Ascot

Tomorrow, October 14, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

ADMIRE ASTRA (1) placed in the Listed Natasha Stakes and the G3 WA Oaks at this track before spelling, showing she was above average in the process. She has had two trials since and the 3kg claim helps as she resumes at a mile. Maps for a lovely run and she can resume on a winning note. PRINCE EPAULETTE (2) resumed with a close BM58+ second at Geraldton after beginning slowly and racing wide, and his record around this distance gives him genuine winning claims if he gets some luck from the draw. BOUSSAC (6) was beaten just under a length by Grandad's Adiction at Belmont and is well suited back to 1600m, where his record is a clear asset. ACTA NON VERBA (4) has put together two thirds in CL3 company and returns to a distance that has brought one win and three placings from six tries. PLAYING SOLO (14) can improve on a disappointing performance last time out as he steps out in trip from a better barrier.

1. Admire Astra
2. Prince Epaulette

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14. 14. Playing Solo
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: DANIEL MORTON
F: 2x715
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Had excuses in Class 1 company at Northam last start, beginning slowly, settling back and being held up before picking up late to finish fifth behind Billionaire's Row. His Bunbury Mdn win prior showed fight, beating Sweet Issy by a neck with Chris Parnham aboard. Better placed under this scenario and he can improve sharply.
1. 1. Admire Astra
J: JEFFERSON TSANGT: SIMON A MILLER
F: 6323x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
196
Verdict
Returns from a lengthy spell after a strong staying campaign, finishing third in the G3 WA Oaks at this track behind Wonderfully Made and second in the Listed Natasha Stakes behind Masmelo. She has had two trials since and owns a reliable overall profile, with six placings from nine starts. Resuming at the mile, but she brings a progressive profile and a forward showing is expected.
4. 4. Acta Non Verba
J: HOLLY NOTTLET: GREG KERSLEY
F: x0033
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Has found form with consecutive Class 3 placings, most recently leading at Northam and only being run down late when third, beaten just under a length by Side Show. The Belmont Park third two back had merit from well back at generous odds, so he has shown he can run well from different scenarios. Building nicely and he can put it all together today.
2. 2. Prince Epaulette
J: LUCY FIORET: MERYL HAYLEY
F: 300x2
Price History:
6.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Resumed with a solid BM58+ second at Geraldton, beaten just under a length by Lieutenant Dunbar after beginning slowly and racing wide from the 600m. He was well-supported favourite there and now gets meaningful weight relief from 59kg. Good on return and he's set to improve coming out in trip.
12. 12. Gav Has Spoken
J: HOLLY WATSONT: BRETT MATHEWS
F: 27023
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Has been close in consecutive provincial runs, finishing second at Bunbury in Class 3 company before a Kalgoorlie third in Class 2 grade, beaten half a length as favourite by Just Sublime. She covered ground last start and still fought on well. A minor cheque is well within reach.
7. 7. Here For Cheques
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: BERNIE MILLER
F: 25350
Price History:
10.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Was unwanted in the market when tenth in 1 Metro Win grade at Belmont Park last start, beaten four and a half lengths after settling well back and covering ground. His track-and-distance record is the obvious counterpoint, with three wins and two placings from twelve attempts. Place hope if he finds his old Ascot form.
5. 5. Aintsobad
J: BRAYDEN GAERTHT: TARA ITZSTEIN
F: 91675
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Has not finished off her last two Class 5 runs, sitting handy before fading to seventh as favourite at Bunbury, then fifth at Northam when beaten just under six lengths by Decoration. The record with Brayden Gaerth is a positive, but she is untried around 1600m and has been unplaced in three starts at this track. Has to lift sharply despite the rider record.
3. 3. The Scholar
J: JARRAD NOSKET: TONY TRISCARI
F: x7615
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Was safely held in a BM58+ at Kalgoorlie last start, finishing fifth and beaten just over seven lengths after racing keenly and failing to quicken. His Bunbury win the run prior in Class 1 company was much better, beating Solo Vega by just over a length with a sharp turn of foot. Won't be far away on his recent form.
9. 9. Grandads Adiction
J: JOEY AZZOPARDIT: SHARON MILLER
F: 31417
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Was well beaten in a BM64+ at Moora last start after being slow away and making contact in running, so that effort is best treated with caution rather than ignored. His Belmont Park win the run prior was genuine, beating Vancouver Storm and also having Boussac behind him. Can bounce back after a disappointing performance last start.
10. 10. Azabelle
J: TROY TURNERT: FRED KERSLEY
F: 09338
Price History:
26.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Returns on a 10-day back-up after finishing eighth in a Class 5 at Northam, beaten four and a half lengths when handy but unable to go on. The previous Belmont Park third in FM Class 3 company was better, even with a bump at the start and a wide run. Last run was only fair, so she looks more a place chance.
8. 8. Stylax
J: JASON LIT: SIMON PROUDFOOT
F: 59166
Price History:
23.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Back after five weeks on the sidelines following two even Belmont Park sixths, the latest behind Back To Bondi when handy enough but unable to finish off. He has won seven races and gets a 3kg claim, while Jason Li has one win from two rides on him. The claim helps, but recent closing efforts leave him with plenty to find.
11. 11. Beats Of War
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEPHEN MILLER
F: 290x9
Price History:
23.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Back after five weeks on the sidelines following a first-up ninth in NMW1Y company at Belmont Park, where he was beaten just over seven lengths at big odds and offered little finish. His Broome run before the break was also plain, finishing second last in BM58+ grade. Weight relief alone is not enough.
15. 15. Royal Gap
J: JASON LYONT: ASHLEY MALEY
F: 0x870
Price History:
81.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
53
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Had the excuse of racing wide throughout when 12th in a BM58+ at Kalgoorlie last start, but he was still beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. The Junction run prior was no stronger, finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths in BM56+ grade. Recent form makes him hard to recommend.
13. 13. Mollys My Pal
J: JESSICA VALAST: BRAD GRAHAM
F: 90803
Price History:
151.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Improved at Moora last start when third in BM56+ grade, beaten just under three lengths by Land Of Fire after pressing forward and staying on fairly. That was a clear step away from her big-odds Belmont Park failure in FM Class 3 company. Place at best.

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