Ascot Park Race 12 - RACING AGAIN 21 JANUARY PBD
SHANKAR (7) is overdue for a win after recording back to back placings, the latest jumping from this same box when a 4.5 lengths third (17.37) in a Class 2 H at Addington. Has reliable box manners and looks the one to beat on best. HOMEBUSH LATTE (4) turned in a moderate run last time when fifth at Addington over 295m behind Explorer Tiko (17.66) in a Class 2. Recent addition to this class and will enjoy a return to this track. Leading chance. MARTY BAXTER (2) was a (23.00) winner last time out at this track from Box 4. Has a strong record from box 2, including two wins. Has definite claims. HOMEBUSH HUSK (5) has claims fresh from a recent placing at this track and distance. Should be at decent each-way value.
Stats
Comments
Continued winning form with another impressive display after running them ragged to make it two in a row at this track over 390m (23.00). Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/01/2026 | 2 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:23.00 | 21.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.50L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.15 | 0:17.15 | 16.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.80L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.45 | 0:16.92 | 16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.50L | $44.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 2 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.43 | 0:16.58 | 16.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.20L | $36.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.15 | 22.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.60L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.29 | 0:17.25 | 17.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.88 | 22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 2 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.78 | 21.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.40L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.42 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.70L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th on January 9 over 295m at Addington behind Tinwald beaten 6 lengths (17.73) in a Class 2 H. Placed two back at this track. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.26 | 17.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.70L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.79 | 21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 11 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.75 | 0:16.93 | 16.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.70L | $8.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.14 | 0:17.14 | 17.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 15/12/2025 | 3 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.09 | 16.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.50L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 4 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.06 | 17.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.70L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.14 | 22.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.60L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.25 | 0:17.25 | 16.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.70L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 12 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.58 | 0:17.47 | 16.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.81 | 22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.40L | $36.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Addington (17.66) in a Class 2, finishing a 6 length fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from seven starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.23 | 16.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.52 | 0:16.98 | 16.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.70L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.18 | 16.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.60L | $24.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/12/2025 | 4 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.87 | 22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.33 | 0:17.11 | 16.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.20L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 2 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:16.95 | 16.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.30L | $24.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.36 | 22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.50L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/11/2025 | 12 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.63 | 22.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.7 | 0:22.7 | 22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 3 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.26 | 0:16.97 | 16.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.50L | $22.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Homebush Stumpy at this track last start over 390m (22.98). Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.79 | 21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.70L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 2 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.59 | 0:17.04 | 16.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.80L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.30L | $30.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.23 | 16.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.70L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 2 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.06 | 16.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.10L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.15 | 22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.80L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.78 | 0:17.23 | 17.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.37 | 0:17.05 | 16.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.70L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | 5 | C1f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.8 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.10L | $38.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 2 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.3 | 25.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.30L | $28.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (17.37) at Addington in a Class 2 H, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Racing well and is the one to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.05 | 17.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.50L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.97 | 0:26.77 | 25.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.80L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.39 | 0:17.39 | 16.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.20L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 21 | C1 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.21 | 17.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.00L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 01/12/2025 | 10 | C1 | $2,540.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.67 | 0:16.97 | 16.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.00L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | C2 | $2,630.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.21 | 16.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.80L | $5.80 |
| 2/2 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.13 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2025 | 11 | C2q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.71 | 0:30.35 | 30.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 20.20L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2025 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.07 | 0:30.22 | 30.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.50L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2025 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.59 | 26.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.60L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when third (22.89) over 390m at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.32 | 17.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.10L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.71 | 21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.60L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.16 | 16.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | 2 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.36 | 0:16.97 | 16.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.22 | 0:23.00 | 22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.10L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | C3 | $3,070.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.23 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.00L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.83 | 21.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 2 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.45 | 0:17.45 | 16.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $7.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.5 | 22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.80L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/11/2025 | 2 | C2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.71 | 22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $11.00 |