Heavy track conditions elevate Polly's Guru to top pick. Boasts 11 heavy starts with 4 seconds and a third, far superior wet record vs rivals. Solid Ascot Park record (4:0-3-0) and barrier 4 suits forward run in moderate-slow tempo. Form assessment prioritises heavy suitability over recency in this maiden.
New Zealand · Sunday 19 April 2026
Ascot Park tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ascot Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Ave Sports Bar Mdn
Barrier 1 perfect for inside run on wet Ascot Park where barriers less critical but advantageous. 6 local starts show familiarity. Moderate-slow tempo suits likely forward map. Solid each-way chance despite low strike rate.
Daniellish brings proven suitability with 3rd at this exact track/distance (Ascot Park 2215m Soft 6). Recent 4th at Riverton shows fitness, barrier 3 and bottom weight 55.5kg ideal for heavy. 6 heavy starts provide experience.
Strong staying form with 2200m record 4:0-1-1 including heavy 2nd. Recent 2nd/3rd show competitiveness. Heavy10 suits (3 starts), but backmarker role in moderate tempo risks traffic.
- 1st5Polly''s GuruDaniel Bothamley$6.30
- 2nd3NigelAbdul Najib$10.90
- 3rd1Strobe LightBrett Murray$6.40
- 4th7DaniellishAmber Riddell$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Polly''s Guru | 4 | Daniel Bothamley | Jo Ann Gordon | 58.5kg | $6.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Nigel | 8 | Abdul Najib | E E Winsloe | 56.5kg | $10.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Strobe Light | 6 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 58.5kg | $6.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Daniellish | 3 | Amber Riddell | M E Forde | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Eivan | 1 | Akshay Balloo | Ms S Mckay | 58.5kg | $5.30 |
| 6th | 6 | Suspect Or Victim | 7 | Lee Callaway | S Muniandy | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Hurricane Dolly | 5 | Billy Jacobson | Kelly Shearing | 56.5kg | $24.90 |
| 8th | 4 | Borntobesure | 2 | Terry Moseley | N & B Blatch | 58.5kg | $9.10 |
Ashford Motor Lodge Mdn
Wet form solid on soft, light weight ideal for heavy10, good barrier 5 suits midfield settling. Ascot Park galloping nature favours her closing style in moderate-fast tempo.
Heavy record 4 starts with placing, lower weight suits conditions, jockey excels at Ascot Park. Backmarker but galloping track helps closers in moderate-fast tempo. Value despite age in low-class maiden.
Best recent 1400m form with 3rd soft 15 days ago despite wide barrier then. Multiple heavy runs show suitability, improving trend in maiden grade. Midfield barrier 7 ideal, fitness from 15-day back-up. Lacks heavy placing but exposed more than rivals, fair track suits sustained run.
Track form with Ascot Park placing, second-up stats positive, class drop huge positive. Likely leader in moderate-fast tempo on fair galloping track. Recent 7th not alarming in context, fitness suits Sunday racing.
- 1st5SpritzerTerry Moseley$7.60
- 2nd1EasterlyAmber Riddell$4.20
- 3rd13Launch CodeAkshay Balloo$34.30
- 4th6CheekylittlefellaBilly Jacobson$11.70
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Spritzer | 11 | Terry Moseley | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 58kg | $7.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Easterly | 7 | Amber Riddell | Jenn Sheridan | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 13 | Launch Code | 6 | Akshay Balloo | Ebony Turner | 58kg | $34.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Cheekylittlefella | 2 | Billy Jacobson | Sophie Price | 58kg | $11.70 |
| 5th | 8 | Just Henri | 12 | Choon K Kwo | Ms G Robinson | 56.5kg | $10.60 |
| 6th | 12 | Lethal Roc | 10 | Kendra Bakker | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | $17.70 |
| 7th | 4 | Teddy Baker | 13 | Daniel Bothamley | J M Curran | 58.5kg | $9.60 |
| 8th | 3 | Out Of The Picture | 16 | Krishna Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 58.5kg | $24.50 |
| 9th | 9 | The Blue Diamond | 5 | Triston Moodley | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Scoobidoobidoo | 3 | Abdul Najib | Cyrille Leveque | 56kg | $21.90 |
| 11th | 2 | Rheinhardt | 8 | Gosen A Jogoo | K Selvan | 58.5kg | $15.10 |
| 12th | 14 | Last Song | 1 | Brett Murray | Cyrille Leveque | 56.5kg | $65.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Empress Suiko | 14 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Devils Magic | 17 | S Muniandy | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Aspen Voltage | 14 | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Archie Guy | 15 | Ms S Mckay | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Cecil''s Lad | 4 | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Angel''s Army | 9 | Kelvin Tyler | 56kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Best form horse with outstanding Ascot Park record (4:0-3-0) and heavy track exposure (2:0-0-1). Consistent recent runs including multiple placings, barrier 4 ideal for heavy conditions. Moderate-fast tempo suits her sustained finishing style on this galloping track.
Track/distance specialist with solid Ascot Park (2:0-1-1) and heavy record (3:0-0-1). Recent runs maintain fitness on heavy10 conditions that suit. Moderate-fast tempo will suit her closing pattern.
Barrier 5 perfect for heavy10 leaders bias. Recent Riverton run maintained fitness. Galloping track suits her style in moderate tempo. Value place chance.
Value first-up runner dropping sharply in class with heavy exposure (2 runs). Wide draw concern but Ascot's fair layout helps. Strong EW value.
- 1st1NeednomanLee Callaway$5.10
- 2nd10RibbleGosen A Jogoo$13.50
- 3rd2Minnie The MoocherBilly Jacobson$9.50
- 4th8Celestial FlameAmber Riddell$9.60
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Neednoman | 4 | Lee Callaway | Ms S Mckay | 57.5kg | $5.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ribble | 11 | Gosen A Jogoo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57kg | $13.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Minnie The Moocher | 5 | Billy Jacobson | L A Beck | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Celestial Flame | 1 | Amber Riddell | Ebony Turner | 56kg | $9.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Surprise Inside | 3 | Elen Nicholas | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $4.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Ciao Bellissima | 14 | Alan Lai | J R Dalton | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 12 | Wilhelmina | 8 | Choon K Kwo | Barry Howden | 57kg | $31.70 |
| 8th | 11 | Scamper | 6 | Akshay Balloo | Joseph Waldron | 57kg | $21.80 |
| 9th | 4 | Sakura Dancer | 13 | Terry Moseley | Sophie Price | 57.5kg | $22.60 |
| 10th | 15 | Angel''s Army | 12 | Kelvin Tyler | 57kg | $11.40 | |
| 11th | 13 | Ekstatique | 7 | Triston Moodley | Ms G Robinson | 56.5kg | $15.70 |
| Scr | 3 | Nasha Mala | 2 | Sima Mxothwa | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Turn The Tide | 9 | Brett Murray | Kelly Shearing | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Polly Rocket | 12 | Ms A Dickson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Aspen Voltage | 10 | R C Dennis | 57.5kg |
Editor''s Cut Sports Bar Hcp
Martell stands out on Heavy 10 with unmatched wet record (16:8-0-1), including Ascot Park 1200m win on identical conditions. Second up stats solid (4:1-0-0), distance proven (17:6-0-2). Moderate-fast tempo suits sustained galloper on fair Ascot layout. Clear form leader.
Rochello in career-best form with recent Open win at Riverton and strong 2nd there. Heavy specialist (10:3-1-0), multiple Ascot placings including T/D. Light weight, forward map suits moderate-fast tempo.
Recent local 2nd but higher class struggles. Fair track suits inside draw, yet heavy conditions elevate wet specialists over dry form.
Value roughy with stellar heavy record (29:5-7-5) and first-up prowess (7:2-1-0). Light weight, inside barrier ideal for heavy Ascot where closers get chance.
- 1st2The Good ShepherdKendra Bakker$9.40
- 2nd4RochelloBrett Murray$5.80
- 3rd7Ziggy StardustTriston Moodley$3.70
- 4th8IndustrialistAlan Lai$12.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | The Good Shepherd | 1 | Kendra Bakker | L Callaway | 56kg | $9.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Rochello | 7 | Brett Murray | Ms S Mckay | 55.5kg | $5.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ziggy Stardust | 5 | Triston Moodley | R C Dennis | 53kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Industrialist | 4 | Alan Lai | Ms S Mckay | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Martell | 6 | Amber Riddell | Kelvin Tyler | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 3 | The Radiant One | 2 | Elen Nicholas | R C Dennis | 56kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 5 | Lise Paree | 8 | Gosen A Jogoo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Where''s Wally | 3 | Brandon May | Andrew Carston | 54kg | $16.20 |
Northern Sports Bar & TAB (Bm65)
Orepuki Gem stands out on Heavy 10 with 9:2-1-0 record including recent 2nd on Heavy 10 over 2000m despite wide barrier then. Barrier 4 perfect for forward spot in moderate tempo on galloping Ascot Park. Class drop from BM65, track 5:1-0-0.
Strong is distance/track specialist with 16:2-2-2 at 2215m and Ascot Park T/D 5:1-0-2. Heavy record 7:1-2-0 reliable. Recent form shows placings including 3rd at track, class drop positive. Moderate tempo suits sustained gallop at fair Ascot Park. Solid place claims despite last start fade.
However heavy 14:0-2-3 lacks wins, wide barrier 10 suits backmarker in moderate tempo but heavy prioritises proven wet form. Solid but overbet vs heavy specialists.
Barrier 2 ideal inside heavy bias, second up 6:1-0-0 suits. Recent poor but class drop, local knowledge at Ascot Park creates value overlay vs unproven heavies.
- 1st2Maximus AugustusDaniel Bothamley$8.00
- 2nd10Monte KhanBrandon May$14.10
- 3rd11First EminentBrett Murray$25.10
- 4th8Endean AffairAbdul Najib$17.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Maximus Augustus | 3 | Daniel Bothamley | Bill Mcnamara | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Monte Khan | 1 | Brandon May | J R Dalton | 56kg | $14.10 |
| 3rd | 11 | First Eminent | 7 | Brett Murray | Amber Hoffman | 55.5kg | $25.10 |
| 4th | 8 | Endean Affair | 11 | Abdul Najib | Cyrille Leveque | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Sutherland | 2 | Krishna Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 57kg | $34.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Orepuki Gem | 4 | Terry Moseley | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 58.5kg | $10.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Lily Of The Valley | 5 | Elen Nicholas | Bill Mcnamara | 55.5kg | $14.70 |
| 8th | 12 | Stygian | 9 | Gosen A Jogoo | K Selvan | 54kg | $29.40 |
| 9th | 4 | Sparky | 6 | Choon K Kwo | N & B Blatch | 58.5kg | $28.10 |
| 10th | 7 | Arctic Ocean | 12 | Amber Riddell | M E Forde | 55.5kg | $8.60 |
| 11th | 5 | Strong | 8 | Billy Jacobson | H B Tapper | 57.5kg | $7.20 |
| 12th | 1 | Mamaea | 10 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 57kg | $2.60 |
Ascot Sports Bar Hcp
Stolen Magic stands out on heavy track suitability with 3 wins from 9 heavy starts and excellent Ascot Park record (3-0-1 from 6). Recent midfield placing at similar trip shows fitness, and moderate tempo with barrier 6 positions her ideally to stalk leaders on galloping track. Class rise offset by wet expertise and stablemate synergy.
Prince Alby fresh off narrow Riverton Open win (2147m Soft5) 13 days back, matching today's distance/setup. Ascot's galloping nature suits his closing style despite backmarker draw.
Recent 4th/5th at distance show fitness, barrier 3 exploits inside heavy bias preference. Moderate tempo allows forward position without pressure. Solid eachway despite class rise given wet prowess.
Recent Riverton 3rd respectable but wide draw and backmarker map risk on heavy. Overbet; value elsewhere but place safety.
- 1st7A MandarinAkshay Balloo$5.80
- 2nd8Sight To SeeAmber Riddell$3.00
- 3rd1Prince AlbySima Mxothwa$6.40
- 4th3Par TeeTriston Moodley$13.90
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | A Mandarin | 3 | Akshay Balloo | Ms A Dickson | 55kg | $5.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sight To See | 10 | Amber Riddell | Kelvin Tyler | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Prince Alby | 8 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 57kg | $6.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Par Tee | 4 | Triston Moodley | L A Beck | 58kg | $13.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Accidental Tourist | 7 | Alan Lai | R C Dennis | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Short | 1 | Kendra Bakker | A L Hewitson | 52kg | $14.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Sestina | 5 | Terry Moseley | J R Dalton | 58.5kg | $9.30 |
| 8th | 10 | Taramea Lad | 2 | Abdul Najib | E E Winsloe | 52kg | $23.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Stolen Magic | 6 | Elen Nicholas | R C Dennis | 58.5kg | $10.20 |
| 10th | 6 | Tellme You Loveme | 9 | Brandon May | R K Ayton | 56.5kg | $36.20 |
Waikiwi Tavern & The Foundry Restaurant (Bm65)
Top heavy track form with 5:1-1-1 record including recent win on Heavy 8. Barrier 4 perfect for inside bias on heavy, low weight advantageous. Moderate tempo suits likely forward role. Recent Riverton 12th forgivable in BM65 rise but fitness confirmed. Strongest pure form for Heavy 10 conditions at fair galloping track.
Heavy track performer with 6:1-0-1 record including Ascot Park win on Heavy 10. Second up stats excellent at 3:1-0-1. Track record 4:1-0-1 provides edge. Recent Riverton 6th in BM65 shows placed ability.
Heavy track record 2:1-1-0 including strong Riverton 2nd. Excellent barrier 5, light 54.5kg ideal for heavy. Class drop from Listed/Open levels. First up record modest but preparation suits galloping track. Moderate tempo allows settling midfield.
Heavy track winner with 2:1-0-0 record including Gore maiden success. Second up today, light weight 55.5kg suits conditions. Significant class drop from Listed. Value despite wide draw on fair Ascot Park layout.
- 1st6Iffin Doubt DanceAkshay Balloo$18.60
- 2nd10What About PeaceTerry Moseley$16.80
- 3rd5Bakers DozenBrett Murray$11.80
- 4th12Satin DollGosen A Jogoo$17.40
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Iffin Doubt Dance | 12 | Akshay Balloo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57kg | $18.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | What About Peace | 13 | Terry Moseley | Bill Mcnamara | 55.5kg | $16.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bakers Dozen | 7 | Brett Murray | Kelly Shearing | 57kg | $11.80 |
| 4th | 12 | Satin Doll | 17 | Gosen A Jogoo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 55.5kg | $17.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Explode | 4 | Sima Mxothwa | H B Tapper | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Belle Noire | 14 | Kendra Bakker | R C Dennis | 54kg | $4.70 |
| 7th | 4 | Who Rox The House | 1 | Amber Riddell | Ebony Turner | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 1 | Money Muncher | 8 | Brandon May | N & B Blatch | 59kg | $17.80 |
| 9th | 11 | Courte Xena | 11 | Krishna Mudhoo | Bill Mcnamara | 55.5kg | $36.60 |
| 10th | 3 | Belagio Boy | 6 | Billy Jacobson | Sophie Price | 58kg | $21.40 |
| 11th | 7 | Here''s Loosie | 10 | Triston Moodley | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $9.60 |
| 12th | 9 | Roc ''n'' Ready | 5 | Elen Nicholas | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | $13.20 |
| Scr | 13 | Small Town Belle | 16 | Jo Ann Gordon | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Ex Aye | 3 | M E Forde | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Vantaana | 2 | J M Curran | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | The Red Rhino | 15 | Ms K Dickson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Fakeittillumakeit | 9 | J Land | 54kg |
Waxy''s Irish Pub (Bm75)
Consistent performer at class level, recent Riverton win confirms fitness. Moderate tempo and galloping track suit. Heavy conditions upgrade key.
Lemon Curd shows strong recent BM75 form including Riverton 2nd behind Go Lotte, Ascot Park record (6:1-1-1), and heavy win experience. Midfield map ideal for fair galloping track. Recent consistency edges beaten rivals despite jockey concerns. Solid place chance in heavy conditions.
Flash Roca's standout heavy record (6:2-1-0) perfect for Heavy 10, recent BM75 4th at Riverton respectable. Tyler stable hot, light weight advantage. Moderate tempo from midfield suits galloping track. Value overpriced given wet track affinity despite distance query.
Leader role in moderate tempo advantageous on galloping track. Light weight/claim helps despite low strike rate.
- 1st7Flash RocaTriston Moodley$6.50
- 2nd9Gentle BenBilly Jacobson$9.20
- 3rd2Vino ValentinoSima Mxothwa$14.40
- 4th3Go LotteAmber Riddell$12.20
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Flash Roca | 10 | Triston Moodley | Kelvin Tyler | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Gentle Ben | 1 | Billy Jacobson | Bill Mcnamara | 55kg | $9.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Vino Valentino | 8 | Sima Mxothwa | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | $14.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Go Lotte | 5 | Amber Riddell | Kelvin Tyler | 56kg | $12.20 |
| 5th | 13 | Ataahua Pipedream | 13 | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 54kg | $27.80 | |
| 6th | 12 | Jail Bird | 3 | Abdul Najib | N & B Blatch | 52kg | $12.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Highland Fling | 9 | Gosen A Jogoo | Ms S Mckay | 55.5kg | $9.90 |
| 8th | 6 | Tralee Bay | 12 | Terry Moseley | J R Dalton | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Lemon Curd | 6 | Elen Nicholas | R C Dennis | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Monaghan Boy | 11 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 58kg | $6.40 |
| 11th | 10 | Lady Bankside | 7 | Brandon May | R K Ayton | 54kg | $12.10 |
| Scr | 5 | Champagne Linda | 4 | Alan Lai | R C Dennis | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Albazinga | 14 | Akshay Balloo | Sophie Price | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Accidental Tourist | 2 | R C Dennis | 60.5kg |
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