ASCOT PARK   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

THE AVE SPORTS BAR MAIDEN 2215m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 3m  

Hurricane Dolly and Strobe Light look to bowl along in front. DANIELLISH (7) has been running on in all of her last 3 starts over a mile, and she probably should have finished closer last time out when getting to the outside of runners far too late. She is strong enough now to cope with a middle distance, and in a modest field, she is the one to beat for us. EIVAN (2) was a bold runner-up in his penultimate start over 1600m, and then needed his last run when nearly a month between races. The extra 615m is ideal, and with only a fortnight gap since his most recent outing, he can bounce straight back into the money here. STROBE LIGHT (1) made the most of a change of tactics when setting the pace and holding on for his best effort yet when finishing second over 1600m at Riverton nearly 2 weeks ago. Each way claims again. SUSPECT OR VICTIM (6) was in need of her last start at Ashburton, and she will be a lot sharper this time. Include in all top 4 combos. POLLY'S GURU (5) will be peaking third up from a spell over a more suitable distance. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Daniellish each way.
1 682 STROBE LIGHT
AMBER HOFFMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C A ROWE & M C STOKES
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Great Adventure carrying 58.5kg at $16.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 58.5kg at $40.40. Looks well placed to break the ice.
6
BRETT MURRAY
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, CAP
2 57429 EIVAN
SALLY MCKAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D J GOLLAN
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Great Adventure with 57.5kg at $8.40. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, on a wet track; 0.9 len behind Sparky with 57.5kg at $12.20. Rates highly in this company and gets his chance to break through.
1
AKSHAY BALLOO
LIGHT BLUE, INDIGO STRIPES SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, BLACK QUARTERS
3 07058 NIGEL
E WINSLOE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
WORK HARD PLAY HARDER SYNDICATE
Last start 8th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Great Adventure with 58.5kg at $55.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Sparky with 56.5kg at $56. Not going well enough to trouble these.
8
A NAJIB
BROWN, GOLD SASH, SLEEVES, CAP
4 98876 BORNTOBESURE
NIKKI & BARRIE BLATCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
BARRIE & NIKKI BLATCH, D J & MRS E C MCKENZIE
Most recently 6th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Great Adventure with 58.5kg at $25.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 58.5kg at $41. In a suitable race and is worth including.
2
T R MOSELEY
OLIVE GREEN,RED QUARTERS, SLEEVES,CAP
5 26x00 POLLY'S GURU
JO-ANN GORDON
6YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
T L WHITE, J ALEXANDER, JONAH'S 11 SYNDICATE #3 & VINO & PUNTERS SYNDICATE #3
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Bakers Dozen with 58.5kg at $30.50. Last start second last of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Great Adventure with 58.5kg at $18.50. Strong contender on his best form.
4
D R BOTHAMLEY
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP
6 2x259 SUSPECT OR VICTIM
SHANKAR MUNIANDY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
BROWN FAMILY SYNDICATE
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Ashburton on April 2 over 2200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Quinto with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Riccarton Park on February 18 over 2000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Aishiteru carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Among the chances.
7
L CALLAWAY
MAROON, GOLD HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
7 66764 DANIELLISH
MAURICE FORDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M E FORDE & F J MCCULLOUGH
Last start 4th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Great Adventure carrying 56.5kg at $19.50. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Global Jewel carrying 56.5kg at $10.80. Tough to beat if near her best.
3
AMBER RIDDELL
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSS SASHES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
8 39970 HURRICANE DOLLY
KELLY SHEARING
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K N LARSEN & T K LARSEN
Most recently ran last of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 35 len behind Great Adventure carrying 56.5kg at $33. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at Riverton on March 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Sparky with 56.5kg at $29.10. Not among the chances.
5
BILLY JACOBSON
WHITE, GREEN MALTESE CROSS, SLEEVES, CAP