Ascot 26 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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THE KIA QUOKKA 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Strong tempo with Front Page, Overpass and Snowdome leading the way. Time for the big one, The Quokka. OVERPASS (1) is looking for the three-peat and looks on song following a big run in the TJ three weeks ago. The draw is no issue, he'll roll across and make his own luck up on the speed. He's the one to beat. HEADWALL (6) also comes through the TJ where he was unlucky and flashing late in the race. Getting away from the rail is a big tick for him and if he gets an unimpeded run in the straight, he'll take plenty of beating. FRONT PAGE (2) can roll across with Overpass and sit up on the speed as he likes to do. His form ties in through Overpass and Headwall and if he handles the travel and is at his best, he'll give a big sight from up on the speed. JOKERS GRIN (9) was below his best in the Roma Cup but the fresh win was scintillating. Can bounce back third-up and be in the finish. WESTERN EMPIRE (3) creates interest first-up. He's a class horse who maps well and can be flashing late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Overpass can bring up the three-peat.
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OVERPASS
BJORN BAKER 6YO 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), Darby Racing Walkway (Mgr: S G Darby), Cantbreakmystride (Mgr: M T Anderson) & Jacknife Racing (Mgr: T P Bolton) Second-up. First-up after four months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 5 over 1200m, nose behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Vrc Classic on November 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $6.50. Ran up to his best in the TJ and will take catching again. |
10 J PARR |
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FRONT PAGE
MATTHEW DALE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P M Duryea, M G Duryea, Ms B M Duryea, J N Edmunds, M K S Goodger, Miss P A Lindsay, A T Cronin, Mrs C L Wallace, M Owen, Barwood Racing (Mgr: K P Naish), S McLellan, A L Apps & S J Gray Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 22 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Private Harry carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Flemington in the LR Mss Security on November 9 over 1200m, head behind Rey Magnerio carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Should give a bold sight from up on the speed. |
11 TYLER SCHILLER |
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WESTERN EMPIRE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 1.4 len this track G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m defeating Magnificent Andy with 59kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves November 16 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Rope Them In with 58.5kg at $2.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Class horse who creates interest first-up. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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CROCETTI
DANNY WALKER & ARRON TATA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D E Nakhle Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ellerslie in the G3 Kings Plate on March 8 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alabama Lass with 58kg at $4. The start before that won by a nose at Ellerslie G1 Sistema Railway January 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Alabama Lass with 56.5kg at $6.60. Not going well enough. Form has been franked in Victoria and he could be a flyer at odds. |
7 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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| 5 | 3342x |
MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at this track in the G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Belmont Park in the LR Farnley September 7 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Saloon Bar carrying 62kg at $15. Others make more appeal. |
1 B PARNHAM |
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HEADWALL
MATTHEW SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R A Young, J H Marsden, Mrs A M Adam & Mrs N Der Sarkissian Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 5 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $31. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Joliestar carrying 52.5kg at $14. Draw is a big tick for him and he'll be flying late. |
8 ZAC LLOYD |
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TRIPLE MISSILE
DONNA RIORDAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 49 days. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 9 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 23 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Snowdome with 60kg at $14. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Bunbury LR Bunbury Stakes March 8 over 1400m defeating Final Siren carrying 59.5kg at $13. Good win last start but this is much harder. |
12 J AZZOPARDI |
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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) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.1 len at Albany Bluff Knoll March 16 over 1099m on a rain affected track defeating Devine Belief with 57.5kg at $2.70. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Boss Lady with 58.5kg at $4. Disappointing last start and needs to lift. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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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 Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Rock Magic March 29 over 1000m defeating Keep Reading with 55kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, nose behind The Boss Lady carrying 58.5kg at $2.25. Better than he showed last start and can pounce third-up in his grand final. |
13 P CARBERY |
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BRAVE SPIRIT
STEVE WOLFE 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind West Star with 55.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on October 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 56kg at $5.50. Wait until he's in some easier races. |
3 JARRAD NOSKE |
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THE BOSS LADY
MICHAEL LANE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), Ms R D Gilchrist & K J Matthews Second-up. First-up after four months won by a nose at this track G3 Roma Cup April 12 over 1100m defeating Jokers Grin carrying 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track in the LR Jungle Mist on November 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Baby Paris carrying 55kg at $4.50. Big chance to add to the picket fence. Big chance to repeat the dose. |
2 BILLY EGAN |
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GENEROSITY
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG S A Miller, X D Franklin, Miss K Peters & Ms M A Ker Useful mare. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 56.5kg at $9. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track LR S Gwynne March 15 over 1400m defeating Bonjoy with 55kg at $3.40. Hard to see her making the necessary improvement. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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WEST STAR
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D F Harris, Ms H Y Chan, Mrs S J Wright, G M Wright, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler & C W Chalwell Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 5 over 1200m defeating Petula with 56.5kg at $1.45. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track LR Belgravia October 26 over 1200m defeating September Born carrying 56.5kg at $2.50. Impressive winner fresh and we haven't gotten to the bottom of him just yet. |
9 TIM CLARK |
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COMFORT ME
RHYS RADFORD 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, 7 len behind The Boss Lady with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track in the G2 Lee Steere on November 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Casino Seventeen carrying 59kg at $3.50. Not here. |
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SEARCHIN' ROC'S
SHARON TAYLOR 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs H Grant & R Grant Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Western Empire with 57kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Belmont Park LR Idyllic Prince August 24 over 1300m on heavy track defeating Valour Road with 57kg at $2.30. Some hope in The Joey. |
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SNOWDOME
NEVILLE PARNHAM 5YO GR/BR GELDING 58.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), R C Pearson & M J Fagan Dual acceptor. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 16 over 1099m, slow going 3 len behind Rope Them In carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Pinjarra LR Pinjarra Clsc February 23 over 1300m defeating Man Crush carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Will line up in The Joey. |
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SALOON BAR
DANIEL MORTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 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. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 58.5kg at $15. Emergency who should be going close in The Joey. |
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