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Ascot Park Race 8 - MARK THOMPSON MEMORIAL DUNEDIN CUP HEATS PBD
MAX EFFORT (3) finished in the minors last start over the 390m at this track but ran a speedy 22.56 last start. Was surprisingly beaten last start when well in the market. Has the ability and expected to go close again. BIG DIVOT (4) is better than last start when fifth (17.54) in a Class 4 at Addington over 295m. Form at this distance is sound. Has the ability to give this a shake. MITCHAM BLAKE (2) has shown decent speed at his last couple and filled minor placings, last time finishing third beaten 4.5 lengths (22.63). Bold showing expected. STRASBURG (7) should be thereabouts despite an unplaced run here most recently. Odds will be appealing.
Race Time:2:07 AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:390m
2
Mitcham Blake (2)14433
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)12 mths 70: 12-16-15
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: Eminent Reality
Dam: Flower Bomb
Stats
Career70: 12-16-15
Win %17.14%
Place %61.43%
Prize Money$48,647.00
Comments
Hit the frame latest (22.63) when third at this track in a Class 5. Has seven wins and 15 placings from 35 starts from the draw. Right in this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.50L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.78 | 22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.10L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.29 | 22.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.60L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 22.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.50L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.62 | 22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.33 | 22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.90L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.54 | 22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $0.00 |
3
Max Effort (3)31322
Trainer: G A Cleeve (Rangiora)12 mths 48: 13-13-8
3 yo Fawn Dog
Sire: Fernando Bale
Dam: Pearls Are Us
Stats
Career48: 13-13-8
Win %27.08%
Place %70.83%
Prize Money$51,399.00
Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 3.5 lengths second but did clock a solid 22.56 over the 390m trip. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.50L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 0:21.08 | 0:20.85 | 20.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.29 | 22.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | 20.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.00L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.69 | 25.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.97 | 0:16.97 | 16.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.00L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.54 | 0:16.54 | 16.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.19 | 0:16.74 | 16.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.86 | 0:16.86 | 16.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Manukau | 318m | 18.18 | 0:18.04 | 18.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.30L | $0.00 |
5
Diamond Ranger (5)41256
Trainer: D A Roberts (Christchurch)12 mths 83: 29-27-12
4 yo Black Dog
Sire: Fernando Bale
Dam: Diamond Dazzled
Stats
Career83: 29-27-12
Win %34.94%
Place %81.93%
Prize Money$99,844.00
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.05) when sixth over 390m at this track in a Class 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and 11 places from 15 starts. Must respect.
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 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.60L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.06 | 0:16.83 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.30L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.30L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.01 | 0:17.01 | 16.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.70L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.31 | 0:16.92 | 16.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.50L | $3.60 |
| 1/1 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.21 | 21.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.30L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.08 | 0:16.7 | 16.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.50L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.05 | 0:16.74 | 16.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.50L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.09 | 0:16.86 | 16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |
6
Opawa Baxter (6)25333
Trainer: R Wales (Christchurch)12 mths 26: 10-3-8
2 yo Brindle Dog
Sire: Above All
Dam: Opawa Girls Get
Stats
Career26: 10-3-8
Win %38.46%
Place %80.77%
Prize Money$23,277.00
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 295m at Addington beaten 2.5 lengths (17.05) behind Broadway Gem in a Class 5 on April 9. No easier here and faces a tough task.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.87 | 16.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.50L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 3 | C5 | $3,920.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.75 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.20L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.91 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.83 | 16.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.72 | 16.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.95 | 0:16.81 | 16.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.90 | 0:16.90 | 16.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.70L | $3.80 |
| 1/1 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.86 | 0:16.86 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.01 | 0:16.88 | 16.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.21 | 0:16.87 | 16.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.00L | $0.00 |
7
Strasburg (7)12855
Trainer: Leaha Washington (Christchurch)12 mths 15: 6-2-1
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: Koblenz
Dam: Angel Birdie
Stats
Career15: 6-2-1
Win %40.00%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$12,672.00
Comments
Hasn't been that impressive recently but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.78 | 22.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.30L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.53 | 25.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.30L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | R/Af | $42,020.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:26.84 | 0:25.62 | 25.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.40L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | R/Aq | $5,630.00 | Cambridge | 457m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.87 | 25.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.40L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | C4 | $3,190.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.23 | 0:21.23 | 21.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.10L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Cambridge | 375m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.26 | 21.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.60L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.95 | 0:16.88 | 16.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.41 | 0:16.87 | 16.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.90L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.89 | 0:16.89 | 16.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.70L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | C2 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.98 | 0:16.98 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |
8
Sideline Sam (8)42165
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)12 mths 51: 15-12-3
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: Zulu Zeus
Dam: Sideline Sally
Stats
Career51: 15-12-3
Win %29.41%
Place %58.82%
Prize Money$40,891.00
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Class 5 on April 8 over 390m at this track behind Homebush Khan, beaten 9 lengths (22.96). Others preferred on this occasion.
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 | 8 | C5 | $4,170.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.31 | 22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.30L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.78 | 22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.10L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,200.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 22.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $3,950.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | C5 | $4,030.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.52 | 22.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.30L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 2 | C5 | $3,950.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.94 | 16.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.00L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.62 | 0:22.62 | 22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.50L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.56 | 0:22.56 | 22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 2 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.65 | 0:17.02 | 16.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.60L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.66 | 0:22.66 | 22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $0.00 |