Ascot Race 5 - Afgri Equipment (Bm78+)
ABERDEEN FLYER (7) won the Roberts before just missing in the Melvista and not running the extra trip of the Derby. His trial recently was superb and suspect he'll be a miler this time in. Maps to get every chance on resumption and he's very attractive with the profile he brings into this. POND MASTER (9) won by a nose fresh before a narrow defeat last start at 1200m behind SIX SHOOTER. Out to 1400m now is a good move and he's won 2/3 when third-up in the past. Drops in weight and can get back to winning ways without surprising. ELITE MISSILE (2) had fans in the Hannans but got well back and never featured when fresh. He usually dips second-up, but his fresh run was too bad to be true and he can improve quickly under this scenario. SIX SHOOTER (4) was just fair in a recent trial. Out to 1400m now is a niggle, but it's hard to knock his winning form. NOBLE CONNECTION (5) trialled nicely recently and has claims first-up.

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Nearly pinched the Listed Hannans Handicap at Kalgoorlie last week, leading to the turn and going under by a neck to Hoba West at long odds. That was a sharp lift on his second-last effort in the Listed Farnley Stakes, but this is a harder venue and he carries top weight even with the claim. Better last start but he's hard to have on his form prior.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,450.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 54kg | 1:23.39 | 1-1-2 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | 54kg | 1:23.23 | 2-2-8 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 161 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | 56kg | 0:58.63 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade Mcnaught | 1:02.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 54kg | 1:29.04 | 2-4-13 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | 54kg | 1:23.06 | 1-4-11 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/02/2026 | 99 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 54kg | 1:17.72 | 3-3-8 | 12 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jason Li | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.79L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well below expectations first-up in the Listed Hannans Handicap at Kalgoorlie, finishing 11th and beaten eight and a half lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. His fourth in the Listed Old Comrade Stakes at this venue last campaign is a much better guide, and he is a track-and-trip winner. Things didn't go to plan last start at Kalgoorlie but he's better than that and an improved run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 01/10/2026 | 181 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,450.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 1:23.39 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 0:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 0:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 4.69L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 1:38.57 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 1:29.04 | 13-13-4 | 13 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 1:23.06 | 13-12-6 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 1:17.72 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 196 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:10.53 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed well for third in the Listed Hannans Handicap at Kalgoorlie last week, beaten just under two lengths by Hoba West after starting at long odds. He had also worked home soundly when fourth in the Listed Farnley Stakes at Belmont Park. Good in the Hannan's but others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,450.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:23.39 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Troy Turner | 54kg | 1:23.23 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 59kg | 1:17.92 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Holly Watson | 55.5kg | 1:24.25 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/07/2026 | 133 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 59kg | 1:12.54 | 14-13-12 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Holly Watson | 1:01.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.52L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 0:59.46 | - | 0 |
| 6.83L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:23.06 | 11-10-10 | 14 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a Benchmark 72+ at Belmont Park last start, coming from off the speed to beat Country God by a nose and turning around a plain Benchmark 66+ run seven days earlier. He also beat Pond Master in that latest race, has two wins from three starts this season and owns two wins from four tries around 1400m. Recent trial was just fair, though his last start rating stacks up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 57kg | 1:11.27 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 11/13 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 60kg | 1:11.03 | 4-6-11 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 259 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 58kg | 1:12.11 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:58.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.13L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 0:57.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 1:09.51 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | 161 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 61kg | 1:10.67 | 8-5-9 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/06/2025 | 24 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Brad Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:26.60 | 3-2-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a wide run at Northam in Benchmark 66+ grade, where he was unwanted in betting and faded to finish second last. His previous win at this venue, beating Soldanelle by a nose, shows the better side of his form. Looks ready to fire on resumption.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 1:14.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:56.42 | - | 0 |
| 29.17L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 01/06/2026 | 37 | BM66+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Soft 6 | Natika Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:37.73 | 3-2-12 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:38.48 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 58.5kg | 1:37.07 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $31.00 |
| 11/13 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Soft 5 | Holly Nottle | 57kg | 1:50.64 | 5-8-11 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 59kg | 1:37.12 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/02/2026 | 168 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 1:23.66 | 8-7-10 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive Benchmark 72+ thirds at Belmont Park, most recently beaten a length and a half by Silent Diva after working home evenly from back in the field. His previous third had more merit after a slow start and a lack of clear running on straightening. Place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | Jarrad Noske | 58.5kg | 1:37.60 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jarrad Noske | 58.5kg | 1:24.99 | 8-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 61kg | 1:24.87 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 58.5kg | 1:10.93 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 59kg | 1:11.60 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $91.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/07/2026 | 217 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jason Whiting | 59kg | 1:12.54 | 13-14-13 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Peter Knuckey | 1:00.11 | - | 0 |
| 0.56L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jason Whiting | 1:00.84 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with a Belmont Park trial win behind him, which is a solid pointer for a first-up assignment. He was last seen finishing fifth in the G2 WATC Derby at this track after racing wide from the 900m, and his earlier second in the Listed Melvista Stakes reads strongly for this grade. Trial coming in was super and he has a very progressive profile.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good | Bonnie Casey | 1:14.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | G2 OPEN 3 | $400,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 57kg | 2:30.86 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 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 | 1:15.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.42L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held in the Listed Hannans Handicap at Kalgoorlie last week, finishing eighth and beaten four and a half lengths after settling well back and only keeping on. The run prior as favourite had some interference, but he was still beaten five and a half lengths. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/10/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 3U | $154,450.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 1:23.39 | 13-13-8 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $30,250.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1300m | Good 4 | Jefferson Tsang | 60.5kg | 1:17.99 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | BM70+ 3U | $24,350.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jefferson Tsang | 60kg | 1:13.23 | 10-10-1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1400m | Soft 5 | Cassey Martinan | 60.5kg | 1:24.35 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 13 | BM70+ 2U | $24,000.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1300m | Soft 5 | Natasha Faithfull | 60.5kg | 1:18.52 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 11/13 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | BM66+ 2U | $100,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Soft 6 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 1:37.73 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.35L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:57.48 | - | 0 |
| 0.79L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has come back in good order, winning a Benchmark 72+ at Belmont Park over 1000m before going under by only a neck to Six Shooter in the same grade over 1200m. He travelled well and fought hard last start, and now reaches the third run of the campaign with a solid 1400m record behind him. Just missed last start but things look to shape nicely third-up out in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Austin Galati | 56.5kg | 1:11.27 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 86 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 54.5kg | 0:57.47 | 4-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Austin Galati | 0:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 6 | William Pike | 61kg | 1:14.08 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/14 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 59kg | 1:24.04 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 11/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | Jarrad Noske | 59kg | 1:37.06 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 10-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 0:57.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |