Ascot 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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THE BYD QUOKKA 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Loads of pressure, primarily from Jigsaw, Cessation and Cut The Talk. Time for The Quokka and REY MAGNERIO (3) gets the nod with a favourable set up in this. He flew home late in the William Reid under Pike when catching the eye. He's trialled since and comes here on the fresh side. Won the Gold Rush for Pike back in December and that figure stands out in this field. CABALLUS (2) was too good beating Joliestar in the Expressway before leading throughout in the Newmarket. Berry hops back aboard and he has enough speed to roll across from out wide. Nice trial since that run and he'll be in this for a very long way. JIGSAW (1) has become a brilliant horse, making it six wins in-a-row last start when winning the William Reid. He'll roll across from out wide and he's shown he can travel with ease. Wouldn't surprise to see him extend his winning run. SMOOTH CHINO (11) lost no admirers fresh and now gets Zahra on board. Fitter and can improve. MAGNIFICENT ANDY (4) always runs a strong race and was 4th in this last year. Worth including in multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rey Magnerio looks the one in The Quokka.
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JIGSAW
CINDY ALDERSON 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms C M Alderson & M C Price On a six run winning streak. Last start won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G1 William Reid March 21 over 1200m defeating Angel Capital with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Caulfield Vgold Sprint March 14 over 1200m defeating She's Bulletproof with 61kg at $2.60. He's fast, tough, and looking to make it seven wins in-a-row. |
13 LOGAN BATES |
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CABALLUS
BJORN BAKER 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG S G Darby, R P Commisso, S Ducat, C J Houghton, KB JR Racing (Mgr: K Burrows), Hekou Racing (Mgr: C Hekeik), N Laygan, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, G J Pratley, M Sultana, D Wilden-Constantin & Darby Racing Caballus (Mgr: S G Darby) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 56.5kg at $4.60. Second-up won by a neck at Flemington G1 Newmarket March 7 over 1200m defeating Gallant Son carrying 55kg at $19. Held on to win the Newmarket and he makes plenty of appeal with his racing pattern. |
9 TOMMY BERRY |
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REY MAGNERIO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG R D Griffiths, D P Goss, G Russo, S G Apperley, Mrs P N Curran, G D Malloch, S Vasiljevic, Ms N Whyte, Miss S Vasiljevic, Miss P Vasiljevic, S McRobert, Irish Rovers, S F Racing, CVT Racing Club, Eugene Berry Racing, The Perfect Martini & M B S Racing No. 2 Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 William Reid on March 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks on November 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Stokke carrying 59kg at $2.50. Strong late in the William Reid and he looks to get all the favours here for Pike. |
5 WILLIAM PIKE |
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MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track in the G3 Gold Rush December 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 59kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Kalgoorlie Golden Saddle October 4 over 1200m defeating Yonga Lass with 58.5kg at $2.35. Just missed the placings in this last year and this looks to shape similarly from an inside barrier. |
2 B PARNHAM |
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JEDIBEEL
BRAD WIDDUP 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M J Gregg, L Sheridan & Mulberry (Mgr: L Sheridan) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Tropicus with 58.5kg at $18. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; nose behind Marhoona with 53.5kg at $21. Nosed out in The Galaxy and this looks to set up favourably for him. |
7 TYLER SCHILLER |
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SPYWIRE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, A K Racing, R M Anderson, R El Daghl, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, L Caminiti, Deg Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, Z Zhang, B C Carty, D Edmonds, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, Ciaron Maher Racing & Dugga's Bloodstock Most recently won by 1.5 len at Ballarat Discovery April 3 over 1100m defeating Geegees Mistruth carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Tropicus with 56kg at $31. Draws the inside off a big win last start, but he'd need to raise the bar again. |
1 J ALLEN |
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OSCAR'S FORTUNE
DION LUCIANI 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Rock Magic March 21 over 1000m defeating Repossession with 57.5kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Rope Them In with 58.5kg at $5.50. Ticking along nicely but it's crunch time now. |
12 P CARBERY |
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ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by a neck at this track G3 Roma Cup April 4 over 1100m defeating Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track in the G3 Asian Beau on November 1 over 1400m, neck behind Watch Me Rock with 61kg at $17. Beat Smooth Chino in the Roma Cup and that looks the best form of the locals. |
10 S MCGRUDDY |
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WEST STAR
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D F Harris, Ms H Y Chan, Mrs S J Wright, G M Wright, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler & C W Chalwell Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Rope Them In carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Caulfield in the G3 Moonga Stks on October 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Private Eye carrying 58.5kg at $31. Plain in the Roma Cup and will need a big turnaround in form. |
4 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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SISU WARRIOR
DION LUCIANI 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 0.7 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Horcrux carrying 59kg at $81. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on July 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Wubin Gold carrying 60.5kg at $11. Surprise winner on resumption and deserves to be big odds. |
8 S O'DONNELL |
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SMOOTH CHINO
INDIANNA WEINERT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss I Weinert, Mrs M Hall & B S Wilken Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, neck behind Rope Them In carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 22 over 1200m defeating Magnique with 60.5kg at $2.10. Felt the pinch late fresh but with improvement expected, he looks the best of the locals. |
11 M J ZAHRA |
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TALKANCO
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Woodbridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I J Riley), Ms R Huckson, R McCaffrey, D K Spector, T W Helfers, Mrs K J Helfers, R A Bower, J F O'leary, A J Dobson, Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), R C Peterson & I J Riley Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Stakes on March 7 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bonjoy carrying 54kg at $2.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 22 over 1300m, head behind London's Image carrying 54kg at $2.60. Won a recent trial, though this looks too tough. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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LUANA MISS
TREVOR ANDREWS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG T Andrews, Bolt Racing Group, R J Fuller, Go With The Flow , D P Andrews, D Houston, M Dixon, P A Wildermoth, Darling View Racing (Mgr: C B Atwell), C Valenti, B Willison, G Rogers, A Bansemer, JPS Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P F Houston), M Parfett, B C Horan, R Anderson & G C Dickie Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Rope Them In carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at this track Pa Prelude November 1 over 1100m defeating Twisted Steel with 55kg at $4.20. Seems the tip away from the favourites and didn't have much luck fresh; can see why she's trendy though she'll have to go to a level she hasn't been to before. |
6 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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REPOSSESSION
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), C D Bell, G W McNally, W J Beament, S A Stay, Care Factor (Mgr: J M Pow), R J Wade, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell) & L M H Wisby Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Rock Magic on March 21 over 1000m, nose behind Oscar's Fortune with 57.5kg at $3.80. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, 2 len behind Rope Them In with 58.5kg at $13. Looking for him in The Joey. |
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CESSATION
TIARNNA NOSKE 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Miss T Robertson, G W Oliver, B W Pike, D I Barwick, G S Ilich, B O Stephens, P J Rowe & G Harding Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Rock Magic on March 21 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 53kg at $4.20. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track M Charleson on April 11 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind London's Image carrying 55kg at $3.50. Running in The Joey. |
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CUT THE TALK
TIM CROSBY 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L J Stecko, A Stecko, Mrs K E Crosby & M J Paterson Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 Roma Cup on April 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Rope Them In carrying 58.5kg at $81. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 59kg at $10. He'll be in The Joey. |
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SKY DUKE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sisu Warrior carrying 59kg at $31. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Cyril Flower on February 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Almighty Class with 54kg at $31. Watch for him in The Joey. |
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