Ascot 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY 2026 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo from Avoidance leading King Hit. BAKEEL (1) needed the run off a long break fresh before a much better effort last start over 1400m. Out to the mile now where he jumped favourite in Listed company 12 months ago. Needs some luck from the draw, but he's a handy type who looks ready to explode. ROCK 'N' THE JAM (11) is another who was off a long break, jumping favourite in his first two runs back. He still has plenty of upside and he was a big winner at the mile before the long spell. Third-up now, out in trip and he's drawn nicely. Down in the weights and he looks the main danger with his upside. MISS SKYHIGH (6) has been improving with every run this time in and now gets plenty in her favour. It's been a while between drinks, but she gets Pike and an inside draw today. Wouldn't surprise to see her end her winning drought. ANTIQUE STAR (10) draws the inside now for Berry and can feature on the back of a strong effort last start. AVOIDANCE (2) is some query at the trip but has to be included on recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking to Bakeel.
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| 1 | 17x02 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Avoidance carrying 57kg at $4.60. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Avoidance carrying 60kg at $4.80. Improved sharply last start and looks poised to strike third-up and out in trip. |
9 LUCY FIORE |
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| 2 | 55161 |
AVOIDANCE
STEVE WOLFE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C G Thompson Most recently won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 4 over 1400m defeating Bakeel with 57.5kg at $4.20. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Grandstand on March 21 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Bonjoy carrying 54kg at $26. Some niggle out in trip but he can make his own luck up on the speed. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 3 | 25040 |
RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce) Last start second last of 11 at Albany Albany Cup on April 5 over 2100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind True Player carrying 60.5kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Cup on March 22 over 2300m, 3 len behind Royal Toronado carrying 58kg at $81. Hard to have on recent form. |
3 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | 735x9 |
INVESTMENTSTRATEGY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, Greenfields Lodge (Mgr: T M Patrizi), D K Lee & Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs) Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 59kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Belmont Park Blue Spec 84+ on August 16 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Sensessional carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. Not here. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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| 5 | 14047 |
FAMOUS DAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs D L Pearce, T Geddes, A P Rocchiccioli, D Boxtel, J Maas, Mrs J C Maas, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), A P Alsop & T J Criddle Last start second last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind King Hit with 58.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Royal Toronado carrying 59kg at $13. Zahra takes the ride now but he'll need some luck. |
8 M J ZAHRA |
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| 6 | 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. Last start from last on the turn 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 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. Gets plenty in her favour here and she can bounce back to winning ways without surprising. |
2 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 7 | 59111 |
KING HIT
TREVOR ANDREWS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J Andrews, Awesome Times (Mgr: J B Stawell), L A Mccrae, P Bennett, M P Dixon, Mrs A J Dixon, G C Dickie, The Batavia Coasters (Mgr: Miss A M Sharpe), Mrs L Elliss, C Valenti, R D N Smith, K Hamlin, J A Zahradnik, N P Ryde & D D Gundry On a three run winning streak. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 72+ April 1 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating The Crimson Pirate carrying 55kg at $11. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track Grad Hcp 60+ March 14 over 1400m defeating Invincible Thief with 60kg at $11. Wouldn't surprise if he extended his winning run. |
7 S PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 56x54 |
MADAME MAGIC
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG T A Mckee & G W Robins Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Horcrux with 57kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Yougivemechills carrying 60kg at $6.50. Has some queries third-up. |
10 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 9 | 31436 |
SOLDANELLE
STEFAN VAHALA 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan), K Sutherland, H Chew, Mrs J Lu & M Foo Last start 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 carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Royal Toronado with 57kg at $8.50. Creates interest right back in trip. |
11 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 10 | 1x253 |
ANTIQUE STAR
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind King Hit carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 56kg at $3.50. Berry rides from an inside barrier and she can make a |
1 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 11 | 11x44 |
ROCK 'N' THE JAM
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG 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 Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Malletier carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 54kg at $2.45. Won his only attempt over this course and distance and he looks set to peak third-up. |
4 TYLER SCHILLER |
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