Ascot 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G
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WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured from Avoidance and Dug Another Hole leading the charge. AMJAAD (5) was strong off a freshen when coming from behind to be 0.4L off the winner at this track and trip. She should be better for that effort and this looks to shape similarly. The form out of her last start has worked out well and she can land the knockout blow. AVOIDANCE (3) was a good winner two back before leading them up in the Grandstand Cup and tiring late. The win two back over this trip rates highly though and he should be able to find the front again here. Can dictate and will take catching. ROCK 'N' THE JAM (9) was sound on resumption off a year-long break and that effort suggested he was back in similar form. Fitter for that run now and his best form is very strong for a race like this. Can return to winning ways without surprising. DUG ANOTHER HOLE (7) is not out of this on recent form and can be handy in the run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Amjaad looks the one.
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| 1 | 117x0 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Avoidance carrying 57kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by 0.9 len at Murray Bridge Bm76 March 8 2025 over 1400m defeating Texan Windstorm carrying 58.5kg at $1.30. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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| 2 | 16x98 |
TRIO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Immortal Bliss carrying 59.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Royal Toronado with 58kg at $41. Prefer to see him back in form. |
6 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 3 | 15516 |
AVOIDANCE
STEVE WOLFE 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C G Thompson At the latest run did the work up front then tired 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Grandstand on March 21 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Bonjoy with 54kg at $26. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Bunbury Rtg 72+ March 7 over 1400m defeating Essentric Nature carrying 55.5kg at $17. Stuck on well in a much tougher race last time out and back to his preferred trip can see a return to winning ways. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 4 | 45366 |
KEEP READING
DANIEL O'CONNOR 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P R Ferguson & Miss P J O'Connor Last start 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 21 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 57kg at $10. Before that 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Pingers carrying 57kg at $11. Honest galloper who cannot be underestimated. |
1 J WHITING |
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| 5 | 529x2 |
AMJAAD
SUMMER DICKSON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G J O'Brien Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on February 28 over 1400m, long-neck behind King Hit carrying 57kg at $16. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on June 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Arcadia Park with 56kg at $15. Good off a freshen last time out and can go one better this time. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 6 | 6x434 |
INFLUENCING
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG CC'd Me In, Don't Tell The Boys, The Harbour Gals, Mrs J Godfrey, Mrs K Green, Mrs C Peterson, Ms S Young, Mrs K Forman, Ms N Brame, Mrs K Shivers, Ms K Teale, Mrs M Gotti, Mrs K Barnard, Mrs C Barbato, Mrs L Smith, Ms L Johnson, Mrs T Newnes, Miss J Heard, Ms J Pereira & B A D D Girls Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Westspeed Plat on March 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Don't Trust Judas with 59kg at $2.60. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Horcrux with 53kg at $26. Rates highly and is right in the mix again. |
9 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 7 | 35273 |
DUG ANOTHER HOLE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg) & D M Luciani At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Avoidance with 54.5kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fancy Red with 58kg at $3.60. Should get his chance from a good draw. |
4 B PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 0x645 |
GALAXY AFFAIR
TIMOTHY PIKE 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG T Pike & Ms R David At the latest run 5th of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rally The Troops carrying 56kg at $21. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Great Emotion with 59.5kg at $81. Prefer to see him back in form. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 9 | 411x4 |
ROCK 'N' THE JAM
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, J A Stewart, J A Silvestri, Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine), F P Harvey, K R Stewart, T W Churstain, S M Fraser & S Campbell Second run back. First-up after 13 months 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Malletier carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at this track 3yo Plate January 25 2025 over 1400m defeating Timeless Gem with 56kg at $14. Ticks plenty of boxes today and looks an improver. |
8 S PARNHAM |
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