Ascot 14 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP 1800m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 28) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Rock In Wonder has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. ROYAL TORONADO (6) creates plenty of interest here off a strong first-up performance when flashing late over 1200m. Straight out to 1800m here doesn't look an issue with his profile and he's won 2/5 second-up. Gets Pike now and he looks poised to strike. ASIF (4) won well two back before sticking on gamely on the 7-day turnaround, beaten 0.5L at the mile. Out to 1800m again now where he's unbeaten and he looks to get all the favours. Can go one better this time. SOLDANELLE (7) was strong late in the Detonator when 0.9L off the winner in a close finish. The smaller field here should suit and Chris Parnham now hops on board. Watch for her late in the race. FAMOUS DAIN (2) was just fair in the Detonator but he was racing in good order prior to that. Can bounce back to his best now. ROYAL LAW (3) is second-up here and creates some interest on the back of a solid return effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Royal Toronado in the opener.
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| 1 | 316x9 |
TRIO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Immortal Bliss with 59.5kg at $71. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Asphalt carrying 58kg at $61. Has ability but will need to improve sharply. |
8 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 2 | x2140 |
FAMOUS DAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs D L Pearce, T Geddes, A P Rocchiccioli, D Boxtel, J Maas, Mrs J C Maas, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), A P Alsop & T J Criddle Most recently 10th of 15 at this track in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Fear The Wind with 55kg at $11. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Ascot Mile on January 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Battle Commander carrying 56.5kg at $1.85. Better than he showed last time and he can return to form. |
2 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 316x4 |
ROYAL LAW
ASHLEY MALEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A W Maley & J M Williams Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 28 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fancy Red with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Belmont Park Rtg 61+ on September 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind I Love Your Smile carrying 57kg at $14. Good fresh effort and he can build on that performance. |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 4 | x7412 |
ASIF
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 28 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Fancy Red carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. The run before that won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 66+ February 21 over 1600m defeating Fancy Red with 57.5kg at $6.50. Unbeaten at the trip and he rates highly on his recent form. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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OUTSPOKEN LAD
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D Pearce), T D Forrest, Mrs S M Rickson, M B Brennan, B K Willison, B C Horan, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C Campbell), Mrs S Clark, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, S Norsworthy, Miss T Frizzell, J Boxer, S Matthews, A Fisher, Miss H Allison & D Wilson Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Esperance Esperance Cup March 1 over 2010m defeating The Jester's Son carrying 55kg at $5. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Asif with 58.5kg at $20. Heading the right way and another bold showing is likely despite coming back in trip. |
7 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 6 | 533x3 |
ROYAL TORONADO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P V Walsh, Landing Party (Mgr: G P Ryan), Mrs J L Delmenico, K J Whittaker, D S Law, M Ferrero, A L Harrod, Mrs J M Evans, Cede Nullis (Mgr: C Cahill), The Double Fault (Mgr: B C Faithfull), A Smith, S Martin, M J Izett, Mrs E Wright & A Wright Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 21 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Immortal Bliss with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Asphalt carrying 54.5kg at $17. Looks well suited stepping out to this trip second-up and he can return to winning ways. |
1 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 7 | 01314 |
SOLDANELLE
STEFAN VAHALA 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan), K Sutherland, H Chew, Mrs J Lu & M Foo Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track in the LR Detonator on February 21 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Fear The Wind carrying 53kg at $8. The run before that won by 1.4 len at this track Rtg 72+ February 7 over 1600m defeating Stylish Lord carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last time. Strong late in the Detonator and this shapes nicely. |
5 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 0521x |
ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck this track W/Speed Cup December 20 over 2100m defeating Kisses From Kelly carrying 54kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 13 at Northam Cl3 June 26 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Fancy Red carrying 59kg at $6.50. Maybe later in the prep. |
6 VICTORIA CORVER |
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