Ascot Park Race 1 - CRUICKSHANK PRYDE MDN
SWIFT THINKER (6) put in a nice effort on debut when recovered from an early check to trail the leader and she fought well to grab 3rd at Riverton in April. Nicely placed here. TORCHEM (2) ran on strongly from midfield for 2nd on debut in the same Riverton race as Swift Tinker then spelled. Battled on ok from well back on the heavy Wingatui track when fresh. Improver. OUTLAW (1) led for a long way at long odds but was reeled in on debut at Timaru recently. Danger here with a repeat performance. RUPENI (3) is a former northerner who ran on well for a 2nd at Trentham in his second start this time last year but didn't show a lot after. Possible improver from new stable. LEAVITT (8) had 3 northern trails as a 2yo last season, the best a 5th. Better effort for 2nd for this new stable at the Timaru trials last week.
Jockey: Brett Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Showed he has some talent on debut last start when he found one better at Phar Lap Racecourse over 1200m. Should enjoy a nice run off the low draw. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brett Murray | 57.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.91L | $42.90 |
Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Beaten 3.5 lengths into eighth when resuming last start over 1200m at Wingatui. Plenty of improvement to come.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 02/10/2026 | 181 | MDN | $20,325.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Rohan Mudhoo | 56kg | 1:19.89 | - | 6 |
| 3.53L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $33,333.00 | RIVN | 1100m | Soft 6 | Rohan Mudhoo | 57kg | 1:08.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.88L | $15.50 |
Jockey: Daniel Bothamley
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last appeared six months ago when he finished 9 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1200m at Te Rapa. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | 2YO SW+P | $29,167.00 | TE R | 1200m | Soft 5 | Joe Doyle | 57kg | 1:11.52 | - | 2 |
| 9.26L | $40.90 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 2YO | $16,667.00 | TE R | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 57.5kg | 1:06.79 | - | 3 |
| 20.31L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 134 | MDN 2YO | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1050m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:02.80 | - | 8 |
| 4.78L | $11.10 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 0:55.23 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Good 4 | Matthew Cameron | 57kg | 1:04.59 | - | 2 |
| 16.70L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/10/2025 | 10 | 2YO SW+P | $35,088.00 | TREN | 800m | Heavy 8 | Bruno Queiroz | 57kg | 0:48.06 | - | 2 |
| 0.80L | $2.30 |
| 4/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2YO SW+P | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 57kg | 1:01.96 | - | 5 |
| 4.60L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TE R | 730m | Soft 7 | George Rooke | 0:45.97 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kendra Bakker
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Maiden galloper in first campaign. Has been out of the money recently including last start when 11th over 1200m at Wingatui three weeks ago, beaten 11 lengths. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 02/10/2026 | 62 | MDN | $20,325.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Sima Mxothwa | 54kg | 1:19.89 | - | 3 |
| 11.06L | $18.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | 3YO SW+P | $25,000.00 | RICC | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Amber Riddell | 56kg | 1:14.79 | - | 1 |
| 8.19L | $31.40 |
| 13/14 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | 2YO SW+P | $25,000.00 | OAMA | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Bridget Grylls | 57kg | 1:17.71 | - | 2 |
| 15.96L | $25.20 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | WTUI | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Kendra Bakker | 54kg | 1:18.41 | - | 2 |
| 10.68L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Akshay Balloo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Son of Armory from Lady Echezeaux making his debut. No public trials. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Corey Campbell
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returned to the paddock after filling a minor placing on debut at Riverton over 1100m on April 4. Winning chance on her return.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2YO SW+P | $33,333.00 | RIVN | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jack Taplin | 54kg | 1:08.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.15L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Terry Moseley
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Well held on debut over 1200m Phar Lap Racecourse when eighth, beaten 7 lengths. Don't think she will trouble this field.
Last Starts 17 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 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Rohan Mudhoo | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 2 |
| 7.85L | $36.50 |
Jockey: Donovan Cooper
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly on debut. Has trialled well enough heading into this. Well worth keeping safe first time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TIMU | 1000m | Good 4 | Donovan Cooper | 1:00.47 | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 1100m | Soft 5 | Michael McNab | 1:07.23 | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Corentin Berge | 00:47.56 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 800m | Heavy 10 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:46.56 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Yogesh Atchamah
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $26.30 on debut last time out when ninth and beaten 11 lengths over 1200m at Phar Lap Racecourse. Has upside and may pay to follow up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $20,325.00 | TIMU | 1200m | Soft 5 | Matthew Cameron | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 3 |
| 11.37L | $26.30 |