Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 7 May 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Highly consistent filly with excellent track/distance stats and strong recent form. Has placed in all 4 career starts including twice at this track/distance. Well-weighted and gets the services of Lucy Warwick. Clear top selection despite not yet breaking through.
Promising gelding who ran a strong second on debut at this track/distance. Gets a good draw and while carrying top weight, has shown enough ability to handle it. Main danger to top pick with natural improvement expected.
Last start maiden winner showing progression. Gets in well at the weights and should appreciate the good track. Still relatively unexposed but has shown enough ability to be competitive at this level.
While yet to win, has been running consistently and gets conditions to suit from a good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Magnique | 7 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Calabrese | 3 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dancewithme | 1 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Star Hostess | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | J P Taylor | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Elvira Star | 2 | Clinton Porter | Holly Taylor | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Royal Defense | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | The Agency | 4 | Jarrad Noske | T M Andrews | 58.5kg |
William Pike booking significant and drawn to get perfect run midfield. Last start failure had excuses and previous form reads well for this grade. Natural improvement expected.
Consistent filly showing good progression with strong place record. Gets significant weight relief and likely to be suited by predicted tempo. Wide barrier offset by running style and should be strong late.
Consistent filly with strong place credentials drawn perfectly. Gets weight relief and should get ideal run from barrier. Form around similar types reads well though yet to break through. Distance looks ideal.
Well drawn to get good run and distance looks suitable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fast Harry | 10 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Social Affair | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 53.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rocking In Vegas | 11 | Taj Dyson | Kirsten Melis | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Think Lika Winner | 7 | Jarrad Noske | E A Martinovich | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Ginger And Tonic | 2 | Lisa Bivemark | P H Jordan | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Longtimebeliever | 1 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Fairly Spoken | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | J N Pateman | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 12 | War Colours | 8 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | More Then Hard | 6 | Lucy Warwick | Michelle Hagley | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Jekyll Island | 9 | Jessica Valas | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 1 | King Of France | 4 | Ava Catarino | Brock Lewthwaite | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Obscentino | 3 | B P Graham | 58kg | $201.00 |
Lightly raced gelding showing good progression with a strong second placing last preparation. Gets significant weight relief, draws perfectly for a midfield position, and should be ready to peak second-up. The step to 1400m looks ideal at this stage of preparation.
Consistent filly from strong stable showing gradual improvement. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get a perfect run from barrier 7. The predicted moderate-fast tempo should suit her racing pattern and she looks ready to peak.
Consistent galloper with tactical speed to overcome wide draw. Form around similar company is solid and proven at the distance. Will need to work early from barrier but has shown ability to sustain speed.
Drops significantly in class and gets in with a light weight. Drawn to get a soft run and will appreciate predicted tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Classic Impact | 2 | Amy Jo Hayes | M Santich | 52.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sky River | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Kunapipi | 7 | Lisa Bivemark | P H Jordan | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Wolfman | 11 | Taj Dyson | Sue Olive | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Prince Of Bondi | 1 | Clinton Porter | Jeremy Easthope | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Grandad''s Adiction | 4 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Principal Dealer | 12 | Jade Mc Naught | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Yalda Night | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Matthew Scott | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 3 | All Fired Up | 6 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Pretty In Pearls | 8 | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 1 | Jats | 13 | Chanel Cooper | J N Pateman | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Longway To The Top | 5 | Brad Parnham | M L Lane | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | In Your Corner | 10 | Lucy Warwick | D L Morton | 55.5kg |
Quality galloper dropping significantly in class with an excellent fresh record and strong track statistics. Despite the lengthy spell, previous form suggests more than capable of carrying top weight against this field. Barrier 3 ideal for early tactical position.
Progressive filly coming off a strong last-start win at this track/distance. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get an ideal run. Still improving and should handle the class rise based on recent performances.
Consistent galloper with strong place credentials at this distance. Fresh run should suit based on previous first-up performances. Well weighted and likely to be running on strongly late.
Mare in consistent form who maps to get an economical run from barrier 2. Gets in light at the weights and should appreciate the likely strong tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lord Shiva | 6 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Anaballistic | 5 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Costazita | 3 | Jarrad Noske | T M Andrews | 61kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 9 | Pacific Lady | 7 | Luke Campbell | Joshua Krispyn | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Precast | 8 | William Pike | Mack Hall | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Elsa''s Pride | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Mack Hall | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Do Da Ditty | 2 | Jason Whiting | B R Larsson | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lady Of Light | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Azena | 4 | Brad Parnham | Steele Casey | 56.5kg |
Progressive type coming off impressive maiden win. Has shown ability in stronger company and gets significant weight relief. Maps to get good run midfield with strong finishing burst. Form around similar opposition reads well for this.
Lightly-raced improver drawn to get perfect run from barrier 1. The Pike booking is significant and she showed good acceleration winning last start. Natural progression expected and should get every chance from the draw.
Consistent mare who should get conditions to suit with good speed engaged. Fresh record is sound and she's well weighted. Will need luck from barrier but should be strong late with genuine tempo.
Gets in light and has strong first-up statistics. The wide draw is a concern but she has tactical speed to overcome it. Strong rider booking suggests stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Admire The Girl | 1 | William Pike | J F Miller | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | Countess Of Kenna | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | Hayden Ballantyne | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cryptic Joy | 3 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Hobelar | 4 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ideally | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Rosie Can Run | 2 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sergeant Whipp | 8 | Ms T Stampalia | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Across Generations | 5 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 2 | Just Leroy | 7 | Troy Turner | Ms J Erkelens | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Pavliani | 9 | Jade Mc Naught | Tina Glasson | 55kg | $151.00 |
Lightly raced gelding who should roll forward and control proceedings from the front. The Pike booking is significant and his fresh record suggests he'll be ready to fire. The 1400m is some query but he should get every chance to run it out.
Consistent mare who rarely runs a bad race and has strong form around this level. Drawn to get a nice run just off the speed and should be strong late. The weight is some query but she's proven she can carry it.
Mare who drops significantly in weight and comes out of some stronger form races. Will get back but should be running on strongly late with the light weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | So Nataya | 3 | Clinton Porter | Luke Fernie | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Queen''s Sacrifice | 9 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mosquito | 8 | Cooper Casey | 58.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 4th | 6 | L''il Capri | 1 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Champeze | 7 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Sports Talk | 6 | Alex Hearn | Ms C Stelmach | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Mohegan Ruler | 10 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Barecove Rock | 2 | Troy Turner | Ray Miller | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Lady Ducati | 11 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Cable Rock | 4 | Steven Parnham | S & J Casey | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Desert Sleeve | 13 | Holly Watson | J N Pateman | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Spirit Of Luna | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Major Mario | 12 | Ms S Bakranich | 60kg |
Mare showing excellent progression with last start 2nd indicating peak fitness. Gets perfect run from barrier 2 and drops 0.5kg.
Progressive 3yo filly who has been racing well in similar company. Holly Watson knows her well and should get nice trailing position from gate 8.
Gets perfect run from barrier 1 for S Parnham and drops significantly in class. Previous form at this track/distance reads well and stable in good form. Will need luck at key stages but should be strong late.
Gets significant weight relief and has shown ability fresh. Will need luck from wide gate but has ability to run into placings if things go her way.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Mirrorschino | 13 | Ms S Bakranich | 55.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 2nd | 10 | Mistress Of War | 11 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Amazing Cheat | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Sky God | 10 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Holdout | 1 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Coventry Reef | 7 | Luke Campbell | Ms R Nairn | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | The Hill Tribe | 4 | Jarrad Noske | Misty Bazeley | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Pure Obsession | 9 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Oisin | 5 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Sheeza Sheila | 3 | Kate Pateman | J N Pateman | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Polyvanova | 8 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Tasman Jewel | 12 | Clinton Porter | Jeremy Easthope | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Taviosa | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | G L Carige | 57kg | $301.00 |
Progressive type coming off strong placing last start. Gets significant weight relief and has the services of W Pike. Should get perfect run midfield from barrier 9 and looks well placed to strike at this level. Form around similar company reads well.
Consistent galloper who should get all favors from barrier 3. Maps to either lead or sit prominent and has strong record at track/distance. Recent form is solid enough and should be in this for a long way.
Lightly-raced improver who gets in well at the weights. Has been racing consistently and should get a nice run from barrier 11. Some query at the class rise but appears to have more upside than most.
Gets significant weight relief and draws the inside gate. Recent form is better than it looks and should get every chance from the good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Black For Cash | 12 | Brandon Louis | Ms J Erkelens | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Trespassing | 1 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Manavendra | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Do It Right | 2 | Lucy Warwick | Ms J McLaughlin | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Bay Street | 8 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Side Show | 4 | Steven Parnham | Dylan Bairstow | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Striking Fella | 11 | Ava Catarino | P R Bamford | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Touretto | 9 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 9th | 11 | Miss Laquetta | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Wheatstack Thief | 6 | Luke Campbell | Ms F J Hossell | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Awesome Chatter | 7 | Troy Turner | Nadia Bishop | 60kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Arnray | 5 | Holly Watson | Kirryn Scallan | 55kg | $51.00 |
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