Ascot Race 1 - Mca Polytrack Hcp
WATTO'S MARK (4) was an impressive winner in this grade two back before sticking on soundly over 1200m in the Listed Breeders' Classic where he was at the top end of the market. This is a much easier race today and it shapes beautifully for him. Clearly the one to beat. SWINGMAN (3) tried his hand at the Placid Ark before a spell where he sat handy but failed to fire a shot. He was trending the right way prior to that and his trial coming into this was very strong. Appears the main danger. CASTLE ROAD (1) is a speedy customer who boasts an impressive first-up record. He's won both trials coming into this and the claim of Martinan gets him in nicely at the weights. Can sit on the speed and be tough to run down. SHARPASSA (6) will find this tougher, but she looks a filly on the way up. Can feature again with a favourable alley. RIPPER RUPERT (2) can bounce back to form dropping in grade.
Jockey: Cassey Martinan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track 3yo Plate December 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Storm Away with 58.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at this track Pa Prelude November 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Luana Miss carrying 58kg at $21. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can add to his impressive fresh record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Lisa Staples | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Lisa Staples | 0:23.95 | - | 0 |
| 2.67L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 58.5kg | 0:58.69 | 3-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 10/13 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 54kg | 1:10.52 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/16 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 57kg | 1:10.79 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/14 | 01/11/2025 | 70 | OPEN 3 | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 58kg | 1:04.38 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chanel Cooper | 58.5kg | 1:11.72 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/08/2025 | 105 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Soft 6 | Craig Staples | 61kg | 0:58.17 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $1.55 |
Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Twisted Steel with 57kg at $101. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Bunbury Cl3 January 21 over 1200m defeating Too Much Talk carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Only the quick turnaround here and looks better placed back to this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN 3 | $250,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:09.92 | 1-1-11 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 1:11.54 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.80 |
| 9/11 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 0:58.71 | 3-3-9 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | 102 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:04.93 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Holly Watson | 0:23.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.58L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,250.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1300m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 55.5kg | 1:20.03 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 5/8 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 1:11.72 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:23.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.17L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track in the LR Placid Ark November 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Luana Miss carrying 57kg at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Northam Mdn August 28 over 1100m on heavy track defeating Bold Fight with 55.5kg at $3.40. Tested in stronger company at the end of last campaign and his trials coming in were very good.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:01.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.24L | $0.00 | |
| 14/16 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:10.79 | 3-2-14 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/11/2025 | 49 | OPEN 3 | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 1:04.38 | 13-12-10 | 14 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 16 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 1:11.63 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 138 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Steven Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:05.30 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Steven Parnham | 1:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.01L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 12/04/2025 | - | LR OPEN CG 2 | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 1:04.74 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Bunbury in the LR Wa Breeders on February 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 56kg at $4. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track 3yo Plate January 24 over 1000m defeating Call Me Frosty carrying 56kg at $9. Clearly the one to beat with the form he brings into this.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:10.17 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | 56kg | 0:58.02 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Keshaw Dhurun | 1:01.41 | - | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Holly Watson | 1:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.31L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on January 10 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Western Ace carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 31 over 1406m, head behind Elegant Indi carrying 58kg at $6. Strong top-three chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 56kg | 1:23.12 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1406m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 58kg | 1:24.60 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 56kg | 1:23.16 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 11/16 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 58.5kg | 1:17.37 | 16-14-11 | 15 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/11/2025 | 116 | CL3 CG 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 56kg | 1:17.66 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Luke Campbell | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.72L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 6 | Luke Campbell | 56kg | 1:26.52 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good | Luke Campbell | 1:00.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on February 11 over 1000m, neck behind Gangster Goddess with 58.5kg at $3. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Bunbury Mdn January 26 over 1000m defeating Hot Chix Lane carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. Tougher here but she looks a filly on the way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 16 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 0:59.18 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54.5kg | 0:59.37 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55kg | 0:58.72 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 0:57.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Good | William Pike | 0:24.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.03L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Elisha Whittington
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on February 1 over 1100m, 4 len behind Searchin' Times carrying 55kg at $41. Better for that experience but others look better placed.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Elisha Whittington | 55kg | 1:04.50 | 2-4-9 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 0:56.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:57.59 | - | 0 |
| 3.84L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Campbell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Northam Mdn October 5 over 1100m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Pygmalion with 54kg at $3.60. On debut second of 9 at Northam 3yo Mdn September 4 over 1100m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Eternal Wine carrying 55kg at $3.20. Prefer to see how she returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Luke Campbell | 1:03.69 | - | 0 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Luke Campbell | 1:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 1:05.48 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 6 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Luke Campbell | 55kg | 1:05.00 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |