Ascot Park Race 7 - COLIN KEEN MEMORIAL (GROUP 2) HEATS
YUKI (5) is worth forgiving for his last effort when fifth (26.45) at this track over 457m. Form at the trip excellent including seven wins. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Did win the NZ Derby and can bounce back. GOTCHA KANE (3) is a handy dog who jumped from box 6 last time out and scored by 3.5 lengths at Addington (16.76). Yet to taste defeat from two runs out of this box. Capable of going well again. PAW ZACHARY (8) was impressive last time, posting an effortless 2.25 lengths win in taking a Class 4 in 26.09 and a new Best time this course and distance. Has the ability and can measure up again. DALGETY (1) generally performs well over this distance. Should get every chance from the ace box.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Manawatu over 457m. Last start finished 4th in a Class 4 on April 8 over 457m at this track behind Paw Zachary beaten 2.75 lengths (26.28). Looks one of the chances.
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 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.28 | 0:26.09 | 26.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.70L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | 25.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/A | $7,310.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.61 | 25.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.00L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.68 | 25.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.60L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.30L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.84 | 0:30.36 | 30.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.90L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.25 | 0:30.22 | 29.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.06 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C2f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.55 | 0:30.55 | 30.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | C2q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 29.7 | 0:29.7 | 29.7 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.50L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 457m in 25.93. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 457m at this track at Class 5 level. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $5,830.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.70L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 25.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.30L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.48 | 30.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.30L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 30.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.70L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:26.18 | 26.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.80L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.05 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.34 | 0:30.15 | 29.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.05 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.96 | 0:30.6 | 30.6 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.40L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just six days ago over 295m at Addington by 3.5 lengths in a Class 5. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Key runner.
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 | 0:16.76 | 0:16.76 | 16.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.50L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.75 | 16.7 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.70L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.24 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $42,020.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.62 | 25.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.50L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.69 | 25.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.10L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.79 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.36 | 0:16.66 | 16.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.20L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.65 | 0:16.65 | 16.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.72 | 0:16.72 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.98 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.51) when sixth over 457m at this track in a Class 4. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.51 | 0:26.09 | 26.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.00L | $35.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | C4 | $3,170.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.18 | 16.7 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.62 | 0:26.35 | 25.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.90L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.63 | 22.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.80L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $2,940.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.30L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | C5 | $5,710.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:25.78 | 25.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.50L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 2 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.46 | 0:17.03 | 16.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.50L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.18 | 26.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.60L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/02/2026 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.13 | 25.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.30L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 2 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.12 | 0:17.12 | 16.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (26.45) when fifth over 457m at this track in a Class 5. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $5,830.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.70L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $5,580.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.12 | 25.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.80L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.53 | 25.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.50L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $42,020.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | 25.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.40L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | 25.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.40L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.13 | 25.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.8 | 0:30.18 | 30.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.20L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.44 | 0:30.15 | 29.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | 30 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.7 | 0:30.23 | 30.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.51 | 0:25.51 | 25.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.20L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 390m in 22.58. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 457m at this track at Class 5 level. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.70 | 0:25.93 | 25.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.00L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.52 | 22.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.50L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.59 | 0:25.68 | 25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.00L | $19.00 |
| 1/1 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.11 | 0:17.11 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | R/Aq | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.21 | 0:30.23 | 30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.00L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.14 | 0:30.83 | 30.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.40L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.85 | 0:30.6 | 30.6 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:21.95 | 21.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.00L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 25.83 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $6.20 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after winning by 2.75 lengths at Addington (30.09) beating Mister Efficient in a Class 4/5 on April 9 six days ago. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,580.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 30.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.70L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,580.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.99 | 29.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.30L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.19 | 0:30.34 | 30.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.10L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | 30.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.70L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.29 | 30.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.60L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,370.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.33 | 30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.80L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.53 | 0:30.52 | 30.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.10L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.66 | 0:30.36 | 30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.73 | 0:30.22 | 29.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.70L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | R/Aq | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.56 | 0:30.23 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.70L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after tracking the speed to win by 2.25 lengths at this track over 457m (26.09) beating Bartlett in Class 4 on April 8. Still to win from this draw but has been in the placings two times. Key chance and should go close.
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 | C4 | $4,920.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.09 | 0:26.09 | 26.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.30L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | C3/4 | $4,960.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.48 | 0:26.35 | 25.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.80L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,630.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.34 | 30.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.30L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $4,960.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.00L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $6,640.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.74 | 25.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | C3/4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.53 | 0:21.52 | 20.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.20L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | C3/4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.08 | 0:25.85 | 25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.90L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | C4 | $0.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 26.34 | 0:26.01 | 25.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 457m | 25.93 | 0:25.83 | 25.3 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.60L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.29 | 0:30.41 | 29.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.30L | $0.00 |