Ascot 03 Apr 2026
GOING: S(6)
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RELIABLE ASSET MAINTENANCE HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: +12m Entire. |
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Moderate tempo headed by Whiplash. MOONWALK (7) lands here third-up from a short freshen following a strong performance behind a subsequent stakes winner last time out. Fiore hops back on board today, though she'll need a touch of luck from the barrier. Looks one on the rise though and she can go one better. BONDI LIFESAVER (4) won by 0.6L fresh when jumping favourite in stronger company. Back to a CL1 today and the rise in trip shouldn't be an issue. Looks ready to take the next step this campaign and he can repeat the dose. GOD'S CROSS (1) will find this much easier today after a disappointing effort in Saturday grade most recently. Back to a Class 1 here and Martinan's 3kg claim comes in handy. Likely to get back in the run but he can run over the top of them late. NICKELPLAY (8) comes here third-up and looks to be building into the campaign. Drawn ideally again and won't be far away. BANNERED (3) wasn't beaten far away last time out and Parnham replaces the apprentice. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Moonwalk.
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| 1 | 41225 |
GOD'S CROSS
BRUCE WATKINS 3YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs E A G Watkins & D J Reed Last start second last in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 56kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 13 at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 7 over 1200m, nose behind Swingman with 55.5kg at $18. Can improve stepping up in trip today. |
8 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 2 | 070x6 |
WHIPLASH
PETER WESTERN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G M Hopkins, B C Wallrodt, Mrs J M Lawrence, M Hopkins, Mrs C Hopkins, F J Green, Mrs M Bane, Miss E M Hopkins, B J Parker, M G Mcgovern, R A Gillies, Miss J M Western, R J Western, Miss S S Scoble, Mrs M K Western, R J Capararo, Ms M Carbone, Ms S Hitchings, Miss J R Kershaw & M A Plaisted Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Albany Cl2 on March 19 over 1230m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cruise To Rio with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Albany Cl2 on December 4 over 1232m, 3.5 len behind Bonny Rock with 60kg at $51. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
4 J WHITING |
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| 3 | 26756 |
BANNERED
DARREN MCAULIFFE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), D J Ruland, J D McIntosh, C M Perkins, Mrs D N Pratt, B M Green, N Morrone, A J L Durnin, D M Green, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake) & G McLearie At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fearless Talk with 58kg at $3.30. The run before that 5th of 13 at Albany Cl2 on March 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Cassenite with 58.5kg at $6. Needs some luck from out wide but is good enough to feature. |
10 B PARNHAM |
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| 4 | 376x1 |
BONDI LIFESAVER
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Cockatoo Ridge (Mgr: C W Loxton) & M J Gregg Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo 0Mwly March 12 over 1200m defeating Playa Del Sol with 58kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Belmont Park Mdn on October 22 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 56kg at $11. Strong win fresh and he can go on with the job. |
2 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 5 | 13x46 |
MUST BE NICE
FELICITY FORBES-IVES 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG P J Bermingham (Jnr), Miss F A Forbes-Ives, J S Brennan, D B Mapleson & G J Grljusich Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming 4th of 10 at Geraldton Cl1 on January 23 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Versaille carrying 60kg at $5.50. Last start 6th of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G on February 18 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Dark Ambition with 59kg at $16. Looms as a genuine threat. |
7 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 6 | 27x12 |
ROSENTREA
TAKAHIDE IKENUSHI 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Mrs C A O'Farrell, Mrs L O'Farrell, Mrs S S Menaglio, Mrs A W Menaglio, Ms E L O'Farrell, Ms K A O'Farrell, Ms B J O'Farrell, Mrs L P Harbord, Mrs C Jollow, Mrs A M Venturini, Miss E M R Broad & Mrs E L Lee-Steere Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 5 over 1200m defeating Rockstar Queen with 54.5kg at $31. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on March 18 over 1200m, neck behind Publicise with 56kg at $10. One of the main contenders. |
9 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 7 | 50x52 |
MOONWALK
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst & C Van Heemst Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on February 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind So Si God with 57kg at $4.20. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind The Crimson Pirate with 57kg at $3.10. Racing well. Not far behind a subsequent stakes winner last start and can go one better now. |
8 LUCY FIORE |
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| 8 | 65x42 |
NICKELPLAY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Phillmark (Mgr: M L L Scott), R Amaral, B N Randall & D N Randall Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on February 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Safedeel carrying 57.5kg at $6. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Cl3 on March 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Zorbrist carrying 56kg at $6.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Building nicely and can improve again third-up. |
1 S PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 21x00 |
THINK QUICK
D J RUDLAND 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Precieux Parc (Mgr: Mrs S Ransome) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming didn't finish the race at Belmont Park Cl1 F&M February 18 over 1300m. Second-up second last of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fearless Talk with 59kg at $11. Might need one more. |
5 S O'DONNELL |
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| 10 | 67x33 |
OCTOBER ROX
RHYS RADFORD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D M Milne Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at York on March 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Good Vibes carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at York on March 15 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Superb Vintage carrying 58.5kg at $3.30. This looks a stern test. |
3 LISA STAPLES |
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| 11 | 03695 |
AURORA QUEEN
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A G Durrant, S Agostino, W T Bullard, G C Dickie, G Dienaar, J Harris, R A Hawley, D J Hill, D McCann, D L McLachlan, K S McLachlan, Mrs K L McLachlan, L McLachlan, Stewart Racing (Mgr: B Stewart), C H Watts, P A Wildermoth & B K Willison At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on March 12 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Jazalot with 57kg at $20. The race before that 9th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on February 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Safedeel carrying 58kg at $9.50. Prefer others. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 12 | 0x855 |
KLEVA CONNED
ASHLEY MALEY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A W Maley, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, C P Woodcock, H Anderson, G Jones & R B Smith Most recently eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on March 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Publicise carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that 5th of 8 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 on March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Peaceful Ruler carrying 55kg at $101. Must improve off a last-start fifth over 1200m at this track to feature in the finish. |
6 T TURNER |
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