ASCOT PARK   19 Apr 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

ASHFORD MOTOR LODGE MAIDEN 1400m

Track: HEAVY 10     Out 3m  

Rheinhardt to take charge ahead of Out Of The Picture at a strong tempo. THE BLUE DIAMOND (9) gave a good sight in front at Wingatui last time out, and was reported to have raced greenly throughout the running that day. She is edging closer to her first win, and from a handy gate, she can get the job done today. EASTERLY (1) has been a slow-maturing gelding who has looked a lot stronger this year, and his last start for third at Riverton was full of merit. He has a superior gate for his peak run, and he won't have to improve by much to win a race like this. TEDDY BAKER (4) will be resuming from a long spell, and he is also making his South Island debut. His trial form in the North Island was good, and he won't be long in breaking through for a win. Check the market moves. JUST HENRI (8) is a lightly tried 9YO mare who is having her best prep yet, following on from a fresh third at Riverton with a game second there 15 days ago. She can go one better here. RHEINHARDT (2) was third on debut at Riverton, and will improve further from that run. Each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Blue Diamond can win, but 1,2,4,8 are also top 4 chances.
1 76x43 EASTERLY
JENN SHERIDAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
JENN SHERIDAN, TONY STRATFORD, STEPHEN BLAIR-EDIE, MURRAY HAMILTON
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 58.5kg at $30.30. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 55.5kg at $12.60. Fitter now and making headway. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
6
AMBER RIDDELL
MAROON,WHITE STAR,WHITE SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE CAP
2 3 RHEINHARDT
KALAI SELVAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
LAST VINTAGE SYNDICATE
At debut, 3rd of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Filter carrying 58.5kg at $15.20. Should come on following that hit-out and looks a great chance to break through.
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G A JOGOO
PINK,GREEN SLEEVES,BROWN ARMBANDS
3 089x4 OUT OF THE PICTURE
JO-ANN GORDON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M D J HURRELL & C R FERGUSON
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Filter with 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind So Brassy carrying 58.5kg at $10.50. Happy to risk.
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K MUDHOO
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, CAP
4 8x TEDDY BAKER
JIM CURRAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MR J M W CURRAN & MRS G M CURRAN
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 14 at Matamata on May 14 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Viva Glam carrying 56.5kg at $15.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks all set for a bright return.
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D R BOTHAMLEY
LIME GREEN, PURPLE STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES,LIME GREEN, PURPLE STRIPES CAP
5 84 SPRITZER
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SAVISH KHETOO, BROOKE KINCAID, P & G EADE
Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Better Shared with 57kg at $15.70. Second-up 4th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 58kg at $22.30. Well suited here and is sure to take a ton of beating.
9
T R MOSELEY
NAVY, YELLOW STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
6 538x7 CHEEKYLITTLEFELLA
SOPHIE PRICE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
COLIN'S CREW SYNDICATE
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 58kg at $12.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind So Brassy with 54kg at $10.90. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
2
BILLY JACOBSON
YELLOW,GREEN BRACES,RED SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS,CAP
7 SCOOBIDOOBIDOO
CYRILLE LEVEQUE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
CYRILLE LEVEQUE
First-starter by Ocean Park out of Californian. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
3
A NAJIB
BLUE, RED STRIPE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, BLUE CAP, RED STRIPE
8 75x32 JUST HENRI
GAY ROBINSON
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J F DOOLEY & MS G ROBINSON
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 2 len behind Better Shared with 56.5kg at $80.30. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 56.5kg at $21.50. Poised to break through.
10
CHOON K KWO
GREEN, BLACK BRACES, BLACK ARMBANDS
9 x6532 THE BLUE DIAMOND
ROBERT DENNIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A G, K J, M C & P R DENNIS
Form hard to fault. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Hares Ears with 55.5kg at $14.40. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Brutal Riff with 55.5kg at $11.20. Worth following, and she goes on top.
4
TRISTON MOODLEY
YELLOW, JADE BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK CAP
10 63509 EMPRESS SUIKO
AMBER HOFFMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
G CAYFORD, G FYFE, M LAVERY & T NAYLOR
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Ripa Time carrying 56.5kg at $21.30. The race before that 13th of 15 at Wingatui on February 7 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind The Ocean Heart carrying 56.5kg at $25.40. Difficult to recommend.
14
BRETT MURRAY
BLUE,WHITE SEAMS,CAP
11 08x75 DEVILS MAGIC
SHANKAR MUNIANDY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
SHANE FORGIE
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Brutal Riff carrying 54.5kg at $17.10. Second-up 5th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind The Hares Ears with 55.5kg at $52.70. Should be at her top now and is among the chances.
17
BLUE, WHITE HORSE HEAD, SLEEVES, CAP
12 0 LETHAL ROC
ROBERT DENNIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R C DENNIS
At debut, 11th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Money Muncher carrying 55.5kg at $13.10. Expected to well with the run under her belt.
8
KENDRA BAKKER
SKY BLUE, GOLD SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES,GOLD SEAMS, GOLD, SKY BLUE QUARTERS CAP
13 00 LAUNCH CODE
EBONY TURNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
EBONY TURNER
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 11th of 13 at Riverton on March 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 24 len behind Ripa Time carrying 58kg at $25.80. Second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bakers Dozen carrying 58kg at $51.90. Will need to need to go to a new level to compete in this line-up.
5
AKSHAY BALLOO
TEAL,WHITE SLEEVES,TEAL CHEVRON
14 00 LAST SONG
CYRILLE LEVEQUE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
JOHN DICKIE, GLENYS DICKSON & ROSS DICKSON
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Brutal Riff with 54.5kg at $53. Last start 12th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Filter carrying 54.5kg at $95.90. Can't have on recent performances.
1
BRETT MURRAY
BLUE, RED STRIPE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, BLUE CAP, RED STRIPE
15 x67x8 ASPEN VOLTAGE
ROBERT DENNIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R DENNIS, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYND, P GOOSEY, M GUGICH, ICON BOYS SYND, D & N M ROBERSTON, F RUSSELL
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 10 months 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Money Muncher carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Jessie Jay with 56.5kg at $5.40. Will be hard to beat.
15
SKY BLUE, GOLD SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES,GOLD SEAMS, GOLD, SKY BLUE QUARTERS CAP
16 x09x0 ARCHIE GUY
SALLY MCKAY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G R DAVIS
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 11th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bakers Dozen with 58.5kg at $107.40. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Jessie Jay with 58.5kg at $28.70. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
16
LIGHT BLUE, SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, BLACK QUARTERS
17 600x0 CECIL'S LAD
GRAHAM EADE & BROOKE KINCAID
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
TEN DEEP SYNDICATE
Second-up. First-up after a year sat on the pace before fading to run last of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 15 len behind Bakers Dozen with 58.5kg at $87.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on April 6 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Acesanjacks with 58kg at $16.30. Expect he'll find this too tough.
4
CERISE , YELLOW CROSS LORRAINE, YELLOW SLEEVES, CERISE HOOPS, CERISE CAP, YELLOW QUARTERS
18 28707 ANGEL'S ARMY
KELVIN TYLER
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 56.0KG
ALLAN TYLER, MARIE TYLER, JOHN HICKMAN, KEN DYKES, LAYNE MORRESEY & DAVID WHEELEY
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Great Adventure carrying 53kg at $5.90. Before that second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Global Jewel carrying 55kg at $7.20. Will be harder to beat this time.
9
 INDIGO , SILVER HORSEHEAD, INDIGO SLEEVES WITH SILVER SEAMS, INDIGO CAP WITH SILVER SEAMS & POM POM