Ascot Park Race 6 - MARK THOMPSON MEMORIAL DUNEDIN CUP HEATS PBD
BOSS ON TOP (5) placed last time (17.01) at Addington in a Class 5, finishing second and beaten 3.5 lengths. Yet to taste defeat in four runs from this draw. Very classy dog who hasn't lost on this track. Rates a leading player. SUGAR FIX (8) won again in an impressive display after leading to make it back to back wins, scoring by 2.75 lengths (16.59) at Addington over 295m. Winner at her latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. In great form and can continue her winning ways. GOTCHA SANTANA (3) shapes well for this after finishing second last time but in a lightning time behind Opawa Elvis, getting around Addington over 295m in 16.86. This distance should suit his racing style. Expected to feature again. CLASSY NOA (6) boasts a solid strike-rate from this box. Not the quickest into stride but does hit the line strongly.
Stats
Comments
Strong performance showing plenty of speed to score by 3.5 lengths in a Class 5 last start at this track, clocking an excellent 22.31 for the 390m trip. This tougher again and prefer the place again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.50L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.00 | 26 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.80L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.52 | 22.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.80L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.62 | 22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.50L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.33 | 22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.10L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.63 | 0:22.63 | 22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.97 | 25.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.10L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.14 | 0:26.14 | 25.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Addington (16.86) in a Class 4, finishing a nose second. Has four wins and eight placings from 19 starts from the draw. Gets chance to atone.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.85 | 16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.10L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.96 | 0:16.96 | 16.7 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.38 | 0:16.97 | 16.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.80L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5f | $16,810.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.93 | 0:20.86 | 20.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.30L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C5q | $3,950.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.30 | 20.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.30L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.92 | 16.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.70L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.98 | 0:16.54 | 16.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.95 | 0:16.95 | 16.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.81 | 0:16.75 | 16.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.70L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.13 | 0:16.81 | 16.7 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Addington (17.19) in a Class 5, finishing a 9 length fifth. Has two wins and three placings from six starts from the draw. Racing well and has to be included.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.19 | 0:16.55 | 16.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.20L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.29 | 0:16.83 | 16.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.50L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.33 | 0:17.33 | 16.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.01 | 16.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.70L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.08 | 16.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.04 | 0:17.03 | 16.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.55 | 0:17.16 | 16.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.55 | 0:16.55 | 16.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.42 | 0:16.72 | 16.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.76 | 0:17.25 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 390m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when seventh over 295m at Addington three weeks ago. Didn't show up last start but give her another chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.41 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.30L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.30 | 0:17.01 | 16.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.59 | 16.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.48 | 0:16.82 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.40L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:16.66 | 16.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.70L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $8,620.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.89 | 16.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.60L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.28 | 0:17.28 | 16.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.3 | 0:17.01 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.85 | 0:17.39 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.46 | 0:17.3 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.10L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Addington over 295m in 17.18. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 390m at this track at Class 5 level. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.00L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | 16.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.63 | 22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.10L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.41 | 0:16.91 | 16.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.20L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 2 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | 16.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.46 | 22.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.60L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 2 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.24 | 0:17.2 | 16.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.84 | 22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 2 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.69 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.60L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won her last two including a strong win last start over 295m at Addington by 2.75 lengths in a Class 5. Top chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.59 | 0:16.59 | 16.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.70L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.75 | 0:16.75 | 16.7 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.70L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.07 | 16.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.70L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 53 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.90 | 0:16.72 | 16.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.50L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $25,860.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.63 | 0:17.95 | 18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.70L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.43 | 18.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.20L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.02 | 0:17.02 | 16.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.37 | 0.17 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.04 | 0:16.98 | 16.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.80L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.36 | 22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.60L | $42.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 457m at this track. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.27 | 0:25.53 | 25.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.50L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.25 | 0:16.77 | 16.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.80L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $8,400.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.63 | 25.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.40L | $6.50 |
| 1/1 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.11 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.67 | 25.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.70L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | INVf | $17,240.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.30 | 25.3 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.90L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.97 | 0:16.86 | 16.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.60L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.10L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | INV | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 19.11 | 0:18.65 | 18.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 26 | C5q | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.81 | 0:18.55 | 18.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.80L | $0.00 |