Ascot Race 3

Magic Millions Plate

Prize Money: $80,000

A host of first starters make this tricky. We go with the race experience of GOLDEN OPERA (6) who was ridden a bit quieter last start then worked home well to finish second over 1100m. Perfectly placed out to this trip so expect her to be tough to hold out. PERFECTLY PROPER (8) was friendless in betting but caught the eye late on debut a fortnight ago in the same race as GOLDEN OPERA. Keen to see her out to this distance with that race experience on board. Simon Miller has a couple of promising first starters engaged in MESSINA (10) and MARDUSA (4). MESSINA has had the benefit of two trials, winning most recently at Belmont. She looks a ready-to-run type while MARDUSA, a son of Maurice, will get better with racing but should sprint well while fresh judging by his sound trial on 6 January. OUR NAUGHTY SECRET (7) has been safely held in her two runs to date but is sure to appreciate getting out to 1200m.
  • Distance: 1200m
  • Class: OPEN
  • Track: Good4
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: Turf

Rail Position: +3m Entire.

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1David Harrison
  • True Fiction (11) 84
  • Trainer: David Harrison (Serpentine)
  • Jockey: Patrick Carbery (Last 50: 3-1-3)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $6,315
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: GINGERBREAD MAN (AUS)

Dam: MYSTIC MAID (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Patronize

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
2: 0-0-0
Good
2: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-1-3
Trainer
W 11% P 30%
Distance
W 9.55% P 27%
Track
W 10% P 29%
Trainer/Track
W 11% P 32%
Trainer/Distance
W 11% P 26%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Visors]

Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track 2yo Swp on December 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Castle Road with 57kg at $61. Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track 2yo W/Speed Pln on December 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Castle Road carrying 56kg at $31. Looking to others for the winner.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 621/12/24Ascot1000mOPEN 25Joseph Azzopardi56kgGood 40:58.1062.0 km/h0:34.218.4L6-5$3114$125,800-

1. Castle Road

2. Golden Opera

3. Salve Regina

8th of 87/12/24Ascot1000mOPEN 28Joseph Azzopardi57kgGood 40:58.2761.8 km/h0:34.496.6L7-8$61-$80,000-

1. Castle Road

2. Do I Feel Lucky

3. Buckled

4th of 818/11/24Lark Hill950mTrial-Joseph Azzopardi-Good0:57.4959.5 km/h-2.41L-----

1. Hellavamoment

2. Old Chap

3. Hello Veneta

5th of 74/11/24Lark Hill400mTrial-Joseph Azzopardi-Good0:24.8757.9 km/h-2.48L-----

1. She'sallcosmic

2. Call Me Frosty

3. Royal Guardian

2S & J Casey
  • Aberdeen Flyer (1)
  • Trainer: S & J Casey (Bullsbrook)
  • Jockey: Brad Parnham (Last 50: 8-9-8)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Recent Trial Winner

2 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: ASTERN (AUS)

Dam: TEMPLATES (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Teofilo (IRE)

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 8-9-8
Trainer
W 0% P 100%
Distance
W 9.50% P 28%
Track
W 9.70% P 30%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 100%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 100%
Comments
S & J Casey trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Belmont Park. Inside barrier will assist chances. Must be respected.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 66/1/25Belmont1000mTrial-Jade McNaught-Good1:02.5957.5 km/h0.41L-----

1. Aberdeen Flyer

2. Beau's A Lad

3. Mardusa

4th of 923/12/24Belmont400mTrial-Jade Mc Naught-Good0:23.5661.1 km/h6.91L-----

1. Country God

2. Baby Pearl

3. Knockonheavensdoor

3Greg Cave
  • Beau's A Lad (8)
  • Trainer: Greg Cave (Ascot)
  • Jockey: Shaun O'Donnell (Last 50: 6-3-3)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: SESSIONS (AUS)

Dam: ANNA AMALIA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 6-3-3
Trainer
W 15% P 35%
Distance
W 9.13% P 29%
Track
W 8.70% P 27%
Trainer/Track
W 15% P 31%
Trainer/Distance
W 7.14% P 21%
Comments
Two-year-old colt (Sessions - Anna Amalia) will no doubt benefit from the two trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 1000m January 6. Betting will tell the story.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 66/1/25Belmont1000mTrial-Shaun O'Donnell-Good1:02.5957.5 km/h0.41L-----

1. Aberdeen Flyer

2. Beau's A Lad

3. Mardusa

6th of 914/10/24Belmont1000mTrial-Shaun O'Donnell-Good1:01.5058.5 km/h5.56L-----

1. Hold My Wine

2. Brazen Butcher

3. Eye Of The Fly

4Simon A Miller
  • Mardusa (7)
  • Trainer: Simon A Miller (Ascot)
  • Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter (Last 50: 9-10-9)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MAURICE (JPN)

Dam: MEDUSA'S MISS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Henny Hughes (USA)

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 9-10-9
Trainer
W 10% P 44%
Distance
W 12% P 35%
Track
W 11% P 34%
Trainer/Track
W 12% P 52%
Trainer/Distance
W 10% P 42%
Gear Changes

Blinkers FIRST TIME [Blinkers]

Comments
First starter by Maurice out of Medusa's Miss. Trialled on January 6 when third at Belmont Park over 1000m. Blinkers on - watch for a positive market lead.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 66/1/25Belmont1000mTrial-Chloe Azzopardi-Good1:02.5957.5 km/h0.79L-----

1. Aberdeen Flyer

2. Beau's A Lad

3. Mardusa

5David Harrison
  • Yes Buster (4)
  • Trainer: David Harrison (Serpentine)
  • Jockey: Joseph Azzopardi (Last 50: 3-4-3)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown/Black Colt

Sire: YES YES YES (AUS)

Dam: QUEEN KARNILLA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Frost Giant (USA)

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-4-3
Trainer
W 9.27% P 27%
Distance
W 9.17% P 26%
Track
W 7.04% P 23%
Trainer/Track
W 6.85% P 22%
Trainer/Distance
W 10% P 28%
Gear Changes

Blinkers FIRST TIME [Blinkers]

Comments
First starter by Yes Yes Yes out of Queen Karnilla. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to threaten at this stage.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 930/12/24Lark Hill950mTrial-Joseph Azzopardi-Good0:58.8858.1 km/h2.44L-----

1. Bannered

2. Girls On Fire

3. Queen Selyse

4th of 416/12/24Lark Hill400mTrial-Joseph Azzopardi-Good0:24.2959.3 km/h6L-----

1. Dust Aside

2. I'm Genevieve

3. Bundaberg

6Daniel Morton
  • Golden Opera (6) 22
  • Trainer: Daniel Morton (Ascot)
  • Jockey: Lucy Fiore (Last 50: 3-11-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $38,130
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: A LOT (USA)

Dam: CADENZA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-2-0
Track
2: 0-2-0
Season
2: 0-2-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
2: 0-2-0
Turf
2: 0-2-0
Good
2: 0-2-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-2-0
Handicap Rating
59
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-1-0
Last 50
50: 3-11-5
Trainer
W 17% P 43%
Distance
W 12% P 35%
Track
W 10% P 29%
Trainer/Track
W 13% P 50%
Trainer/Distance
W 17% P 47%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1100m

Comments
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo W/Speed Pln on December 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Castle Road carrying 54kg at $5. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on January 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind Do I Feel Lucky with 54kg at $7.50. Has been racing well. Close to a win and another bold showing is expected.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 94/1/25Ascot1100mOPEN 21Lucy Fiore54kgGood 41:05.4760.5 km/h0:35.542.0L5-5$7.5014$80,000-

1. Do I Feel Lucky

2. Golden Opera

3. Just Too Fly

2nd of 621/12/24Ascot1000mOPEN 21Brad Parnham54kgGood 40:58.1062.0 km/h0:34.213.7L3-2$5.00-$125,800-

1. Castle Road

2. Golden Opera

3. Salve Regina

1st of 39/12/24Belmont1000mTrial-Chris Parnham-Good1:03.3956.8 km/h-0.89L-----

1. Golden Opera

2. Purpleboots

3. Costa's Spirit

7Steve Wolfe
  • Our Naughty Secret (9) 45
  • Trainer: Steve Wolfe (Albany)
  • Jockey: Jade McNaught (Last 50: 3-7-2)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $5,440
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: I'M ALL THE TALK (AUS)

Dam: TIME AND TRUTH (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
2: 0-0-0
Good
2: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-7-2
Trainer
W 10% P 23%
Distance
W 8.79% P 27%
Track
W 7.27% P 23%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 12%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1100m

Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track 2yo Swp on December 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Castle Road with 55kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Do I Feel Lucky carrying 54kg at $31. Needs this trip so watch for a better run.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 94/1/25Ascot1100mOPEN 25Shaun McGruddy54kgGood 41:05.4760.5 km/h0:35.543.6L7-8$3128$80,000-

1. Do I Feel Lucky

2. Golden Opera

3. Just Too Fly

4th of 87/12/24Ascot1000mOPEN 26Natasha Faithfull55kgGood 40:58.2761.8 km/h0:34.495.5L8-7$13-$80,000-

1. Castle Road

2. Do I Feel Lucky

3. Buckled

2nd of 611/11/24Belmont1000mTrial-Shaun McGruddy-Good1:01.4658.6 km/h-0.1L-----

1. Exceed The Boom

2. Our Naughty Secret

3. My Testimony

6th of 628/10/24Belmont1000mTrial-Troy Turner-Good1:01.8758.2 km/h-9.02L-----

1. Pure Mac

2. My Testimony

3. Hey True Blue

8Daniel & Ben Pearce
  • Perfectly Proper (3) 4
  • Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce (Karnup)
  • Jockey: Chris Parnham (Last 50: 13-9-12)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $3,120
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Jockey Flying

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: PIERATA (AUS)

Dam: PRIM AND PROPER (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Alfred Nobel (IRE)

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 13-9-12
Trainer
W 15% P 46%
Distance
W 15% P 38%
Track
W 16% P 42%
Trainer/Track
W 14% P 40%
Trainer/Distance
W 20% P 49%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m

Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Do I Feel Lucky carrying 54kg at $31. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedLast 600mMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 94/1/25Ascot1100mOPEN 24Natasha Faithfull54kgGood 41:05.4760.5 km/h0:35.543.4L8-7$31-$80,000-

1. Do I Feel Lucky

2. Golden Opera

3. Just Too Fly

2nd of 530/12/24Lark Hill400mTrial-Chris Parnham-Good0:23.7960.5 km/h-0.71L-----

1. Maurice's Princess

2. Perfectly Proper

3. Just Walter John

3rd of 1016/12/24Lark Hill950mTrial-Natasha Faithfull-Good0:57.1459.9 km/h-5.95L-----

1. Just Too Fly

2. Girls On Fire

3. Perfectly Proper

9Ryan Hill
  • Invincible Sin (10)
  • Trainer: Ryan Hill (Hopeland)
  • Jockey: Steven Parnham (Last 50: 8-7-4)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HELLBENT (AUS)

Dam: ELLDARRAGH (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Canny Lad

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 8-7-4
Trainer
W 7.55% P 30%
Distance
W 6.28% P 23%
Track
W 7.32% P 24%
Trainer/Track
W 10% P 30%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 18%
Comments
First starter by Hellbent out of Elldarragh. Trialled once on December 30 at Lark Hill when second over 400m. Watch for any market confidence.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 530/12/24Lark Hill400mTrial-Victoria Corver-Good0:24.4259.0 km/h1.52L-----

1. Why She Left

2. Invincible Sin

3. Moonwalk

10Simon A Miller
  • Messina (2)
  • Trainer: Simon A Miller (Ascot)
  • Jockey: Holly Watson (Last 50: 4-4-4)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Recent Trial Winner

2 yo Bay/Brown Filly

Sire: TASSORT (AUS)

Dam: EXODIA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Exosphere

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 4-4-4
Trainer
W 18% P 45%
Distance
W 9.53% P 31%
Track
W 10% P 30%
Trainer/Track
W 22% P 48%
Trainer/Distance
W 5.95% P 32%
Gear Changes

Blinkers FIRST TIME [Blinkers]

Comments
Simon A Miller trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut and was an AUD $ 130,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale) purchase. Won a recent trial at Belmont Park. Inside barrier will assist chances. The stable has a great strike-rate with debutantes.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 66/1/25Belmont400mTrial-Chloe Azzopardi-Good0:24.5558.7 km/h0.11L-----

1. Messina

2. Loves Talking

3. Miss Chevalier

7th of 711/11/24Belmont850mTrial-Chris Parnham-Good0:51.6759.2 km/h4.66L-----

1. Buckled

2. She'sallcosmic

3. Onto It

11Darren McAuliffe
  • Queen Selyse (5)
  • Trainer: Darren McAuliffe (Pinjarra)
  • Jockey: Jessica Valas (Last 50: 2-1-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: UNIVERSAL RULER (AUS)

Dam: LADY BARATHEON (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Helmet

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 2-1-6
Trainer
W 22% P 22%
Distance
W 9.45% P 26%
Track
W 6.57% P 22%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 66% P 66%
Gear Changes

Winkers FIRST TIME

Comments
First starter by Universal Ruler out of Lady Baratheon. Has been just fair in two trials leading into today's debut. Prefer to see.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 930/12/24Lark Hill950mTrial-Jessica Valas-Good0:58.8858.1 km/h1.82L-----

1. Bannered

2. Girls On Fire

3. Queen Selyse

5th of 616/12/24Lark Hill400mTrial-Jessica Valas-Good0:24.6158.5 km/h3.17L-----

1. London's Rascal

2. Bannered

3. Stylin'

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