Ascot Race 3 - Strangelove (Bm72+)
TYCOON HARRY (1) ticks plenty of boxes on his recent form, winning by 0.5L as the race favourite most recently in this grade. This looks to shape similarly for Nottle from a good draw and while he does rise in weight, it's hard to see anything turning the tables on him today. KAY TEE WHY (2) had been racing in stronger company prior to the break, flying home from the back over 1200m most recently. Back to 1000m off a freshen today and he comes into this without a trial. Has a fantastic record at this track and trip and first-up, and he can land the knockout blow. SIXINCH HEELS (8) will be fitter for a recent trial coming into this and she's a first-up winner in the past. Fiore rides her as she remains down in the weights and a forward showing is expected first-up. CASTLE ROAD (4) can bounce back to form dropping down to 1000m again today and with the aid of an inside draw. PINGERS (6) is better than she showed last time out and can bounce back.

Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 72+ March 21 over 1000m defeating Black Ora with 55.5kg at $3.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 14 over 1000m, head behind Pingers with 58.5kg at $3.30. Hard to knock his recent form and this looks a winnable race yet again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 55.5kg | 0:58.26 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 31 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 58.5kg | 0:57.84 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 3 | Holly Nottle | 59kg | 0:58.13 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 53kg | 0:57.17 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 31 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 55.5kg | 0:57.55 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 25 | CL5 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 56.5kg | 0:57.86 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 850m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 0:57.62 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 1:00.31 | - | 0 |
| 2.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at this track Rtg 78+ November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cessation with 56kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Belmont Park Rtg 72+ September 20 over 1000m slow track defeating Ginnivan with 54kg at $1.60. No trial coming in but he goes well fresh and he can fire a shot.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/14 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 1:08.95 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 57kg | 0:58.38 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56.5kg | 0:58.24 | 9-9-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | 126 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 54kg | 0:59.11 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 0:58.37 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:57.99 | - | 0 |
| 0.93L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Timeless Gem with 58.5kg at $16. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ April 19 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Toropa with 57.5kg at $26. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:09.51 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | BM78+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 55.5kg | 1:10.52 | 6-7-9 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | BM72+ 2U | $125,000.00 | Geraldton | 1200m | Good 3 | Natasha Faithfull | 57.5kg | 1:11.56 | 12-9-1 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Shyane Marlborough | 53kg | 0:57.19 | - | 0 |
| 1.53L | $0.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:10.11 | 5-7-14 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:14.85 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:12.28 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:56.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lisa Staples
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sisu Warrior carrying 55.5kg at $16. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on March 14 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Pingers with 55.5kg at $2.80. Will be tough to run down from the front.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lisa Staples | 55.5kg | 1:10.68 | 1-1-9 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 58.5kg | 0:58.16 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Lisa Staples | 50kg | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Lisa Staples | 50kg | 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 |

Jockey: Patrick Carbery
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 21 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 55kg at $15. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 59kg | 0:57.79 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 55kg | 0:58.26 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 60kg | 0:58.36 | 7-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 54.5kg | 0:58.23 | 2-2-8 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 55.5kg | 0:57.17 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1300m | Good 3 | Holly Watson | 56.5kg | 1:16.80 | 9-3-12 | 9 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good | Ava Catarino | 1:04.25 | - | 0 |
| 0.81L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 30/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Kristy Bennett | 0:24.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on March 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tycoon Harry with 54kg at $11. The race before that won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ March 14 over 1000m defeating Tycoon Harry carrying 54kg at $15. Worth following up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 0:58.26 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 0:57.84 | 6-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 0:58.66 | 7-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 19 | BM66+ FM 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 51kg | 1:10.05 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 29 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:05.78 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 151 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 0:59.45 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:56.43 | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jade Mc Naught | 0:57.69 | - | 0 |
| 4.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track Rtg 72+ November 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Noteworthy carrying 54kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ September 6 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Silver Eye with 56.5kg at $3.50. Can resume on a winninjg note.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Giaan O'donnell | 49kg | 1:01.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 1:23.41 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55.5kg | 1:23.02 | 14-13-2 | 14 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:10.89 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/16 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55.5kg | 1:10.11 | 2-2-10 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 56.5kg | 1:12.67 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2025 | 133 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Lucy Fiore | 56.5kg | 1:01.76 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:57.39 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 |