Ascot Race 5 - Mca Polytrack (Bm78+)
SHMOOV MOOVA (8) was caught wide off a freshen last start and stuck on well enough behind the impressive Smooth Chino. Blinkers go on now as does Pike, with the gelding dropping 5kgs today. Fitter for that effort and he can return to his best form in this event which will see him very hard to beat. ANGEL UNDERCOVER (4) sat up on the speed last start but capitulated and finished well back. Her win two back was very strong from off speed and suspect that's how she'll be ridden today. Nicely weighted after the claim of ZJP and she can bounce back. KAPTAIN KAOS (3) is racing in good order and has tackled some strong races in recent times, finishing 3.7L off Cosmic Crusader most recently. The inside draw should see him get every chance and it wouldn't surprise to see him end his winning drought. FLY WITH CAUTION (5) resumes from a long break without a trial but is a very nice horse in the making. Keep safe. SILVER EYE (6) is next best out to 1400m.

Jockey: Alan Kennedy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track in the LR Carbine Club on November 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57.5kg at $91. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves on November 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Jokers Grin with 57.5kg at $201. Difficult to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 57.5kg | 1:22.61 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57.5kg | 1:03.59 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $201.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 58.5kg | 0:58.38 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/09/2025 | 287 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Patrick Carbery | 57.5kg | 1:11.72 | 4-3-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Patrick Carbery | 0:57.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.73L | $0.00 | |
| 14/16 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,507,500.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Alan Kennedy | 58.5kg | 1:08.89 | 6-7-14 | 14 |
| 8.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 57.5kg | 1:03.53 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Alan Kennedy | 0:58.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun McGruddy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 78+ on November 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cessation carrying 60kg at $71. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside in the G3 Hyperion on June 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $201. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 29/11/2025 | 146 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 60kg | 1:10.52 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:00.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Bunbury | 2200m | Heavy 9 | Brandon Louis | 57.5kg | 2:24.76 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Pinjarra | 2000m | Heavy 9 | Brandon Louis | 59kg | 2:11.71 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1600m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 59kg | 1:36.35 | 7-9-6 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $201.00 |
| 14/15 | 11/05/2025 | 144 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 57.5kg | 1:15.91 | 13-15-14 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Shaun McGruddy | 1:00.59 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2024 | 11 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | Shaun McGruddy | 58.5kg | 2:16.05 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Troy Turner
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track in the LR Carbine Club on November 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 55kg at $71. Before that 4th of 9 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Hannans on October 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Multinational with 54.5kg at $12. Racing well of late and should get every chance off the inside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 55kg | 1:22.61 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 1:00.68 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 3U | $158,600.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 54.5kg | 1:23.49 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Soft 5 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 1:42.40 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Troy Turner | 54kg | 1:29.08 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 5 | Troy Turner | 54kg | 1:39.09 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | 27 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Troy Turner | 54kg | 1:25.59 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 1:00.59 | - | 0 |
| 2.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ on November 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Noteworthy carrying 57.5kg at $9. The race before that won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 8 over 1400m defeating Sixinch Heels carrying 58.5kg at $13. Disappointed last time out but can turn that form around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:23.41 | 3-2-11 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 58.5kg | 1:23.02 | 16-8-1 | 13 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 53kg | 1:10.01 | 12-11-9 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 162 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 8-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jade McNaught | 1:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.53L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jade McNaught | 1:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 7.04L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2025 | 13 | BM84+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 54kg | 1:49.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57.5kg | 1:22.50 | 7-7-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track Ascot Mile on February 1 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bonjoy with 54kg at $20. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on October 12 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 57kg at $14. Long time off the scene but his best form is good enough.
Last Starts 305 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/02/2025 | 63 | BM84+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lisa Staples | 0:56.81 | - | 0 |
| 2.64L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 58kg | 1:49.85 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 59kg | 1:49.92 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/15 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 57.5kg | 1:36.22 | 5-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/10/2024 | 168 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 57kg | 1:11.16 | 14-16-16 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Steven Parnham | 0:58.03 | - | 0 |
| 4.58L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2024 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 60kg | 1:36.39 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 78+ on November 29 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Cessation with 55kg at $26. The race before that 8th of 14 at Geraldton Batavia on November 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Supersession carrying 59.5kg at $10. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. Just missed last week and out to this trip looks ideal now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 1:10.52 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | BM72+ 2U | $125,000.00 | Geraldton | 1200m | Good 3 | Brayden Gaerth | 59.5kg | 1:11.56 | 6-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/14 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55.5kg | 1:08.95 | 11-10-7 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 56.5kg | 0:58.38 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 0:58.24 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 58.5kg | 1:12.37 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Jade McNaught | 0:57.39 | - | 0 |
| 2.93L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:56.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months 8th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Smooth Chino with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shmoov Moova with 57kg at $16. Prepared to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 22/11/2025 | 266 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:10.81 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brad Parnham | 1:00.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57kg | 1:24.19 | 9-7-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 9/16 | 15/02/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $252,500.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 1:10.62 | 13-13-9 | 15 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $127,980.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 1:22.91 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/11/2024 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:37.14 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2024 | 13 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Chris Parnham | 1:01.76 | - | 0 |
| 1.21L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on November 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smooth Chino with 59kg at $4.80. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 71+ on August 23 over 1200m, slow going head behind Desert Nymph with 55.5kg at $2.50. Caught wide fresh and tired late, but he'll be better for that run and this looks a good spot for him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 22/11/2025 | 63 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Tim Clark | 59kg | 1:10.81 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 60kg | 1:42.83 | 7-9-4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 55.5kg | 1:25.41 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 1:12.26 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/08/2025 | 140 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | William Pike | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 5-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 1:00.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.54L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:11.58 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
| 4/11 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:56.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.62L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track Rtg 78+ on November 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sky Duke with 54kg at $51. Last start 6th of 10 at this track in the LR Carbine Club on November 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 55kg at $71. Outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:22.61 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/11/2025 | 133 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:08.95 | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 0:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.27L | $0.00 | |
| 14/14 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 60kg | 1:24.45 | 12-9-14 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Holly Watson | 55.5kg | 1:41.77 | 9-7-9 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/15 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | BM78+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55.5kg | 1:25.36 | 15-15-6 | 13 |
| 1.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 58.5kg | 1:24.85 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 1:00.29 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 |