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Ascoli Piceno, Corazon Beat have tough outing in A$10 million Golden Eagle
Ascoli Piceno
Corazon Beat
Ascoli Piceno and Corazon Beat failed to follow in the footsteps of Obamburumai in the James Squire Golden Eagle on Saturday (Nov. 2), both finishing in the bottom half of the 20-horse field at Rosehill Gardens. The pair of 3-year-old fillies from the JRA could not work Obanburumai’s magic of a year ago as Hanshin Juvenile Fillies winner Ascoli Piceno crossed the wire 12th while Corazon Beat placed last in the 1,500-meter affair. Lake Forest, ridden by Cieren Fallon, beat out Lazzat from the inside to prevail in the A$10 million race in 1 minute, 27.98 seconds on good 4 going. The two Japanese challengers did not have the most favorable of draws, being forced to work from the outside. Ascoli Piceno, with Joao Moreira in the saddle, was posted in gate No. 17 and Corazon Beat No. 19, under jockey Tommy Berry. The Yoichi Kuroiwa-trained Ascoli Piceno went off as the betting favorite but was bumped at the start and knocked back towards the rear, having to take the scenic route throughout the journey. The daughter of multi-Grade 1 champion Daiwa Major, out of Ascoli, inched her way up down the home stretch but not enough to overtake the leaders who bolted for the finish by the rails. Ascoli Piceno finished out of the money for the first time in her seven-start career, unable to pass the test of her overseas debut. Corazon Beat had a much better jump out of the gates but like her compatriot, was pushed towards the outside, expending her energy. She charged into the final straight fifth from the front but quickly lost steam and had to bring up the rear. Please visit the following website for more information.
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