Sky Duke is in excellent form with a win and two seconds in his last three starts. The 2kg claim helps offset his weight and he should get a good run from barrier 3.
Western Australia · Friday 18 April 2025
Ascot tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 9 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Give 'Em A Shout At The Furlong Hcp (C5)
Oscar Charlie is in excellent form having won two of his last four starts. The wider barrier is the main concern.
Snippy Which returns from a spell with the services of top jockey William Pike. Has a good fresh record but is carrying top weight. The class is there but may need the run.
Won two starts back over 1100m and gets a perfect barrier draw.
- 1st3Oracle SonAustin Galati$7.50
- 2nd4Oscar CharlieKate Pateman$4.60
- 3rd1Sky DukeBrayden Gaerth$2.80
- 4th2Snippy WhichWilliam Pike$3.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Oracle Son | 2 | Austin Galati | Dylan Bairstow | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Oscar Charlie | 6 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sky Duke | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | N D Parnham | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Snippy Which | 5 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 6 | If I Din Havadime | 4 | Jason Whiting | L P Luciani | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | He's Gold | 7 | Amy Jo Hayes | E A Martinovich | 52.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Lady Of Light | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg |
The Belhus Racing All Karens Syndicate Mdn
Haida Gwaii has shown significant improvement in her three career starts, finishing strongly for a close third last time out. Brad Parnham is a strong jockey booking and the filly appears to have natural ability. The barrier is a slight concern but she has the early speed to overcome it.
Lucky I Am has been knocking on the door with consecutive second placings. She's been narrowly beaten in both recent starts and appears ready to break through. Steven Parnham is a positive jockey booking and she's proven at this distance.
Grey Revolution has been consistent without winning, placing in 5 of her 11 starts. Her recent form has been solid with a second and fifth in her last two starts. The wide barrier is a concern but she has the experience to overcome it.
Peggy's Lass returns from a spell with a good barrier draw and experienced jockey Jason Whiting aboard.
- 1st9Haida GwaiiBrad Parnham$2.45
- 2nd7Lucky I AmSteven Parnham$2.50
- 3rd14Now You See MeLuke Campbell$31.00
- 4th2Royal DefenseJade Mc Naught$41.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Haida Gwaii | 8 | Brad Parnham | M L Lane | 55.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lucky I Am | 7 | Steven Parnham | J P Taylor | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Now You See Me | 2 | Luke Campbell | Sue Olive | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Royal Defense | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Grey Revolution | 9 | Alex Hearn | Charlotte Skerritt | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Saxon Jewel | 10 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Latorio | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | T M Andrews | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Superior Kingdom | 5 | Jessica Valas | Michelle Hagley | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Rare Elegance | 11 | Holly Watson | B A Miller | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Peggy's Lass | 3 | Jason Whiting | B V Watkins | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Ginger Ted | 12 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Fun In Hollywood | 4 | Brandon Louis | Sue Olive | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Runalong Way | 13 | Clinton Porter | Takahide Ikenushi | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Elvira Star | 14 | Holly Taylor | 55.5kg |
Schweppes Mdn
The barrier draw is favorable and the cross-over nose band first time suggests connections are expecting a forward showing.
Brief Romance has a perfect barrier draw and the services of top jockey Lucy Warwick. The low weight is advantageous for a first or second starter.
Think Lika Winner has been knocking on the door with a second placing two starts back. The good barrier draw should allow him to get a perfect run in transit. Jarrad Noske is a positive jockey booking and the gelding has the experience edge over many rivals.
Dark Opal has shown ability in her three starts to date, placing third last time out over 1000m. The step up to 1200m should suit based on her racing pattern and she gets a perfect barrier draw.
- 1st14Brief RomanceLucy Warwick$3.80
- 2nd1Think Lika WinnerJarrad Noske$6.50
- 3rd8Buster's GirlJoseph Azzopardi$41.00
- 4th9Costa StarClinton Porter$19.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Brief Romance | 4 | Lucy Warwick | D L Morton | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Think Lika Winner | 2 | Jarrad Noske | E A Martinovich | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Buster's Girl | 8 | Joseph Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Costa Star | 10 | Clinton Porter | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Whiskers Harbour | 13 | Steven Parnham | R C McPherson | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Grandad's Adiction | 12 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Dark Opal | 3 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Queen Aria | 7 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Earl It Is | 1 | Jessica Valas | Ms S Taylor | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Angel Like You | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Makwell Smart | 5 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Helios Amigos | 6 | Alex Hearn | Andrew Masters | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Village Goddess | 11 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 14th | 4 | El Foxie | 14 | Chloe Azzopardi | B W Owen | 57kg | $61.00 |
TABtouch - Have You Got The Touch Mdn
Exceed The Planet stands out clearly having placed in Group and Listed races. He has been competing at a much higher level than his rivals and drops back to maiden grade. The form through races like the WA Guineas is far superior to anything his rivals have shown.
The barrier draw is favorable and the ear muffs (pre-race only) first time suggests connections are expecting a forward showing. The good barrier should allow him to get a perfect run in transit.
Ma Ma Belle has shown ability in her three starts to date, placing second two starts back. The addition of winkers for the first time suggests improvement is expected and Brad Parnham is a positive jockey booking.
Bred Not Brought has shown ability in her two starts to date, placing third last time out. The good barrier draw should allow her to get a perfect run in transit and Jason Whiting is a positive jockey booking.
- 1st1Exceed The PlanetHolly Watson$1.75
- 2nd3CannykevBrayden Gaerth$21.00
- 3rd6Old Mate HenryJarrad Noske$10.00
- 4th5Hope To AdmireLucy Warwick$201.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Exceed The Planet | 7 | Holly Watson | Sue Olive | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cannykev | 15 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Old Mate Henry | 11 | Jarrad Noske | Steele Casey | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hope To Admire | 17 | Lucy Warwick | Brett Pope | 57kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 14 | War Colours | 12 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Bred Not Brought | 4 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Mainshow | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | N D Parnham | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 16 | New York Skie | 16 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Sky River | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Yalda Night | 14 | Austin Galati | Matthew Scott | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Xelcimus | 1 | Jordan Turner | H S McLaren | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Dubai Winks | 6 | Clinton Porter | Takahide Ikenushi | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Ma Ma Belle | 8 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Power To Rule | 3 | Alex Hearn | M L Lane | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 15th | 2 | God'll Getya | 5 | Taj Dyson | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Aphrodite Magic | 13 | Keshaw Dhurun | S & J Casey | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Aurora Queen | 9 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 55kg |
Glenroy Chaff Hcp (C1)
Magnique has been knocking on the door with three consecutive second placings. She's been narrowly beaten each time and appears ready to break through. Lucy Warwick is a positive jockey booking and the filly has proven ability at this track and distance.
De Grandhomme returns from a spell with a good barrier draw and the services of top jockey William Pike. He won over this distance two starts back and has shown ability in his limited career. The weight is the main concern.
Anaballistic has shown ability in her three starts to date, placing third twice. The good barrier draw should allow her to get a perfect run in transit and the light weight is advantageous. From the same stable as the favorite.
Mister Raffles has the perfect barrier draw and comes into this with solid recent form including a win three starts back. Jason Whiting is a positive jockey booking and the gelding has shown ability in his nine starts to date.
- 1st9AnaballisticClinton Porter$3.10
- 2nd7MagniqueLucy Warwick$2.20
- 3rd4Mister RafflesJason Whiting$6.50
- 4th3De GrandhommeWilliam Pike$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Anaballistic | 4 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Magnique | 7 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Mister Raffles | 1 | Jason Whiting | B W Owen | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | De Grandhomme | 3 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Magnachine | 2 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Just Leroy | 6 | Troy Turner | Ms J Erkelens | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Firey Panz | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 11 | She Is God | 11 | Kate Pateman | T N Pike | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Outlaw Music | 5 | Alex Hearn | R J Malpass | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Hobelar | 8 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Niccimota | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | J P Taylor | 55.5kg |
Drummond Golf Hcp (C3)
True Blue Bondi has shown significant ability in his two career starts, winning impressively last start over 1500m. William Pike is a positive jockey booking and the perfect barrier draw should allow him to get an ideal run in transit. The step up in class is the main query.
Wembanyama has been racing consistently with a third and second in his last two starts. He has strong eastern states form and drops back to a suitable distance here. Jarrad Noske is a positive jockey booking and the gelding should be ready to peak third-up.
Princess In Red is a multiple winner who comes into this with solid recent form. The 2kg claim helps offset her top weight and she gets a good barrier draw. Has won over this distance previously and should be competitive.
I'm Nipote has been racing consistently without winning and gets a perfect barrier draw here. Lucy Warwick is a positive jockey booking and the gelding should appreciate the step up to 1400m.
- 1st5I'm NipoteLucy Warwick$10.00
- 2nd8True Blue BondiWilliam Pike$1.75
- 3rd10Charming BelleLuke Campbell$201.00
- 4th1Princess In RedBrayden Gaerth$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | I'm Nipote | 4 | Lucy Warwick | B S Seinor | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | True Blue Bondi | 2 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 10 | Charming Belle | 7 | Luke Campbell | Nakita Barber | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Princess In Red | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | So Nataya | 8 | Clinton Porter | Luke Fernie | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Champeze | 10 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Cable Rock | 9 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Lano | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | A W Maley | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Winning Aces | 11 | Brandon Louis | Angela Johnston | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Wembanyama | 6 | Jarrad Noske | Mack Hall | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sports Talk | 1 | Alex Hearn | Ms C Stelmach | 59kg |
MCA Polytrack Hcp
The barrier draw is reasonable and the weight is fair. Appears well-placed in this field and should be competitive.
Modelistic has the perfect barrier draw and gets the services of Brad Parnham. From the strong N D Parnham stable and should get the ideal run from barrier 2. The weight is the main concern.
The wide barrier is a concern but the lightweight should help overcome that. From the strong Mack Hall stable.
Expelliarmus has the perfect barrier draw and gets in with a reasonable weight. Should get the ideal run from barrier 1 and be in the finish.
- 1st6Keggs LaterLucy Warwick$4.00
- 2nd10Ocean RangerAustin Galati$6.50
- 3rd7Mr MegseyJason Whiting$31.00
- 4th4Tokyo FireShaun O'Donnell$5.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Keggs Later | 7 | Lucy Warwick | A W Maley | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ocean Ranger | 3 | Austin Galati | Ms A King | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mr Megsey | 8 | Jason Whiting | Ms R Lockwood | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tokyo Fire | 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Modelistic | 2 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Hezazeb | 12 | Kate Pateman | T N Pike | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Expelliarmus | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | Jessica Carbery | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Sirota | 9 | Alex Hearn | R J Malpass | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Mercian Hymn | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | T N Pike | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Big Swoop | 13 | Brayden Gaerth | R J Malpass | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Mister Popcorn | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | B W Owen | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Witchy Woods | 5 | Brandon Louis | Simon Miller | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Zera Blue | 11 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55kg | $11.00 |
Belhus 30th Anniversary Good Friday Stakes (Bm84+)
Watch Me Rock gets the services of top jockey William Pike and comes from the powerful G & A Williams stable. The barrier draw is reasonable and the weight is fair. Appears well-placed in this field and should be hard to beat.
Fluro Neuro also comes from the G & A Williams stable and gets in with a reasonable weight. The wide barrier is a concern but has the ability to overcome it. Should be right in the finish.
Currimundi has the class edge but must carry the topweight of 61.5kg. The weight is the main concern.
Angel Undercover has the perfect barrier draw and gets in with just 54kg. Should get the ideal run from barrier 4 and be in the finish.
- 1st2Watch Me RockWilliam Pike$2.10
- 2nd4Fluro NeuroClinton Porter$3.80
- 3rd9Memory ParadeLucy Warwick$10.00
- 4th3IowaBrad Parnham$9.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Watch Me Rock | 7 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fluro Neuro | 9 | Clinton Porter | G & A Williams | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Memory Parade | 1 | Lucy Warwick | S & J Casey | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Iowa | 5 | Brad Parnham | Simon Miller | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Angel Undercover | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Blazing Away | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Currimundi | 8 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Desennea | 6 | Steven Parnham | Jordan Rolfe | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Henchard | 3 | Jason Whiting | Coreen Maynard | 54kg |
Morley Growers Market (Rs0ly)
Touretto has the perfect barrier draw and gets the services of top jockey William Pike. From the powerful G & A Williams stable and should get the ideal run from barrier 3. Appears well-placed in this field and should be hard to beat.
The Spruiker comes from the strong S J Wolfe stable and has been racing consistently. The barrier draw is reasonable and while carrying topweight, has the class to handle it. Should be right in the finish.
Dug Another Hole comes from the strong N D Parnham stable and gets the services of Brad Parnham. The wide barrier is a concern but has the ability to overcome it. Should be competitive.
Fortune's Luck gets the services of top jockey Lucy Warwick and comes from the strong A G Durrant stable.
- 1st2Dug Another HoleBrad Parnham$6.50
- 2nd4TourettoWilliam Pike$3.30
- 3rd5Dennis ChouxClinton Porter$11.00
- 4th7ChantelShaun O'Donnell$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dug Another Hole | 8 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Touretto | 3 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dennis Choux | 6 | Clinton Porter | D R Harrison | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Chantel | 1 | Shaun O'Donnell | Indianna Weinert | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Spruiker | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Fortune's Luck | 11 | Lucy Warwick | A G Durrant | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Classic Impact | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | M Santich | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Agassi | 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | B H Hyde | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 6 | War Gem | 2 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Awesome Chatter | 9 | Troy Turner | Nadia Bishop | 60kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Playing Quest | 5 | Jarrad Noske | M L Lane | 56.5kg |
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