Ascot 01 Nov 2025
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TABTOUCH - PLACID ARK PRELUDE 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +7m Entire. |
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Castle Road, Vandoula Jet and Baby Pearl to match motors but there will be other pressure. ELITE BEAU (10) showed his class first-up over 1000m here with an arrogant win. This looks to shape nicely for him and he has stacks of upside. Pike remains in the saddle and while he will have to improve, he looks right up to this grade. Can bring up back-to-back wins. TWISTED STEEL (6) was backed into favouritism in the Max Simmonds last start and could only finish 1.6L away. That form stood up in the Belgravia last weekend in a good push for his chances. Should be close to the speed from an inside barrier and with improvement to come, he'll take beating. ROSTISLAV (7) was a touch surprising in the Max Simmonds when only 0.5L off the winner as a $17 chance. This looks to shape very similarly to last start for him and he can back up that fresh effort. YES QUEEN (8) is better than she showed last start and can sit much closer than she did last time out. Wouldn't surprise to see her turn her form around. LUANA MISS (9) just missed last start and has to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elite Beau on top in the Placid Ark Prelude.
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CASTLE ROAD
PAUL JORDAN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, P Van Loenhout, Mrs J D Bond, Mogumber Park (Mgr: C W Brown), C Hannigan, G C Dickie, D Della Rocca, P J Kirby, Mrs L L Atherton, B Downie, G M Downie, T J Morley, D R Harding & A Carver Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate August 23 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Country God with 58.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Pinjarra 3yo Plate August 9 over 1000m slow track defeating Sunset Session with 61kg at $1.55. Not out of this first-up. |
9 C L STAPLES |
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CAPITOLA
LUKE FERNIE 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG L K Fernie, A Gilmore, T R Allen, M Hilleard, A Shapiro, P D Sangalli, W M Jolly, R K Bavcevic, C Moulas, Easy Money Racing (Mgr: R J Jeffrey), Peter Walsh Pty Ltd (Mgr: P V Walsh), P G Harding, Ms A M Cullimore, Mrs J M Evans & D S Law Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Belmont Park 2yo Swp May 17 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Silent Diva carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at this track 2yo Swp February 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Strideaway carrying 58kg at $3.60. Looking to others. |
12 J AZZOPARDI |
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BABY PEARL
COLIN WEBSTER 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG B J Bowen, G J Bowen, B R McDowall, I R Stevenson, M Terry, G J Lynch, J E Staiger, Miss L A Bowen & Mrs L Mcdowall Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp June 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mardusa carrying 58kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Swp May 31 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Rostislav with 57kg at $4.80. Would surprise to see her get the job done. |
11 T TURNER |
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CAPE LEEUWIN
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), J D McIntosh, Miss A L Erceg, K Parker, C M Perkins, GR Walker, P J Athanitis, N M Howat, L G Rowland, J Burke, Ms D E Hagan, J A Hagan & G McLearie Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate August 16 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind My Authoritah carrying 58kg at $14. On debut seventh of 9 at Bunbury 2yo Swp June 14 over 1000m, soft track; 5 len behind Baby Pearl carrying 56kg at $9.50. Would need to raise the bar on resumption. |
2 B PARNHAM |
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SWINGMAN
JIM P TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, P D Johnson, J N Johnson, P L Sumich, Z S Sumich, B J Hardie, C Waterman & J Waterman Third-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Northam Mdn August 28 over 1100m in the wet defeating Bold Fight with 55.5kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 13 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Brave Wasp carrying 56kg at $7.50. In winning form but this is harder. |
14 S PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 11x6 |
TWISTED STEEL
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG R A Griffiths, M J Griffiths, M R Hulse, A Calginari, W M Jolly, P D Sangalli, R M Koch, M J Koch, Sophie's Gift (Mgr: N Hawke), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), Get On Now (Mgr: G M Johnson), G M Johnson, S A Roper, Swan Valley Racing (Mgr: G M Johnson), P M Sonntag & P Heeney Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Classic on October 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Talkanco carrying 56kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Bunbury 2yo Swp July 12 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Paint It Red carrying 57kg at $1.24. Jumped favourite in the Max Simmonds and should be better for that effort. |
1 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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ROSTISLAV
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), W J Beament, G W McNally, J Henderson, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), G Munno, J W Visser & Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio) Third race start. Promising on debut ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Swp May 31 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating In Confidence with 57kg at $12. Went for a spell before returning came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Classic on October 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Talkanco with 56kg at $17. Surprised in the Max Simmonds but he can prove it was no fluke in this. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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YES QUEEN
DION LUCIANI 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Classic on October 11 over 1000m, 2 len behind Talkanco with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, nose behind Talkanco with 56.5kg at $2.80. Better than she showed first-up and can bounce back to her best form. |
6 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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LUANA MISS
TREVOR ANDREWS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T Andrews, Bolt Racing Group, R J Fuller, Go With The Flow , D P Andrews, D Houston, M Dixon, P A Wildermoth, Darling View Racing (Mgr: C B Atwell), C Valenti, B Willison, G Rogers, A Bansemer, JPS Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P F Houston), M Parfett, B C Horan, R Anderson & G C Dickie Second run back. First-up after six months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Classic on October 11 over 1000m, nose behind Talkanco with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Talkanco with 56.5kg at $2.40. Leading chance if she can run up to her last start performance. |
8 S O'DONNELL |
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ELITE BEAU
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BAY COLT 55.0KG China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Nebraska Pty Ltd, Finnmat, Bruce Greenwood, Raymond Harvey, Steel Martin, Yellow Army Racing, Gregory Sims, Robert Wilson, Matt Izzett, Kane Robinson, Alisatair Smith, Abe Wright Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Cl3 October 15 over 1000m defeating Coondle with 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 12 over 1100m, 7 len behind Castle Road carrying 54kg at $2.80. Exciting horse on the rise who can step up to the plate. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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DON'T DECLARE
SIMON A MILLER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S A Miller, R D Meadowcroft, P W Jones, C W Chalwell, Mrs B D Meadowcroft, K L Meadowcroft, A D Meadowcroft, B J Meadowcroft & R L Meadowcroft Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind She's Capitana carrying 56kg at $4.80. Good signs on debut but this looks too tough. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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LOVES TALKING
LUKE FERNIE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Ms J T Fernie, Miss M Manfredini, Fillies Eleven (Mgr: Ms K Harring), Ms A A Barrett, Ms L Wither, Whole Lotta Roses (Mgr: Mrs F Holt), Miss K Hinchliffe-Jerrard & Moirai (Mgr: Miss C E Norris) Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at this track in the G3 Wa Sires May 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Just Too Fly carrying 55kg at $15. On debut won by 1.5 len this track 2yo Swp February 22 over 1100m defeating Jimmy Angel with 55kg at $12. Others make more appeal. |
13 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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FILA MIA
JAYCE BUCKLEY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG G Cianciosi Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn on September 24 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Long Service Leaf with 55kg at $6.50. Second-up led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind Peaceful Ruler with 55kg at $2.25. Not here. |
10 HOLLY WATSON |
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VANDOULA JET
STEFAN VAHALA 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG K Sutherland, B Sutherland, SM & KB Bloodstock (Mgr: K Sutherland), M J Vahala, B W Sutherland, T Bridgeford, M Cranley, G J Carruthers, M A Bardsley, K Cranley, C Cranley, D W Drewitt, B Duffy, I P Tagliaferri, D P Panizza, A D Young, M Naughton, S Murphy & M O'Reilly Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 0.8 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly October 15 over 1200m defeating Spirited Strike carrying 55.5kg at $15. Nice win on debut, though this is much tougher. |
7 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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