Ascot 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Hot tempo expected with Bigdayonit, Kings Court and Niccimota heading the charge. STORM AWAY (7) flew home to just miss on Cup day here back on New Year's Day and hasn't been sighted publicly since. Likely to get back from the draw but progressed nicely at the end of last campaign. Can pick up from where he left off. SPICY THANG (11) has been well supported in both runs back this time, jumping a $1.75 pop when beaten 1.2L at this track and trip most recently. Tougher here, but she looks up to the grade on her recent efforts and she looks poised to strike third-up now. AWESOME BOY (3) is a handy type on resumption today with a quiet trial under his belt. This trip may be a bit short of his best, but he's a classy type and if he returns in similar fashion to his form last campaign, he'll be right in the mix. KINGS COURT (4) led and won impressively last start when beating Spicy Thang. No reason why he can't go on with the job. NICCIMOTA (5) has speed and can be in this for a long way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Storm Away looks the one on resumption.
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MILITARY POWER
JIM P TAYLOR 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, Ms B J Taylor, Ms M A Clarke, Mrs L E Clarke, Mrs J C Maas, Mrs T A Maas, Mrs J L Chiera, Mrs A J Sardelic, Miss K Borg, Mrs C M Quartermaine, Mrs K Allen, Mrs C Farawah, Miss R Farawah & Miss N Puddy Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track 0Mwly on March 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Urquharts Bluff with 58kg at $61. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on February 28 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pingers carrying 59.5kg at $71. Needs some luck dropping back in trip. |
10 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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AHYEAHRIGHTO
BRAD GRAHAM 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG 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 Resuming. Only had one 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. First up last campaign 2nd of 7 at this track Grad Hcp 59+ on March 29 2025 over 1000m, nose behind Amaroo Star carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Won a Lark Hill trial over 950m on April 7. Nice trial coming in and an improved performance is expected first-up. |
3 P J HARVEY |
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AWESOME BOY
BRUCE KAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs D F Kay & C W Henman Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at this track Rtg 64+ January 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cashel Palace with 59kg at $3.10. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track Cl3 November 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Dubai's Daughter with 60.5kg at $5.50. Given an easy trial coming in and can make a statement on debut. |
4 B LOUIS |
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KINGS COURT
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 3YO CHESTNUT RIG 59.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Saturday Horse Syndicate (Mgr: C D Bell), M P Delaney, R P Gartrell, K R Gartrell, The Gleeson Crew, R W Jones & L M H Wisby At the latest run won by 1.2 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly April 3 over 1000m defeating Spicy Thang with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cl5 on March 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Crippalenko with 58kg at $8.50. Can extend his winning run. |
6 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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NICCIMOTA
JIM P TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, J O'neil, Mrs C O'Neil, J O'neil, M Botica, P Harries & Mrs P J Castledine Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2 len at Belmont Park Cl3 April 2 over 1000m defeating Corner Off carrying 58kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl3 on March 18 over 1000m, nose behind Soldier Of God with 57.5kg at $2.45. Tougher here but she's trending the right way. |
8 CHANEL COOPER |
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PRINCE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms S J Faithfull, D A Brown, J B King, Ms T L Witham, R K Drage, Mrs J Godfrey, G Walter, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy & Ms M Clohesy Most recently second last of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Niccy's Affair carrying 61kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Albany Rtg 58+ on February 21 over 1100m, 4 len behind Crystalist carrying 61kg at $2.05. Much tougher here and others are preferred. |
7 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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STORM AWAY
MITCHELL PATEMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG M & D Wake, S B Withers, Nightingales, RAAW Racing Pty Ltd, Up Top Racing, R Hindle, Manhattan Knights Racing, B M Coultas, R J Coultas, Mrs D A Coultas, G D Coultas, T J Lavender, T Sattler, M Hough, B Titko, L Davies, C Paine, R A Mckenzie, D Gibson & S Dobson Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track 3yo Plate January 1 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Sound Of Speed with 58kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track 3yo Classic October 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Talkanco with 55kg at $26. Here without a trial, but if he'll be hard to hold out if he can resume from where he left off. |
9 HOLLY WATSON |
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VOMO ISLAND
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, R W Halligan, G D Hann, S Litton, J J Dragovich, G A McTaggart & K A Will Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Mt Barker Racing Wa Prov February 8 over 1300m, 8 len behind Flying South with 61.5kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Albany Rtg 58+ November 27 over 1230m defeating Puro carrying 57kg at $5.50. Draws the inside but is some query at the trip. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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BIGDAYONIT
ASHLEY MALEY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A W Maley, K B T Tuckey, J V Gallop, D N Kearney, P D Kearney, D Gane, D S Emmerson & C P Woodcock Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 56+ January 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Invincible Thief carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ July 19 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Little Silver carrying 60kg at $51. Happy to watch this time. |
2 J WHITING |
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DANCEWITHME
LUKE FERNIE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J A Rossi Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.25 len at Belmont Park Mdn March 4 over 1000m defeating Finado carrying 56kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Roaming America with 58kg at $2.30. Bolted in here fresh and can return to that form. |
5 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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SPICY THANG
LUKE FERNIE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Yarradale Stud, FPSO'S Finest Five, North Beach Old Boys, FATT Racing, A D J McDonald, Mrs E Holmes, G S Dawe, H J Stalker, R C Holmes, Spicynado Racing, Mrs S V Dawe, T A Smith, W J Smith, C Johnsten, R Esquant, C Smith, D Chamoun & D I Hollyman Third-up today. First-up 4th of 8 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 21 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cannykev carrying 52kg at $3. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on April 3 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Kings Court with 57.5kg at $1.75. Racing well. Third-up now and is building towards another win. |
6 LUCY FIORE |
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