Ascot Race 1 - Swan Draught (Bm72+)
CORRECT CHOICE (5) looks the one to beat in the opener as he finally steps out to the mile. His three runs back have been solid over 1400m, but he looks ready for this trip now with CJP returning to the saddle. Has some versatility about him and with improvement expected, he can get back to winning ways. ROYAL TORONADO (4) went close last start over 1800m and lands here on the quick turnaround. The blinkers go on now and Pike hops back in the saddle in a big push for his chances. Should be one of the strongest late in the race. TRIO (3) finished in the money last start at big odds over 1400m thanks to a great ride. Nash Rawiller hops on board now and he's likely to land just off the speed from the gate. This looks to set up nicely for him. OUR ROCKY BAY (7) is better suited out to this track and trip and can improve. BLAZING EMERALD (6) is next best.

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 29 over 1800m, 6 len behind Forever Boy carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that faded in the straight 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Asphalt with 59.5kg at $41. Will have to improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 57kg | 1:52.01 | 1-1-9 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 59.5kg | 1:38.30 | 1-1-10 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN 3U | $150,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 54kg | 1:34.89 | 2-2-11 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 57kg | 1:38.26 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/09/2025 | 245 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 57.5kg | 1:24.92 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft | Kaitlyn Wells | 53.5kg | 1:16.53 | - | 0 |
| 3.51L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jason Brown | 52kg | 1:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 7.01L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 59kg | 1:49.41 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Noteworthy carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Pinjarra in the LR Pinjarra Clsc on February 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Snowdome with 54kg at $31. Looking to others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 196 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 57.5kg | 1:23.41 | 2-5-12 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 0:56.64 | - | 0 |
| 3.81L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 49kg | 0:55.46 | - | 0 |
| 5.26L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 22 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:24.85 | 7-5-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2025 | 20 | BM84+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 1:49.90 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 15/15 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 60.5kg | 1:36.33 | 12-12-15 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 59kg | 1:30.09 | 2-2-7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 54kg | 1:23.94 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Nash Rawiller
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Noteworthy with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Asphalt with 58kg at $61. Not far away last time. Can improve getting up to the mile.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 57.5kg | 1:23.41 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 58kg | 1:38.30 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/10/2025 | 140 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Soft 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | 59kg | 1:23.54 | 11-9-10 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:57.73 | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 51.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 0 |
| 5.79L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 2200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 2:21.16 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59.5kg | 1:37.78 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 1:36.54 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 29 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Forever Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Asphalt carrying 54.5kg at $17. Building nicely and looks well placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:52.01 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 54.5kg | 1:38.30 | 12-12-5 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2025 | 112 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 1:23.54 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Austin Galati | 55kg | 0:56.38 | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 1:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:37.97 | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:24.45 | 13-12-4 | 13 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 1:12.54 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Noteworthy carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 8 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Angel Undercover with 54.5kg at $13. Finds the right race now and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54.5kg | 1:23.41 | 6-9-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:23.02 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | 138 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 1:25.02 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 52.5kg | 0:57.73 | - | 0 |
| 1.59L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/06/2025 | 16 | BM66+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:37.04 | 5-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/15 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 1:25.05 | 10-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Soft 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 1:31.04 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury Aw | 900m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:55.19 | - | 0 |
| 1.49L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Forever Boy carrying 54kg at $26. Before that 6th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 15 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Summer's Legacy carrying 58kg at $15. Not out of this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:52.01 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/15 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 1:53.12 | 7-11-6 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:51.11 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 60kg | 1:38.38 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 12/13 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 1:23.99 | 3-4-12 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 60kg | 1:25.87 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Tiana Murray | 50kg | 1:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 8.51L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brad Parnham | 1:00.12 | - | 0 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brayden Gaerth
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Noteworthy carrying 54kg at $8.50. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Angel Undercover carrying 57kg at $21. Can improve stepping up to a mile.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 54kg | 1:23.41 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:23.02 | 4-3-8 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:25.02 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:12.67 | 4-3-10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2025 | 126 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Patrick Carbery | 55.5kg | 1:14.85 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:02.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Soft 6 | Jarrad Noske | 58.5kg | 1:31.04 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:00.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |