Ascot Race 2

Quayclean (Bm66+)

Prize Money: $80,000

DARK LOOKS (7) finished off strongly to just miss last time out, clocking some good splits in the process. She now draws to sit closer for Riordan, meaning she carries just 52kg. If she can sit closer and runs up to her splits last start, she can go one better. MISS VEUVE (2) finished behind DARK LOOKS two back before jumping favourite and winning last start over this track and trip a fortnight ago. Cooper's claim comes in handy as she'll carry the same weight as last start, and she's drawn better this time. Can continue her winning ways. ABISSI (5) dropped back in trip last start and only just missed at Kalgoorlie, finishing 1.1L off the winner after a good run here prior where she finished behind DARK LOOKS. Parnham rides again now and he can fire getting back out in distance. STARWALKER (3) wasn't beaten far last start and can be in the finish again. ROMMEO (4) is next best.

Distance: 2200m
Class: BM66+, RTG 66+
Track: Soft6
Weather: SHWRY
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: True.

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Miss Veuve (2) 88x0444151
Trainer: David Catarino(Mardella)
Jockey: Chanel Cooper (a2)(Last 50: 4-5-3)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $127,005
Win / Place: 15% / 31%

6 yo Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: LUCAS CRANACH (GER)

Dam: SPARKLING SYMPHONY (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Stravinsky

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-3-0

Distance

3: 1-0-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

Season

6: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

10: 2-1-0

Non-Metro

9: 1-2-0

Turf

19: 3-3-0

Good

10: 2-2-0

Soft

8: 1-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

19: 3-3-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 4-5-3

Trainer

N/A

Distance

W 5.88% P 23%

Track

W 6.00% P 25%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1650m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Equicast]

Comments

Bounced back strongly at Belmont Park last start, travelling well and working over the top to beat All Grunt by half a length as favourite. That followed a fifth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win when also sent out favourite, so she has been well found by the market this campaign. Can sit handy from the outset and it wouldn't surprise to see her repeat the dose.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	26/9/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	10	William Pike	57kg	Good 4	2:17.69	57.5 km/h	0:37.3	0.4L	4-5	$3.00f	14	$80,000	$43,840	1. Miss Veuve 2. All Grunt 3. Starwalker
5th of 12	12/9/26	Belmont	2200m	1MW 3U	9	William Pike	60kg	Soft 5	2:19.02	57.0 km/h	0:36.56	2.4L	11-10	$2.30f	7	$60,000	$1,740	1. Admired 2. Dark Looks 3. Abissi
1st of 15	5/9/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	3	William Pike	54.5kg	Soft 5	2:13.20	56.8 km/h	0:35.45	0.9L	8-6	$4.00	9	$80,000	$43,840	1. Miss Veuve 2. Sisu Spirit 3. Decision Maker
4th of 10	27/8/26	Northam	2200m	CL1 3U	7	Brad Parnham	58.5kg	Heavy 9	2:29.88	52.8 km/h	0:40.13	1.9L	8-8	$2.25f	15	$30,000	$1,170	1. Icandoit Onmyown 2. Obscentino 3. Tokyo Fire
4th of 12	12/8/26	Pinjarra Scarpside	1800m	CL1 3U	6	Ava Catarino	58.5kg	Soft 5	1:52.01	57.9 km/h	0:36.03	3.1L	12-12	$13	7	$30,000	$1,170	1. Lets Take A Chance 2. Grandad's Adiction 3. Awesome Force
4th of 9	5/8/26	Belmont	1650m	CL1 3U	8	Ava Catarino	59.5kg	Soft 5	1:40.78	58.9 km/h	0:36.62	4.5L	9-4	$11	14	$30,000	$1,170	1. Rosie Can Run 2. Phat Chaps 3. Across Generations

Starwalker (6) 35x7071643
Trainer: Julie Clements(Ascot)
Jockey: Shaun O'donnell (Last 50: 3-2-4)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $139,700
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEYNESSE (AUS)

Dam: WONDERFUL MAK (NZ)

Dam's Sire: No Excuse Needed

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 4-1-7

Distance

7: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

10: 0-0-2

Season

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

4th Up

4: 1-1-1

Metro

17: 1-0-3

Non-Metro

13: 3-1-4

Turf

30: 4-1-7

Good

19: 2-1-6

Soft

10: 2-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

30: 4-1-7

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

19: 2-0-4

Last 50

50: 3-2-4

Trainer

W 6.10% P 22%

Distance

W 8.89% P 29%

Track

W 8.84% P 27%

Trainer/Track

W 7.61% P 18%

Trainer/Distance

W 13% P 36%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Closed to be third behind Miss Veuve at Belmont Park last start, beaten just under a length after moving into the race and working home evenly. He had earlier run fourth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at big odds, beaten a length and a half after covering ground. Can feature in the finish again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	26/9/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	3	Shaun O'donnell	56.5kg	Good 4	2:17.69	57.5 km/h	0:37.3	0.8L	8-6	$8.00	14	$80,000	$7,040	1. Miss Veuve 2. All Grunt 3. Starwalker
4th of 12	12/9/26	Belmont	2200m	1MW 3U	7	Chanel Cooper	57.5kg	Soft 5	2:19.02	57.0 km/h	0:36.56	1.4L	8-5	$26	7	$60,000	$2,340	1. Admired 2. Dark Looks 3. Abissi
6th of 15	5/9/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	2	Shaun O'donnell	56kg	Soft 5	2:13.20	56.8 km/h	0:35.45	5.1L	2-3	$11	21	$80,000	$1,440	1. Miss Veuve 2. Sisu Spirit 3. Decision Maker
1st of 10	15/8/26	Belmont	2100m	1MW 3U	3	Chanel Cooper	57.5kg	Good 4	2:13.53	56.6 km/h	0:37.32	0.4L	4-6	$13	14	$60,000	$32,880	1. Starwalker 2. Sweet Surrender 3. Sister Mary
7th of 12	1/8/26	Belmont	1600m	1MW 3U	12	Chanel Cooper	58kg	Soft 5	1:38.09	58.7 km/h	0:36.69	3.8L	11-11	$41	14	$60,000	$1,080	1. Belle Journee 2. Right To Silence 3. Vexatious Rose
10th of 15	18/7/26	Belmont	1400m	BM66+ 2U	10	Shaun O'donnell	54kg	Soft 7	1:26.54	58.2 km/h	0:35.9	4.4L	15-15	$101	14	$80,000	$1,440	1. Mt Shirataku 2. Supernatural 3. Bird's The Word

Rommeo (1) x052351404
Trainer: Clifford Green(Gingin)
Jockey: Patrick Carbery (Last 50: 6-4-10)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $189,490
Win / Place: 10% / 33%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: DEMERIT (AUS)

Dam: MISS SAFARI (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Ferocity

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 4-6-3

Distance

5: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-1

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-0

2nd Up

7: 0-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-2-0

4th Up

6: 0-2-3

Metro

21: 2-2-2

Non-Metro

18: 2-4-1

Turf

39: 4-6-3

Good

25: 3-4-3

Soft

12: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

39: 4-6-3

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 1-0-0

Last 50

50: 6-4-10

Trainer

W 7.35% P 26%

Distance

W 10% P 32%

Track

W 9.94% P 29%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 25% P 25%

Distance Range Last 6 months

2100m - 2200m

Comments

Improved at Belmont Park last start when fourth behind Miss Veuve, beaten just under two lengths at long odds after being close enough on the turn. That was a better effort than his soft-ground tenth the run prior, when he gave away too much start and only battled home. Good from the front last start and can play a leading role again.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 11	26/9/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	11	Patrick Carbery	56kg	Good 4	2:17.69	57.5 km/h	0:37.3	1.9L	2-2	$26	21	$80,000	$3,120	1. Miss Veuve 2. All Grunt 3. Starwalker
10th of 15	5/9/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	14	Patrick Carbery	56.5kg	Soft 5	2:13.20	56.8 km/h	0:35.45	7.5L	15-10	$20	14	$80,000	$1,440	1. Miss Veuve 2. Sisu Spirit 3. Decision Maker
4th of 8	22/8/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	2	Shaun O'donnell	59kg	Soft 5	2:20.59	56.3 km/h	0:35.39	2.6L	7-6	$11	14	$80,000	$3,120	1. With Discretion 2. Sisu Spirit 3. Warralea Lass
1st of 10	8/8/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	8	Patrick Carbery	54kg	Soft 7	2:25.54	54.4 km/h	0:37.87	0.1L	8-5	$15	14	$80,000	$43,840	1. Rommeo 2. Kisses From Kelly 3. Shimonoseki
5th of 15	25/7/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	10	Shaun O'donnell	54kg	Good 4	2:12.34	57.1 km/h	0:36	2.7L	11-8	$26	14	$80,000	$2,320	1. With Discretion 2. Kisses From Kelly 3. Chollima
3rd of 13	11/7/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	10	Shaun O'donnell	54kg	Good 4	2:18.98	57.0 km/h	0:37.26	3.8L	12-8	$15	10	$80,000	$7,040	1. Citino 2. Kisses From Kelly 3. Rommeo

Abissi (4) 23x63x5432
Trainer: Michael Grantham(North Dandalup)
Jockey: Chris Parnham (Last 50: 4-6-9)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $61,282
Win / Place: 5.88% / 52%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: OCEAN PARK (NZ)

Dam: OUR VALPOLICELLA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Red Ransom

100

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-4-4

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

3: 1-2-0

Metro

6: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

11: 1-3-3

Turf

17: 1-4-4

Good

9: 0-2-3

Soft

6: 1-1-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

17: 1-4-4

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-2-1

Last 50

50: 4-6-9

Trainer

W 21% P 49%

Distance

W 15% P 37%

Track

W 16% P 42%

Trainer/Track

W 23% P 42%

Trainer/Distance

W 13% P 33%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Put in another honest run at Kalgoorlie last week, finishing second to Wild Things in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win after being slow to begin and still closing strongly. He steps from provincial company to a harder meeting, but his prior Belmont Park third in the same grade reads well enough. Back out in trip looks a good move and he can get back to winning ways on the short turnaround.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	3/10/26	Kalgoorlie	1760m	1MW 3U	2	Joey Azzopardi	54kg	Good 4	1:48.50	58.4 km/h	0	1.1L	8-7	$12	21	$60,350	$11,160	1. Wild Things 2. Abissi 3. More Than Enuff
3rd of 12	12/9/26	Belmont	2200m	1MW 3U	11	Chris Parnham	55kg	Soft 5	2:19.02	57.0 km/h	0:36.56	1.0L	12-8	$7.50	17	$60,000	$5,280	1. Admired 2. Dark Looks 3. Abissi
4th of 11	26/8/26	Belmont	1400m	CL1 3U	11	Jefferson Tsang	56.5kg	Soft 5	1:25.26	59.1 km/h	0:35.66	4.9L	11-11	$6.50	7	$30,000	$1,170	1. Cosmic Gem 2. Cosmo Ruler 3. Silent Amarda
5th of 11	19/8/26	Belmont	1400m	CL3 CG 3U	6	Jefferson Tsang	55.5kg	Soft 5	1:24.77	59.5 km/h	0:35.31	3.6L	9-7	$21	438	$30,000	$870	1. The Rocket 2. Pure Obsession 3. Olaf The Snowman
438 Day Spell
8th of 8	27/7/26	Lark Hill	950m	Trial	-	William Pike	-	Soft	0:56.91	60.1 km/h	-	4.02L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Rebelnado 2. My Jimmy 3. Yamashita's Gold
3rd of 14	7/6/25	Pinjarra Scarpside	1600m	1MW 2U	1	Patrick Carbery	54.5kg	Good 4	1:38.06	58.7 km/h	0:35.55	1.7L	3-3	$10	10	$60,000	$5,280	1. Forever Boy 2. Arcadia Park 3. Abissi

Bondi Star (5) x61908x230
Trainer: Summer Dickson(Port Kennedy)
Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter (Last 50: 11-10-5)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $47,915
Win / Place: 12% / 31%

Jockey Flying

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BONDI (AUS)

Dam: ANCIENT JOY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: My Admiration

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-2-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

12: 2-2-1

Turf

16: 2-2-1

Good

9: 1-0-1

Soft

5: 1-1-0

Heavy

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

16: 2-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Last 50

50: 11-10-5

Trainer

W 3.85% P 30%

Distance

W 13% P 39%

Track

W 11% P 35%

Trainer/Track

W 10% P 30%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Was tailed off behind Miss Veuve at Belmont Park last start, with the equipment issue noted by stewards the only real reason to be forgiving of the margin. Her previous Bunbury third in a 3yo+ Class 3 was sound enough after a slow beginning, but that form is still short of what the leading chances bring. Hard to have on what she produced last time out.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 11	26/9/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	4	Jefferson Tsang	52kg	Good 4	2:17.69	57.5 km/h	0:37.3	65.5L	6-11	$17	9	$80,000	-	1. Miss Veuve 2. All Grunt 3. Starwalker
3rd of 11	17/9/26	Bunbury	1685m	CL3 3U	10	Austin Galati	57.5kg	Good 4	1:44.57	58.0 km/h	0:36.7	2.2L	10-6	$3.10f	14	$30,000	$2,640	1. Sandfire Rose 2. Gav Has Spoken 3. Bondi Star
2nd of 13	3/9/26	Northam	1600m	CL3 3U	4	Clint Johnston-Porter	55.5kg	Soft 5	1:37.73	58.9 km/h	0:37.02	0.9L	11-10	$11	85	$30,000	$5,580	1. Pure Mac 2. Bondi Star 3. Capable Angel
85 Day Spell
8th of 11	10/6/26	Belmont	1400m	CL3 2U	4	Austin Galati	56kg	Good 4	1:24.98	59.3 km/h	0:34.51	3.9L	5-6	$61	14	$30,000	$540	1. Prince Of Dala 2. Too Much Talk 3. Hard Solo
12th of 14	27/5/26	Belmont	1650m	CL3 2U	14	Jarrad Noske	58kg	Good 4	1:40.35	59.2 km/h	0:35.02	9.9L	8-1	$51	14	$30,000	-	1. Shimonoseki 2. Myzoom 3. Arizona Sky
9th of 9	13/5/26	Pinjarra	1600m	CL3 2U	1	Holly Nottle	57kg	Good 4	1:38.43	58.5 km/h	0:36.65	5.4L	1-1	$3.60f	16	$30,000	$540	1. Prince Epaulette 2. Hot Chatter 3. Ayumi

Dark Looks (3) 3355077452
Trainer: A D Mathews(Muchea)
Jockey: Natika Riordan (a3)(Last 50: 3-9-5)
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $195,095
Win / Place: 5.77% / 38%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MY ADMIRATION (AUS)

Dam: BLACK ARIA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 3-7-10

Distance

14: 1-3-5

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

8: 2-0-1

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-0-2

4th Up

5: 0-2-1

Metro

32: 2-4-5

Non-Metro

20: 1-3-5

Turf

52: 3-7-10

Good

29: 2-2-7

Soft

19: 0-3-3

Heavy

4: 1-2-0

Anti-Clockwise

52: 3-7-10

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-1-0

Last 50

50: 3-9-5

Trainer

W 0% P 50%

Distance

W 5.88% P 29%

Track

W 14% P 36%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 100%

Distance Range Last 6 months

2100m - 2200m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Visors]

Comments

Went within a head of Admired in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park last start, covering ground and still finishing strongly on soft going. Her previous fifth behind Miss Veuve also had merit after racing wide throughout, and she now gets a 3kg claim with strong track and distance credentials behind her. Drawn better this time around and if she can sit closer this time, she can go one better.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 12	12/9/26	Belmont	2200m	1MW 3U	10	Natika Riordan	54kg	Soft 5	2:19.02	57.0 km/h	0:36.56	0.2L	10-9	$13	7	$60,000	$11,160	1. Admired 2. Dark Looks 3. Abissi
5th of 15	5/9/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	9	Natika Riordan	52.5kg	Soft 5	2:13.20	56.8 km/h	0:35.45	4.3L	6-4	$17	21	$80,000	$2,320	1. Miss Veuve 2. Sisu Spirit 3. Decision Maker
4th of 10	15/8/26	Belmont	2100m	1MW 3U	5	Brayden Gaerth	59.5kg	Good 4	2:13.53	56.6 km/h	0:37.32	1.4L	7-7	$26	7	$60,000	$2,340	1. Starwalker 2. Sweet Surrender 3. Sister Mary
7th of 10	8/8/26	Belmont	2200m	BM66+ 3U	5	Brayden Gaerth	54kg	Soft 7	2:25.54	54.4 km/h	0:37.87	4.7L	7-8	$26	14	$80,000	$1,440	1. Rommeo 2. Kisses From Kelly 3. Shimonoseki
7th of 15	25/7/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	1	Patrick Carbery	54kg	Good 4	2:12.34	57.1 km/h	0:36	3.4L	7-7	$81	28	$80,000	$1,440	1. With Discretion 2. Kisses From Kelly 3. Chollima
10th of 12	27/6/26	Belmont	2100m	BM66+ 3U	9	Patrick Carbery	55kg	Heavy 8	2:15.95	55.6 km/h	0:36.82	7.7L	10-10	$21	14	$80,000	$1,440	1. Kisses From Kelly 2. Antique Queen 3. Amamus

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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