Ascot 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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ULE HOOF OIL HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 6.20) |
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Genuine tempo from Dug Another Hole leading Defending. DEFENDING (3) is hard to knock on recent form, winning three back and going close on two occasions since. Nottle remains on board and he boasts a strong record over this course and distance. Can put himself in a handy position again and will take plenty of beating. ODINAKA (1) missed by 0.7L over the 1400m journey here last start and looks back in top order. Harvey rides now from an inside draw and he rates highly with further improvement expected. Wouldn't surprise to see him return to winning ways. SOLDANELLE (2) has disappointed in her past couple but has drawn wide on both occasions. She'll be able to sit a touch closer now from a better draw on the quick turnaround. Won 2/4 at this track and trip and is not to be discounted. DUG ANOTHER HOLE (6) steps out to the mile for the first time today and will be in this for a long way. SIMPLY THINKIN' (5) is next best with the aid of an inside barrier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Defending can continue his strong run of form.
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| 1 | 14x53 |
ODINAKA
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S J Wolfe, V R Jury, J P Ruhen, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Panther Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Ms J V Williamson, A Boodhna, The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan), Miss C R Williamson & C L Lawson Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sisu Warrior with 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Rally The Troops with 59.5kg at $12. Missed narrowly last start and can build on that performance third-up. |
2 P J HARVEY |
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| 2 | 14365 |
SOLDANELLE
STEFAN VAHALA 7YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan), K Sutherland, H Chew, Mrs J Lu & M Foo Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 56.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 2300m, 3.5 len behind Royal Toronado with 54kg at $8.50. Is better than we've seen recently and she can bounce back to her best with a better barrier this time. |
6 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 23132 |
DEFENDING
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C Pearce, Mrs V L Pascoe, Mrs C L Peterson, Mrs M Gotti, Ms N Brame, Mrs B R O'brien, Mrs A Naysmith, Mrs D H O'Brien & Mrs D G Miller Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Fifth Essence with 59kg at $4.20. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 21 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Searchin' Times carrying 59kg at $4.80. Rarely runs a bad race and looks sure to run well once again. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 4 | x0105 |
NOBLE CONNECTION
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), O J Hubber, S A Norsworthy, A J Duffy, R M Viney, B Marshall, R C Peterson, A G Stark & Stable Mannas (Mgr: Mrs S V Dawe) Last start 5th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fifth Essence carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 1 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Black For Cash with 57kg at $14. Struggling a bit and will need to improve sharply. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 5 | 04364 |
SIMPLY THINKIN'
ADAM DURRANT 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG A G Durrant, L G Torpy, G Debski, M Sarich, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & F F Fairthorne Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Rally The Troops carrying 58kg at $14. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Yougivemechills with 57kg at $4.80. Won't be far away if she runs to recent form. |
1 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | 52733 |
DUG ANOTHER HOLE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg) & D M Luciani Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Avoidance with 54.5kg at $9.50. The start before that sat 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. Rates highly on recent efforts and won't be far away. |
5 B PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 90986 |
DESENNEA
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Miss A C Stelmach, Miss J Smith, P Smith, B Smith, Mrs P Smith, Mrs J T Rogers, C Garvey, P Garvey & J Oakey Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Narrogin Narrogin Cup on April 11 over 1900m, 6 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that second last of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Holler Nuff with 59kg at $51. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead. |
8 S O'DONNELL |
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| 8 | 6727x |
CANDLELIGHT SUPPER
A D MATHEWS 7YO BR/BL MARE 56.0KG J D Chalmers, P C Hodgkinson, N B Whatmore & P F Greene Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ January 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Amazing Cheat with 56kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ September 13 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 54kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 T TURNER |
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| 9 | 32714 |
CRUNCHY NUT
HELEN HARDING 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG C A Harding & C C Sharpe Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Fifth Essence carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Westspeed 0Mwly April 4 over 1600m defeating Precious God carrying 58.5kg at $17. Not far away last time. Hard to fault if at his best. |
4 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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