Top form pick with ideal barrier 1 on Ascot's on-speed track. Fast tempo and inside bias favour leader settling first half. Class rise offset by freshness and map.
Western Australia · Saturday 4 April 2026
Ascot tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 10 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Mc Polytrack Hcp
Excellent recent form peaking with Ascot 1200m win and latest 2nd. Thrives on good tracks (4:1-2-1), light weight advantage, Chris Parnham aboard. Barrier 8 workable midfield settling suits Ascot first-half bias despite fast tempo.
Class drop key with consistent good track places (6:0-0-3). Regular racing fitness edge. Forward map suits fast tempo/on-speed track despite no track wins.
Value overlay with barrier 2 suiting Ascot leader bias perfectly. Light weight, forward speed maps ideally in fast tempo.
- 1st9WheelyClint Johnston-Porter$7.00
- 2nd2Peaceful RulerBrad Parnham$3.70
- 3rd8So Si GodChris Parnham$5.50
- 4th4God's CrossJason Whiting$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Wheely | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Peaceful Ruler | 1 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | So Si God | 8 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | God's Cross | 4 | Jason Whiting | B V Watkins | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Country God | 5 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Hasani | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Summer Dickson | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Joyoh | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | E A Martinovich | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Gangster Goddess | 2 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Final Flush | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $81.00 |
Wittens Irrigation & Design (Bm72+)
Unbeaten at Ascot with T/D win, second up stats excellent (1 win from 1). Light weight, elite jockey, class rise from dominant wins outweighs barrier. Ascot on-speed bias suits forward settling.
Recent Bunbury BM72+ win at distance, midfield position ideal for fast tempo/on-speed track. Form consistent, barrier suits leaders/on-pace advantage.
Class drop key positive with proven 1400m ability (3-1-0) and second up success. Barrier 3 positions as likely leader suiting Ascot's front-three 400m bias. Recent poor run forgivable in stronger company; blinkers could sharpen.
Consistent recent form including Bunbury 3rd, distance proven. Inside draw exploits track bias; light weight and hot jockey Parnham boost.
- 1st3AvoidanceShaun Mc Gruddy$4.20
- 2nd1BakeelLucy F Fiore$4.80
- 3rd7Dug Another HoleBrad Parnham$9.50
- 4th9Rock 'n' The JamSteven Parnham$2.45
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Avoidance | 5 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bakeel | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Dug Another Hole | 4 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Rock 'n' The Jam | 8 | Steven Parnham | Russell Stewart | 54kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 4 | Keep Reading | 1 | Jason Whiting | Daniel O'Connor | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Galaxy Affair | 2 | Luke Campbell | Timothy Pike | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Trio | 6 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Amjaad | 7 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 54kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Influencing | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55kg |
Dave Mullen Wines: The Italian Wine Merchant (Bm66+)
Stylish Lord tops pure form assessment with outstanding Ascot record (21:4-3-8) and T/D (7:1-2-4). Barrier 2 positions perfectly as likely leader on fast-tempo on-speed track. Good 4 suits (24:4-5-7).
Strong CJP booking (horse combo 25%). Improving 3yo suits Saturday metro, barrier 4 maps midfield/on-speed. Not top form pick due to zero 1600m exposure on fast tempo staying race, but clear place threat.
Blazing Emerald offers reliable miler form with 7:3-0-0 at distance and Ascot dominance (18:3-4-1, T/D 5:2-0-0). Midfield map from barrier 5 suits Ascot bias despite fast tempo. Consistent Good 4 performer (24:4-5-1). Solid top-3 chance in open staying race.
Barrier 1 maximises Ascot on-speed bias, light weight suits. Recent runs competitive in BM66+, Good 4 proven (14:3-1-1).
- 1st8Holler NuffClint Johnston-Porter$1.70
- 2nd5I Dreamed A DreamShaun Mc Gruddy$11.00
- 3rd4Blazing EmeraldNatika Riordan$9.00
- 4th3DecorationHolly Nottle$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Holler Nuff | 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | I Dreamed A Dream | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Blazing Emerald | 5 | Natika Riordan | D L Morton | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Decoration | 6 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | More Than Enuff | 8 | Cassey Martinan | S J Miller | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Macciateau | 1 | Joey Azzopardi | Summer Dickson | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Manhattan Strip | 9 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Desennea | 3 | Jason Whiting | Dylan Bairstow | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Stylish Lord | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Russell Stewart | 57kg | $6.50 |
TABtouch - Westspeed Platinum (Rs0ly)
Recent 1500m win from barrier 5 carrying 57kg shows fitness and class drop suitability. Barrier 3 perfect for Ascot's on-speed bias and fast tempo.
Consistent performer with 76 starts showing reliability. Light weight and Parnham booking aid chances in on-speed track. Strong place claims even if win eludes; form superior to recent efforts.
Rommel's Goddess maps ideally from barrier 1 on on-speed Ascot track. Track record (1-4-1) and consistent form make her reliable place chance despite weight. Suits fast tempo better than backmarkers.
- 1st2Crunchy NutNatasha Faithfull$17.00
- 2nd7Precious GodBrandon Louis$3.80
- 3rd8MangiferaLucy F Fiore$4.80
- 4th3Rommel's GoddessSimone Altieri$9.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Crunchy Nut | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms H Harding | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Precious God | 3 | Brandon Louis | Ms P Wagg | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Mangifera | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Robert Gulberti | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Rommel's Goddess | 1 | Simone Altieri | Anthony Barton | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Hope To Rule | 6 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Corn Cob | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Harlequin Prancer | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | Campbell McCallum | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Success Play | 7 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | The Spruiker | 8 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Above The Peg | 11 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Mystical Man | 10 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
David Della Rocca (Rs1mw)
Consistent recent placings from BM66+ despite low win rate; class drop enhances chances. Middle barrier (7) aligns with track bias favouring 7-12 (21% win rate). Moderate-fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Significant class drop from recent assignments; fitness sharp after 10 days. Likely to hold front half position into 400m, key winning profile.
Still strong place contender from barrier 4, mapping midfield-forward on Good 4 (10:2-3-0). Tongue tie first time adds intrigue; respected but form ceiling questions at staying trip.
Middle barrier (10) matches bias (21% win rate 7-12). Significant class drop; recent fitness sharp. Value in staying race volatility.
- 1st8Western LadyLucy F Fiore$1.90
- 2nd1Rock In WonderNatika Riordan$9.50
- 3rd2Audio BoyHolly Nottle$4.40
- 4th7SavorskiTroy Turner$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Western Lady | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Rock In Wonder | 1 | Natika Riordan | Ryan Hill | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Audio Boy | 7 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Savorski | 8 | Troy Turner | Colin Webster Jnr | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Pharoah Show | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Cheyne Bay | 10 | Chanel Cooper | A G Durrant | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Manzor Magic | 9 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Lien Hyphen | 3 | Holly Watson | Sue Olive | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Angel Shame | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Kirsten Melis | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Fey King | 2 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Kieran Regan | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Zackariah Beau | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Greg Beauglehole | 55kg | $101.00 |
Roberto''s On Bennett (Rs1mw)
Westbound tops form assessment with 2 wins from 3 starts at this class level, including recent Rest 1 Metro Win at Ascot. Barrier 1 perfect for track's inside/leader bias (17% win rate barriers 1-6). Fast tempo suits forward settling.
Light weight, consistent form, high good track suitability.
Improving trend, recent fitness suits Saturday metro. Fast tempo may suit if holds speed (likely leader).
Snippety Legend offers value overlay with dominant 1400m record (9:5-1-1), recent Geraldton win, high strike rates. Class drop huge positive, good condition suitability. Barrier 10 major con on inside-biased Ascot but fast tempo may allow midfield settle.
- 1st5Desert WavesHolly Nottle$2.45
- 2nd2Snippety LegendNatasha Faithfull$19.00
- 3rd6WestboundClint Johnston-Porter$2.10
- 4th4Playing GamesLaqdar Ramoly$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Desert Waves | 7 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 54.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Snippety Legend | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | A P Scally | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Westbound | 1 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Playing Games | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Show The Way | 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Don't Trust Judas | 6 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Queen Aria | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Tacito | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Apparatus | 3 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Extreme Love | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | Mitchell Pateman | 54.5kg |
Perth Stakes
Despite wide draw, likely forward enough for on-speed Ascot bias.
Barrier 5 perfect for Ascot on-speed bias in very fast tempo. Second-up from spell aligns with Casey stable patterns.
Improving 2yo with Ascot win, light weight in compressed scale.
- 1st1BeattyChris Parnham$2.10
- 2nd2He's A MachinoBrad Parnham$5.50
- 3rd7AfireofgidgeecoalsLucy F Fiore$11.00
- 4th4Boy CrushClint Johnston-Porter$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Beatty | 8 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | He's A Machino | 5 | Brad Parnham | S & J Casey | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Afireofgidgeecoals | 1 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Boy Crush | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Fast Break | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | Kieran Regan | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Marcos | 4 | Holly Watson | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Firearm | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | T M Andrews | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Consignment | 6 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Rakitin | 7 | Jason Whiting | D R Harrison | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Wolf Whistle Zel | 9 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Flying Swagman | 11 | Patrick Carbery | D R Harrison | 54kg |
Swan Draught - Gimcrack Stakes
Despite wide draw, likely fast tempo suits on-speed profile at Ascot where front positions dominate. Elite connections and recency outweigh minor map concerns in this Group 3 sprint.
Wide barrier hurts on on-pace Ascot but fast tempo may allow settling midfield.
Impressive debut win over course/distance in Open company 21 days ago. Barrier 5 perfect for Ascot's on-speed bias and likely fast tempo.
High-value place chance.
- 1st2Aurum BelleBrad Parnham$1.50
- 2nd1Maria LuciaChris Parnham$4.60
- 3rd9Lady TorqueLuke Campbell$31.00
- 4th3Ruthless AngelLucy F Fiore$31.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Aurum Belle | 10 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Maria Lucia | 13 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lady Torque | 11 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ruthless Angel | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Super Fatale | 4 | Brandon Louis | Russell Stewart | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Street Monarch | 9 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Jedi Dream | 5 | Taj Dyson | S V Vahala | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Yamanex | 12 | Steven Parnham | Josh Brown | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Stern Empire | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Joshua Krispyn | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 13 | God's Choice | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Mr Kaplan | 1 | Joey Azzopardi | T M Andrews | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 6 | London Rose | 7 | Keshaw Dhurun | M Santich | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Fallen City | 14 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Here The Boom | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
PKF - Roma Cup
Fast tempo at Ascot favours closers with finishing power; midfield map viable despite barrier.
Barrier 3 perfect for Ascot on-speed bias and likely fast tempo leadership.
- 1st2Rope Them InShaun Mc Gruddy$6.00
- 2nd6Smooth ChinoLucy F Fiore$2.45
- 3rd1Oscar's FortunePatrick Carbery$5.50
- 4th9Luana MissChris Parnham$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rope Them In | 4 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Smooth Chino | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | Indianna Weinert | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 1 | Oscar's Fortune | 9 | Patrick Carbery | D M Luciani | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Luana Miss | 7 | Chris Parnham | T M Andrews | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Repossession | 8 | Brad Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Toropa | 2 | Steven Parnham | S J Miller | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Cut The Talk | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | T W Crosby | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | West Star | 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Acromantula | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
Barbaro Butchers (Bm66+)
Light weight and finishing strength suit Ascot's on-speed bias and very fast tempo.
Sir Dreamalot maps ideally from barrier 2 on Ascot's on-speed track, with excellent track record (13:2-1-0). Recent Albany 2nd shows fitness. Very fast tempo may suit if holds forward position.
Good track record and current fitness appeal despite wide draw. Very fast tempo may expose backmarkers but on-pace settling possible.
Class drop aids, despite topweight. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher.
- 1st3Thermosphere LadKeshaw Dhurun$6.50
- 2nd10Gi Gi PopsNatasha Faithfull$3.80
- 3rd4Sir DreamalotBrad Parnham$7.50
- 4th6CannykevNatika Riordan$3.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Thermosphere Lad | 5 | Keshaw Dhurun | Angela Johnston | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Gi Gi Pops | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | T W Crosby | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sir Dreamalot | 2 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Cannykev | 9 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Crippalenko | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Greg Beauglehole | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Cobbanco | 11 | Jason Whiting | B G Lucas | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Just Saint James | 3 | Chris Parnham | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Royalzel | 7 | Luke Campbell | T N Pike | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Military Power | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pingers | 10 | Lucy F Fiore | Misty Bazeley | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | At Your Service | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 54.5kg |
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