Ascot 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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QUAYCLEAN HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Plenty of pace from Desert Waves, Tallangatta and Jay Dee ahead of Stylish Lord. WESTBOUND (5) settled last on resumption over this track and trip but rallied strongly to finish 1.4L off the winner. He's sure to be better for that run and I suspect he sits closer this time around with Berry in the saddle. Can improve second-up and continue his rise through the grades with the blinkers on for the first time. DESERT WAVES (2) made it three wins from his past 4 starts when winning by 0.8L last start when leading throughout. He rises in weight off that win, but he's an improving type who still has plenty of upside. Can find the front again and will take catching. STYLISH LORD (1) disappointed when leading them up over 1600m last time out and drops back to a more preferred distance today. He's right back in grade as well and possesses plenty of speed. Can make amends. SUPERFLUOUS (6) is better than he showed last time out and can improve out in trip. KERVETTE (4) can feature on resumption. SUGGESTED PLAY: Westbound can get back to winning ways.
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| 1 | 14239 |
STYLISH LORD
RUSSELL STEWART 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, K R Stewart & J A Stewart At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Holler Nuff with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 28 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fancy Red with 55.5kg at $8.50. Looked better suited to this distance and he can play a major role. |
5 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 2 | 21151 |
DESERT WAVES
SUMMER DICKSON 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ April 4 over 1400m defeating Snippety Legend with 54.5kg at $2.45. Before that 5th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind King Hit carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. Hard to knock his recent form and he'll be tough to run down from the front yet |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 3 | 9x805 |
TROPICCONI
KAREN KERSLEY 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss O P Stevens, J L Duncan, Ms K M Kersley, K R Moore, B J Thomson, J Stork, Mrs T A Sergant, B Davis & Mrs G Stork Most recently 5th of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on April 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Snippy Which with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that second last of 12 at this track 0Mwly on March 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Urquharts Bluff carrying 58kg at $101. Blinkers on now but others make more appeal on her recent form. |
2 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 4 | 1476x |
KERVETTE
DION LUCIANI 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli) Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 65+ October 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dont Wait For Luck with 55kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 February 15 2025 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Welcometobarbados carrying 56kg at $31. Here without a trial but his form last campaign reads well. |
8 P CARBERY |
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| 5 | 131x3 |
WESTBOUND
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Desert Waves carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Hoba West with 55kg at $3.10. Showed enough when a beaten favourite on debut and he can get back to winning ways now. |
4 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 6 | 37648 |
SUPERFLUOUS
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S A Miller Most recently from last on the turn 8th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 53.5kg at $18. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Maalis Song with 53.5kg at $15. Likely to get back in the run but watch for him flying late stepping up in distance. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 7 | 06400 |
STARRING KNIGHT
BRAD GRAHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B J Maher At the latest run second last of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Yougivemechills carrying 54.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind King Hit with 56.5kg at $101. Looking to others. |
9 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 8 | 578x8 |
JAY DEE
GARRY MC PHERSON 10YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G J McPherson, R Whitby, C G Seaton, B G Jackson, S E Jackson, W C Mccreery, S J Lubelski & S J Hall Second-up. First-up after 13 months raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at York on April 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Masamune with 51kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Pinjarra Grandstand Cup on December 1 2024 over 1500m, 6 len behind Atlantis Beach carrying 55kg at $81. Can't have her on her fresh run. |
6 KESHAW DHURUN |
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| 9 | 5100x |
OPAL TANGO
GREG CAVE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G W Cave, T W Lyon, A L Andros, J B Stawell, B Sweeny, W A Downs, Pearl River Racing (Mgr: M F Carlon), D J Foster, M G Foster & C Van Dongen Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ November 29 over 1800m, 9 len behind Mississippi Dawn carrying 54kg at $201. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Northam Rtg 46+ July 24 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Magnachine carrying 59kg at $9.50. Waiting until she gets deeper into her campaign. |
10 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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| 10 | x0763 |
PLAYING QUEST
MICHAEL LANE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), F F Fairthorne, D F Harris, Falsify (Mgr: G B Ralston), K J Matthews, P J Dellar, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), M K Sharpe, Bunbury Members No.6 (Mgr: A E Doble), M Kolman & P Z Capararo At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 8 over 1400m, long-neck behind Fearless Talk carrying 57kg at $15. The race before that got back early 6th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on April 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Peter Gunn with 57kg at $61. Better last start but this is tougher. |
1 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 11 | 0x07x |
TALLANGATTA
CHRIS WILLIS 8YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG B P Graham First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly August 20 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Galaxy Affair carrying 55kg at $41. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly July 30 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Village Girl with 55kg at $26. Hasn't shown enough. |
11 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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