Western Australia · Saturday 9 May 2026
Ascot tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 9 races at Ascot. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TABtouch - Westspeed Platinum (Rs0ly)
Aurora Queen in career-best form with back-to-back wins, strong 1600m record (4:2-0-0), and elite C Johnston-Porter aboard (67% combo strike). Maps midfield to exploit Ascot's 4-6 sweet spot in moderate tempo. Recent Albany win despite soft confirms Good 4 suitability.
Recent 1600m 2nd respectable but lacks nipote's consistency.
Trainer targets metro class drop; unproven Ascot but pace suits moderate tempo.
- 1st2Precious GodHolly Nottle$1.40
- 2nd6Tribal RulerShaun Mc Gruddy$13.00
- 3rd5He's ArchieLaqdar Ramoly$15.00
- 4th1I'm NipoteHolly Watson$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Precious God | 5 | Holly Nottle | Ms P Wagg | 57.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tribal Ruler | 4 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | P W McLeod | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | He's Archie | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms C Stelmach | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | I'm Nipote | 1 | Holly Watson | B S Seinor | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Aurora Queen | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Kirrily | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Brent Martin | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Anna's Boy | 3 | Joey Azzopardi | Jarrad Humphries | 55kg | $31.00 |
City Of Belmont - Rogan Josh Stakes (Bm84+)
Recent Ascot win 6 days ago shows peak fitness. Untried at distance but progressive profile and Parnham booking outweigh class jump in moderate tempo suiting forward runners.
Barrier 3 perfect for Ascot's 4-6 sweet spot in moderate tempo. Good 4 specialist (12:5-3-1) and recent BM84+ placing at track shows suitability despite distance query.
Barrier 5 ideal for on-pace bias, significant class drop from Listed, and proven metro stayer (26 Ascot starts). Form improving despite inconsistencies.
Recent 2106m win proves staying ability, barrier 1 perfect for Ascot leaders in moderate tempo. Improving trend makes it value against shorter options.
- 1st5Rock 'n' The JamSteven Parnham$1.50
- 2nd4River RubiconTroy Turner$17.00
- 3rd1Royal LawNatasha Faithfull$8.50
- 4th2Fancy RedClint Johnston-Porter$4.20
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Rock 'n' The Jam | 2 | Steven Parnham | Russell Stewart | 58.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | River Rubicon | 5 | Troy Turner | S J Wolfe | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Royal Law | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Fancy Red | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Pointless Praise | 6 | Brandon Louis | John Doyle | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Rocking Society | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
Mc Polytrack (Bm72+)
Recent BM72+ wins at track/distance, strong finishing strength suits fast tempo. Barrier 6 ideal for midfield map on leader-biased track.
Black Ora solid second with barrier 1 positioning her to lead/control fast tempo (leaders strong per bias). Strong track/distance stats (9:4-1-2 T/D), proven good track performer (16:6-2-4). Recent Ascot win confirms fitness.
Kay Tee Why value top-3 with perfect barrier 4 for midfield settling (4-6 zone viable). Outstanding T/D record (5:3-1-0), second-up suitability, class drop helps.
First-up record solid (5:1-1-1) but long spell tempers confidence vs in-form rivals.
- 1st3Desert WhisperNatika Riordan$3.50
- 2nd2Black OraHolly Nottle$3.80
- 3rd5Sunny HoneyPaul Harvey$10.00
- 4th4Kay Tee WhyBrad Parnham$8.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Desert Whisper | 2 | Natika Riordan | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Black Ora | 1 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sunny Honey | 5 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Kay Tee Why | 4 | Brad Parnham | A G Durrant | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Shmoov Moova | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 1 | Tycoon Harry | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
Croser Sparkling Plate
Barrier 1 perfect for likely leader role in very fast tempo sprint favoring early speed.
C Johnston-Porter booking strong positive. Not top win pick due to distance query.
Progressive with perfect recent form (31), winning at Ascot 1000m last start despite wide draw.
Steven Parnham (20% recent) and strong trainer/jockey combo elevate lightly raced/first-up filly.
- 1st1He's A MachinoNatika Riordan$2.10
- 2nd6Levati DimezzoBrad Parnham$14.00
- 3rd2Anaconda JonesShaun Mc Gruddy$5.50
- 4th12Luna Will DoHolly Nottle$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | He's A Machino | 1 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Levati Dimezzo | 3 | Brad Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Anaconda Jones | 10 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Luna Will Do | 7 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Mystic Smile | 2 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mark The Sky | 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | D L Morton | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Mia Cheri | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | London Rose | 6 | Chanel Cooper | M Santich | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Sundae Swirl | 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Kashmira | 11 | Troy Turner | Ms R Lockwood | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Brave Ego | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Carrigane Boy | 9 | Luke Campbell | Daniel O'Connor | 56kg | $201.00 |
Thank You Craig Staples (Bm66+)
Ascot specialist (2 wins from 4), light weight, progressive profile suits staying test in moderate-fast tempo favouring midfielders. Barrier OK given backmarker map tolerance.
29% career win rate, proven Ascot performer. Light weight, improving fitness suits moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pace/midfield at Ascot.
Moderate-fast tempo suits finishing strength.
Value overlay with strongest T/D record (6:1-2-2) and Ascot form (13:3-2-2). Recent distance win/place, barrier 4 ideal for Ascot's first-half bias in moderate tempo.
- 1st6WestboundBrad Parnham$1.40
- 2nd2Simply Thinkin'Clint Johnston-Porter$8.50
- 3rd3Fifth EssenceHolly Nottle$6.50
- 4th4Black For CashBrandon Louis$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Westbound | 9 | Brad Parnham | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Simply Thinkin' | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Fifth Essence | 8 | Holly Nottle | Brett Pope | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Black For Cash | 4 | Brandon Louis | Ms J Erkelens | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Odinaka | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Shaula | 2 | Steven Parnham | Ms K Warwick | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ilgiro Delmondo | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Candlelight Supper | 1 | Troy Turner | A D Mathews | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Fioreyes | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Universal Impact | 6 | Natika Riordan | M Santich | 51.5kg | $101.00 |
Mitch Wake 30th Birthday Hcp
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield in fast tempo suiting strong closers.
Swingman reliable placegetter at venue (7:0-4-0), recent form 21222 includes narrow 1000m defeats to quality rivals. Barrier 5 positions midfield in leaders-dominated bias (33% leader win rate). Fast tempo suits as backmarker with upside.
Storm Away solid T/D performer (5:1-2-1), recent 3rd at course/distance behind Kings Court. Second-up but recent trial form supports fitness. Fast tempo may suit if maps on-pace despite wide draw. Good track affinity (6:2-2-0) edges over others.
Fast tempo may expose back position but inside draw mitigates.
- 1st1Kings CourtZephen Johnston-Porter$6.00
- 2nd3SwingmanChanel Cooper$4.00
- 3rd6Storm AwayHolly Watson$8.50
- 4th10Mandible MagicNatika Riordan$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kings Court | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Swingman | 5 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Storm Away | 10 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Mandible Magic | 1 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 51kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sound Of Speed | 7 | Brad Parnham | T M Andrews | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Castle Road | 3 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Baby Pearl | 11 | Troy Turner | Colin Webster Jnr | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Slip The Jab | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Yes Queen | 9 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 10th | 8 | Capitola | 2 | Steven Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Solar Chant | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | Ryan Hill | 54kg |
City Of Belmont Trophy (Bm66+)
Very fast tempo suits closing speed. Barrier 6 maps midfield in Ascot top-6 bias. Class rise concerns offset by quality.
Excellent map from barrier 1 into likely on-pace position suiting Ascot bias. Recent BM72+ win at track, strong second-up record (2 wins). Track stats 7:2-3-0, T/D solid. Very fast tempo may suit if holds spot.
Strong track affinity 8:2-2-0 including T/D win. Second up record positive. Wide barrier tests in fast tempo but proven finisher. Ascot midfield viable. Solid top-3 chance.
Lightly raced with 3 wins in 4, including recent Ascot T/D success. Barrier 3 maps ideally on-pace for Ascot bias. First up strong (1 win, 1 place). Weight relief key. Very fast tempo suits if holds position.
- 1st7Hot And HighBrad Parnham$1.70
- 2nd11Gi Gi PopsNatasha Faithfull$14.00
- 3rd6Hey PinoPaul Harvey$21.00
- 4th3The CalabreseSteven Parnham$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hot And High | 6 | Brad Parnham | D M Luciani | 56.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Gi Gi Pops | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | T W Crosby | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hey Pino | 8 | Paul Harvey | Ms R L Williams | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | The Calabrese | 1 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Awesome Boy | 4 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Californication | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | P W Rowe | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Nicciana | 3 | Cassey Martinan | Michael Grantham | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Horcrux | 2 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Chino La Diva | 5 | Natika Riordan | Daniel O'Connor | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Crippalenko | 7 | Patrick Carbery | Greg Beauglehole | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Charino | 11 | Holly Nottle | Brett Pope | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Manavendra | 12 | Holly Watson | D & B Pearce | 54.5kg |
Lawn Pride Australia (Bm72+)
Very fast tempo suits handy positioning.
Barrier 4 suits Ascot's first-half bias in very fast tempo, proven at T/D (13:3-3-1) and dropping from Listed. Recent form consistent with win at Pinjarra BM72+, maps ideally midfield. Excellent value vs assessed chance in competitive BM72+.
Barrier 5 maps midfield for Ascot bias, light 52kg ideal. Consistent recent form (2nd BM72+ prior) dropping in class, fitness assured. Solid place chance in very fast tempo favouring on-pacers.
Track record strong (4:2-1-1), prior prep outstanding (221142). First up viable (2:0-1-1), but wide draw tempers win chance.
- 1st8WineaclocksumwhereNatasha Faithfull$15.00
- 2nd13Timeless GemBrad Parnham$9.50
- 3rd2Battle CommanderLisa Staples$15.00
- 4th10Pond MasterShaun Mc Gruddy$14.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Wineaclocksumwhere | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Samantha Faithfull | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Timeless Gem | 13 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Battle Commander | 10 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Pond Master | 2 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Takahide Ikenushi | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Platinum Shot | 4 | Holly Watson | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Malletier | 1 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $2.15 |
| 7th | 3 | Opportunistic | 3 | Cassey Martinan | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Our Paladin Al | 11 | Luke Campbell | Russell Stewart | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Cold Shizzle | 8 | Chloe Azzopardi | D T McAuliffe | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Sixinch Heels | 5 | Chanel Cooper | Simon Miller | 52kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 11 | Kisses From Kelly | 9 | Troy Turner | Holly Taylor | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Chollima | 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Oly's Choice | 14 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Investmentstrategy | 12 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
Peters Investments (Rs1mw)
Class drop from BM66+ enhances chances in very fast tempo suiting midfield finishers. Barrier 7 ideal for Ascot's first-half bias, Harvey booking positive.
Class drop critical positive, good track form (23:4-4-8), handles Good4 well. Very fast tempo suits late strength despite wide draw. Clear place claimer with win potential if maps well.
50% win strike rate, class drop to R1 suits young improver.
Recent Ascot 3rd shows fitness, strong T/D stats (Ascot 1400m:6:1-1-0). Very fast tempo + class drop ideal for late surge despite wide gate; significant overlay vs form.
- 1st11Mississippi DawnCassey Martinan$31.00
- 2nd16Karnup QueenClint Johnston-Porter$6.50
- 3rd13Miss EspritTaj Dyson$31.00
- 4th12Think Pink DazeChloe Azzopardi$20.00
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mississippi Dawn | 1 | Cassey Martinan | Michael Grantham | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Karnup Queen | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Miss Esprit | 5 | Taj Dyson | Kirsten Melis | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Think Pink Daze | 17 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Prince Of Santos | 10 | Austin Galati | Summer Dickson | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 1 | Stylish Lord | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Russell Stewart | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Fiery Spark | 18 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kervette | 13 | Patrick Carbery | D M Luciani | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | I'm Crafty | 8 | Jason Whiting | B S Seinor | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Masamune | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Godless Storm | 12 | Diane Reed | 55kg | $18.00 | |
| 12th | 15 | Cobbanco | 16 | Luke Campbell | B G Lucas | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Impressive Jewel | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Too Much Talk | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | Jarrad Humphries | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Bartime | 14 | Brad Parnham | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 16th | 3 | Snow God | 7 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| Scr | 14 | Queen Aria | 15 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Starring Knight | 4 | B P Graham | 54kg |
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