Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Saturday 25 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladies Pro presents as the standout selection despite the significant class rise. Her second-up positioning is ideal given her perfect first-up record, and the Pike/Williams combination provides elite connections. The filly showed class when placing in Group 2 company and won impressively last start.
Her close second last start shows she's in good order, and the barrier 3 draw should see her settle handy. While the class rise is significant, her Listed race experience and consistent form suggest she can be competitive at this level.
Moonwalk brings last-start winning form and the advantage of the in-form Williams stable. Her perfect 1400m record is encouraging, and the Fiore/Williams combination is proven. The 21-day gap and class rise are concerns, but her Group race experience and stable confidence make her a genuine place chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Spellborn | 2 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | God's Rapture | 1 | Brad Parnham | E A Martinovich | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fiery Spark | 6 | Paul Harvey | S J Wolfe | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ladies Pro | 4 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 60kg | $1.75 |
| 5th | 3 | Split The Gee | 3 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Moonwalk | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Shimmery Star | 7 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 55kg |
Fifth Essence presents as the most reliable winning chance after a dominant Rest 1 Metro Win victory 13 days ago. Johnston-Porter's excellent recent form (30% strike rate) and the horse's proven ability at Ascot make this the standout selection despite the distance rise.
Classic Impact brings proven credentials at this track and distance with a February victory here.
Arrangement offers excellent value as a lightly raced 3yo with clear upside. The gelding's recent form is impressive with a maiden win and close Class 3 second, while Pike's booking indicates strong stable confidence. The significant class drop and room for improvement make this an attractive proposition despite distance concerns.
Myzoom represents excellent value after a recent Class 1 victory and strong form improvement. The mare's significant class drop and solid jockey combination provide appeal, though the wide barrier presents a tactical challenge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Uni Queen | 4 | Holly Watson | Casey Hunter | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Classic Impact | 2 | Brandon Louis | M Santich | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Decoration | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Fifth Essence | 1 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Brett Pope | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Shaula | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms K Warwick | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Shamister | 5 | Patrick Carbery | Joshua Krispyn | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Starating | 8 | Holly Nottle | G J Kersley | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Myzoom | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 54kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Arrangement | 6 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 54kg |
Won her maiden impressively at Belmont Park and showed excellent trial form leading up. The I Am Invincible filly has the class edge despite the step up, with strong connections and light weight offset by the wide draw.
Despite limited public form, this runner shows strong trial form with a recent win and the jockey is in excellent touch. The trainer/jockey combination has good statistics and the barrier draw suits.
The Pike booking is the standout positive for this runner returning from a spell. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Ascot, but the trainer/jockey combination has good statistics and the gear change may provide improvement. Needs to overcome the poor last start and wide draw.
Consistent performer who has been placing regularly and was unlucky last start when beaten a nose for second. The jockey is in excellent form and knows the filly well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cos I Am | 10 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 54kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mark The Sky | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Crocs | 1 | Holly Watson | Mack Hall | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Official Business | 8 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Kashmira | 2 | Troy Turner | Ms R Lockwood | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Run Rupert Run | 11 | William Pike | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Mia Cheri | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Light Of The World | 4 | Holly Nottle | F R Kersley | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Hillside Avenue | 9 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Snippets Return | 7 | Steven Parnham | Josh Brown | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Sundae Swirl | 3 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 54kg | $201.00 |
Odinaka presents as the most reliable winning chance dropping back in grade after competitive efforts in BM72+ company. The class drop combined with his Ascot record makes him the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
Crunchy Nut brings a recent win at this track and the significant advantage of carrying just 53kg. His track record is solid and the weight relief could be crucial.
Defending brings excellent recent form including a close 2nd at this track/distance. The Holly Nottle/Pearce combination is in good form, and while this represents a class rise, his progressive profile suggests he can handle the step up. Maps well from barrier 7 and should be competitive.
His Ascot record shows consistent placing ability, and the weight/barrier combination is favorable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Noble Connection | 3 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Soldanelle | 6 | Chris Parnham | S V Vahala | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Dug Another Hole | 5 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Simply Thinkin' | 1 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Crunchy Nut | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Odinaka | 2 | Paul Harvey | S J Wolfe | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Desennea | 8 | Shaun O'Donnell | Dylan Bairstow | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Candlelight Supper | 9 | Troy Turner | A D Mathews | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Defending | 7 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 57kg |
Black Ora presents as the most reliable winning chance with an outstanding track and distance record. The class drop from recent BM72+ racing provides a significant advantage, and barrier 3 allows tactical flexibility in what shapes as a very fast tempo.
Shmoov Moova boasts a perfect record at this track and distance, making him a serious threat despite the wide draw. The significant class drop from BM78+ provides a major advantage, and his first-up record suggests he can perform fresh. However, barrier 7 creates tactical challenges in a speed-dominated race.
Sound Of Speed offers excellent value with a strong Ascot record and significant class relief. His last start Ascot win over 1100m demonstrates current ability, and the drop from Open company to BM66+ provides a major advantage. The 69-day break is a concern, but his fresh record suggests he can perform first-up.
While his overall record is modest, his recent form suggests improvement, and the class drop provides opportunity.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Black Ora | 3 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Charino | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | Brett Pope | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Shmoov Moova | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Crippalenko | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Greg Beauglehole | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Scream | 8 | Chris Parnham | G F Webster | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Aardvark | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sound Of Speed | 5 | Brad Parnham | T M Andrews | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Castle Road | 4 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Golden Vale | 9 | Jarrad Noske | Simon Miller | 58kg | $17.00 |
The mare has shown consistent improvement and handles Good tracks well. Johnston-Porter's current 30% strike rate adds confidence.
His last start Listed win shows he's in good form, and Pike's booking indicates stable confidence.
Russian To The Bar offers value as a second-up runner dropping significantly in class. The class drop from Listed/Open level to BM84+ is substantial, and second-up runners often improve.
The inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage, and the strong jockey/trainer combination is a positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Outspoken Lad | 9 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | River Rubicon | 1 | Troy Turner | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Fancy Red | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Royal Toronado | 2 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 60kg | $1.70 |
| 5th | 2 | Oly's Choice | 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Trio | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Russian To The Bar | 5 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Fear The Wind | 6 | Jarrad Noske | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Sowar | 7 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 55kg |
London's Image presents the strongest winning credentials with a perfect record at this track and distance. Her recent Listed win at Ascot showcased excellent form, and the combination with Lucy Fiore (24% strike rate with trainer) adds confidence. The class drop from Group 2 exposure provides an edge despite carrying top weight.
Bonjoy brings exceptional credentials with a 48% win rate and recent Listed victories. Her strong Ascot record and proven partnership with Johnston-Porter make her a serious threat. The 21-day gap since her last run provides freshness, though she'll need to overcome the expected fast tempo.
Her Listed win at Ascot proves she can perform at this level, and the inside barrier suits the expected fast tempo. However, recent form has been disappointing and the class rise is substantial.
Her first-up record is strong, and the Williams stable has an excellent record with fresh horses. The inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages despite the long spell and class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Rissoles | 6 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | London's Image | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Earthstorm | 7 | Shaun O'Donnell | Russell Stewart | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Platinum Shot | 3 | Holly Watson | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Fast Flicker | 8 | Steven Parnham | T Triscari | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Bonjoy | 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | J F Miller | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Be Bardot | 2 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Nature's Reckoning | 9 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Toropa | 1 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
Malletier presents as the most reliable winning chance with a perfect record at this track and distance. Despite the class rise, his recent wins at BM66 level and Pike's booking suggest connections are confident. The wide draw is a concern but his tactical speed should overcome it.
Sixinch Heels offers strong each-way value second up from a spell. Her excellent barrier draw and strong Ascot record, combined with the significant class drop, makes her a genuine winning threat despite the jockey combination concerns.
The Calabrese presents as a strong each-way chance first up with his perfect placing record fresh. The gear change and light weight provide additional advantages, though the lengthy spell and class rise are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | The Calabrese | 6 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Malletier | 8 | William Pike | Luke Fernie | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sir Dreamalot | 5 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sunny Honey | 4 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Sixinch Heels | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | Simon Miller | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Pond Master | 2 | Jarrad Noske | Takahide Ikenushi | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Chollima | 1 | Chris Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Supersession | 10 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Timeless Gem | 9 | Cassey Martinan | S J Miller | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Exceltrain | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
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