Ascot   11 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

SCHWEPPES MAIDEN 1000m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +13m Entire.  

The presence of a few first starters will keep My Testimony honest. Pike sticks aboard WIN FOR BUSTER (3) and he's the one they have to beat. Won a trial and then resumed heavily bet beaten 1.5L over 1300m at Belmont. Has to drop back 200m but draws inside and the blinkers go on for the first time. Has more to give and is sure to take tossing. MY TESTIMONY (8) is racing well and is close to a win. Has the pace and draw to take up a good early position and should be right in it. MANDIBLE MAGIC (9) missed by 1L resuming over 1000m at Belmont on the same day. Had trialled well and is further improved. Has an awkward gate but keeps the handy 3kg claim and can make the finish again. GODLESS STORM (1) resumes and has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Was plain the latest but threatened a win in all three prior. The debutants demand a betting watch, especially CACHACA (5), drawn low with Chris Parnham in the saddle. SUGGESTED PLAY: Win For Buster to win.
1 2450x GODLESS STORM
DIANE REED
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D Reed & Mrs D Reed
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track Mdn December 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rock The Market with 58kg at $20. Previously first up; second of 13 at Northam Mdn November 6 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Gabex with 58kg at $10. Hope if back in good order.
7
LISA STAPLES
Red, White Southern Cross, White Stars On Sleeves, Red Cap With Union Jack
2 0877x HIDDEN JEWELS
JARRAD HUMPHRIES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Humphries, N Humphries & Mrs J D Humphries
He is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kalgoorlie Mdn July 13 over 1100m, 8 len behind Gibraltar Gold carrying 58kg at $13. On debut second last of 14 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn May 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Order Online carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer to see how he returns.
10
J AZZOPARDI
White, Black Diamond Band, Diamond Sleeves, White Cap
3 29x4 WIN FOR BUSTER
DAVID HARRISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), R J Fuller, K E Holly, Mrs C A Holly, R J O'Malley, A J O'Malley, R E Roney Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: R E Roney), C E Sullivan, B M Williams, B A Byrne, L M Harrison, Mrs Y M Harrison, L J Bell, G R Donovan & Mrs M L Donovan
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 25 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 57kg at $1.65. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn on September 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. The one to beat.
3
WILLIAM PIKE
Orange And Yellow Hoops, Quartered Cap
4 76 ACTION NOT TALK
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR)
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster & C R Webster
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind New Target carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Belmont Park Mdn on March 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dancewithme with 57kg at $12. Later.
9
T TURNER
Red, White Hoops, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 CACHACA
MICHAEL LANE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie
Three-year-old gelding (Headwater - Caipirinha) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Lark Hill trial over 1000m on February 23. Low gate and looks set to race well.
2
CHRIS PARNHAM
Cerise, Dark Blue Stars
6 50x WHISPER OF STARS
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K L Morley
Resuming after a 13 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at this track Mdn February 12 2025 over 1200m, 16 len behind Galactic Empire carrying 55kg at $21. On debut fifth of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn January 23 2025 over 1000m, 5 len behind Prized Recruit with 54.5kg at $5. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
10
HOLLY NOTTLE
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 NOVALIE
ROBYN LOCKWOOD
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms H M Godecke, Mrs L M Mathwin & Ms A Godecke
Mare by War Chant on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Belmont Park on March 3 over 1000m. Trained on the course but others look better.
6
J WHITING
Black, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
8 25433 MY TESTIMONY
TIARNNA NOSKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs T F N Noske & S C Sauzier
Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Mdn on March 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dancewithme with 52kg at $12. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on February 18 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind New Target carrying 52kg at $5.50. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.
1
JEFFERSON TSANG
Lime Green, Orange Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
9 856x3 MANDIBLE MAGIC
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, M A Pilkington, M K Dawson, B E Bradshaw, J R McGrath, N West, S W Crane & M Wilton
Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn on February 25 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Slip The Jab carrying 52kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Pinjarra 3yo 0Mwly on August 20 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Desert Life carrying 58kg at $41. Each way chance.
8
NATIKA RIORDAN
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
10 FORTGANG
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Three-year-old filly (Rommel - Leitfaden). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Belmont Park over 1000m on March 3. Keep onside.
5
B PARNHAM
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
11 LATINA MELODY
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Belhus Racing Lopez (Mgr: P V Morley)
Filly by Written By making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on March 3. Watch for any positive market moves.
4
HOLLY WATSON
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap