Ascot Park Race 4 - SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH PBD
DIAMOND LUIGI (5) shapes well after a strong run last time, finishing third in a Class 2 at Addington in 17.14. Having first start for new trainer today. In form and rates on top this time. HOMEBUSH LEO (8) was below best last time but prior to that was narrowly beaten when fourth (17.35) in a Class 2 H at Addington. Does enjoy the wide box as he is know to scout out wide during run. Can find the frame this time. IMPRESSIVE SHOCK (4) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fourth (17.53) last time in a Class 2 at Addington. Has a good record here including five wins. Has ability and can atone. HOMEBUSH LOUIS (3) was strongly fancied last time on the back of a win two back but could only manage second (17.27) at Addington. Took a handy type to beat him last start.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.26) when sixth over 390m at this track in a Class 2. Has seven wins and 14 placings from 37 starts from the draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.78 | 22.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.90L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.58 | 0:17.14 | 17.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.30L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | 22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.80L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.87 | 22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.50L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.19 | 17.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.10L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | C1f | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.48 | 0:16.93 | 16.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.80L | $9.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 23.01 | 0:23.01 | 22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.80L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 5 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.15 | 0:17.15 | 16.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.4 | 0:16.68 | 16.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.40L | $56.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.36 | 0:16.58 | 16.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.20L | $88.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was a strong winner after tracking the speed, scoring by 2.25 lengths in a Class 2 at this track. Suited here and gets chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.20 | 16.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.95 | 22.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.09 | 17.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.00L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.62 | 22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.60L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.85 | 0:17.30 | 17.13 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.80L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | C1f | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.58 | 0:16.93 | 16.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.30L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 2 | C1 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.72 | 0:26.72 | 25.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.20L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | C1q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.08 | 0:17.08 | 16.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.70L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.49 | 0:17.04 | 17.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.80L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:23.14 | 22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.80L | $9.80 |
| 6/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.85 | 0:17.18 | 16.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.90L | $39.00 |
Stats
Comments
Nearing another win after her success on January 14 at this track over 457m. Last start was fourth over 295m in 17.53, behind Homebush Caleb. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 2 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.10 | 16.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.20L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.95 | 0:26.14 | 25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.60L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/01/2026 | 2 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.56 | 22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.40L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.27 | 16.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.20L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | C1 | $3,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.75 | 0:26.75 | 26.05 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.30L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | C1q | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.80 | 0:16.92 | 16.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.60L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/12/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.55 | 0:17.21 | 17.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.00L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.29 | 25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.10L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | C1 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.36 | 0:17.2 | 17.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.50L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.29 | 26.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.40L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Class 2 at Addington when a 8 length third but did run an outstanding 17.14 for the 295m trip. Leading chance.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | C2 | $2,890.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.58 | 16.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.00L | $49.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | C2 | $2,630.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.49 | 0:16.99 | 16.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.20L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.36 | 22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.70L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.23 | 16.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.10L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.41 | 0:16.86 | 16.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.80L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | C3 | $2,810.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.14 | 16.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.70L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.44 | 0:17.05 | 16.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.40L | $19.00 |
| 1/1 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.5 | 0:17.5 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.6 | 0:17.01 | 16.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.00L | $28.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2025 | 15 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.48 | 0:17.07 | 16.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.00L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished last in her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 390m. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.82 | 0:22.95 | 22.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.40L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.62 | 22.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.10L | $35.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | 22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.20L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/01/2026 | 42 | C1 | $2,760.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.99 | 21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $3,600.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:27.16 | 0:26.30 | 25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.30L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C1 | $3,600.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.73 | 0:26.62 | 25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.50L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.82 | 22.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.50L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.7 | 26.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.90L | $33.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.99 | 22.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.10L | $25.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | C1 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.98 | 22.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.70L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 4th on January 21 over 457m at this track behind Homebush Sunny beaten 9 lengths (26.52) in a Class 3. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/01/2026 | 21 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.87 | 25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.30L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 31/12/2025 | 28 | C2/3 | $4,560.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:30.62 | 0:25.95 | 25.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 66.70L | $25.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 26 | C2/3 | $4,210.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.32 | 0:26.00 | 25.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.50L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | C3 | $4,210.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.03 | 26.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.20L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C5 | $5,610.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.97 | 0:26.07 | 26.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.90L | $39.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2025 | 35 | C4 | $4,820.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.91 | 0:26.22 | 26.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.90L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2025 | 9 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.5 | 22.5 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.60L | $32.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2025 | 5 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.45 | 26.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.20L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.15 | 22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.40L | $50.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.99 | 25.99 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.70L | $25.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Addington (17.42) in a Class 2, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and five places from 13 starts. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.09 | 16.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.70L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 23/01/2026 | 2 | C2q | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.23 | 17.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.70L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.56 | 22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.80L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 2 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.19 | 17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.70L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 5 | C2 | $2,840.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.72 | 22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $4.60 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.71 | 21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.60L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | N/A | 0:17.16 | 16.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.30L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | 2 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.34 | 0:16.97 | 16.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0.23 | 22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.10L | $10.00 |