Ascot 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Ourgirlcanrun and Ma Ma Belle can be prominent. LIKE CLOCKWORK (8) showed plenty of ability in her debut campaign, flying late over 1000m prior to the break. Her trial coming into this was very impressive and the booking of Pike is a big push for her chances. She looks a progressive type who can return with a bang. AWESOME BOY (4) finished off strongly over 1000m on resumption and looks better suited getting out to 1200m now. He'll need some luck from a wide draw, but his best form is good enough to see him end his winning drought. AHYEAHRIGHTO (1) trialled well coming in and finished off nicely to be 0.7L off the winner here a fortnight ago. Rates highly on the back of that effort and creates plenty of interest with that run under his belt. Improvement is likely and he can make a statement. EXCEED THE PLANET (2) was strong on resumption in The Joey and won't be far away if he can hold his form. GOD HAS DRIFTED (3) is in winning form and can't be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Like Clockwork can make a statement on her return to racing.
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AHYEAHRIGHTO
BRAD GRAHAM 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG D R Hayter, B J Maher, M Currie, T Cusack, B Ronaior, C Price, S Bald, P Wanless, J S Currie, T Andersen, C Duncan & F J Maher Having second run back today. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Kings Court with 60.5kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation 9th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Jaz Session carrying 57.5kg at $5. Good return and this is within his grasp. |
2 JARRAD NOSKE |
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EXCEED THE PLANET
SUE OLIVE 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive) Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at this track Joey on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cessation with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 56.5kg at $9. Can build on the fresh run coming back in grade today. |
2 P CARBERY |
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GOD HAS DRIFTED
PAUL HUNTER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D M Attwell & R Attwell Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Racing Wa Prov April 15 over 1200m defeating Mighty Hosanna with 57.5kg at $4.60. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Albany Rtg 58+ March 26 over 1100m in soft going defeating Hezangelic carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Not out of this with his recent form. |
4 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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AWESOME BOY
BRUCE KAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D F Kay & C W Henman Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Kings Court carrying 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, long-neck behind Noteworthy with 54kg at $4.60. Fitter now and the rise to 1200m can see him improve. |
7 B LOUIS |
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MA MA BELLE
DARREN MCAULIFFE 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), A C McGrath, GR Walker, Frothies Racing (Mgr: B S Hill), Ms S M Carroll, C M Perkins, K L Kroeger, Mrs D N Pratt, K P Bull, N Aylmore, Ms A Evans, B M Green, R S Humphries, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), J F Hayes, G McLearie, P Williams & J R Lindsay Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Racing Wa Prov on April 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind God Has Drifted carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 F&M on November 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Galway Shawl carrying 58.5kg at $26. Sure to improve with the run under her belt. |
3 B PARNHAM |
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MAIN ACT
BOB MCPHERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R C McPherson, Mrs J A McPherson, Mrs B Lammie & B W Ramsay Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 56.5kg at $61. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Maalis Song with 57kg at $15. Racing well below best and not expected to threaten. |
1 MS J VALAS |
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OURGIRLCANRUN
MITCHELL PATEMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney, W N Charteris, Mrs K J Tomasini, Mrs A C Summer, Miss R D Gurney, C M Dewberry, Mrs D R Abel & D E Lines Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 55kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ April 11 over 1200m defeating Too Darn Stormy with 54kg at $2.70. Up in weight, but looks better than this grade and can repeat the dose. |
5 HOLLY WATSON |
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LIKE CLOCKWORK
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track 3yo Plate January 1 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Sound Of Speed with 55kg at $4.20. At her first start won by neck Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 13 over 1000m defeating Hurricane Harley with 55kg at $3.60. Impressive trial coming in and she can make an immediate impact. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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STRICTLY CASH
STEVEN RYAN 8YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG D M Daniels Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Belmont Park Cl3 on April 2 over 1000m, 10 len behind Niccimota carrying 54kg at $81. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track Cl3 on April 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Baby Pearl with 51kg at $101. Must improve to play a role. |
5 ELISHA WHITTINGTON |
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