Ascot Park Race 6 - MCKNIGHT & BROWN MBL PACE
DUCHESS OF KENT (8) is a smart mare who resumes from a spell of seven months after showing some strong form last campaign including back-to-back wins at this circuit. Her record here stands at four from six and she goes well fresh so looks nicely placed for a winning return. BETTOR WAY (7) showed good improvement to come from a similar draw and finish second at his most recent outing at Gore. Can progress further third up. ALWAYS BE BATMAN (6) is first up for four months but has recorded two wins and a placing in three previous fresh attempts and his record at this circuit and distance stands at four from seven. CARRERA HOMBRE (4) steps out for a new yard. Owns a decent record at this distance. Keep safe. Something for the Multiples: RYLAN CHARLIE (1)

Driver: Ellie Barron
Stats
Comments
Early speed key in Gore victory. Tougher test here but rough combo hopes.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Ellie Barron | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.40 |
| 11/11 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Ellie Barron | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $29.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $12,545.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 1:59.50 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |
| 8/13 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R36 to R40 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Ellie Barron | 1:56.90 | 14 |
| 13.7L | $44.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Ellie Barron | 1:56.70 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $16.30 |
| 6/12 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $25,000.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Ellie Barron | 1:59.30 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $19.10 |
| 6/11 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | R37 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 6 |
| 12.6L | $12.10 | |
| 5/13 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R36 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,193.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Ellie Barron | 6 |
| 9.4L | $12.60 | |
| 6/9 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Ellie Barron | 5 |
| 29.6L | $13.60 | |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | R37 to R44 MOB. PACE | $12,090.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Madison Kyle | 4 |
| 9.1L | $18.10 |

Driver: Alex Milne
Stats
Comments
Gritty effort to score in lower grade at Winton. Tougher test here & on fringes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alex Milne | 2:01.30 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $9.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Alex Milne | 1:55.70 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $12.30 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 198 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Slushy | Alex Milne | 1:57.80 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.60 |
| 6/12 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Henry Sail | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $13.60 |
| 10/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | John Morrison | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $8.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 13.2L | $9.80 | |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 199.1L | $2.70 | |
| 9/10 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | John Morrison | 8 |
| 88.8L | $9.20 | |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 8 |
| 0.8L | $22.00 |

Driver: Mark Hurrell
Stats
Comments
Keeps stepping up in grade & competing well. Can't be ruled out again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | R43 to R59 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Hayden Douglas | 2:00.80 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $25.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:55.70 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $11.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $19.90 |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Riley Black | 1:56.70 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $27.40 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $24,125.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 1:57.90 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $34.10 |
| 1/13 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:59.10 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $103.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE | $10,350.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Blair Orange | 3 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 | |
| 5/11 | 25/06/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $9,825.00 | Winton | 2400m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 7 |
| 13.7L | $30.50 | |
| 9/13 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | Forbury Pk | 2200m | Easy | Brian Norman | 15 |
| 24.7L | $115.70 | |
| 6/11 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Good | Craig Ferguson | 9 |
| 10.8L | $19.80 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Brings a mixture of Canterbury form to southern barn. Best to watch market.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1:58.60 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $22.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1:58.50 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | 2YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 210 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:00.80 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | R35 to R62 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | R35 to R80 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | 154 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 | |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 3/11 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R38 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 12.4L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R48 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.70 |

Driver: Peter Hunter
Stats
Comments
Too far back last start after unlucky Gore outing. Will need his best effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 4 | R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Peter Hunter | 2:00.10 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $47.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | R43 to R59 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Hunter | 2:00.80 | 5 |
| 236.7L | $36.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Slushy | Peter Hunter | 1:57.80 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2026 | 45 | 3YO+ R35 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Peter Hunter | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 35.0L | $57.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | R42 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,545.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 1:59.90 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $79.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 137 | R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 1:55.60 | 3 |
| 67.2L | $49.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 4 |
| 188.3L | $80.90 | |
| 13/14 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 13 |
| 78.0L | $42.70 | |
| 11/11 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R49 to R69 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 3 |
| 83.4L | $76.00 | |
| 10/11 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Ellie Barron | 6 |
| 72.6L | $21.30 |

Driver: Hayden Douglas
Stats
Comments
Smart work in trial ahead of his return. No fears in this grade & big respect.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 1:57.50 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $34.60 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R48 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Hayden Douglas | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $11.10 |
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 4 | R46 to R55 MOB. PACE | $11,863.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Slushy | Hayden Douglas | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/13 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 1:58.6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/03/2026 | 18 | 4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Hayden Douglas | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 | |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 91 | R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Hayden Douglas | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 | |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $279,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 6 |
| 51.1L | $72.20 | |
| 4/14 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | 3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $31,050.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Hayden Douglas | 6 |
| 1.6L | $11.10 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Honest work in his Gore 2nd. Lands in a grade to suit. E/W threat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 14 | R43 to R59 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 2:00.80 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | 91 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,300.00 | Kurow | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $9.30 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 21 | R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE | $12,285.00 | Invcargill | 2700m | Good | Mark Hurrell | 1:59.70 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R48 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Winton | 2400m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $13.30 |
| 1/9 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | 4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Easy | Mark Hurrell | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.50 |
| 11/11 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Kimberly Butt | 12 |
| 193.7L | $10.70 | |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | R51 to R60 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 | |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.30 | |
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Gore | 1750m | Good | Sarah O'Reilly | 9 |
| 2.2L | $14.70 |