First-up record excellent (2:1-1-0), soft form solid (2:0-2-0). Fast tempo suits finishing strength.
Western Australia · Wednesday 1 April 2026
Ascot tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 10 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Peters Investments Hcp
Swingman shows sharp recent form with placings in Open company, high strike rates and soft track win. At track (5:0-2-0), midfield settling suits Ascot's first-half bias and fast tempo.
Barrier 4 positions forward for bias, fitness superior to first-up rivals. Soft unproven but raw speed compensates in fast tempo. Value relative to form.
First-up but trainer targets fresh, gear aids.
- 1st1SnitzalatteHolly Nottle$2.60
- 2nd2SwingmanZephen Johnston-Porter$2.70
- 3rd5Slip The JabChris Parnham$9.00
- 4th4Fiery SparkShaun Mc Gruddy$19.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Snitzalatte | 1 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Swingman | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Slip The Jab | 4 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Fiery Spark | 2 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Hurricane Harley | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | Summer Dickson | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kings Court | 6 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Beau's A Lad | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | Greg Cave | 55kg |
Unite Resourcing Plate
Jockey Lucy F Fiore boasts solid trainer combo stats (16%) and recent hot form. Proxy assessment favours stable confidence over unknowns; moderate-fast tempo suits forward settling.
Prime barrier 4 positions ideally for Ascot's inside/on-speed dominance. Brad Parnham's scorching recent form (35% wins) and 15% trainer combo elevate above debut peers. Strong proxy via elite connections and draw.
Barrier 3 perfect for sprint on-speed bias, recent Ascot 3rd proves adaptation. Fitness sharp (14 days), filly gets weight. Soft 6 untested but improving trajectory and finishing strength suit moderate-fast tempo over pure debutants.
Barrier 2 is gold at Ascot sprints for on-speed control; Miller stable reliable. Lacks form but draw trumps most in bias-heavy track. Proxy strength in positioning outweighs unknowns for place/exotic upside.
- 1st9Rok 'n' RomHolly Nottle$8.00
- 2nd3Clear ApprovalChris Parnham$4.20
- 3rd8Saints 'n' SinnersChloe Azzopardi$12.00
- 4th4God's EnchantmentBrad Parnham$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Rok 'n' Rom | 8 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Clear Approval | 7 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Saints 'n' Sinners | 1 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | God's Enchantment | 4 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | God's Hammer | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 7 | Divine Mirage | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Unanswered | 2 | Jarrad Noske | Simon Miller | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Frosted Warrior | 6 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 1 | One Last Resort | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | S & J Casey | 57kg |
Schweppes - Melvista Stakes
Strong track record (6:1-1-2), improving trend, elite connections with Parnham (50% combo). Suits on-speed bias from midfield, handles soft (1:0-1-0).
Sentimental Legend solid second pick with consistent black-type form (recent Ascot Listed 2nd), perfect for on-speed track from barrier 2 (midfield likely). Williams stable reliable, but unproven soft and class jump tempers vs Aberdeen's win.
Recent maiden win shows upside, same stable as #3. Good value place option.
Recent Listed exposure, Parnham booking upgrades.
- 1st3Sentimental LegendLucy F Fiore$1.80
- 2nd1Aberdeen FlyerChris Parnham$2.60
- 3rd4Wynn Las VegasBrad Parnham$7.00
- 4th5Hey True BlueShaun Mc Gruddy$41.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sentimental Legend | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Aberdeen Flyer | 7 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Wynn Las Vegas | 4 | Brad Parnham | G & A Williams | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hey True Blue | 1 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Dominatus | 6 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Faradio | 5 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Carentan | 3 | Jason Whiting | T M Wolfe | 54kg | $51.00 |
TABtouch - Westspeed Platinum (Rs0ly)
Girls Day Out tops form assessment with consistent recent placings including narrow defeat to Fantaxtic in RST0MW-LY at Bunbury. Soft record 3:0-2-1 ideal for Soft 6. Midfield map (likely midfield) suits Ascot's first-half bias on fast tempo. Class drop key positive.
Lucky I Am shows strong class-level form with multiple Ascot placings (9:0-4-2) and soft wins (5:2-0-0). Wide draw a concern on Ascot but fast tempo may suit late charge.
Soldier Of God leverages barrier 1 on on-speed Ascot with recent Class 3 win at track (1000m). Class drop helps but low strike rate tempers enthusiasm.
First-up stats okay (3:0-1-1), Ascot exposure positive (4:1-0-1). Soft query but class drop and map create overlay opportunity in fast tempo.
- 1st5Girls Day OutLucy F Fiore$4.80
- 2nd8Rise To GloryPatrick Carbery$11.00
- 3rd2Daytona PeteShaun Mc Gruddy$8.00
- 4th9My Lovely PetLaqdar Ramoly$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Girls Day Out | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rise To Glory | 9 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Daytona Pete | 10 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 9 | My Lovely Pet | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Bronwyn Mathieson | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Soldier Of God | 1 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Gold Maker | 5 | Natika Riordan | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 1 | Lucky I Am | 8 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 4 | Fantaxtic | 7 | Holly Watson | P B Hunter | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Universal Hotness | 3 | Jade Mc Naught | T W Crosby | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Flagship | 4 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg |
Epilepsy WA (Bm72+)
Fancy Red tops form assessment with consistent pattern (1112x241214), elite Ascot stats (5:2-2-0), perfect T/D record (2:1-1-0) and proven soft form (4:1-1-2). Moderate-fast tempo suits forward runner.
Crimson Pirate second on pure form via consistency (80% place rate), strong Ascot record (5:2-2-1) and recent Listed 1600m win despite wide draw. Barrier 5 positions midfield/on-pace ideally for track bias. Solid place chance.
Recent form solid second-up types, Parnham booking upgrade. Class rise concern but fitness from recent runs, track bias aids midfield settling.
Recent midfield placings suit tempo/on-pace bias despite barrier 8.
- 1st7King HitSteven Parnham$11.00
- 2nd8The Crimson PirateLucy F Fiore$2.15
- 3rd5Antique StarBrad Parnham$5.50
- 4th3Miss SkyhighChanel Cooper$20.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | King Hit | 2 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | The Crimson Pirate | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 55kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 5 | Antique Star | 4 | Brad Parnham | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Miss Skyhigh | 7 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Asif | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Fancy Red | 1 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 2 | Famous Dain | 8 | Jarrad Noske | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Magic Whistle | 3 | Luke Campbell | Misty Bazeley | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Redback Flyer | 9 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55.5kg |
Drummond Golf - W.A. Oaks
Ascot record excellent (5:2-1-1), recent wins at 1800m/1600m show progression to staying trip. Soft 6 unproven but Good 4 form strong; barrier 8 manageable in moderate tempo staying race.
Won the key lead-up Listed at 2200m (same rivals, beat #1), barrier 3 perfect for Ascot's inside/on-pace bias in staying trip. Ascot record solid (6:2-1-0), recent 1-2 in Listed company shows staying aptitude. Moderate tempo suits forward run; soft limited but place on soft. Strong each-way chance behind top pick.
Soft unproven but improving trend to 2400m suits moderate tempo. Solid top-3 chance.
Ran creditably 6th in Listed lead-up; unexposed at trip with Miller/Pateman connections. Soft query but map/tempo favour forward run for place/exotic value.
- 1st1Wonderfully MadeLucy F Fiore$2.05
- 2nd7Poppy's RosesSteven Parnham$21.00
- 3rd3Admire AstraBrad Parnham$11.00
- 4th2MasmeloChris Parnham$2.35
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Wonderfully Made | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 55.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 7 | Poppy's Roses | 6 | Steven Parnham | Holly Taylor | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Admire Astra | 1 | Brad Parnham | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Masmelo | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 5 | Heavenly Rapture | 4 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Chino Bay | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | S J Miller | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Sunday Mass | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Radio Silence | 7 | Jessica Valas | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
Bisley Workwear (Bm66+)
Recent form 56421 shows fitness; elite closing speed suits moderate-fast tempo and Ascot's on-pace/on-speed bias (4-6 positions strong).
T/D record 3:1-1-1 excellent; barrier 7 positions midfield (favoured 4-6 zone). Form trend improving, suits staying tempo. Soft unproven but good weight relief. Solid place chance despite class rise.
Excellent recent form with multiple 1800m/1600m placings including T/D win. Light weight helps in staying trip; consistent at track.
Elite closing ability suits moderate-fast tempo; class drop helps. Roughy place/exotic potential.
- 1st10Black For CashLuke Campbell$11.00
- 2nd13Mistress Of WarLaqdar Ramoly$18.00
- 3rd6Bird's The WordSteven Parnham$12.00
- 4th2The Jester's SonZephen Johnston-Porter$8.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Black For Cash | 4 | Luke Campbell | Ms J Erkelens | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Mistress Of War | 11 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bird's The Word | 14 | Steven Parnham | Charlotte Skerritt | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 2 | The Jester's Son | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Invincible Thief | 10 | Joey Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 54.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Classic Impact | 7 | Brandon Louis | M Santich | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bambun Boy | 3 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Uncompromised | 12 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms H Harding | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Touretto | 2 | Troy Turner | P J Daly | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Just Leroy | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms J Erkelens | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Noble Connection | 1 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Noahquintilly | 13 | Holly Watson | D R Harrison | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 13th | 14 | Rebelnado | 5 | Natika Riordan | D T McAuliffe | 51kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Desennea | 9 | Jason Whiting | Dylan Bairstow | 58kg |
Solutions Matchmaking (Rs1mw)
Top form pick with recent Ascot 1200m win in similar company, excellent track record (7:3-0-2), distance suited (9:3-2-2). Midfield draw (barrier 5) ideal for on-speed Ascot bias and fast tempo.
Solid track form (8:2-1-1), high soft suitability for Soft 6. Fast tempo suits forward runner.
High soft suitability, strong first-up stats. Barrier 8 workable midfield for Ascot bias. Progressive form pre-spell, class drop.
Second-up record ordinary, backmarker style vs Ascot on-speed bias (leaders preferred). Recent Ascot 4th from wide draw flatters; value elsewhere despite hype. Overlay on longer shots like Main Act.
- 1st8Maalis SongLaqdar Ramoly$11.00
- 2nd9Too Darn StormyLucy F Fiore$2.30
- 3rd5First BeachSteven Parnham$6.00
- 4th11SuperfluousHolly Nottle$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Maalis Song | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Too Darn Stormy | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | First Beach | 10 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Superfluous | 13 | Holly Nottle | Simon Miller | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Urquharts Bluff | 5 | Cassey Martinan | P H Jordan | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Missile Storm | 3 | Natika Riordan | Renee Forrest | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Zouboltz | 9 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 7 | So Nataya | 6 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Main Act | 1 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Publicise | 4 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Chino La Diva | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | Daniel O'Connor | 58kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Military Power | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hoya Destroyer | 2 | Jason Whiting | S V Vahala | 55.5kg |
Wittens Irrigation & Design (Bm66+)
Barrier 3 ideal for Ascot's on-speed bias in fast tempo. Chris Parnham booking signals intent. Recent 5th over 1200m followed class drop; fitness assured after 18 days.
Distance proven (14:4-1-3). Lacks Madame Magic's class but map and conditions give strong place claim.
Yougivemechills draws perfect gate 1 (Ascot inside bias critical) with elite T/D record (4:2-0-0). Recent Rest 1 Metro win at Ascot 1400m; light 55.5kg aids. Can dictate via speed map despite backmarker label. Recent 7th excused by wide gate.
Improving form cycle suits fast tempo; blinkers back could sharpen. Wide draw risk but midfield map viable at Ascot midweek.
- 1st11YougivemechillsChloe Azzopardi$6.00
- 2nd2Sunny HoneyZephen Johnston-Porter$9.00
- 3rd10Saturday SeshSteven Parnham$15.00
- 4th1Madame MagicChris Parnham$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Yougivemechills | 1 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sunny Honey | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Saturday Sesh | 7 | Steven Parnham | A W Maley | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Madame Magic | 3 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Axeman's Jazz | 12 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Simply Thinkin' | 5 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Wembanyama | 6 | Jarrad Noske | Mack Hall | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Autumn Rebel | 9 | Natika Riordan | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Camera Action | 2 | Chanel Cooper | S & J Casey | 53.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Starring Knight | 4 | Joey Azzopardi | B P Graham | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 8 | History Won't Care | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Dug Another Hole | 8 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg |
Mrs Mac''s (Bm72+)
King Adviso tops form assessment with consistent recent runs including strong Ascot placings, elite 1200m record (3-4-1), and barrier 3 perfectly suiting fast tempo/on-speed track bias. Soft 6 handling proven.
Improving trend and tactical versatility suit fast tempo. Solid place claims behind King Adviso in deeper BM72+ despite barrier.
Immortal Bliss brings recent Ascot BM72+ win and high soft suitability (3:2-1-0). Reliable place contender ahead of first-uppers.
- 1st4Sisu WarriorPatrick Carbery$81.00
- 2nd8HorcruxChloe Azzopardi$3.70
- 3rd2Immortal BlissLucy F Fiore$4.80
- 4th6King AdvisoSteven Parnham$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sisu Warrior | 1 | Patrick Carbery | D M Luciani | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Horcrux | 7 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Immortal Bliss | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | King Adviso | 3 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 7 | Odinaka | 4 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sky Duke | 2 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Petula | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 5 | September Born | 5 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 9th | 11 | Castle Road | 6 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Prawns Eleven | 7 | Brock Lewthwaite | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Timeless Gem | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | S J Miller | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Zing To Win | 4 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 52.5kg |
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