Valley G2 Stocks September 29 over 1600m defeating Pride Of Jenni with 56.5kg at $1.30. Looked to have something left in the tank first-up. Can get back to her brilliant best now. |
12 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 9 | 132x3 |
RIPCORD
LUKE FERNIE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG K Doak, R McAlister, Miss M Manfredini, L K Fernie, B Fleay, P Fleay & G J Fleay Group 1 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Classic on October 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Almighty Class carrying 58kg at $5.50. Fitter and still has plenty of upside. Blinkers on creates interest. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 10 | 22x21 |
OSCAR'S FORTUNE
D M LUCIANI 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett) Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 10 over 1099m, 1.3 len behind Gemma's Son with 54kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track G3 Roma Cup April 6 over 1100m defeating Amelia's Jewel carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Beat Amelia's Jewel convincingly last start and looks the next big thing in WA. Right in this. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 11 | x41x1 |
WILD BELLE
LUKE FERNIE 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG L K Fernie, K Doak, B W Armstrong, P H Jackson, Ms S McLean, C G Armstrong & Hahn Racing (Mgr: C A Hahn) Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Rock Magic March 23 over 1000m defeating Acromantula carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Pinjarra LR Miss Andretti January 17 over 1200m defeating Gemma's Son carrying 54kg at $2.30. Is a nice horse on the way up but this is much harder than what she's been winning. |
11 S PARNHAM |
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ALMIGHTY CLASS
MITCHELL PATEMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Ms C Williamson, C E Hunter, T Black, T Hodge, K Hodge, D Tucker, T O Hodge, R Pearson, A Elari, J Jenkin, B McIntosh & C Askevold-Mcdonald Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 72+ on March 16 over 1000m, nose behind Premium Choice carrying 56.5kg at $1.50. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 30 over 1200m, nose behind Laced Up Heels with 57kg at $1.90. Hasn't gone to the levels expected of him this time in. Would be a surprise to see him win this. |
8 JARRAD NOSKE |
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SUPER SMINK
D MORTON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs C L Morton, McHams, Ms A Tottle, R J Walker, C Madaschi, M P Madaschi, G A Baxter, A J L Durnin, Fewnicorns, F H R U S Racing, Get The Round In, A E Hayden, B Jardine, L N Langford, R W Pettigrove, Mrs D N Pratt, J J Byrne, Mrs J C Dunning, L Madaschi & P Still Group 2 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track in the LR Starstruck December 16 over 1600m, a nose behind Rusty Dreams carrying 54kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head this track LR Belgravia October 28 over 1200m defeating Almighty Class carrying 57kg at $3.50. Blinkers on first time but there's a big niggle after missing the Roma Cup with a setback. |
14 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 14 | 42113 |
PETULA
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG R D Meadowcroft, K L Meadowcroft, A D Meadowcroft, B J Meadowcroft, R L Meadowcroft & S A Miller Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Rock Magic on March 23 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Wild Belle carrying 52kg at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Pinjarra Pearl Classic February 17 over 1300m defeating Miss Esprit carrying 58kg at $3. Progressive filly but this looks bridge too far. |
9 P CARBERY |
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COMFORT ME
RHYS RADFORD 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 10 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Lee Steere on November 11 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Valour Road carrying 59kg at $5.50. Looking to others. |
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RED CAN MAN
STEPHEN WOLFE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG S J Wolfe, P D Braimbridge, L A Benson, N W Carter, B W Wolfe, T Alvin, D Mcauliffe, T C Guelfi, K G Battison, N A Walton, K R Watson, C J Spiniello & N P Ryde Group 3 winner. Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 10 over 1099m, 10 len behind Gemma's Son with 56.5kg at $4.50. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track Rock Magic on March 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wild Belle with 56.5kg at $7. Old champ but he looks up against it. |
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| 17 | 07676 |
HOT ZED
LOU LUCIANI 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Williamson & Ms J V Williamson Group 3 winner. Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 58.5kg at $41. Before that 7th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Stakes on March 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Aztec Ruler with 61kg at $16. Not far away in this last year. Just needs to gain a start. |
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| 18 | 27144 |
GEMMA'S SON
EMBROJA-LEE ALTIERI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D R Harrison, Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs S Ward, R J O'Malley, G J Ryan, G R Donovan, Mrs M L Donovan, K E Holly, Mrs C A Holly, L N Piper & Mrs S J Piper Dual acceptor. Going well. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oscar's Fortune carrying 58.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Rock Magic on March 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Wild Belle with 58.5kg at $14. Big niggle with him running a strong 1200m. |
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