Ascot   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BELHUS RACING JOIN A RACING SYNDICATE HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: +8m Entire.  

A solid tempo is on the cards with Siberian Siren and Multinational pushing for the lead ahead of Rokanori and Western Power. WESTERN POWER (10) just missed last start when nabbed on the line as favourite over the mile and drops back to this trip where he won two back. He'll need some luck from the gate, but he's starting to hit his straps. Drops in weight with CJP in the saddle and can go one better this time. WITHOUT REG (5) is racing in good order and comes through the same race as Western Power last time out. He may not have run out the extra trip there and was a strong winner here two back with good form coming out from behind him. Can bounce back and flash late in the race. FIRST ENCOUNTER (8) went to Victoria and wasn't disgraced but has spent a long time on the sidelines since. Trials have been fair coming in, but Pike's booking suggests he can fire first-up. Worth keeping on side. SIBERIAN SIREN (6) looks to map similarly to his last start win and can repeat the dose. MULTINATIONAL (2) is a two-time winner fresh and can put his best foot forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Power goes on top in the last.
1 90x60 ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 62.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 58.5kg at $201. Second-up ran last of 16 at this track Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 58.5kg at $201. Looks safely held.
5
JORDAN TURNER
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
2 5040x MULTINATIONAL
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs)
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Hannans October 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vast Art with 54kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pinjarra Rtg 72+ February 17 2024 over 1400m defeating Oly's Choice with 58kg at $10. Expecting a bright return.
2
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
3 83708 DESENNEA
JORDAN ROLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss A C Stelmach, Miss J Smith, P Smith, B Smith, Mrs P Smith, Mrs J T Rogers, C Garvey, P Garvey & J Oakey
Last start ran last of 8 at this track Diggers Cup on April 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 15 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Trio with 60.5kg at $31. Might struggle again.
7
S PARNHAM
Pink, White Diamond, Pink Cap
4 3x0x8 UPPER LIMITS
JEREMY EASTHOPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J R Easthope, B Pillar, R C Easthope, G J Higgins, P J Easthope, P A Ellard, C M Jones, K Davis, Dr S Soemartopo, J A Bartlett & Miss B Nash
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stormchaser carrying 58.5kg at $31. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on October 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59.5kg at $26. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
3
T TURNER
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Yellow Diamond Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 x4314 WITHOUT REG
RHYS RADFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C J Radford, D Ashworth, A K Fuge, G W Hartnett, Ms B M Hamill, K J Small, D R Dickinson, M J Vulich, K Vulich, Mrs J A Hams, W W Hams, W Radford & Ms S Hutchings
Useful gelding. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 71+ on April 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Trio carrying 60kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 70+ April 12 over 1400m defeating Deferred carrying 58.5kg at $11. Back to the scene of the crime and he's a live chance.
9
HOLLY WATSON
Black, Brown Sleeves And Cap
6 45141 SIBERIAN SIREN
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M H Daly
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ April 26 over 1400m defeating Great Fortune carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Without Reg with 58kg at $6. This looks to shape similarly to last start.
1
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Dark Blue, Hot Pink Quarters, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 x8053 SPEED DREAM
ROLAND PIERCEY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P S Piercey, J R Piercey, Dr C A Piercey & R J Piercey
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Siberian Siren with 59kg at $21. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Without Reg carrying 57kg at $101. Has been racing well. Don't underestimate.
10
J WHITING
Red, Black Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
8 0x47x FIRST ENCOUNTER
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 February 10 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Another Wil carrying 60.5kg at $16. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 January 31 2024 over 1600m, 2 len behind Vinnie's Spirit with 57.5kg at $9.50. First run for a while but he's trialled well and has shown class.
6
WILLIAM PIKE
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
9 45670 HESKET
DYLAN BAIRSTOW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham & D M Bairstow
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track 0Mwly on April 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Late Arrival carrying 56.5kg at $20. The start before that ran last of 7 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fluro Neuro carrying 54.5kg at $12. Looking to others.
4
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron
10 3x512 WESTERN POWER
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 71+ on April 26 over 1600m, nose behind Trio with 55kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Grad Hcp 59+ April 19 over 1400m defeating Soso Lucky carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Went close last time. Narrowly beaten last start but can go one better this time.
8
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap