ASCOT PARK 19 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1200m Track: HEAVY 10 Out 3m |
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The race lacks early speed so doubt they will go too hard. NEEDNOMAN (1) has gone close to breaking through for an overdue win, but she does herself no favours by settling back in her races. She has a good record on her home track, and she would only need a genuine tempo up front to be a big winning hope here. MINNIE THE MOOCHER (2) resumed with a big run for fourth, and can improve again, and SCAMPER (11) raced greenly on debut when well-found in the market, and she would have learned a lot from that experience. She will also be a big improver at value. CIAO BELLISSIMA (7) makes her South Island debut after showing some ability in her initial prep up North. She won't be a maiden for much longer, and the market will be an important guide in this. ANGEL'S ARMY (15) can still do things wrong, and the drop from 1600m to 1200m may help her. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Neednoman is good enough to win.
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NEEDNOMAN
SALLY MCKAY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG SOUTHERN EIGHT SYNDICATE Last start 5th of 11 at Riverton on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Great Adventure carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 6th of 14 at Riverton on April 4 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bakers Dozen with 57kg at $6.80. Great chance to atone. |
3 L CALLAWAY |
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| 2 | p08x4 |
MINNIE THE MOOCHER
LEDA BECK 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG WATSON PARTNERSHIP Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Filter carrying 56.5kg at $19.70. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at this track November 23 over 1400m. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. |
4 BILLY JACOBSON |
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| 3 | x4056 |
NASHA MALA
ROBERT DENNIS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG MARKWOOD LODGE LTD At the latest run 6th of 12 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Hares Ears with 55.5kg at $14.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Better Shared carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. |
2 SIMA MXOTHWA |
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| 4 | 877x6 |
SAKURA DANCER
SOPHIE PRICE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C R & MRS S A PRICE Second-up. First-up after a year 6th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Filter carrying 56.5kg at $16.20. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Te Aroha F&M Mdn-Sw on February 12 2025 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dubai Gold carrying 57kg at $31.50. Can't recommend. |
10 T R MOSELEY |
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SURPRISE INSIDE
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R C DENNIS Mare back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Tauranga February 5 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind Uptown with 56.5kg at $7.30. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Unwritten carrying 56.5kg at $5.20. Strong top three prospect. |
2 ELEN NICHOLAS |
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| 6 | 44329 |
TURN THE TIDE
KELLY SHEARING 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG EUAN & LISA SHEARING, RACHEL SHEARING, AMY SHEARING & K SHEARING At the latest run 9th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Filter with 53kg at $3. The race before that 2nd of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Better Shared carrying 53kg at $8.60. Has the ability and can do much better. |
9 BRETT MURRAY |
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| 7 | 3408x |
CIAO BELLISSIMA
JO-ANNE DALTON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG A B & MRS K R HARPER, MRS J F & T KILKELLY Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Te Aroha February 11 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Wind Seeker carrying 55.5kg at $9.10. On debut third of 11 at Te Aroha December 7 over 1150m, 0.5 len behind Cosmopolitan carrying 55kg at $6.10. Can play a major role. |
11 ALAN LAI |
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CELESTIAL FLAME
EBONY TURNER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG M E FORDE At debut, 8th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Filter carrying 54kg at $21.10. Doubt she will trouble these. |
1 AMBER RIDDELL |
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POLLY ROCKET
ANDREA DICKSON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MS A J DICKSON & S R LOVE First-starter by Preferment out of Pyrotechnics. The betting is the best pointer to her chances. |
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RIBBLE
LEN & LACY STEWART 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG L STEWART & S MEHLHOPT Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Waipukurau February 15 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Beyond Me with 55.5kg at $33.60. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Matamata December 19 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Red Pearl carrying 56kg at $11.40. Prefer to see how she has returned. |
8 G A JOGOO |
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| 11 | 0 |
SCAMPER
JOSEPH WALDRON 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R L JOHNSTONE At debut, 10th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Money Muncher carrying 56kg at $9.40. Can measure up this time. |
5 AKSHAY BALLOO |
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WILHELMINA
BARRY HOWDEN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG B J, H R, V E & S C HOWDEN First-starter by Vadamos out of Kullaros. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer to let go without a strong market move. |
7 CHOON K KWO |
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| 13 | 30x70 |
EKSTATIQUE
GAY ROBINSON 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG P G DOUGHTY Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 14 at Riverton on March 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Better Shared carrying 56.5kg at $32.20. Second-up 11th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Filter with 56.5kg at $25.40. Must lift. |
6 TRISTON MOODLEY |
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| 14 | x67x8 |
ASPEN VOLTAGE
ROBERT DENNIS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R DENNIS, BATTLERS ON THE PUNT SYND, P GOOSEY, M GUGICH, ICON BOYS SYND, D & N M ROBERSTON, F RUSSELL Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after 10 months 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Money Muncher with 55.5kg at $7.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Wingatui on May 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Jessie Jay with 56.5kg at $5.40. Strips fitter and expected to feature. |
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ANGEL'S ARMY
KELVIN TYLER 3YO BLACK FILLY 57.0KG 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, slow going 5 len behind Great Adventure with 53kg at $5.90. The race before that second last of 11 at Wingatui on March 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Global Jewel with 55kg at $7.20. Don't underestimate. |
9 KENDRA BAKKER |
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