Ascot Race 1 - A1 Engineering Mdn
JUST WALTER JOHN (1) is a lightly raced gelding on resumption who has impressed at the trials coming in. A host of gear changes this time in work suggests he's a more raceable commodity now. He's shown glimpses of his talent through his career thus far, and now he looks set to put it all together. MAYTHISBETHEONE (7) hasn't raced since the Supremacy Stakes in March where she was well beaten after leading the field up. That 2YO form has worked out well, though suspect she's had a slight issue since then. That's the query, but her recent trial was solid and she's got some runs on the board. DUST ASIDE (3) wasn't far away as fave fresh before being outclassed in Saturday grade most recently. Back to this level looks ideal third-up and he can play a leading role. EIGHTYSEVEN LAD (5) has shown some promising signs at the trials and a forward showing is expected on debut. WRITTEN WORDS (2) should be better for the fresh effort and can improve.
Jockey: Patrick Carbery
Weight: 57kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Northam 3yo Mdn on August 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Think Pink Daze carrying 57kg at $4.40. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on January 25 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Da Generals Son with 57kg at $21. Won trial at Belmont Park over 1000m on January 5. Has shown plenty of class in his career thus far and this shapes as a winning opportunity.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 0:59.98 | - | 0 |
| 5.45L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 07/08/2025 | 180 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 57kg | 1:05.08 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:58.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 57kg | 0:59.58 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 57kg | 0:59.30 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Taj Dyson
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at Geraldton Mdn on December 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Spare A Prayer carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp on June 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mardusa with 56kg at $16. Only fair fresh despite a strong trial coming in and improvement is expected.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/12/2025 | 182 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Geraldton | 1200m | Good 3 | Patrick Carbery | 56.5kg | 1:14.17 | 2-2-6 | 13 |
| 3.4L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 49kg | 1:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 4.02L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 56kg | 1:10.92 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Soft 5 | Patrick Carbery | 57kg | 0:59.34 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Patrick Carbery | 49kg | 1:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.62L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on December 10 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind The Nun carrying 56.5kg at $2.15. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track 3yo Plate on January 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Sound Of Speed with 53kg at $9. Profiles nicely. Can improve on the last start effort coming back in to maiden grade.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/01/2026 | 22 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 53kg | 0:58.71 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 193 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 56.5kg | 0:58.91 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:59.98 | - | 0 |
| 0.99L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:24.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.28L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Soft 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | 57kg | 0:58.36 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (I'm All The Talk - Nic's Daughter) will no doubt benefit from the three trials prior to his debut today. Fifth at Belmont Park in a 1000m trial on January 5. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 1:00.77 | - | 0 |
| 4.73L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Shaun O'donnell | 1:02.52 | - | 0 |
| 13.47L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Shaun O'donnell | 1:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old gelding making debut by Long Leaf out of Hussh Baby. Purchased for AUD $ 30,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale). Fourth at Lark Hill in a 950m trial on August 25. Handy trials coming in and won't be far away.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.96L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 0:57.15 | - | 0 |
| 7.96L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 1:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 4.17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 1:01.58 | - | 0 |
| 3.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Rommel on debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Belmont Park on January 5 over 400m. Worth watching for any market moves.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:24.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Jason Whiting | 52kg | 0:23.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.07L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at this track in the LR Supremacy March 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind Luana Miss carrying 54kg at $31. On debut third of 12 at this track 2yo Swp March 1 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Split The Gee carrying 55kg at $6. Here off a decent spell but her trials suggest she can run a big race.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Kristy Bennett | 0:58.49 | - | 0 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Jason Whiting | 0:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 54kg | 0:57.90 | 1-2-9 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 55kg | 0:59.06 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
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Filly by Exosphere on debut. Runner-up in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on December 29. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Holly Nottle | 50kg | 0:57.28 | - | 0 |
| 0.19L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jessica Valas | 1:01.83 | - | 0 |
| 4.94L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 11 at this track 2yo Swp on January 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Our Naughty Secret carrying 55kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 9 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 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:59.98 | - | 0 |
| 6.24L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Victoria Corver | 50kg | 0:57.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.91L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 1:12.36 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |