Ascot 02 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PETERS INVESTMENTS HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Hurricane Harley and Quokka Rocka have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. SPLIT THE GEE (3) may have just felt the pinch when out to 1400m last start, sitting handy and ending up 1.8L off the winner in this grade last time out. Back to this trip looks a good move and it looks to set up nicely for her from the draw with Fiore hopping on board. Can get back to winning ways. SNITZALATTE (1) got over the top to score in a photo finish over 1000m last start and looks ready for the rise in trip now. Carries the big weight, but her form coming in is strong and she can extend her winning streak without surprising. RIVA AQUARAMA (4) draws the inside which is some query with her pattern, though she's a nice filly on resumption. Her last trial was solid and Pike's booking is a good push for her chances. Can return with a forward showing. QUOKKA ROCKA (7) broke the maiden in good fashion last start and can repeat the dose. DARK AMBITION (5) creates some interest coming back in trip from the Derby lead ups. SUGGESTED PLAY: Split The Gee can return to winning form.
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| 1 | 77x11 |
SNITZALATTE
ADAM DURRANT 3YO BAY FILLY 63.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & M J Beard Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ April 1 over 1000m in soft going defeating Swingman carrying 58kg at $2.60. Second-up favourite; won by a nose at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ April 18 over 1000m in soft going defeating Swingman carrying 59kg at $1.80. Has to carry the big weight but she's hard to knock on recent efforts. |
2 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 2 | 12x51 |
HURRICANE HARLEY
SUMMER DICKSON 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J Gatti, Mrs D C Gatti, Mrs K Massam, K L Gatti & J E D Gatti Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 1 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Snitzalatte with 55.5kg at $4. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track Cl3 April 22 over 1200m defeating Friar's Legacy with 56kg at $4.40. Won't be far away. |
3 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 3 | 9x425 |
SPLIT THE GEE
LUKE FERNIE 3YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG A M Inglis At the latest run second last in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Spellborn with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 56+ on April 11 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Ladies Pro carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Can bounce back to winning ways with the drop in trip today. |
5 LUCY FIORE |
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| 4 | 3645x |
RIVA AQUARAMA
DANIEL MORTON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst & C Van Heemst Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track in the LR Lee-Steere November 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hot And High carrying 53kg at $17. First up last campaign third of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M October 22 over 1200m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Gold Flakes with 58.5kg at $2.90. Trialled well recently and she makes plenty of appeal with Pike on board for her return. |
1 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 5 | 4x170 |
DARK AMBITION
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BLACK GELDING 54.0KG S Miller, Mrs S Olive, M Brennan, M McGuire, J Willaton, D Panizza, P Burrell, Mrs H Burrell, K Wade, Mrs L Wade, Esquin, The Salty Punters, Six Fig Rig, Z Leeson, Swan Valley Racing, Them & Us Syndicate, Get On Now, G Johnson, Miss S Gray & Miss A Gray Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at this track in the LR J C Roberts on March 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Aberdeen Flyer with 54kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track in the LR L Piper on February 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind The Crimson Pirate carrying 54kg at $13. Creates interest coming back in trip today after tackling the Derby lead ups. |
8 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 6 | 60x62 |
GOD'S RAPTURE
TED MARTINOVICH 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ms S M Moloney, N E Giorgetta, R M Mitchell, G Evans & W J Forrest Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 56+ on April 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ladies Pro with 57kg at $9. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Spellborn with 57kg at $8. Definite threat. |
4 B PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 3x321 |
QUOKKA ROCKA
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Belhus Racing Pinnacles (Mgr: P V Morley) Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly April 22 over 1200m defeating Xentaro carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 8 over 1200m, nose behind Trailer Truck with 57.5kg at $2.70. Strong win last time and can go on with the job. |
7 J WHITING |
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| 8 | 08x39 |
TESTY PHAROAH
STEVE WOLFE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, G D Hann, Ms L K Carroll, B Bourke, Mrs M Wolfe & Miss P J Oates Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Albany Cl2 on April 5 over 1230m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Time Connection carrying 61kg at $1.75. Last start second last of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on April 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Quokka Rocka with 58.5kg at $6.50. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
8 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 9 | 1325x |
MISS FINKMEYER
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), R K Mason, Mrs A Mason, L Mason, Mrs A Malcolm & P Mason First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ February 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hey Pino carrying 51kg at $4.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at Albany Mdn December 12 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Nicconami carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 S O'DONNELL |
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| 10 | 102x7 |
VANDOULA JET
STEFAN VAHALA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG K Sutherland, B Sutherland, SM & KB Bloodstock (Mgr: K Sutherland), M J Vahala, B W Sutherland, T Bridgeford, M Cranley, G J Carruthers, M A Bardsley, K Cranley, C Cranley, D W Drewitt, B Duffy, I P Tagliaferri, D P Panizza, A D Young, M Naughton, S Murphy & M O'Reilly Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 56+ on April 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ladies Pro carrying 56kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track Pa Prelude on November 1 over 1100m, 10 len behind Luana Miss carrying 53.5kg at $41. Outside chance. |
6 S PARNHAM |
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