ASCOT PARK RACEWAY   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

BRENDAN FRANKS FARRIER DAVID MOSS STAKES (HANDICAP TROT) (Gr3) 2700m

Track: GOOD      

MUSCLE MOUNTAIN (7) was terrific when runner-up in the Group 1 NZ Trotting Free For All two back at Addington then drew wide when fourth in the Green Mile at Mt Harding last time. Won his only attempt at this circuit and distance and has the class to overcome a 30m handicap and beat these. MR LOVE (6) produced a far better performance at his latest appearance, finishing second over 1609m at Mt Harding. He is capable of another big performance. PRINCESS SADIE (2) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 3.5 metres at Addington over 1980m. MIDNIGHT DASH (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at Mt Harding. Can do a lot better so worth considering.
1 71036 JULIE JACCKA
BRETT GRAY
5YO  BAY  MARE
C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
Last start 6th (30m 1) over 2200m at Wingatui, beaten 17 m by Madrik (2:53.50) on December 7 at $12.20. Two runs back 3rd (40m 1) over 2700m at this track beaten 1.1 m by Bring On The Muscle (3:27.50) on November 26 at $17.40. Needs to find a bit more.
Fr1
B G BARCLAY
Red, Grey Sash & Armbands (T)
2 11341 PRINCESS SADIE
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
4YO  BAY  MARE
Mrs C R Williamson, Stir Fry Syndicate, F J Donovan, Wrinkles, Piggy & Noshi Bears Syndicate
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr9) at Addington (2:27.10) beating Master Class in on December 5 at $2.50 at the bell was 7th-12.7m 2WWC. Can measure up again.
Fr2
M J WILLIAMSON
Red, Black & Gold Chequered Sash (T)
3 p42p4 JIMMY CARTER
PHIL WILLIAMSON
10YO  BAY  GELDING
D R Beckingsale, Horsin Around Syndicate
Last start 4th (20m U1) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 11 m by Mixed Faith (3:04.40) on December 14 at $4.50. Two runs back pulled up at Wingatui on December 7 over 2200m. Others make more appeal.
FrU1
BRAD WILLIAMSON
BLACK, WHITE , BLUE CHECKED SASH
4 00001 FRANCO JOSIAH
BEN WALDRON
10YO  BAY  GELDING
Brown Bomber Syndicate, Miss R M Williams
10-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. Won by 1.4 m (30m U1) at Oamaru (2:38.10) beating Cappaha in 3yo+ on December 10 at $26.90. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into thirteenth behind Rush at Addington over 2600m in a 3yo+ on November 14 at $97.20. Others read better.
FrU2
S E O'REILLY
BLACK, RED,GOLD CHECKED SASH
5 43757 MIDNIGHT DASH
GREG & BEN HOPE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
R G Dellaca, Mrs V M Robertson, J Yang, P I Baken, G D R Shand, G P Hope
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 20 m by Mighty Logan (1:57.40) on November 30 at $16.50. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 11 m by Gus (2:24.10) on November 14 at $88.90. Can improve sharply.
15m 1
GEMMA THORNLEY
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves (T)
6 33292 MR LOVE
GREG & BEN HOPE
6YO  BAY  HORSE
G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 1609m at Mt Harding beaten 4.5 m by Mighty Logan (1:57.40) on November 30 at $4.70. Can improve. Among the chances.
15m 2
B N ORANGE
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves (T)
7 11824 MUSCLE MOUNTAIN
GREG & BEN HOPE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Cullen Breeding Limited
Last start 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at Mt Harding, beaten 8 m by Mighty Logan (1:57.40) on November 30 at $2.20. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1980m at Addington beaten 1.1 m by Gus (2:24.10) on November 14 at $20.90. Classy trotter who will be hard to stop.
30m 1
B T HOPE
LIME GREEN, BLACK CONJOINED HORSESHOES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK CONJOINED HORSESHOES