Ascot Race 5 - Tabtouch - Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic (L)
The 3YO's take centre stage now with SHERPA EXPRESS (2) the one to beat after an impressive performance first-up in the Placid Ark. He flew late from the rear of the field after jumping from out wide and looks well placed out to 1400m now. Pike sticks with him in a good push for his chances and with improvement likely, he'll be hard to hold out. HOT AND HIGH (8) looks an exciting filly on the way up, bolting in by 3L in a NMW at the midweeks last time out. She should be handy in the run from a good draw and the rise to 1400m doesn't look an issue. Right down in the weights now and appears the main danger. SNITZALATTE (6) bumped into a couple smart ones early in the prep before a 2.4L defeat in the Placid Ark. Out to 1400m now should suit and she was strong from the front in the Sires as a 2YO. Can bounce back. MARDUSA (1) brings the right form into this and can go close back in trip. RIVA AQUARAMA (7) wasn't far away last start and has claims.

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 13 at this track in the G2 Wa Guineas on November 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind King Of Light carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Fairetha on November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind King Of Light carrying 55kg at $16. Better suited here and can put his best foot forward.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 1:36.83 | 13-12-7 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 55kg | 1:21.48 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/15 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:10.93 | 8-8-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 11/10/2025 | 105 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 54kg | 1:10.11 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jefferson Tsang | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jefferson Tsang | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.84L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 28/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:10.92 | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2025 | 137 | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 1:04.88 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.25 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at this track in the LR Placid Ark on November 15 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Luana Miss carrying 57kg at $18. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Northam Mdn July 24 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Lemmor with 55.5kg at $1.80. Impressive in the Placid Ark fresh and looks the one to beat out in trip.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | 114 | LR OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:10.79 | 12-14-2 | 14 |
| 0.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 0:59.75 | - | 0 |
| 2.13L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 6 | Brad Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:05.37 | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Brad Parnham | 57kg | 1:00.16 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 1:03.77 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.7 len at Belmont Park Cl1 November 12 over 1300m defeating Auto Cruise with 58kg at $3.60. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Northam Mdn October 26 over 1300m defeating Pure Silver carrying 56kg at $7. In winning form and is not to be discounted.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/11/2025 | 17 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:17.79 | 9-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.7L | $3.60 |
| 1/16 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 1:15.39 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | 180 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 1:04.50 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 1:01.35 | - | 0 |
| 2.91L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Steven Parnham | 0:58.75 | - | 0 |
| 3.52L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 57kg | 0:58.61 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/04/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 57kg | 1:10.52 | 6-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Austin Galati
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on November 4 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Wiluna Lass with 60kg at $2.05. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on October 25 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Rolling Ruler with 55kg at $3. Would have to improve on recent form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Taj Dyson | 0:59.94 | - | 0 |
| 2.92L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 04/11/2025 | 10 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 60kg | 0:58.96 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.05 |
| 6/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 55kg | 0:58.78 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2025 | 136 | OPEN 3 | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 55kg | 0:57.73 | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Taj Dyson | 0:59.77 | - | 0 |
| 4.27L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good 4 | Taj Dyson | 57kg | 0:57.58 | 2-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Elisha Whittington
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 5th of 11 at Albany Mdn on November 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Brave Apache carrying 56kg at $31. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good 4 | Christopher Nicoll | 56kg | 0:59.51 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 1:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.71L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Holly Watson | 0:24.92 | - | 0 |
| 3.99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 16 at this track in the LR Placid Ark on November 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Luana Miss with 55kg at $7. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track in the LR Belgravia on October 25 over 1200m, slow going head behind King Of Light with 54kg at $2.80. She's better than she showed last start and can bounce back to her best.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 1:10.79 | 11-9-7 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/15 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 1:10.93 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 0:57.73 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 133 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 56kg | 0:58.90 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55kg | 1:23.72 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/16 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 1:09.87 | 8-8-3 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 600m | Good | William Pike | 0:34.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Campbell
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Champ Fillies on November 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Pure Excess with 56kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track in the LR Burgess Queen on November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 54kg at $21. Not out of this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | 56kg | 1:37.39 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:22.82 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/10/2025 | 70 | CL3 FM 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:11.97 | 12-12-3 | 13 |
| 0.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Chris Parnham | 1:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:12.23 | 8-7-1 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | NMW 2 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Luke Campbell | 56kg | 1:12.55 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | NMW 2 | $35,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:05.83 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 1:01.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.97L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Northam 3yo Mdn October 30 over 1000m defeating Now You See Me with 55kg at $4.40. Last time out favourite; won by 3 len at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly November 12 over 1200m defeating Intoxicating with 56.5kg at $1.75. Exciting filly on the rise who can keep her unbeaten run alive.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56.5kg | 1:10.91 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 0:57.97 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Chris Parnham | 1:01.61 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 1:00.91 | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun O'Donnell
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 len at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn November 19 over 1300m defeating Awesome Force carrying 55kg at $6.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on November 4 over 1000m, neck behind Wiluna Lass with 57kg at $7. Not out of this on recent races.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Good 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | 55kg | 1:18.68 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Shaun O'Donnell | 57.5kg | 0:58.65 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 119 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun O'Donnell | 54kg | 0:58.68 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:01.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Steven Parnham | 1:02.21 | - | 0 |
| 3.16L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 0:59.34 | 3-6-9 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at Bunbury 3yo 0Mwly on November 23 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Heaven Specified with 58kg at $5. The start before that faded in the straight 12th of 14 at this track in the G3 Champ Fillies on November 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Pure Excess with 56kg at $151. Draws the inside but others make more appeal.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 8 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 58kg | 1:06.95 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 12/14 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 56kg | 1:37.39 | 1-1-12 | 14 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 54kg | 1:23.56 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 26/10/2025 | 112 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 54kg | 1:15.39 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Victoria Corver | 1:00.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Victoria Corver | 53.5kg | 1:28.71 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2025 | 105 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Troy Turner | 55kg | 1:26.88 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Troy Turner | 0:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.83L | $0.00 |