Ascot 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA - KARRAKATTA PLATE 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Solid tempo with Rok 'N' Rom, Aurum Belle and He's A Machino going hard, closely attended by Striking Alibi. The first of the features is the Karrakatta Plate where Magic Millions winner MARIA LUCIA (8) aims to take both 2YO features in the west. Off a break, she sat close to Aurum Belle off a break and was taking ground off her late in the race when beaten 0.5L. Drawn perfectly today, she gets the blinkers on and she can go one better. BEATTY (1) resumed with a strong performance in the Perth Stakes when winning by 0.2L. Pike rides now and the inside draw should see him get every chance in the run. Can extend his unbeaten run with plenty to like about him. AURUM BELLE (7) has taken all before here and looks well above average, though the wide draw is the sticking point. She has the speed to work across from out wide and if she gets some luck in running, she'll be there to strike. BOY CRUSH (4) flew home to just miss behind Beatty fresh and this shapes much better for him. HE'S A MACHINO (2) gets Schiller on board and can land the knockout blow. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Maria Lucia in the Karrakatta Plate.
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BEATTY
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG H W Daly Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track LR Perth Stakes April 4 over 1100m defeating He's A Machino carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Crystal Slipper November 22 over 1100m defeating Consignment carrying 57kg at $1.35. Plenty to like with Pike and the blinkers going on from an inside draw. |
1 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 2 | 1x32 |
HE'S A MACHINO
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG H W Daly Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 58.5kg at $8. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, head behind Beatty carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Third-up now and poised to strike with Schiller going on. |
9 TYLER SCHILLER |
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| 3 | 21x0 |
WOLF WHISTLE ZEL
JIM P TAYLOR 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Beatty with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Pinjarra 2yo Swp January 3 over 1200m defeating Super Fatale carrying 57kg at $1.70. Will need to lift. |
10 J BROWN |
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| 4 | 12x4 |
BOY CRUSH
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi) & A M Inglis Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Beatty with 55.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on January 24 over 1200m, neck behind They'reallsisters carrying 58kg at $1.85. Nice run in readiness for this and he sets up nicely. |
3 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 5 | 913 |
AFIREOFGIDGEECOALS
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG S R Stafford Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, long-neck behind Beatty with 54kg at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track 2yo Mdn March 18 over 1000m defeating Mr Kaplan with 57kg at $4.20. Not far behind Beatty last start and he can play a leading role from an inside draw. |
2 LUCY FIORE |
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| 6 | 32x2 |
ONE LAST RESORT
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG H W Daly Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park 2yo Mdn on April 2 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Cos I Am with 57kg at $2.80. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track 2yo Swp on November 8 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Beatty with 56kg at $8.50. Looks a tough ask. |
17 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 7 | 111 |
AURUM BELLE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers) Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market, favourite; won by 2 len at this track LR Supremacy March 21 over 1000m defeating Snow Monkey with 55.5kg at $1.35. Last time out favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track G3 Gimcrack April 4 over 1100m defeating Maria Lucia with 56.5kg at $1.50. No luck at the barrier draw but she's a classy filly and has to remain front of mind. |
16 B PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 112 |
MARIA LUCIA
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M H Daly Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Aurum Belle with 56.5kg at $4.60. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Pinjarra LR 2yo M Millions February 14 over 1200m defeating They'reallsisters carrying 55kg at $1.95. Drawn well, blinkers go on and she'll be fitter for the fresh run. |
5 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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RUTHLESS ANGEL
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs R M Fortune, M D Fortune, F K Mueller, R A Williams, Mrs K S Mueller, L R C Kenny, Mrs J M Fortune, M D Fortune & Mrs T Fortune Most recently 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 5 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at this track 2yo Swp on February 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Morning Thunder with 57kg at $17. Others make more appeal. |
18 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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JEDI DREAM
STEFAN VAHALA 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG SM & KB Bloodstock (Mgr: K Sutherland), K Sutherland, Mrs A Sutherland, Mrs G Sutherland, B Sutherland & M J Vahala Had two starts to date. At debut, came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track 2yo Swp March 14 over 1100m defeating Lady Torque carrying 55kg at $20. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Aurum Belle with 55.5kg at $14. Not here. |
20 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 11 | 1 |
ROK 'N' ROM
JOSH BROWN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Miss C Forder, Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown), S W B Brown, S Di Lallo, S C Bloomer, D Hogan, G Gilbert, P A Gatti, Ms M Manifis, Ms J Catalano & J D Pellizzari At debut, won won by 0.6 len at this track 2yo Swp April 1 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Clear Approval with 53kg at $8. Too good on debut, though this is much tougher. |
13 LOGAN BATES |
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| 12 | 1 |
STRIKING ALIBI
LUKE FERNIE 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG L K Fernie & Ms B J Taylor Claiming her maiden victory on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3 len win at this track 2yo Swp April 11 over 1000m defeating Barron Bill carrying 54kg at $61. Bolted in last week and creates interest on the quick turnaround. |
15 HOLLY WATSON |
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SNOW MONKEY
SIMON A MILLER 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG R Bavcevic & C Dimmock Third race start today. At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on February 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Aurum Belle with 55kg at $6.50. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track in the LR Supremacy on March 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 54kg at $6. Looks to get a handy set-up for Berry, though she'd have to lift. |
8 TOMMY BERRY |
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| 14 | 338 |
YAMANEX
JOSH BROWN 2YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Miss C Forder, J Taylor, P A Gatti, R J Fuller, S W B Brown, J W Carlisle & Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown) At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 6 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra in the LR 2yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Maria Lucia carrying 55kg at $17. Hard to have on her latest performance. |
12 S PARNHAM |
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LADY TORQUE
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C L Morton, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), FLR Girls Torque (Mgr: Miss T J Becker), Ms M Gabbedy, Mrs M Gilbert, Mrs S Gilbert, Miss T Croce, Mrs J L Harders, Mrs R Hunt, Mrs A L Jones, Ms S McLean, Ms J McQueen, Mrs R Morton, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs N E Thomason & Mrs A M Williams Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on March 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind Jedi Dream with 55kg at $4.80. Second-up 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Aurum Belle carrying 54kg at $31. Closed nicely behind Aurum Belle last start but it's hard to see her turning the tables. |
7 J ALLEN |
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DIXIE DOO
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B J Durran & Mrs J H Durran Most recently 5th of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on April 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Striking Alibi carrying 55kg at $9. The run before that won by a nose at Belmont Park 2yo 0Mw March 25 over 1200m defeating Hillside Avenue with 55kg at $4.40. Looking to others on the quick turnaround. |
19 S O'DONNELL |
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CONSIGNMENT
NEVILLE PARNHAM 2YO BROWN COLT 57.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke), Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs), D K Lee, D White, Miss R Jocic, G N Prater & A J Miles Second-up. First start 2nd of 12 at this track Crystal Slipper on November 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Beatty carrying 57kg at $15. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beatty carrying 54kg at $7. Not keen on his chances this time. |
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COS I AM
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), D B Forman, O J Hubber, Dr R D Davies, T Leeflang, Ms B King, B Marshall, Mrs D L Pearce & R C Peterson Was well-supported at debut, won settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Belmont Park 2yo Mdn April 2 over 1000m defeating One Last Resort carrying 55kg at $3.10. Looking to others. |
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FAST BREAK
KIERAN REGAN 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K J Regan, J K Regan, J H Regan, Miss H Regan, Mrs L Higginson, A Hill, B M Regan, Mrs J Nutt, J Musika, K R Nutt, K Stout, K Power, Craigie Mason, R Sofoulis, Mrs W Sofoulis & R J French At debut, 5th of 10 at this track in the LR Perth Stakes on April 4 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Beatty with 54kg at $21. Can't have on the back of his latest assignment. |
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STREET MONARCH
MITCHELL PATEMAN 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG G J Hunter, R J Logie, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), P A Boardley, Mrs D N Pratt, A J W Racing (Mgr: J R Want), Mrs S L Walker, P Williams, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), J Jaworski, P Smith, A J L Durnin, J Browning, Miss A P Gorman, D Watson-Wilkes, J Wehlow & J D Kilgour Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Gimcrack on April 4 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Aurum Belle with 54kg at $101. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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