Bet365

Ascot 20 Apr 2024

GOING: G(4)

THE DRUMMOND GOLF JOEY 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 29) Rail: Out 3m Entire.
Mood Swings and Phanta to apply plenty of early pressure over the sprint journey. Time for The Joey now and LACED UP HEELS (16) goes on top after a narrow victory against Quokka runners 21 days ago. She drops in weight off that win and while this is a tougher event, I don't think we've seen the best of her yet. Nicely drawn and can go back-to-back. WESTERN EMPIRE (2) is a very interesting horse resuming. Back with Team Williams after a stint in Victoria. He was once the most promising horse in the country, and his recent trial suggests he might be back to something like his best. Big watch on how he's returned. SEARCHIN' ROC'S (15) is a two-time winner third-up and gets Damian Lane in the saddle as she drops back to 1200m. Her best is good enough for a race like this and she has the pace to offset the wide draw. Won't be far away. AZTEC RULER (13) won the Bunbury Stakes in good style and appears a horse on the way up. Can run over the top of them again. HOT ZED (5) is better than he showed last start and loves this track and trip. Old warrior who must be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Laced Up Heels in The Joey.
1	40x00	TRIX OF THE TRADE C H WEBSTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W J Robinson & Mrs P L Robinson Railway Stakes winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 10th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind River Rubicon carrying 62kg at $10. Second-up 10th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Stakes on March 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Aztec Ruler with 61.5kg at $26. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.	13 T TURNER
2	9x00x	WESTERN EMPIRE G & A WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury Group 1 winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie September 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mr Brightside with 59kg at $201. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk August 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $19. Anticipate a bold showing.	9 WILLIAM PIKE
3	45x08	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. Second run from a spell raced 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 carrying 56.5kg at $7. Not today.	1 J PARR
4	373x8	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 raced behind the speed prior to 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. Fitter but must improve sharply.	6 HOLLY WATSON
5	07676	HOT ZED LOU LUCIANI 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Williamson & Ms J V Williamson Group 3 winner. Dual acceptor. Most recently 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. The start 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. Further improvement is anticipated.	11 J WHITING
6	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. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 58.5kg at $41. 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. This is well within his grasp.	8 S MCGRUDDY
7	9076x	STARTRADE LOU LUCIANI 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L P Allen & T G Allen Group 1 placegetter. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track in the G2 E Van Heemst December 23 over 2100m, 10 len behind Numerian with 59kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Belmont Park in the LR Birthday September 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Baby Paris with 57.5kg at $21. May need the run.	3 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
8	3131x	LET'S GALAHVANT DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, P A Gatti, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by long-neck this track Easingwold January 6 over 1400m defeating Vast Art carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at this track The Joey April 15 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Baby Paris with 58.5kg at $16. Can figure in the finish.	15 NATASHA FAITHFULL
9	30314	MOOD SWINGS GEORGE DUPRE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B D Evans Most recently 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Old Comrade on April 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tin Chooks with 58.5kg at $9.50. The race before that won by 1.2 len at this track LR Grandstand March 23 over 1500m defeating Weaponson carrying 54kg at $6.50. Can't recommend.	7 LUKE CAMPBELL
10	4149x	GINGER BAKER DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track in the G3 R J Peters November 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Mojo Rhythm with 58.5kg at $15. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ April 15 2023 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Knot Secret with 57kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.	16 CRAIG WILLIAMS
11	4421x	MAGNIFICENT ANDY STEPHEN MILLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by neck this track Rtg 78+ December 16 over 1400m defeating Cold Shizzle with 61.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ August 26 over 1200m, a head behind Red Fifty Three carrying 58kg at $6. Definite top-three contender.	5 JARRAD NOSKE
12	3280x	PHANTA C & M GANGEMI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Gangemi T'breds (Mgr: M Gangemi), Phanta (C Yeak), Just Send It (J Rae), S & G (A Slade), Tommy Trip (B Heller), R Wade, M Delaney, K Brennan, S Stay, Mercon (D Condidorio), G McNally, A Artaud, APJ (Mgr: P Riky), L Armstrong, B Thorneloe, K Gartrell, R Gartrell, D Coyne, B Rowlands & P Beaman Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track in the G1 Winterbottom December 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $51. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Belmont Park LR H G Bolton July 22 over 1200m slow track defeating Panzdown carrying 54kg at $5.50. Anticipate a bold showing.	4 B PARNHAM
13	21x91	AZTEC RULER STEFAN VAHALA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A T Biacsi, D Angely, C J Biacsi, A Boyd, G J Carruthers, S K Linke, B J Nash, M W Naughton, K Sutherland, B Thomas, PG Little, B J Willox, K M Kwok, A J Lannen, K M M L D M (Mgr: R O'Connor), I G B Zhang & R Gao Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 9th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 25 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind River Rubicon with 54kg at $4. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Bunbury LR Bunbury Stakes March 9 over 1400m defeating Red Fifty Three carrying 54kg at $5. Last-start winner worth including	12 S PARNHAM
14	1225x	POMPEY G & A WILLIAMS 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG E A Galante Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track in the LR Carbine Club November 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Let's Galahvant with 55kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pinjarra Cl3 August 3 over 1200m slow track defeating Loopy's Baby carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Might need the run.	10 B SHINN
15	00x20	SEARCHIN' ROC'S JIM P TAYLOR 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs H Grant & R Grant Multiple Group 3 winner. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 25 over 1300m, nose behind River Rubicon with 57kg at $12. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Stakes on March 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Aztec Ruler carrying 57.5kg at $8. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.	14 DAMIAN LANE
16	88x31	LACED UP HEELS LUKE FERNIE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg) & B J Cleary Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Albany Bluff Knoll on March 10 over 1099m, 3 len behind Gemma's Son with 54.5kg at $8.50. Last start won by a nose at this track Rtg 72+ March 30 over 1200m defeating Saloon Bar with 60kg at $6.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.	2 CHRIS PARNHAM
17	4742x	BLUE LAGOON SUE OLIVE 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive) Scratched.	9