Ascot   22 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BELHUS RACING JOIN A RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Golden Vale leading the way. WATCH ME ROCK (2) hit his straps at the end of last campaign, winning comfortably over the mile with Pike in the saddle. He's trialled well coming into this around some smart types and Pike reunites first-up. Drawn to sit close to the speed and he can pick up where he left off. SIBERIAN SIREN (10) comes through a good race first-up where the form has been franked. Chris Parnham sticks and she drops in weight today. Still looks an improving type and she can go to the next level now. BERBERE (4) has won 2/3 first-up and this trip looks ideal for his return. CJP rides and he can feature first-up despite no trials coming in. LONSDALEITE (5) hasn't been far away of late and has to be included. SUGGESTED PLAY: Watch Me Rock can win on resumption.
1 54x93 KEEP READING
DANIEL O'CONNOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind All Play with 60kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Pinjarra Rtg 72+ on February 15 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Capre Omnia carrying 60kg at $26. May need one more.
10
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Gold, Green Band, Armbands, Gold Cap
2 2211x WATCH ME ROCK
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M Ojapold, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), B Gudjonsson & Miss A Blaskovic
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len this track Rtg 71+ November 16 over 1600m defeating Above The Peg carrying 56.5kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.7 len Northam Cl1 August 8 over 1300m slow track defeating Missile Storm carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Can pick up where he left off.
2
WILLIAM PIKE
ROYAL BLUE, LIME GREEN DIAGONAL STRIPES, DIAGONAL STRIPES SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CAP
3 33352 SONOFTHEBOSS
JIM P TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D R Bagley, Mrs M A Bagley, J D Bagley & B P Bagley
Useful type. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 8 over 1200m, head behind Ice Pick Nick with 56kg at $5. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 1 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Golden Vale carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Rates highly and can measure up.
7
J BROWN
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Armbands, Cap
4 1x41x BERBERE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J O'Connor, Ms J M Fleay, M D Hunt, D R Hodge, R M Huddy, Mrs J I Harvey, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), I G O'Connor, H J Borger & J F Marantelli
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 4 len win. Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ July 13 over 1400m slow track defeating Doctor Jay with 58.5kg at $3. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ June 8 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Bayezid with 58.5kg at $1.80. Progressive type who can put his best foot forward on resumption.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
PURPLE, light PINK ARMBANDS AND CAP
5 19175 LONSDALEITE
MITCHELL PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Grosse, A Embley, Select Thoroughbreds (Mgr: U Fanizza), A Grosse, M Mutatinovich, D J McQuillan, A R Catalano, V Napoli, N Catalano, K Clarkson, E Catalano, M Embley, M Embley & J Embley
Useful type. At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ice Pick Nick with 55kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Golden Vale with 58.5kg at $11. Racing well without winning and should get his chance.
5
HOLLY WATSON
BLACK, CERISE MALTESE CROSS, CERISE SLEEVES, QUARTERED CAP
6 6x713 ANGEL UNDERCOVER
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
H W Daly
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 1 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Benji's carrying 54.5kg at $7. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at this track Rtg 64+ January 11 over 1200m defeating Wubin Gold carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Happy to risk this time.
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JADE MC NAUGHT
Hot Pink Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 3x218 GOLDEN VALE
SIMON A MILLER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Cobra (Mgr: T V Magnier), M V Magnier, D P Oman, D F Harris, P T O'Brien, C W Chalwell, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler, G N White, J A Ferguson & Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley)
Useful filly. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Smooth Chino with 55kg at $9. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ February 1 over 1200m defeating Canny Rock carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can atone.
4
B PARNHAM
Navy
8 030x0 BRIMSTONE
ROBERT & KATE WITTEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G Harvey
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Golden Vale with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on February 14 2024 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sir Artie carrying 59kg at $26. Looking to others in better form.
3
S PARNHAM
Green, Black Stripes And Cap
9 64x41 COMIC HERO
SIMON A MILLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Botsky Pty Ltd (Mgr: N N Botica), S A Miller, G R Napolitano, L T Siamos, D Gemelli & D Melville
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at this track Cl3 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Caporetto with 60kg at $3.90. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ February 8 over 1200m defeating Playing Games with 58.5kg at $2.80. Going well and can keep the ball rolling.
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LUCY FIORE
RED, WHITE STAR, RED SLEEVES, WHITE THREE STARS, GOLD CAP
10 x13x3 SIBERIAN SIREN
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M H Daly
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 1 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Golden Vale with 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 65+ on July 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Little Silver with 56.5kg at $3.30. Fitter now and will be flashing late.
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CHRIS PARNHAM
DARK BLUE, HOT PINK QUARTERS, BLACK SLEEVES, DARK BLUE, HOT PINK QUARTERED CAP
11 555x5 SIR DREAMALOT
JOSHUA KRISPYN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
T Blechynden, M I Hopkins, C E Hunter, S Eastman, M J Thorn, Miss D Smith, M Brown, Ms S Kolm, T Best, Miss S Hossack, S Cribb, A M Rumble, Ms N A French, Mrs L M Blechynden, Mrs N Hopkins, D Rumble, A Treby, B N Randall, J R Abbs & B A Walker
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Pinjarra Rtg 72+ on February 15 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Capre Omnia carrying 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track 3yo Classic on October 12 over 1000m, 3 len behind Charino carrying 57kg at $19. Can build on a great fresh effort.
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P CARBERY
Red, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves, Green Cuffs, Black Cap