Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Sunday 15 February 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bassett Hound represents excellent value dropping from Open company to Maiden level after a creditable third at Ascot last start. The significant class drop combined with proven ability at the track makes this the standout selection despite the wide draw.
The soft track conditions suit and recent close finishes suggest a breakthrough win is imminent despite the challenging barrier.
Rockstar Queen gets the elite William Pike booking which signals stable confidence. The long spell provides freshness and the strong trainer/jockey combination suggests this filly can improve significantly first up despite limited winning form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Gypsy Rhyme | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | S J Ryan | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bassett Hound | 17 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 1 | Invasore | 5 | Jason Whiting | R J Piercey | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Xelcimus | 13 | Keshaw Dhurun | H S McLaren | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Elegant Ruler | 9 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Call Me Frosty | 12 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 16 | Shenton Road | 6 | Luke Campbell | E A Martinovich | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Satin Bow | 1 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Wayfinder | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Ginger Ted | 15 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Rockstar Queen | 7 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Arno River | 14 | Lucy F Fiore | Ms R Nairn | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Shooters | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms V Chalmers | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Hype Machine | 3 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 15th | 14 | Mosel Miss | 4 | Troy Turner | A D Mathews | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 16th | 3 | Costa Del Darlo | 11 | Taj Dyson | Ms K Kersley | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Rosahalu | 16 | Holly Watson | D M Luciani | 55kg | |
| Scr | 18 | I'm Back Baby | 16 | Ava Catarino | D Miller | 53kg |
Mr Kissinger shapes as the most reliable winning chance based on his strong first-up third at this track and distance, carrying the form into his favoured second-up run. The 3yo gelding has proven Group/Listed credentials and benefits from an in-form jockey-trainer partnership. While the wide draw and top weight present challenges, his class edge and fitness advantage make him the standout selection.
The 3yo gelding is a proven 1000m performer with the tactical speed to take advantage of his inside barrier. Recent form suggests he's found his right level and can break through for his second career win.
Setagaya showed promising signs when fourth at this track last start and brings winning form from provincial level. The 4yo mare has the tactical speed to overcome her wide draw and benefits from weight relief.
The 21-day break and good barrier draw provide tactical advantages, making him worth a value play despite consistency concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Who's Bent | 6 | Giaan O'Donnell | Mitchell Pateman | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ripper Farooq | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Setagaya | 7 | Joey Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mr Kissinger | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Let's Go Jarpo | 3 | Brandon Louis | S J Ryan | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Le Beau | 1 | Natika Riordan | P J Naylor | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Demetrious | 2 | Simone Altieri | Anthony Barton | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Royal Defense | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $51.00 |
The Crimson Pirate presents compelling value despite being winless. Six placings from seven starts shows remarkable consistency, while his Good 4 track record (3 from 3 placings) suits today's conditions perfectly. The 77-day freshen-up and quality Fiore/Morton combination suggest serious Group 1 intentions.
Moonwalk brings proven black-type credentials to this Group 1, having placed in Listed company. The class drop from her recent Group 3 attempt could see her bounce back strongly, particularly with her proven ability to handle quality opposition.
The barrier 3 draw and proven Good 4 track ability make her a live chance if the class rise doesn't prove too steep.
His second-up positioning typically yields improvement, while his last start 4th at Ascot shows he's building toward a breakthrough performance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Crimson Pirate | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 60kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 7 | Moonwalk | 2 | William Pike | Ms D Riordan | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | Watto's Warrior | 8 | Troy Turner | A D Mathews | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Winning Shuffle | 7 | Brad Parnham | Misty Bazeley | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Hey True Blue | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Aitch Montana | 3 | Holly Watson | Jayson Hines | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Bankroll | 10 | Holly Nottle | B S Seinor | 51kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Pure 'n' Simple | 1 | Jason Whiting | Ms R Lockwood | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Impending Lass | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | M Santich | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Space Ace | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Ms R L Williams | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Romance Calling | 9 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $31.00 |
Magical Sequence presents the strongest winning credentials with a 38% strike rate and recent Class 3 victory. The William Pike booking adds significant confidence, and her forward racing style suits the likely tempo. Despite the class rise, her consistent form pattern and proven ability make her the most reliable winning chance.
Her second-up record is solid, and the wide draw suits her racing pattern. The quality of her previous racing and recent Bunbury effort make her a strong each-way proposition.
Written Words offers strong each-way value with recent Ascot form and a significant class drop. His track familiarity and tactical speed make him a genuine threat in this grade.
Main Act offers value based on his superior track and distance record. The inside barrier is crucial for his racing style, and second-up horses often improve.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Magical Sequence | 2 | William Pike | J F Miller | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Bill Selects | 4 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms R Lockwood | 51.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Return Of The Mach | 12 | Brad Parnham | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Run Pattie Run | 9 | Holly Nottle | Ms R L Williams | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Main Act | 1 | Natika Riordan | R C McPherson | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Imapagethree Girl | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Mack Hall | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Mai Aloha | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Kleva Conned | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | A W Maley | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 2 | God's Gate | 7 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Champagne Crusader | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Romming Danger | 6 | Jessica Valas | G C Ballantyne | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Written Words | 5 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg |
Haida Gwaii presents the strongest winning credentials with a 50% career strike rate and perfect Ascot form.
Keep Ita Mystery offers strong each-way value dropping significantly in class after consistent BM72+ placings.
Cannykev represents the improving type with a recent Class 1 win and perfect Ascot 1000m record. The William Pike booking signals stable confidence, and his consistent form pattern suggests he can handle the class rise despite limited high-level exposure.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Haida Gwaii | 4 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cannykev | 7 | William Pike | S & J Casey | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Keep Ita Mystery | 9 | Brad Parnham | Luke Fernie | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Earth God | 5 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | C & M Gangemi | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Avoidance | 6 | Holly Nottle | S J Wolfe | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Prawns Eleven | 2 | Natika Riordan | Brock Lewthwaite | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kelvinater | 3 | Fred W Kersley | F R Kersley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tropicconi | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ain't No Other Man | 1 | Cassey Martinan | S & J Casey | 54.5kg |
Recent Listed win demonstrates she's in peak form, and her Ascot record of 2 wins and 4 placings from 6 starts shows genuine track affinity.
Pike's booking is the key positive signal here, suggesting the stable believes he's ready to fire fresh. His recent 1600m win shows he handles the distance, and the Pike-Andrews combination has been perfect when they team up. However, the first-up assignment after 102 days off and the class rise are genuine concerns that prevent higher confidence.
His Ascot placing over 1600m demonstrates track and distance suitability. However, the lack of wins and poor recent Listed form create doubts about his ability to handle this class jump, making him a risky but potentially rewarding selection.
The weight advantage is significant and could be the difference in a tight finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Playin'it Sweet | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | A G Durrant | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dominatus | 4 | William Pike | T M Andrews | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aberdeen Flyer | 11 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Linchpin | 5 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Naughty Lord | 3 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Admire Astra | 2 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Double The Fun | 8 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Nature's Reckoning | 13 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | The Rocket | 1 | Fred W Kersley | S & J Casey | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Yapper | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | B P Newnham | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Zali's Gift | 12 | Shaun O'Donnell | Brandon Fiore | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Solo Vega | 7 | Luke Campbell | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Mystacheeno | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Joshua Krispyn | 55kg | $151.00 |
The form standout with a perfect record at Ascot including a recent Class 3 victory. Despite the class rise, her tactical speed from barrier 2 and proven track affinity make her the most reliable winning chance. The Ramoly/Kersley combination adds further confidence.
Promising unbeaten 3YO who won impressively at Ascot last start. The class rise is substantial but his upward trajectory and track familiarity provide confidence. The wide draw is a concern but his early speed should overcome it.
Consistent mare in good form with a recent Ascot placing.
Long-shot selection based purely on value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lien Hyphen | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | Sue Olive | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Rosie Can Run | 12 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Cheyne Bay | 7 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Mistress Of War | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 5 | Back To Bondi | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | T M Andrews | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 14 | Tak Goes Boom | 8 | Cassey Martinan | Ms S L Miller | 51.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Queen Nardi | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Anthony Barton | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Venus King | 1 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Sheeza Sheila | 11 | Holly Watson | Annaya Pateman | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Royal Splendour | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Raymond Vincent | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Norma Stars | 14 | Ava Catarino | Tina Glasson | 51.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Toni's Spirit | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Universal Impact | 4 | Rocky Cheung | M Santich | 51.5kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 2 | Sabbatical Silk | 13 | Luke Campbell | T J Towie | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Anna's Boy | 11 | Jefferson Tsang | Jarrad Humphries | 51.5kg |
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