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Wednesday Ascot Wrap

Posted on | Posted by Julio Santarelli

R1 – Amelia Park Handicap (1000m)

Tough performance from Extreme Dreams who raced wide throughout.

TAB favourite: Puck Shapeshifter $2.40 & $1.60

What the winner’s said- Kyle Nowland: She is nice and tough

Fastest 600m: 34.36secc. War Of Whispers

Horses To Follow: Extreme Dreams and War Of Whispers

R2 – Perth Racing Twitter Handicap (1600m)

The addition of blinkers and a solid race tempo aided The Flirt who settled back before running away over the final stages.

Crystal Gardens was doing her best work late but was never a threat to the winner.

TAB favourite: Crystal Gardens $3.40 & $1.60.

Disappointing: Happy With Kendel compounded to last after leading.

What the winner’s said: Justin Warwick Distance and dropping back in weight really helped.

Fastest 600m: 35.50sec. The Flirt

R3 – Perthracing.com.au Maiden (1400m)

Peggy Sue put the writing on the wall last start when a narrow second to Rocket Queen and she backed up brilliantly, justifying her favouritism. The Monaco Consul filly, given a charmed run by Chris Parnham, was coiled up behind them before letting down strongly.

TAB favourite: Peggy Sue $3.00 & $1.40.

What winner’s said: Brent Albuino-Her first up run was huge and I went in with confidence.

Fastest 600m: 35.47sec. Peggy Sue

R4 – Sponsor A Race-Contact Perth Racing Handicap (2200m)

Gracie May, after two previous placings, raced away for a decisive victory. Giving Chris Parnham, the second leg of a double, she sat off the speed and was saved for one final run.

Royal Supreme gave chase but was never a serious threat.

TAB favourite: Royal Supreme $2.70 & $1.30

Disappointing: Miss Gelana was last on straightening and beat just one to the line.

What the winner’s said: Trevor Andrews-It’s the first time everything went her way.

Fastest 600m: 35.48sec. Gracie May

R5 – Perth Racing Instagram Handicap (1200m)

A late reprieve from first emergency, Travellin, paid off when he put paid to his rivals with an easy win, his first at the distance.

TAB favourite: Travellin $3.60 &$1.60

Disappointing: Ominous Warning was up with the leader but ran out of the placings.

What the winner’s said: Jim Taylor-I think he will develop into a Saturday horse

Fastest 600m: 34.60. Red Paddy

Horses To Follow: Young John, Red Paddy and Scarlet Speedster

R6 – Perth Racing Facebook Handicap (1200m)

A classy all the way win from Cool Passion who stepped up to city grade with consummate ease, giving Justin Warwick and his jockey daughter, Lucy, the second leg of a double.

TAB favourite: Cool Passion $1.70 & $1.20

What the winner’s said: Justin Warwick-She is up there with the best horse I’ve had

Fastest 600m: 34.48sec. Clobberetta

Horses to follow: Cool Passion and Clobberetta

R7 – Perth Racing Young Membership Handicap (1400m)

Profound Effect made a sweeping run from the tail to end a year-long drought.

TAB favourite: Handyman $2.80 & $1.40

What the winner’s said: Fred Kersley-He is more honest than good and doesn’t run out of turn.

Horse To Follow: Silver Romance




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