Ascot 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G
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MC POLYTRACK HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Reasonable tempo with Final Flush probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. COUNTRY GOD (1) wasn't beaten far over 1200m in this grade last time out and stuck on well behind a good winner, beaten just 1L. Riordan remains in the saddle and her claim comes in handy. Getting up in trip now looks a big tick and he can land the knockout blow this time. SO SI GOD (8) finished off strongly in easier company when just missing in a photo finish. Back up to 1400m is no issue, though the draw is a little query. She's shown good ability early in her career however, and she'll be hard to hold out if she runs to form. WHEELY (9) was impressive when running over the top to score his maiden win as favourite at Pinjarra last time out. Should be suited by the slight rise in trip and he can repeat the dose from a good draw. GANGSTER GODDESS (6) wasn't far away after sitting on the speed at Pinjarra most recently and is not to be discounted. GOD'S CROSS (4) is better than he showed last time out and can improve now out to 1400m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Country God in the opener.
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| 1 | 3x363 |
COUNTRY GOD
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M J Fagan, S J Fagan, G A Billington, A T Ishigami-Sims, M J Evans, R A Bennett, B W Cocks, H Bennett, J B Bennett, D Novatsis, J Browne, A Vitalone, J Walton, R Brown & Magic Maulers (Mgr: R A Bennett) Last start 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Swingman with 60kg at $8. Close last start and this looks well within his wheelhouse with the rise in trip. |
5 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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| 2 | 1x311 |
PEACEFUL RULER
STEPHEN MILLER 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S J Miller, R V Wilson, B J Greenwood, T K Sanders, P J Bruce, Mrs M J Bruce, J H Moran, P G Yujnovich, Mrs J Yujnovich, J J O'Neill & D W Smith Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track 2&3yo 0Mwly March 18 over 1400m defeating Swift Talker carrying 60kg at $2.80. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 March 5 over 1400m defeating Media Mogul with 59kg at $2.60. Going well and worth including again. |
1 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 1348x |
HASANI
SUMMER DICKSON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG T J Delroy & Mrs T D Delroy Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track in the G2 Wa Guineas November 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind King Of Light carrying 57kg at $151. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate August 23 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Country God with 56kg at $11. Unlikely to trouble the top few at this stage of the prep. |
9 LUCY FIORE |
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| 4 | 41225 |
GOD'S CROSS
BRUCE WATKINS 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs E A G Watkins & D J Reed Last start second last in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 56kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 13 at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 7 over 1200m, nose behind Swingman carrying 55.5kg at $18. Others read better. Better than he showed last time out and can bounce back. |
4 J WHITING |
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| 5 | 8x271 |
FINAL FLUSH
RYAN HILL 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M A Epis Last start won by 1.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 12 over 1400m defeating Bhullar carrying 55kg at $8.50. Before that ran last of 7 at this track in the LR 1000 Guineas on February 28 over 1800m, 18 len behind Wonderfully Made with 54kg at $91. Will give a great sight again. |
6 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 6 | 2x132 |
GANGSTER GODDESS
LUKE FERNIE 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG P A Ibbotson Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on March 12 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Mighty Hosanna carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on February 22 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Just Walter John carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Is yet to turn in a poor effort and has to be included. |
2 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 7 | 332x1 |
JOYOH
TED MARTINOVICH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M A Epis & R T Harper Second-up. First-up after three months won by a nose at Belmont Park Mdn March 25 over 1000m defeating Free To Fly carrying 55kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on November 19 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Viresha carrying 54kg at $81. Impressive on that occasion but isn’t among the top hopes today. |
7 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 8 | 1232 |
SO SI GOD
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG D E Sedgwick, Mrs G F Sedgwick, G W Anderson, Mrs E Anderson, D C Richards & Mrs C T Richards Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0Mwly on March 14 over 1200m, nose behind Urquharts Bluff carrying 54kg at $3. Before that 3rd in a small field at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M on March 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Searchin' Times carrying 58.5kg at $2.35. Can improve again. Continues to show good talent without winning and getting back to 1400m may hold the key. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 0x321 |
WHEELY
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Pinjarra Mdn March 22 over 1300m defeating Show On The Road with 57kg at $2.45. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on March 5 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Peter Gunn with 57kg at $3.90. Very impressive last start and he can repeat the dose. |
3 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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