Ascot   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

GUINNESS HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

King Adviso to take charge ahead of Sky Duke at a solid tempo. HORCRUX (13) led but was gunned down late over this track and trip 42 days ago. The form out of that race has worked out well and this looks to shape similarly. He drops in weight as this is a little tougher, but he'll be fitter again and Pike hops on board. Can sit handy and make every post a winner. IMMORTAL BLISS (3) was too good over this track and trip 21 days ago in his first run for the new stable. The wide draw this time is a query, but he made his name being a get-back-run-on sprinter early in his career. Fiore remains in the saddle and while he rises in weight, he can continue his winning ways. TIMELESS GEM (10) got a long way back and didn't feature, ending up 3.3L off the winner. Brad Parnham remains in the saddle and his effort here second-up was very strong. Maps nicely and can bounce back. KING ADVISO (9) was strong from the front first-up and can't be discounted despite the wide alley. RISSOLES (6) was too good first-up and it wouldn't surprise to see her go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: Horcrux can go one better here.
1 40192 SKY DUKE
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke), M J Fagan, B E Bradshaw & D P Andrews
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Cyril Flower on February 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Almighty Class carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track in the LR Scenic Blast on January 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jaz Session with 54.5kg at $21. Going okay but others rate better.
7
CHANEL COOPER
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
2 x3820 ICE PICK NICK
STEFAN VAHALA
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
K Sutherland, B Sutherland, B W Sutherland, B Duffy, S Murphy, G I Murray, B Purser, K Hookey, M J Vahala & SM & KB Bloodstock (Mgr: K Sutherland)
Most recently failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 22 over 1300m, 9 len behind London's Image with 54kg at $11. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Scenic Blast on January 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jaz Session carrying 54kg at $8.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
11
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Black, Hot Pink Fleur De Lys, Pink And Light Blue Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 1x321 IMMORTAL BLISS
DANIEL MORTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S Scuderi
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track Rtg 72+ February 21 over 1200m defeating Sonoftheboss carrying 58kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Mt Barker Mtb Sprint on January 18 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 57.5kg at $2.35. Draw is a query, but he's always hinted he's above average.
13
LUCY FIORE
Yellow, Light Blue Armbands And Cap
4 411x7 SIBERIAN SIREN
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs M H Daly
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Immortal Bliss carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 22 2025 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54kg at $7. Find this too tough.
3
CASSEY MARTINAN
Dark Blue, Hot Pink Quarters, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 8756x MADAME MAGIC
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
T A Mckee & G W Robins
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track in the G3 La Trice January 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Luvnwar with 56.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign eighth of 13 at this track in the LR Jungle Mist November 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Drakaina carrying 56.5kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing.
4
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Cerise And Orange Checkers, Orange Cap
6 x50x1 RISSOLES
LUKE FERNIE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
E G Rigg, K Johnson & S R Lill
Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Pinjarra Pearl Classic February 14 over 1200m defeating Galway Shawl with 58kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Kalgoorlie Golden Saddle on October 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Magnificent Andy with 56.5kg at $61. Good win fresh and she can go on with the job.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Red, Geisel Park Stud Logo
7 53x54 SUNNY HONEY
DAVID HARRISON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), L N Piper, Mrs S J Piper, G R Donovan, Mrs M L Donovan & G A Burns
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last in a small field at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Santanova carrying 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 28 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Santanova carrying 57kg at $21. Not far away last start. Major player.
8
J WHITING
Orange, Red Band, Armbands And Cap
8 314x8 ELITEONE
SIMON A MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M Zito, F Zito, R Zito, J Zito, G Zito, Mrs L Sargent, R D Sargent, B C Racing Syndicate (Mgr: B McVeigh), A M Kerr, R J J De Bissy, C Rogers, B Weir, M Campeotto, R Maio, Having A Spell (Mgr: R G Chua) & Durna Racing (Mgr: B J Cooke)
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Immortal Bliss carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Belmont Park Cl3 September 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Saulok with 58.5kg at $3.10. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
1
S O'DONNELL
Red, White Lightning Bolt And Armbands, Lightning Bolt Cap
9 139x2 KING ADVISO
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Sat Boys (Mgr: A Callisto), Ms S O L Blessas, J L Herkes, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), R J Wade, A A Gomez, L B Willetts, The Gleeson Crew, C Frawley, R Lemmon, K A Will, C H Yeak, S A Gee & K P O'Connor
Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 28 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Malletier carrying 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ August 9 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Spectacular Park carrying 54.5kg at $12. Fitter now and he can make an impression.
10
S PARNHAM
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
10 x4137 TIMELESS GEM
STEPHEN MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Miller, R V Wilson, B J Greenwood, J J O'neill, K A Gould & A W Barrett
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Mt Barker Mtb Sprint on January 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 56.5kg at $5. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 10 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Silver Eye with 56.5kg at $1.95. An inside gate is a big advantage. Back in trip here and he can bounce back from a disappointing run last start.
2
B PARNHAM
Dark Blue, White Horseshoe With SJ, Horseshoes Sleeves
11 546x4 INFLUENCING
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
CC'd Me In, Don't Tell The Boys, The Harbour Gals, Mrs J Godfrey, Mrs K Green, Mrs C Peterson, Ms S Young, Mrs K Forman, Ms N Brame, Mrs K Shivers, Ms K Teale, Mrs M Gotti, Mrs K Barnard, Mrs C Barbato, Mrs L Smith, Ms L Johnson, Mrs T Newnes, Miss J Heard, Ms J Pereira & B A D D Girls
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on March 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Snow Prince carrying 59kg at $20. Previously second-up won by a head at Kalgoorlie Kambalda Cup August 10 over 1400m on a soft track defeating It's A Lance carrying 56kg at $7.50. Looks tested again.
6
HOLLY NOTTLE
Pink, White Pearce Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 49836 CAMERA ACTION
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
H W Daly
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Malletier with 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Pinjarra Rtg 72+ on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Platinum Shot with 52kg at $7. Expect she will make amends.
12
MADI DERRICK
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checks, Black Sleeves And Cap
13 625x2 HORCRUX
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
S A Miller, R D Meadowcroft, R K Bavcevic & P W Jones
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Sonoftheboss carrying 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Bunbury Rtg 64+ on July 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Desert Whisper with 56.5kg at $3.90. Ticks plenty of boxes here and can go one better.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Navy Blue, White Diablo, Quartered Cap