Ascot 12 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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PKF - ROMA CUP 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +8m Entire. |
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Strong tempo assured from Bravo Centurion and Baby Paris leading the charge. Time for the main Quokka lead-up now and JOKERS GRIN (7) couldn't have been more impressive first-up in the Rock Magic Stakes. He only saw daylight late there, but sprinted quickly to win by 1L pulling away from his rivals and the market loved him late in the piece. Can improve on that performance and will take beating. ROPE THEM IN (2) comes through the Bluff Knoll where he was a good winner, sitting off the speed and putting his rivals to the sword relatively easily. Suspect he'll be back from the draw, but there looks to be good speed engaged and he can storm home over the top. BRAVO CENTURION (6) didn't lead as expected in the Rock Magic, which was surprising given that is his biggest asset. With a run under his belt now and the wide draw, he has to roll forward and make this a true test. If he does, he'll be very hard to catch. SALOON BAR (3) is ticking along nicely and will be hitting the line late. THE BOSS LADY (10) can return in good order. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jokers Grin can bring up back-to-back wins.
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| 1 | 1926x |
COMFORT ME
RHYS RADFORD 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at this track in the G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 len this track G3 Eurythmic October 19 over 1400m defeating Super Smink carrying 55kg at $6.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Nice trial coming in and he's not the worst. |
9 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 2 | 145x1 |
ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.1 len at Albany Bluff Knoll March 16 over 1099m on a soft track defeating Devine Belief carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 78+ on October 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Diamond Scene with 59kg at $1.90. Good win in the Bluff Knoll and he can go back-to-back. |
8 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 3 | 230x4 |
SALOON BAR
DANIEL MORTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Rock Magic on March 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park in the LR Newmarket on August 10 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Boots Like Bruce carrying 55.5kg at $5. Watch for him flashing late. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 4 | x9382 |
KEEP READING
DANIEL O'CONNOR 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Rock Magic on March 29 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 55kg at $91. The race before that 8th of 13 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 16 over 1099m, slow going 4 len behind Rope Them In carrying 55kg at $41. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
7 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 5 | 0190x |
ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 6YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi) Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Northam in the LR Northam Cup October 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Buckets Ridge with 55.5kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Belmont Park Nicopolis September 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Man Crush carrying 56kg at $41. Might be better off following this run. |
5 JORDAN TURNER |
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| 6 | 110x3 |
BRAVO CENTURION
LUKE FERNIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L K Fernie, N J Gill, D E Martin, R W Johns, P S Cox, M E Beutel, M G Smith, G Young, C P Gerrans, R Maple, S Mills, Ms P M Neary, B A Turner, J Phoebe & G R Kemp Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Rock Magic on March 29 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Jokers Grin with 57.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Pinjarra Cl1 August 14 over 1200m on a soft track defeating More Special with 60kg at $1.50. Fitter now and looks well placed under the conditions. |
11 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 7 | 112x1 |
JOKERS GRIN
BERNIE MILLER 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M S Jones, Mrs L J Jones, D J Gatti, Mrs D C Gatti, Mrs L Publow, B Publow & Ms K Gatti Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Rock Magic March 29 over 1000m defeating Keep Reading carrying 55kg at $2.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.7 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 16 over 1000m defeating Devine Belief carrying 59kg at $2. Impressive victory fresh and should be suited again today. |
3 P CARBERY |
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| 8 | 058x0 |
CRIPPALENKO
BRUCE WATKINS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G C Beauglehole & Ms K A Broockmann Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at this track Rock Magic on March 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Jokers Grin with 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 66+ October 19 over 1000m defeating Malkar Pindari with 59kg at $14. Second up record is sound but this looks a bit rich. |
4 J WHITING |
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| 9 | 417x5 |
BABY PARIS
COLIN WEBSTER 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG G J Bowen Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Rock Magic on March 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Jokers Grin with 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track LR Jungle Mist November 16 over 1200m defeating The Boss Lady carrying 58.5kg at $8. Solid fresh and can be in the finish. |
1 T TURNER |
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| 10 | 2111x |
THE BOSS LADY
MICHAEL LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), Ms R D Gilchrist & K J Matthews Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len Pinjarra Scarpside Boxing Day December 26 over 1300m defeating Fast Flicker carrying 59kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ November 2 over 1000m, 2 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 60kg at $8.50. Good fresh record and can pick up where she left off. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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| 11 | 41x21 |
GENEROSITY
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG S A Miller, X D Franklin, Miss K Peters & Ms M A Ker Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track M Charleson on March 1 over 1200m, head behind Twain's Angel with 55kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell won by a long-neck at this track LR S Gwynne March 15 over 1400m defeating Bonjoy carrying 55kg at $3.40. Is right back in trip but can feature. |
2 LUCY FIORE |
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