Top form pick after breaking maiden 2 days ago on heavy at 1600m, matching today's conditions. Moderate tempo at galloping Ascot Park favours fitness (recent run).
New Zealand · Sunday 10 May 2026
Ascot Park tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 5 races at Ascot Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sthld Helicopters & Telepower Mdn
Ascot Park place previously, suits galloping track. Heavy specialist profile ideal, lightly raced 3yo improving.
Won latest on heavy despite wide barrier, now draws ideal 3. Second up from spell with heavy win record (3:1-0-1), fitness from recent run. Inside draw key on Heavy 8 at Ascot where barriers fair but inside preferred. Steps to 1600m logical.
Local knowledge (3:0-1-0), heavy ok (3:0-1-0). Backmarker maps well for Ascot gallopers, moderate tempo suits.
- 1st2Ferdie''s SecretDonovan Cooper$4.20
- 2nd1NigelAbdul Najib$10.40
- 3rd6Out Of The PictureKrishna Mudhoo$17.00
- 4th5CheekylittlefellaTina Comignaghi$5.20
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ferdie''s Secret | 5 | Donovan Cooper | M & M Pitman | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Nigel | 9 | Abdul Najib | E E Winsloe | 56.5kg | $10.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Out Of The Picture | 4 | Krishna Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Cheekylittlefella | 8 | Tina Comignaghi | Sophie Price | 58.5kg | $5.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Marcus Attillus | 3 | R C Dennis | 60.5kg | $3.30 | |
| 6th | 7 | Daniellish | 1 | Alan Lai | M E Forde | 54.5kg | $7.30 |
| 7th | 3 | Launch Code | 7 | Ebony Turner | 58.5kg | $5.80 | |
| Scr | 8 | Celestial Flame | 2 | Ebony Turner | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lethal Roc | 6 | Corey Campbell | R C Dennis | 56.5kg |
Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Mdn
Strong each-way chance with massive improvement last start, neck 2nd in Heavy 10 at 1600m despite backmarker role. Moderate-fast tempo at fair galloping track suits closers.
Place hope with recent track placing on heavy (2nd 1200m), barrier 5 ideal midfield settling. Moderate tempo suits, but unproven at trip caps win appeal.
Top pick on pure form in this Heavy 8 maiden. Fitness peak after racing 2 days ago. Ascot Park galloping track suits her style.
Value outsider with best heavy form profile (5 heavy starts, recent 5th then prior 2nd/3rd wet). 1400m suited 4:0-1-0, consistent class level.
- 1st5Celestial Flame$3.40
- 2nd3Our SallyannAbdul Najib$4.80
- 3rd7Lethal RocKendra Bakker$9.60
- 4th4RibbleGosen A Jogoo$6.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Celestial Flame | 9 | Ebony Turner | 57.5kg | $3.40 | |
| 2nd | 3 | Our Sallyann | 2 | Abdul Najib | M & M Pitman | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lethal Roc | 4 | Kendra Bakker | R C Dennis | 55.5kg | $9.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Ribble | 5 | Gosen A Jogoo | Len & Lacy Stewart | 57.5kg | $6.20 |
| 5th | 1 | Just Henri | 7 | Choon K Kwo | Ms G Robinson | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Surprise Inside | 10 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 57.5kg | $5.40 |
| 7th | 10 | Ekstatique | 6 | Billy Jacobson | Ms G Robinson | 57.5kg | $48.30 |
| 8th | 9 | Ciao Bellissima | 8 | Brett Murray | J R Dalton | 57.5kg | $10.20 |
| 9th | 11 | Fashion Royale | 3 | Alan Lai | M E Forde | 55.5kg | $54.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Aspen Voltage | 1 | R C Dennis | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Devils Magic | 2 | S Muniandy | 57.5kg |
Advance Agri & Travellers Rest Mdn
Barrier 4 suits conditions, Corey Campbell in career-best form (25% wins last 20). Consistent placegetter at distance, moderate-fast tempo suits midfield position.
Light 54.5kg big plus on heavy, first-up record solid (2:0-1-0). Barrier 8 manageable on fair Ascot Park layout.
Barrier 3 perfect for heavy conditions prioritising inside draws. Improving trend, distance suited (3:0-2-0), fitness assured in regular preparation.
Heavy record 5:0-0-1 shows suitability, barrier 5 ideal for conditions prioritising inside. Place upside if repeats recent effort.
- 1st2UndisputedBilly Jacobson$2.50
- 2nd11BytheseaTina Comignaghi$8.40
- 3rd10Nasha MalaSima Mxothwa$9.10
- 4th4Archie GuyAkshay Balloo$9.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Undisputed | 6 | Billy Jacobson | H B Tapper | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Bythesea | 11 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $8.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Nasha Mala | 9 | Sima Mxothwa | R C Dennis | 53.5kg | $9.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Archie Guy | 5 | Akshay Balloo | Ms S Mckay | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Salacia Princess | 2 | Donovan Cooper | M E Forde | 55.5kg | $40.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Kyboshe | 8 | Kendra Bakker | Ms S Faulkner | 54.5kg | $6.60 |
| 7th | 13 | Shes So Flash | 12 | Abdul Najib | M E Forde | 54.5kg | $56.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Makarora | 7 | Brett Murray | Ms S Mckay | 58.5kg | $22.90 |
| 9th | 6 | Teddy Baker | 1 | Daniel Bothamley | J M Curran | 58.5kg | $13.10 |
| 10th | 9 | Minnie The Moocher | 4 | Corey Campbell | L A Beck | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Taihoro | 3 | R C Dennis | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Rheinhardt | 4 | Terry Moseley | K Selvan | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ribble | 14 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Tactic | 4 | M & M Pitman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Ekstatique | 10 | Ms G Robinson | 56.5kg |
The Ave Sprint & Majestic Floats (Bm75)
Recent fitness peak overrides lack of local experience in BM75 drop. Strongest pure form credentials.
Outstanding distance affinity with treble including Listed success. Heavy track win and class drop from recent BM75 make her prime moderate-fast tempo suiter. Barrier 6 ideal, recent form shows black-type quality. Solid place claims even if win eludes.
Best heavy record in field (2-2-1) suits Heavy 8 conditions perfectly. Solid 1200m stats and class drop enhance chances despite wide draw in backmarker role. Ascot Park galloper can finish strongly if tempo genuine.
Local heavy track veteran with superior 20-start heavy record and strong Ascot Park stats. Barrier 3 maximizes forward chances on fair track. Class drop helps despite ordinary recent form.
- 1st1The HangoverSima Mxothwa$7.30
- 2nd4IndustrialistDonovan Cooper$5.00
- 3rd2Better SharedKendra Bakker$3.40
- 4th6Highland FlingBrett Murray$15.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Hangover | 8 | Sima Mxothwa | R C Dennis | 56.5kg | $7.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Industrialist | 3 | Donovan Cooper | Ms S Mckay | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Better Shared | 6 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Highland Fling | 9 | Brett Murray | Ms S Mckay | 55.5kg | $15.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Tycoon Prince | 4 | Tina Comignaghi | J R Dalton | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Sympathique | 2 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 54kg | $16.60 | |
| 7th | 7 | Eastandwest | 5 | Terry Moseley | M & M Pitman | 55kg | $10.70 |
| Scr | 3 | Ziggy Stardust | 7 | R C Dennis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Deciphering Me | 1 | Ebony Turner | 54kg |
TSL Transport & Nind Dairy & Sthld Grain and Seed (Bm75)
Flash Roca stands out on heavy track form with 3-2-0 from 9 heavy starts and perfect recent record at Ascot Park T/D (1-1-0). Recent strong 2nd at Riverton Heavy 10 off 56.5kg mirrors today's setup. Inside barrier 1 ideal for heavy conditions per policy. Moderate tempo suits forward position.
Despite topweight, recent performances carrying similar show resilience.
Gentle Ben dominates local stats with 3-2-0 from 8 at track/distance, including recent strong 2nds on heavy at Ascot/Riverton. Light 55kg helps on heavy track. Consistent recent form (four 2nds in last 10) makes third pick despite class rise.
Solid heavy record over 31 starts and class drop. Recent form turnaround suggests fitness peak.
- 1st4Flash RocaDonovan Cooper$2.80
- 2nd3Where''s WallySima Mxothwa$34.40
- 3rd1Sight To SeeKendra Bakker$4.60
- 4th5Vino ValentinoTina Comignaghi$5.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flash Roca | 1 | Donovan Cooper | Kelvin Tyler | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Where''s Wally | 4 | Sima Mxothwa | Andrew Carston | 56.5kg | $34.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sight To See | 7 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Vino Valentino | 2 | Tina Comignaghi | R C Dennis | 57.5kg | $5.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Megalomaniac | 9 | Alan Lai | M E Forde | 57.5kg | $15.20 |
| 6th | 9 | Lined Satin | 3 | Akshay Balloo | B & S Anderton | 54.5kg | $11.10 |
| 7th | 7 | Go Lotte | 6 | Abdul Najib | Kelvin Tyler | 56kg | $14.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Gentle Ben | 8 | Billy Jacobson | Bill Mcnamara | 55kg | $8.20 |
| 9th | 6 | Tralee Bay | 11 | Terry Moseley | J R Dalton | 56.5kg | $25.10 |
| 10th | 10 | Iffin Doubt Dance | 10 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 54kg | $28.20 | |
| Scr | 11 | Who Rox The House | 5 | Ebony Turner | 54kg |
Nightcaps Contracting & Wairio Farms (Bm65)
Top heavy track form with 12:1-4-1 record including recent dominant maiden win at Ascot Park 2215m Heavy 10 carrying topweight 59kg. Fresh after 21 days, likely forward from speed map. Significant class rise but form trumps others on wet ground.
Barrier 3 ideal for heavy conditions favouring inside draws. Significant class drop, low weight 56.5kg. Consistent recent placings suit moderate-slow tempo at staying trip.
Track specialist 15:1-2-1, TAD 8:0-2-1. Class drop helps despite heavy record 12:1-1-0. Jockey Cooper strong combo. Lacks Polly's wet prowess but reliable form.
Light 55.5kg perfect for conditions, class drop. Recent heavy 2nd shows ability despite inconsistency. Barrier 7 neutral but forward map suits.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 12 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovelock | 8 | Donovan Cooper | Len & Lacy Stewart | 58kg |
| 2 | Polly''s Guru | 12 | Daniel Bothamley | Jo Ann Gordon | 59kg |
| 3 | Mamaea | 5 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 58kg |
| 4 | Orepuki Gem | 7 | Alan Lai | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 55.5kg |
| 5 | Belagio Boy | 6 | Corey Campbell | Sophie Price | 57kg |
| 6 | On The Rivet | 11 | Brett Murray | Krystal Williams | 57kg |
| 7 | Monte Khan | 3 | Tina Comignaghi | J R Dalton | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Sutherland | 10 | Krishna Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Lily Of The Valley | 4 | Terry Moseley | Bill Mcnamara | 55.5kg |
| 10 | Arctic Ocean | 2 | Abdul Najib | M E Forde | 53kg |
| 11 | Courte Xena | 1 | Billy Jacobson | Bill Mcnamara | 55kg |
| 12 | First Eminent | 9 | Akshay Balloo | Amber Hoffman | 54.5kg |
AB Lime & Hyde Landscaping Wairio Cup
Top form pick on Heavy 8 at Ascot Park staying trip. Improving pattern, perfect weight suitability, maps midfield in moderate tempo that suits gallopers.
Local specialist with outstanding Ascot Park stats (15:4-3-2 track, 8:3-1-1 T/D). Solid heavy performer, barrier 4 ideal for inside bias on Heavy 8. Recent form consistent despite topweight; dropping class helps. Moderate tempo allows settling forward. Clear next best to A Mandarin, edges Prince Alby on venue experience.
Heavy track lover with superb wet stats, recent win at similar trip proves fitness. Barrier 3 perfect for inside Heavy bias, dropping class positive. Solid place claims in moderate tempo.
Barrier 6 ideal inside, likely leader in slow tempo. Value for exotics despite class query.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 9 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vamos | 6 | Kendra Bakker | Kelvin Tyler | 58kg |
| 2 | Prince Alby | 3 | Sima Mxothwa | Kelvin Tyler | 56.5kg |
| 3 | Par Tee | 4 | Corey Campbell | L A Beck | 58.5kg |
| 4 | A Mandarin | 8 | Akshay Balloo | Ms A Dickson | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Vague | 9 | Donovan Cooper | Len & Lacy Stewart | 53kg |
| 6 | Short | 7 | Terry Moseley | A L Hewitson | 54kg |
| 7 | Maximus Augustus | 1 | Tina Comignaghi | Bill Mcnamara | 54kg |
| 8 | Marella Miss | 2 | Alan Lai | M E Forde | 52kg |
| 9 | Taramea Lad | 5 | Abdul Najib | E E Winsloe | 52kg |
Wools of NZ & Craig Stalker Vets (Bm65)
Call Me Al stands out on pure form for Heavy 8 at Ascot Park. Boasts best heavy record (9:2-1-1) and dominant track stats (7:2-2-0, T/D 1:0-1-0). First-up record (4:1-1-0) shows freshness suits, class drop from BM75 enhances chances. Moderate-fast tempo and galloping layout favour its stamina profile over leaders. Barrier OK on fair track.
Neednoman earns #2 spot via recent heavy track win and Ascot Park dominance (5:1-3-0, T/D 3:0-2-0). Barrier 3 perfect for heavy conditions prioritising inside draws/early speed. Improving pattern (8429223651) with 40% place rate, light weight suits.
3yo filly dropping class with youth on side. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map on galloping track. Solid place claims.
Solid heavy record (6:1-1-1), recent Ascot Park 5th on heavy shows fitness. Wide draw manageable on fair track.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 13 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodleian | 13 | Alan Lai | Ms S Faulkner | 58kg |
| 2 | Call Me Al | 12 | Tina Comignaghi | J R Dalton | 60kg |
| 3 | David Moss | 4 | Krishna Mudhoo | Jo Ann Gordon | 59kg |
| 4 | Albazinga | 8 | Corey Campbell | Sophie Price | 58kg |
| 5 | Explode | 11 | Billy Jacobson | H B Tapper | 58kg |
| 6 | Saint Brigid | 7 | Brett Murray | Krystal Williams | 57kg |
| 7 | Ataahua Pipedream | 16 | Akshay Balloo | Graham Eade & Brooke Kincaid | 57kg |
| 8 | Divine Spirit | 5 | Kendra Bakker | Jenn Sheridan | 54.5kg |
| 9 | Neednoman | 3 | Donovan Cooper | Ms S Mckay | 55.5kg |
| 10 | What About Peace | 6 | Terry Moseley | Bill Mcnamara | 56.5kg |
| 11 | Pretty Fly | 2 | Sima Mxothwa | R C Dennis | 52kg |
| 12 | Satin Doll | 15 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 55kg | |
| 13 | Ex Aye | 14 | M E Forde | 55kg | |
| 14 | Small Town Belle | 10 | Abdul Najib | Jo Ann Gordon | 52kg |
| 15 | Sympathique | 9 | Len & Lacy Stewart | 58kg | |
| 16 | Who Rox The House | 1 | Ebony Turner | 56.5kg | |
| 17 | Deciphering Me | 17 | Ebony Turner | 55.5kg |
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