Ascot 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PEARCE RACING LADIES DAY HANDICAP 1800m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Without a great deal of early pace evident Antique Star may lead the way over Gage Roads. ROCK 'N' THE JAM (4) ran over the top from midfield to get the job done with ease by 1.1L over the mile trip. He was the favourite there and now Parnham hops back on board as he steps out to 1800m for the first time today. He's back to his best now and with plenty of upside, he makes plenty of appeal once again. ANTIQUE STAR (5) hasn't been far away her past couple, finishing 1.8L behind Rock 'N' The Jam last start. The rise in trip looks right up her alley and she maps to get every chance. Gets a weight swing in her favour and can turn the tables. MISS SKYHIGH (2) comes here on the fresh side today and gets Pike in the saddle replacing the apprentice hoop. She's placed in both attempts over this course and distance and should get every chance for Pike off the inside. Can bounce back in a big way. BAKEEL (1) reunites with his old mate Manoel Nunes as he rises to this trip for the first time. Won't be far away. MADAME MAGIC (3) has claims off a strong effort from the back last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rock 'N' The Jam can go back-to-back.
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| 1 | 7x024 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 60.5kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Avoidance carrying 60kg at $4.80. Reunites with Nunes and his best form is good enough. |
1 M NUNES |
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| 2 | 9x644 |
MISS SKYHIGH
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Williams Racing WA 1 (Mgr: Mrs A D Williams), Miss D M Andrew, Full Wallets Empty Sacks, M A Townson, I P Tagliaferri, O D'Alessio, G F Bond, R B Gartrell, Mrs V Valentine, Mrs N Grosse, A Grosse, B Hunt, S Hunt, J Grosse, Bettsy (Mgr: S Crane), Dish Lickers, T J Holgate, P G Patterson & M Tomlinson Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind King Hit with 56kg at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 56.5kg at $21. Looks well placed here off a freshen for Pike and sharp improvement is on the cards. |
2 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 3 | 6x542 |
MADAME MAGIC
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG T A Mckee & G W Robins Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 54.5kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Yougivemechills with 60kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Can continue to build through the campaign. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 4 | 1x441 |
ROCK 'N' THE JAM
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG 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 Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 18 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Madame Magic carrying 54kg at $2.35. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Avoidance with 54kg at $2.45. Too good last time out and he can repeat the dose out in trip. |
3 S PARNHAM |
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| 5 | x2533 |
ANTIQUE STAR
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind King Hit with 55.5kg at $5.50. Looks better suited out to this trip now and should get every chance. |
4 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 630x8 |
AUTUMN REBEL
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), C M Rowston, M J Rowston, C M Perkins, A C Ritchie, K E Tatam, N Aylmore, G L Eiffler, R Tancredi, J McGill, T A Tatam, W R Williams, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Yougivemechills carrying 55kg at $17. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Belmont Park Rtg 64+ August 16 over 1600m in soft going defeating Odinaka with 59kg at $4. Will struggle against these. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 7 | x0510 |
GAGE ROADS
MOLLIE CLARK 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss M Woods, B P Byron & Miss J Clee At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Fifth Essence with 59.5kg at $41. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Pinjarra Cl5 March 22 over 1600m defeating Starating with 59kg at $7.50. Looking to others. |
8 S O'DONNELL |
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| 8 | 89222 |
I DREAMED A DREAM
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG S J Wolfe, R W Duggan, W H Gardiner, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Pyranha Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), C R Olsen, M Farmer, Ms M Warland, M Hallas, L Bussell, C L Lawson & The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan) Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Rtg 62+ on April 18 over 1800m, on a slow track; neck behind Holler Nuff carrying 57.5kg at $14. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 56kg at $11. In the mix again. |
6 T TURNER |
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