ASCOT PARK 03 Oct 2025
GOING: H(10)
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VALE TONY DENNIS 1400m Track: HEAVY 10 True |
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Strong tempo with Sir Sterling and Maximus Augustus leading from Where's Wally and Jack Attack. LEMON CURD (8) just battled into seventh place fresh up over 1400m at Riccarton nearly 3 weeks ago, but was not that far from the winner. She boasts a strong second-up record and is capable of taking this out, at what should be some value. SIR STERLING (3) capitalised on the rails draw last start, leading all the way to win over 1335m at Gore 12 days ago. He cops an extra 2kg for his efforts, but still looks tough to beat again. MOVE ON (9) overcame a wide draw last start, charging home to score handsomely by more than 2 lengths at Oamaru over 1400m. She is a lot stronger this season and could repeat the dose. JACK ATTACK (11) secured an all-the-way win last time out over today's distance at Riccarton on the poly track just over 3 weeks ago. Floor Moerman retains the ride, and with her 3kg claim, the pair merits healthy respect again. BUOYANT (2) ran a better race than it looks on paper at Riccarton last time out. He will be peaking third up from a spell, and a win would not shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Making Buoyant the each-way bet of the day.
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WHERE'S WALLY
ANDREW CARSTON 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG D G & J M ARTHUR, D G & H A VOICE Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sir Sterling carrying 59kg at $6.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Bauble carrying 58.5kg at $5.80. Include in all combinations. |
9 RUVANESH MUNIANDY |
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| 2 | 09x59 |
BUOYANT
SABIN KIRKLAND 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG B CANNON, COURTCO RACING LTD, P DEARAUGO, A GRANT, C KEEN, S J KIRKLAND, K & MRS V SHADBOLT Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind Lord Darci carrying 54kg at $8.40. Second-up second last of 10 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Candycane with 54kg at $10.70. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field. |
4 KENDRA BAKKER |
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| 3 | 266x1 |
SIR STERLING
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G J MCCARTHY Second-up. First-up after three months won by a long-neck at Gore September 21 over 1335m on a heavy track defeating Radiant Reach carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Ellerslie on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Frostfair carrying 59.5kg at $17.30. Likely to come on from that run. |
8 D R BOTHAMLEY |
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| 4 | 1825x |
SACRED DREAM
ROBERT DENNIS 6YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG B BARRON, BIG DREAMERS SYNDICATE, BLUE KHAKI SYNDICATE (MGR: NIC POPHAM), MISS A G CLEARWATER, R C DENNIS, C, G & P ELDER, B ERSKINE, R J HALL, C JACKSON, A JORDAN, J M NEWMAN, REGION FOUR FILLY CHASERS SYNDICATE, D J & MRS N C ROBERTSON, E W ROWLAND, D SCULLY, SILVERSTREAM RACING CLUB SYNDICATE, DAN SMITH, H SMITH, P D TONG & F VORIAS Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Riccarton Park Synthetic May 3 over 2200m, 11 len behind Star Ballot with 55.5kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Wingatui September 8 2024 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Town Belt with 55kg at $6.10. Has to be respected fresh up. |
10 DONOVAN COOPER |
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| 5 | 663x7 |
FIERY RED
SOPHIE PRICE 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG MRS E A & P F FORDE Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Gore on September 21 over 1100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Martell with 55.5kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 2225m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Vague with 54.5kg at $14.70. Fitter but hard to see her featuring. |
6 A NAJIB |
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| 6 | 92538 |
BALZANO
NIKKI WHITE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M J WHITE, N WHITE, T DUNCAN, L SCOTT, D COCKBURN & J HARRIS Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Sir Sterling with 58.5kg at $9.20. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Martell with 58.5kg at $5. Looking elsewhere as he is too hard to catch. |
7 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 7 | 400x0 |
MAXIMUS AUGUSTUS
BILL MCNAMARA 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG BILL MCNAMARA & LENA WELLS Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 27 over 1580m, 6 len behind Show Pony with 58kg at $26.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Candycane with 55.5kg at $22.10. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
12 TINA COMIGNAGHI |
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| 8 | 251x7 |
LEMON CURD
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG L BALZER, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYNDICATE, H BOTTING, H S CHAPMAN, MISS A G & MRS J A CLEARWATER, DARING TO DREAM SYNDICATE (SYND MANAGER: ANDREW MACKY), B M, J A & R DEMPSTER, R C DENNIS, S DOUGHERTY, B ERSKINE, M & R HARRINGTON, W HOWELL, ICON BOYS SYNDICATE (MGR: MICHAEL COOPER), A JORDAN, J OFFICER & DR J D O'FLAHERTY Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind On File with 54.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Riverton January 1 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Foreign Affair carrying 55kg at $3.90. Winning claims if anywhere near her best. |
7 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 9 | 337x1 |
MOVE ON
BRIAN & SHANE ANDERTON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B J ANDERTON ONZM & EST LATE L E ANDERTON Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Oamaru August 15 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Peachy Keen with 54kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Cromwell on December 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Candycane with 56.5kg at $16.20. Sure to go well again. Still has scope for improvement and is one of the leading chances. |
5 C A CAMPBELL |
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| 10 | 34344 |
VINO VALENTINO
ROBERT DENNIS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG WILLOW RIVER SYNDICATE (MGR: ALLAN MCISAAC) Form hard to fault. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 2000m, in the wet; 16 len behind Vamos with 54kg at $2.80. The start before that 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 2 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Proserve with 54.5kg at $8.10. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
3 Y ATCHAMAH |
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| 11 | 33231 |
JACK ATTACK
ROBBIE HOLMES 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MARILYN FORD, BRENDAN FORD, GERRY FORD & SCOTT FORD, ALLEN CHINN & RITA TURNER Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.0 len at Riccarton Park Synthetic September 11 over 1400m defeating Celtic Bling carrying 56kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Riccarton Park Synthetic on August 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Thats Charming with 55kg at $4.90. Well placed. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish. |
2 FLOOR MOERMAN |
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| 12 | 08472 |
RADIANT REACH
KELVIN TYLER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MRS L M & R L BONNINGTON, A K & MRS M E TYLER Most recently 2nd of 9 at Gore on September 21 over 1335m, in the wet; long-neck behind Sir Sterling carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. The run before that second last of 8 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Bauble carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. Still favouring others today. |
1 MS K WILLIAMS |
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| 13 | 27x40 |
NO BOUQUET
JO-ANN GORDON 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG B R & K V ANDERSON, MISS J M & MRS V M GORDON, MISS M M MURRELL & A J PATTERSON Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 at Riccarton Park on August 9 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Sacred Rose with 56kg at $17.80. Second run from a spell got back early 11th of 14 at Wingatui on September 5 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind David Moss carrying 57kg at $15.70. Might struggle again. |
11 T R MOSELEY |
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