Ascot Race 9 - Schweppes - Watc Derby (G2)
Time for the WATC Derby now where SENTIMENTAL LEGEND (2) looks the one to beat coming through the Melvista. He meets ABERDEEN FLYER worse at the weights here, but the draw should see him right on the speed and Pike hops back on board. Can raise the bar again and win the Derby. ABERDEEN FLYER (1) was too good in the Roberts before ending up way back in the pack in the Melvista, closing strongly in the process. Gets a weight swing in his favour now, though where he gets to from the barrier is the query. WONDERFULLY MADE (7) bolted in to win the Oaks 10 days ago in a romp. The time was slower there against the boys, but she's already ticked the 2400m box impressively. Can be handy and make her presence felt. Chris Parnham rides MASMELO (8) over ABERDEEN FLYER and that's a good push for her chances. Keep safe. WYNN LAS VEGAS (3) can lead and be in this for a long way.

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR Melvista on April 1 over 2200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sentimental Legend carrying 56kg at $2.60. Before that won by 0.6 len at this track LR J C Roberts March 14 over 1800m defeating Sentimental Legend with 54kg at $3.20. Gets a weight swing in his favour and it wouldn't surprise to see him turn the tables.
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 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 2:18.22 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 1:48.90 | 10-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 1:38.23 | 9-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 3-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 210 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 1:04.04 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:15.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.42L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade Mcnaught | 1:00.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.56L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2025 | 154 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1300m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 1:17.96 | 6-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track LR Melvista April 1 over 2200m in soft going defeating Aberdeen Flyer with 54kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR J C Roberts on March 14 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Aberdeen Flyer carrying 54kg at $3.60. Too good last time out in the Melvista and this looks to shape favourably once again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 2:18.22 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | William Pike | 54kg | 1:48.90 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Good 4 | William Pike | 60kg | 1:40.21 | 7-5-1 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.85 |
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 91 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:24.00 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 0:57.07 | - | 0 |
| 4.66L | $0.00 |
| 1/16 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:25.18 | 12-12-1 | 15 |
| 1.9L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 0:58.59 | - | 0 |
| 1.11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR Melvista on April 1 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sentimental Legend carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that won by 4.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 12 over 1600m defeating Midnight Star carrying 57kg at $1.85. Showed he was up to it in the Melvista and can build on that effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 2:18.22 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $1.85 |
| 4/15 | 22/02/2026 | 146 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:24.94 | 14-12-4 | 15 |
| 1.2L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 0:57.68 | - | 0 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 0:56.32 | - | 0 |
| 3.29L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/09/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55.5kg | 1:24.23 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 2/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Soft 6 | William Pike | 55.5kg | 1:26.81 | 11-11-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track in the LR Melvista on April 1 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sentimental Legend with 54kg at $41. Before that 6th of 13 at this track in the LR J C Roberts on March 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Aberdeen Flyer with 54kg at $101. Others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Soft 5 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 54kg | 2:18.22 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:48.90 | 13-13-6 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:38.23 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 58kg | 1:32.37 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/14 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Albany | 1600m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56.5kg | 1:39.96 | 12-5-1 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 11/14 | 18/01/2026 | 116 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Mt Barker | 1300m | Good 3 | Rosie Mahony | 56.5kg | 1:18.22 | 14-13-11 | 14 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Rosie Mahony | 0:59.94 | - | 0 |
| 6.89L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Shaun Mcgruddy | 52kg | 1:02.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Belmont Park Cl1 on April 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Myzoom carrying 57kg at $4.60. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 22 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Gage Roads carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Not here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/04/2026 | 11 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 1:38.33 | 11-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 10 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 55.5kg | 1:38.54 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1500m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 58kg | 1:31.02 | 10-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 57kg | 1:24.42 | 6-8-1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.40 |
| 4/14 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 57kg | 1:10.52 | 5-7-4 | 14 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Jade Mcnaught | 50kg | 0:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.03L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:25.97 | - | 0 |
| 8.74L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brayden Gaerth
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 on March 25 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Fey King with 57kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Cl1 on March 4 over 1650m, 5 len behind Sentimental Legend with 60kg at $2.60. Not far away last time. One for exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 2100m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 57kg | 2:11.61 | 10-11-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 60kg | 1:40.21 | 9-9-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/15 | 22/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 57kg | 1:24.94 | 12-14-1 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:57.68 | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:23.24 | 11-11-7 | 11 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 54.5kg | 0:58.09 | - | 0 |
| 1.34L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at this track G3 Wa Oaks April 1 over 2400m in soft going defeating Poppy's Roses carrying 55.5kg at $2.05. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track in the LR Natasha on March 14 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Masmelo with 56kg at $1.50. Was dominant in the Oaks and creates plenty of interest lining up against the boys here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 55.5kg | 2:32.94 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 2:18.73 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | William Pike | 54kg | 1:50.81 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $1.65 |
| 1/14 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 3 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:38.37 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 28/01/2026 | 115 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 1:24.45 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 1:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 1:00.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 05/10/2025 | 176 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 1:19.46 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Wa Oaks on April 1 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Wonderfully Made carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track LR Natasha March 14 over 2200m defeating Admire Astra with 54kg at $4.80. Tongue tie goes on now and she can feature in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 55.5kg | 2:32.94 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.35 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 2:18.73 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 1:50.81 | 7-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/13 | 11/02/2026 | 88 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 3 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 1:24.35 | 13-11-3 | 13 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade Mcnaught | 50kg | 1:01.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.24L | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 56kg | 1:37.39 | 14-13-6 | 13 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Campbell | 54kg | 1:50.75 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Laqdar Ramoly | 1:00.88 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Wa Oaks on April 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wonderfully Made carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that 4th of 8 at this track in the LR Natasha on March 14 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Masmelo with 54kg at $11. Can finish in the money if she runs up to what she did last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 55.5kg | 2:32.94 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN F 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 2200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 2:18.73 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 2100m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 54.5kg | 2:13.61 | 5-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1705m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 6/14 | 26/01/2026 | 57 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 54.5kg | 1:25.16 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:03.36 | - | 0 |
| 3.93L | $0.00 |
| 6/15 | 30/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1500m | Good 3 | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:30.88 | 15-13-6 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:57.38 | - | 0 |
| 5.27L | $0.00 |