Ascot 04 Apr 2026
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DAVID DELLA ROCCA HANDICAP 2200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Strong pace from Rock In Wonder and Fey King matching motors with Cheyne Bay close at hand. WESTERN LADY (8) was on the quick turnaround over 1800m here last time out, missing by 1.1L as a short-priced favourite. Up in trip again today is no issue and the tongue tie is applied. She draws much better this time around and she can bounce back to winning ways today. FEY KING (5) got back to winning ways last time out over 2100m at Belmont 10 days ago and as he continues to work his way back after over 2 years on the sidelines. CJP rides now from a favourable alley and with further improvement on the cards, he can get the job done again. AUDIO BOY (2) rarely turns in a poor effort, beaten 1L last start over this track and trip last time out. Nottle remains in the saddle and she draws a little better today. Keep safe. CHEYNE BAY (3) is ticking along nicely in his past couple and won't be far away. PHAROAH SHOW (4) fitter again now and can be in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Lady looks the one to beat.
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| 1 | 521x7 |
ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk Second-up. First-up after three months faded in the straight second last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, 3 len behind Royal Toronado carrying 54.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Linden's Gold with 56.5kg at $3.40. Rates highly and can do much better this time. |
1 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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| 2 | 32233 |
AUDIO BOY
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG G J Bull & Mrs J Bull Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Lillian with 55kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 13 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on March 7 over 2000m, 2 len behind True Player carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Rarely runs a bad race and has to be included. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 3 | 63612 |
CHEYNE BAY
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A G Durrant, D W Lawrie & Ms D Lawrie Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 on March 25 over 2100m, 1.3 len behind Fey King carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Cl3 March 11 over 1800m defeating Mistress Of War with 56.5kg at $7.50. Bumped into Fey King last start but gets a weight swing in his favour today. |
10 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 4 | 5x035 |
PHAROAH SHOW
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Last start 5th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 5 len behind Lillian carrying 56.5kg at $10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 7 over 1675m, 3 len behind Bird's The Word carrying 58kg at $17. Building nicely and should make his presence felt as he hits his peak now. |
11 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 5 | x5241 |
FEY KING
KIERAN REGAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms S K Benthien Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Belmont Park Cl3 March 25 over 2100m defeating Cheyne Bay carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track 0Mwly on March 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Defending with 55.5kg at $7. Impressive win last time out and there's no reason why he can't go on with the job. |
2 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | 74266 |
MANZOR MAGIC
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Belhus Racing Sunset (Mgr: P V Morley) At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Lillian carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 13 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on March 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind True Player with 55kg at $11. Open to plenty of improvement. |
9 J WHITING |
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| 7 | 82518 |
SAVORSKI
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR) 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG A Kucinic, D Kucinic, R K Bavcevic, I Kapuralic, S L Fenwick, C R Webster & S Mccahill At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind Lillian carrying 55kg at $31. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track Rtg 50+ March 11 over 2200m defeating Eternal Romance carrying 59kg at $6.50. Looking to others. |
8 T TURNER |
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| 8 | 7x122 |
WESTERN LADY
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan) Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind The Jester's Son with 55kg at $1.45. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 7 over 1675m, nose behind Bird's The Word carrying 54kg at $2.40. Beaten as the favourite last start but this shapes favourably out in distance. |
4 LUCY FIORE |
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| 9 | 75510 |
ANGEL SHAME
KIRSTEN MELIS 5YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG Miss K E M Melis At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 11 len behind Lillian carrying 55kg at $101. The start before that won by 1.75 len at York March 2 over 1920m defeating Prince Tikea with 55.5kg at $5. Will need to do a bit more. |
6 P CARBERY |
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| 10 | 60159 |
LIEN HYPHEN
SUE OLIVE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D G Wilson & Mrs H Wilson At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Jester's Son with 55kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 58+ on February 28 over 1800m, 5 len behind Classic Impact carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to risk her again today. |
3 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 11 | 01747 |
ZACKARIAH BEAU
GREG BEAUGLEHOLE 12YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG G C Beauglehole & Ms K A Broockmann Most recently 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on March 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind Lillian with 55kg at $151. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 50+ on March 11 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Savorski carrying 56.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere. |
5 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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