Ascot 04 Apr 2026
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PKF - ROMA CUP 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Speed should be right on over the 1100m journey. Keen to see SMOOTH CHINO (6) on his return after coming on impressively last campaign, culminating in a dominant win in the Black Heart Bart. He's still unbeaten and looks a genuine Quokka threat. He's impressed at the trials coming in and he can return with a bang in the Roma Cup. OSCAR'S FORTUNE (1) won the Rock Magic in a photo finish when jumping the $2.50 favourite off a freshen. He's fitter for that effort and he has enough speed to roll across from out wide. Wouldn't surprise to see him go on with the job. WEST STAR (4) ran up to his form in Victoria without featuring. Back home in WA now and his recent trial was very good. Can lob just off the speed and make a statement with CJP in the saddle. LUANA MISS (9) is an exciting 3YO taking her place here after tackling the Winterbottom before the break. Include. ROPE THEM IN (2) looks ready to fire first-up with two trials under his belt, the latest behind Smooth Chino. Big chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smooth Chino looks the one to beat.
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| 1 | 264x1 |
OSCAR'S FORTUNE
DION LUCIANI 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett) Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Rock Magic March 21 over 1000m defeating Repossession carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves on November 15 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Good on resumption and he can continue to build. |
9 P CARBERY |
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| 2 | 1249x |
ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track in the G3 Gold Rush December 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rey Magnerio with 59kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track LR Crawford October 18 over 1200m defeating London's Image with 58.5kg at $6. Nice trial around Smooth Chino coming into this and he ticks plenty of boxes with his fresh record. |
4 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 3 | 941x4 |
ACROMANTULA
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG A J Olive Second-up. First-up after two months in a small field at this track Rock Magic on March 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Oscar's Fortune carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Summer Scorcher on January 1 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Madhi Girl carrying 59kg at $31. Hard to have on what he showed fresh. |
5 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 4 | 3x09x |
WEST STAR
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D F Harris, Ms H Y Chan, Mrs S J Wright, G M Wright, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler & C W Chalwell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Private Eye carrying 58.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign 13th of 15 at Flemington in the G2 Gilgai October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind War Machine with 58.5kg at $12. Back in WA now and can make an impression in his return. |
6 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 5 | 394x2 |
REPOSSESSION
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), C D Bell, G W McNally, W J Beament, S A Stay, Care Factor (Mgr: J M Pow), R J Wade, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell) & L M H Wisby Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at this track Rock Magic on March 21 over 1000m, nose behind Oscar's Fortune carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves on November 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Jokers Grin with 57.5kg at $9.50. Not far away fresh and he's not out of this with the run under his belt. |
8 B PARNHAM |
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| 6 | x111x |
SMOOTH CHINO
INDIANNA WEINERT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss I Weinert, Mrs M Hall & B S Wilken Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Last appeared favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track LR B/Heart Bart December 13 over 1200m defeating Cessation with 57.5kg at $1.60. Brings the right form to the table. Continues to rise through the ranks and he can make a Quokka statement in this. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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| 7 | 45234 |
CUT THE TALK
TIM CROSBY 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L J Stecko, A Stecko, Mrs K E Crosby & M J Paterson At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Tycoon Harry with 59kg at $10. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Scenic Blast on January 24 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Jaz Session carrying 55kg at $4.20. Not here. |
1 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 8 | x651x |
TOROPA
STEPHEN MILLER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG P V Walsh, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), D F Harris, Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley), Jodianka Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Ciprian), W W Willcock, Landing Party (Mgr: G P Ryan), M J Wilson, J A Mouritz & D A Ryan Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track LR Jungle Dawn November 29 over 1400m defeating Amjaad carrying 55kg at $17. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ November 1 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Desert Whisper with 61kg at $10. Would be a surprise to see her return with a win. |
2 S PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 2117x |
LUANA MISS
TREVOR ANDREWS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG 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 Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track in the G1 Winterbottom November 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Libertad with 51.5kg at $14. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track 3yo Classic October 11 over 1000m, a nose behind Talkanco with 55kg at $21. Out-classed in the Winterbottom but she'll be better for that effort and there's plenty to like. |
7 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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