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Western Australia · Tuesday 4 November 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Progressive 3YO filly who has shown excellent ability in her two career starts. The barrier draw suits her forward racing style, and she gets the services of William Pike. While stepping up in class, she has the scope to improve further.
Reliable and consistent performer who has placed in all three starts at this track. Carries top weight but has proven capable under similar conditions. His pattern suggests he'll be prominent throughout and give a good account, though he does have a habit of finding one better.
While her win strike rate is modest, she consistently runs well and has a good record at this distance. The class rise is a concern, but she's shown enough ability to be competitive here with Chris Parnham aboard.
Worth including in wider exotics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Overdrive | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Last Stylebender | 5 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 60.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 2 | King's Drama | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Paint It Red | 4 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | She's Capitana | 2 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Kimberley Currency | 1 | Steven Parnham | A W Maley | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Rapid Rock | 8 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Makwell Smart | 7 | Sharni Webster | S & J Casey | 55kg | $26.00 |
Spicy Thang brings the strongest recent form into this race with a win at Belmont Park just 13 days ago. While she hasn't won at Ascot yet, her overall consistency and proven ability in similar conditions make her the standout selection.
The significant class drop and perfect barrier draw are major positives. However, his recent form has been patchy with unplaced runs in his last two starts. The top weight of 60kg is a concern, but the barrier advantage and class drop should offset this.
Ninetymilestraight is showing consistent improvement with placings in her last two starts. While she's yet to break through for a win, her form trajectory is positive, and she should be well-suited by the conditions. The good barrier and experienced jockey are additional positives.
First-up from a spell, she could show significant improvement, and the advantageous barrier 2 draw should allow her to take up a forward position in a race with fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Wiluna Lass | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Josh Brown | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ninetymilestraight | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | T M Andrews | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Spicy Thang | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Luke Fernie | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Flying Frankie | 1 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 5th | 4 | Pembeton | 5 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bambino Chino | 2 | Lisa Staples | Rhys Radford | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Artie's Eclipse | 4 | Ava Catarino | David Catarino | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Gentleman's Code | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | S & J Casey | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Azzadream | 6 | Steven Parnham | Ryan Hill | 57kg | $101.00 |
The mare has been racing consistently with 3 placings from her last 5 starts and gets the services of William Pike who has had success with her previously. Drops significantly in class here and maps to get an ideal run from barrier 3. The strongest form reference in the race.
Cavallo Red brings solid form credentials with a win two starts back over 1400m. Has a good record at Ascot with 6 placings from 10 starts and gets the services of Chris Parnham. Maps to settle midfield and will be strong late with the expected fast tempo. Main danger to the top selection.
Master Alex brings strong recent form with a win and second from his last two starts at Geraldton. Gets in well at the weights with 55kg and has drawn perfectly in barrier 1. The step up in class is the query but his consistency and recent form suggest he can be competitive. Each-way claims.
The mare is lightly raced with upside and gets in well at the weights with 54kg. Her form is improving and she should appreciate the fast tempo expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cold Shizzle | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Lova Session | 3 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cavallo Red | 5 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Extreme Love | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Mitchell Pateman | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Master Alex | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Endless Joy | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Jordan Rolfe | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Allegro Sonata | 4 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Queen's Sacrifice | 7 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Random Rewards | 2 | Holly Watson | Ms S Bakranich | 54kg |
Progressive 3yo filly who has been knocking on the door with consistent form, including a close 3rd last start on soft ground. The step up to 1800m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she should get a nice midfield position from barrier 11.
Has been racing consistently with a 2nd, 3rd and 5th in her last three starts. Well drawn in barrier 2 and should appreciate the drop in class. The 1800m might be slightly short of her best, but she has the experience to be competitive.
Consistent mare who has been knocking on the door with a strong 2nd last start at this track over 1500m. Gets the services of William Pike from a good draw, and her racing pattern suggests the step up to 1800m should suit. Has placed in 3 of her 7 starts and handles good tracks well. Main danger to the top selection.
Improving gelding who ran a strong 3rd last start over 2200m at Northam. Has been making steady progress with each run and gets the services of Chris Parnham from a good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Masmelo | 11 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 54kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Miss Graphene | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ray Miller | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Macho Arquero | 7 | Holly Watson | Phillipa Elliott | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Big Kay Dog | 6 | Ava Catarino | Misty Bazeley | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Yalda Night | 13 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Matthew Scott | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Sea Of Galilee | 1 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Declared Innocent | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | J A Popescu | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | High Reel | 9 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Here's A Scoop | 8 | Steven Parnham | Ms S L Miller | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Last Mile | 4 | Chris Parnham | E A Martinovich | 56kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Fighting Thunder | 10 | Jayce Buckley | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Savvy Ruler | 3 | William Pike | Summer Dickson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Electric Bec | 12 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 56kg |
The gelding has shown significant improvement this preparation and should get an ideal run from barrier 6 with the likely fast tempo. Brad Parnham retains the ride after their last-start success, and the horse appears well-weighted with 58kg.
War Matters brings solid metropolitan form and has a good record at Ascot (9: 1-1-1). Chris Parnham takes the ride, and while drawn wide in barrier 10, he should get a nice midfield position to finish strongly.
Knockoneback brings consistent recent form with placings in his last two starts and a strong record at this distance (7: 1-2-1). Lucy Fiore takes the ride, and while this is a class rise, his consistency and barrier advantage give him strong place claims.
Monty Zoomer represents value after winning last start over 1600m at Kalgoorlie. The engagement of William Pike is significant, and the gelding appears to be improving with each run this preparation. While untested at Ascot and this distance, he's well-drawn in barrier 5 and should get a good run in midfield. His progressive profile suggests further improvement is likely.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Opal Tango | 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | Greg Cave | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Almaya | 6 | Brad Parnham | Mack Hall | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | War Matters | 10 | Chris Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Knockoneback | 1 | Lucy F Fiore | A W Maley | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Molly's My Pal | 2 | Keshaw Dhurun | B P Graham | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Monty Zoomer | 5 | William Pike | Brock Lewthwaite | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Beejay Boy | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A H Mortimer | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Grandad's Adiction | 7 | Steven Parnham | Ms S L Miller | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 7 | The Rooster | 3 | Sharni Webster | Ms J Erkelens | 52.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Saulok | 8 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
The perfect barrier draw, Pike's engagement, and her proven soft track ability offset the class rise concerns.
Three-year-old filly dropping sharply in class after running in Listed company last start. With a solid record at the distance (6:1-2-0) and the significant class drop, she looks well-placed to be in the finish despite limited wet track exposure.
The wide barrier is the main concern with the expected fast tempo.
Mare coming off a last-start win in the same class just 13 days ago, suggesting she's in peak form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Dubai's Daughter | 10 | Luke Campbell | Josh Brown | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Awesome Boy | 5 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Hard Solo | 7 | Chris Parnham | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Don't Trust Judas | 11 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Alaskalot | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Savage Dancer | 1 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56.5kg | $2.20 |
| 7th | 11 | Pennies Galore | 2 | Ava Catarino | T W Crosby | 51.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Gold Flakes | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Seeyouatthesession | 9 | Holly Watson | S & J Casey | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mystic Jane | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mighty Hosanna | 6 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 55.5kg |
The G&A Williams-trained filly gets in with just 55kg and should be perfectly suited by the anticipated fast tempo. While stepping up in distance and class, her raw ability and finishing power make her the standout.
Too Much Talk has a perfect record at Ascot and strong credentials at this distance (1-2-1 from 5 starts). While carrying top weight and facing a class rise, his inside draw and proven ability make him a genuine contender.
Strapping Prophet brings strong credentials with a win and a second from two attempts at this distance. While facing a slight class rise, he's well-weighted and should be suited by the anticipated fast tempo. The 41-day freshen-up is the main query.
She has placed twice at Ascot from five attempts and should be suited by the anticipated fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hewilldous | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ladies Pro | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 55kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 10 | Vergrey | 2 | Ava Catarino | A H Mortimer | 51kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Right To Silence | 3 | Sharni Webster | C G Willis | 53kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Five Down | 7 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Sports Talk | 5 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms C Stelmach | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Manjeri | 10 | Brad Parnham | F R Kersley | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Odin Omen | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | A W Maley | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Too Much Talk | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Jarrad Humphries | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Strapping Prophet | 6 | Holly Watson | Ms S Bakranich | 58.5kg |
Progressive filly with excellent record of 7:4-0-3 who has shown tactical versatility and strong finishing ability. Her last start 3rd in BM72+ over this distance was full of merit, and her previous win at Ascot showed her class. Has proven form at the distance (2:1-0-1) and handles good tracks perfectly (3:2-0-1). The fast tempo should suit her racing pattern.
Quality filly with outstanding record of 7:4-1-1, all at Ascot. Drops in class from Listed company and draws perfectly in barrier 1. The concern is she's unproven at 1400m and may face pressure from other speed horses. Brad Parnham sticks with her which is a positive sign.
Lightly-raced filly with a progressive profile showing 3:1-0-2. Has shown good tactical speed and finishing ability in her limited starts. The class rise is significant but she appears to have considerable upside. The wide draw is a concern but the strong tempo should allow her to find a position.
Lightly-raced filly with excellent upside showing 4:2-1-0. Chris Parnham retains the ride which is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Playin'it Sweet | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Talkanco | 1 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Pure Excess | 2 | Steven Parnham | D L Morton | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Ourgirlcanrun | 9 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Moonwalk | 11 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Riva Aquarama | 7 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Zourun Run | 5 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Fine Star | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Split The Gee | 10 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Kazana | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 4 | God's Rapture | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | E A Martinovich | 55kg | $41.00 |
While stepping up to the mile for the first time, his racing pattern suggests the distance will suit. The William Pike engagement is significant, and his tactical versatility from barrier 7 should allow him to secure a perfect midfield position in a moderately-fast tempo race.
Miss Veuve brings excellent mile credentials with a record of 3: 1-2-0 at the distance. Her last-start second at Northam over this trip demonstrates she's in good form, and she'll appreciate the good track conditions. While facing a significant class rise, her tactical speed from barrier 5 should allow her to secure a forward position. Her consistency is a major asset, having finished in the top two in 3 of her last 4 starts.
Reel Serenity comes off a strong second-place finish at Belmont Park over 1400m, suggesting she's in good form. While untested at the mile, her racing pattern indicates she should handle the step up in distance. Second-up from a spell with natural improvement expected, and the Shaun O'Donnell engagement is a positive. From barrier 6, she should secure a good midfield position in the run.
From barrier 4 with just 54kg, she'll get every chance in the run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dominatus | 7 | William Pike | T M Andrews | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Miss Veuve | 5 | Ava Catarino | David Catarino | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Reel Serenity | 6 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Rock Dee Jay | 9 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Flinders Lane | 11 | Laqdar Ramoly | Josh Brown | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sir Duskin | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A H Mortimer | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Galilea | 3 | Sasha Starley | B P Graham | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Battle Fleet | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | Mack Hall | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Let Sparks Fly | 4 | Joey Azzopardi | Sky Ballinger | 54kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Across Generations | 1 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tokyo Fire | 10 | Ms J Clements | 57kg |
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