Recent form shows clear improvement with a close third at Pinjarra Scarpside, and the step up to 1600m suits his running style. Brad Parnham's strong Ascot record adds confidence.
Western Australia · Wednesday 6 May 2026
Ascot tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bisley Workwear Mdn
Boutique Belle offers strong place prospects with William Pike's booking indicating stable confidence. The Pierro breeding suggests she'll handle the step up in distance, though the wide draw is a concern.
Savvy Ruler brings proven distance form and a strong trainer/jockey combination. Her previous Ascot second over 1500m is encouraging, and the step to 1600m suits. However, the long spell and poor first-up record are concerns despite the strong connections.
The combination of Jason Whiting's current form, ideal barrier draw, and significant class drop creates an overlay opportunity.
- 1st5Show On The RoadBrad Parnham$2.30
- 2nd8Savvy RulerHolly Nottle$4.40
- 3rd7Pretey RoyalNatika Riordan$21.00
- 4th3Agent RemingtonJason Whiting$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Show On The Road | 1 | Brad Parnham | Ryan Hill | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Savvy Ruler | 7 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pretey Royal | 6 | Natika Riordan | Ms S L Miller | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Agent Remington | 2 | Jason Whiting | W J Bradshaw | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Pilbara Song | 3 | Rocky Cheung | S J Ryan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bondi Business | 4 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Gilded Reign | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | D T McAuliffe | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Boutique Belle | 8 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 9th | 4 | New Kid In Town | 9 | Luke Campbell | Holly Taylor | 58kg | $81.00 |
Lawn Pride Australia Mdn
Jimmy Angel stands out as the most reliable winning chance despite being winless. The inside barrier suits Ascot's bias, and his proven track record here (4 placings from 5 starts) gives confidence.
Her recent second at Pinjarra demonstrates she's finding her best form, and the 5kg weight advantage over the topweight is significant. While the barrier isn't ideal, her superior speed should overcome this disadvantage in a maiden field.
All Laced Up represents the best first-up chance with trainer Ryan Hill's strong record with fresh horses. The wide barrier is concerning, but her fresh condition and proven trainer/jockey combination provide confidence.
Cangrande offers value as a second-up runner with the in-form Steven Parnham aboard. His recent second at Pinjarra, despite being first-up, suggests improvement is likely.
- 1st1Jimmy AngelShaun O'Donnell$1.55
- 2nd3CannotstopJarrad Noske$11.00
- 3rd6Bend It Like BecksChris Parnham$5.00
- 4th11All Laced UpVictoria Corver$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Jimmy Angel | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | Russell Stewart | 57kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cannotstop | 1 | Jarrad Noske | Josh Brown | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bend It Like Becks | 6 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | All Laced Up | 10 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Valanne Dawn | 7 | Natika Riordan | C G Willis | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Flick'n Rubies | 3 | Madi Derrick | Mack Hall | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Cangrande | 8 | Steven Parnham | R C McPherson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Push The Limits | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Jeremy Easthope | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | King's Boy | 11 | Troy Turner | Ray Miller | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Impending Lass | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | M Santich | 52kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Hanselle | 11 | Brandon Louis | A D Mathews | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lucifer's Lady | 4 | Jessica Valas | G C Ballantyne | 55kg |
Unite Resourcing Hcp (C1)
Door Buster presents as the standout selection dropping significantly from Open grade to Class 1.
She's Capitana brings strong credentials with Pike's booking and recent form at this track and distance. Despite the wide barrier challenge, her consistent form and proven ability at 1000m make her a genuine winning chance.
Paint It Red offers value returning from a spell with a significant class drop.
Mamma Says So represents excellent value as a recent maiden winner with a strong trainer/jockey combination.
- 1st6Paint It RedChris Parnham$9.50
- 2nd1Scenic GeorgeHolly Nottle$6.50
- 3rd3Sniper's SonJarrad Noske$13.00
- 4th4Door BusterHolly Watson$3.10
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Paint It Red | 8 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Scenic George | 2 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sniper's Son | 1 | Jarrad Noske | Josh Brown | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Door Buster | 5 | Holly Watson | D M Luciani | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 7 | Mamma Says So | 9 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Enchanted Star | 3 | Cassey Martinan | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 8 | She's Capitana | 12 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Global Trip | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Coreen Maynard | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Seastic | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Godsend Lady | 11 | Elisha Whittington | D R Harrison | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Snippagent | 7 | Rocky Cheung | S J Ryan | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Snip Of Romance | 4 | Natika Riordan | C G Willis | 51kg | $31.00 |
MC Polytrack (Rs0ly)
The gear changes suggest the stable expects improvement, and the good barrier draw allows tactical flexibility in what should be a fast tempo.
Last Stylebender brings strong first-up credentials and an exceptional place strike rate. His Ascot record is solid despite no wins, and the good barrier draw suits his racing pattern.
Atlantic Spirit brings exceptional first-up credentials with 3 wins from 6 fresh starts. However, the poor Ascot record and top weight are concerns.
The second-up angle and class drop provide upside, though his poor second-up record is a concern.
- 1st7Last StylebenderHolly Watson$2.30
- 2nd2Atlantic SpiritBrad Parnham$7.50
- 3rd6King's DramaSteven Parnham$31.00
- 4th5Gold VancouverHolly Nottle$18.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Last Stylebender | 4 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Atlantic Spirit | 6 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | King's Drama | 9 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Gold Vancouver | 2 | Holly Nottle | Meryl Hayley | 53.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mighty Hosanna | 3 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Golden Vale | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Zouboltz | 8 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 51.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Catch Carter | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Mantua | 1 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 54kg | $61.00 |
Max Gamble Hcp (C1)
Midnight Star brings the strongest recent form with a dominant maiden win and perfect 1600m record. The inside barrier suits her racing pattern and the step up in distance appears ideal. While the class rise is significant, her consistency and tactical advantage make her the most reliable winning chance.
The Johnston-Porter booking adds confidence, but the wide barrier creates tactical challenges that may prove decisive in a competitive field.
His 1600m record is perfect and the improving trend suggests he can handle the step up if he can overcome the draw.
Buckland showed marked improvement last start and gets significant weight relief.
- 1st3Midnight StarCassey Martinan$3.10
- 2nd2Javelin StrikeLucy F Fiore$14.00
- 3rd5Free To FlyClint Johnston-Porter$3.30
- 4th11BucklandHolly Nottle$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Midnight Star | 2 | Cassey Martinan | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Javelin Strike | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | L P Luciani | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Free To Fly | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 11 | Buckland | 4 | Holly Nottle | F R Kersley | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Line Of Thought | 5 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | I'll Keep Half | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Final Call | 3 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Icandoit Onmyown | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | C G Willis | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Think Quick | 8 | Shaun O'Donnell | D J Rudland | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Who Told Kayla | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms K Farrell | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Zoomachino | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58kg | $51.00 |
Western Racepix Hcp (C3)
Friar's Legacy gets the perfect setup with barrier 1 at Ascot where leaders dominate. The Chris Parnham booking and strong trainer combination add confidence. While rising in class, the map advantage and form trajectory make him the standout.
Hedawood brings strong credentials with William Pike aboard and an ideal barrier 2 draw. The class rise is concerning but Pike's booking and the tactical advantage from the draw make him a serious threat.
His barrier 3 draw allows tactical positioning and the return of winkers suggests stable confidence.
Soso Lucky offers value despite the wide draw. Her first up record is exceptional and the 82% place rate shows remarkable consistency.
- 1st12Gypsy RhymeLaqdar Ramoly$26.00
- 2nd4HedawoodWilliam Pike$3.10
- 3rd7Friar's LegacyChris Parnham$2.35
- 4th1Soso LuckyHolly Nottle$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Gypsy Rhyme | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | S J Ryan | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hedawood | 2 | William Pike | Luke Fernie | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Friar's Legacy | 1 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 1 | Soso Lucky | 10 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Talkaway | 6 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Call Of Duty | 3 | Holly Watson | D M Luciani | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Ishkur | 9 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Flagship | 4 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Soldier Of God | 5 | Cassey Martinan | P H Jordan | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Miss Ava | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Meryl Hayley | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Cape Leeuwin | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Leetron | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | F R Kersley | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
Quayclean Hcp (C3)
Second up from spell with a strong record, the light weight and proven speed make him the most likely winner despite the class rise.
The perfect 1400m record and quality connections offset the wide barrier concern in this weaker field.
Strapping Prophet offers value as a first-up specialist with proven 1400m ability. The gear change and strong fresh record make him a genuine chance despite the extended spell.
Must Be Nice offers excellent value having won last start at this track and distance.
- 1st9LinchpinHolly Nottle$4.60
- 2nd5Strapping ProphetJason Whiting$6.00
- 3rd3Barecove RockTroy Turner$31.00
- 4th7Mysterious FortuneRocky Cheung$4.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Linchpin | 11 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Strapping Prophet | 7 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Barecove Rock | 3 | Troy Turner | Ray Miller | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mysterious Fortune | 5 | Rocky Cheung | D R Harrison | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Masterly | 6 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Must Be Nice | 2 | Brad Parnham | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Caporetto | 4 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 6 | Superfluous | 12 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Capable Angel | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Exquisite Taste | 13 | Holly Watson | Anthony Oram | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Intoxicating | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Molly's My Pal | 10 | Ava Catarino | B P Graham | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Manjeri | 1 | Taj Dyson | F R Kersley | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
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