Ascot Park (NZ) horses tips & previews

Thursday 22 October 2026

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Ascot Park (NZ), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Thursday 22 October 2026

Race 5 — Mccallums Group Mdn 1200m · jumps 1:22 pm AEDT

Race notes

MAIDEN,Maiden
SOFT5
CLOUDY
12 runners

Shortest win price

Swoomee Swan (6)

2.70

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

7Chasing Highs
10Another Rose

Midfield

8Lilybet

Offpace

1Capulet
11La Cabra

Onpace

3Rheinhardt
13Wilhelmina
2Easterly
5Mfana
6Swoomee Swan

Firststart

12Moet Amour

Leader

4Mr Darcy

Capulet · Positive
Draw Suits
Well drawn inside
Easterly · Negative
Jockey Booking
Brett Murray current POT is 34% below Career Avg.
Rheinhardt · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Mr Darcy · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1CapuletJ: Kendra Bakker·T: Ms S Mckay158.5kg7 7 11 24: 0-1-08.502.80

Career

4: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pukekohe
1: 0-0-0
Track Riverton
1: 0-1-0
Track Matamata
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Riverton1200m6 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT59.78L
11Pukekohe1300m18 Jan 2026 · MDN · SOFT610L
7Taupo1200m28 Dec 2025 · MDN 3YO · SOFT58.55L
7Matamata1200m15 June 2025 · MDN 2YO · HEAVY1017.7L

Insights

Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

ILB

First up after a 28 week break. Showed a good turn of foot when 2nd beaten by close to 10L last time at Riverton and has the ideal draw. Respect the betting.

RSIS

Resuming after a break of 28 weeks. Nice effort to run into 2nd beaten by just short of 10L last run at Riverton. Could be in the mix.

2EasterlyJ: Brett Murray·T: Jenn Sheridan758.5kg6 4 3 2 86: 0-1-19.003.00

Career

6: 0-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Track Riverton
5: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-1-1
Going Heavy
5: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

8Riverton1400m8 May 2026 · MDN 2YO&UP · HEAVY106.65L
2Ascot Park1400m19 Apr 2026 · MDN · HEAVY102.07L
3Riverton1400m4 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT61.79L
4Riverton1200m8 Mar 2026 · MDN · HEAVY93.91L
6Riverton1200m9 May 2025 · MDN · HEAVY105.8L
7Riverton1200m21 Apr 2025 · MDN · HEAVY109.6L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Brett Murray current POT is 34% below Career Avg.
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

ILB

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Jumped at $3.00 and was well beaten when 8th last start at Riverton on a heavy track. Displays good tactical speed. One of the value chances in this race.

RSIS

First run back from a break. At 2/1 weakened to finish 8th last run at Riverton. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Forward showing expected.

3RheinhardtJ: Akshay Balloo·T: K Selvan458.5kg3 11 113: 0-0-131.005.50

Career

3: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Riverton
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Riverton1200m8 May 2026 · MDN 2YO&UP · HEAVY1019.92L
11Ascot Park1400m19 Apr 2026 · MDN · HEAVY1015.56L
3Riverton1200m6 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT511.59L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start

Comments

ILB

First up and was outmuscled when 3rd first up last preparation at Riverton. Has shown early pace in races to date. Would be more keen on the chance of others.

RSIS

Resuming and solid run on the pace before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by nearly 12L resuming last preparation at Riverton. Shows good early pace.

4Mr DarcyJ: Corey Campbell·T: S J Kirkland1058.5kg9 11 53: 0-0-06.002.25

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Gore
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Oamaru1200m14 June 2026 · MDN 2YO&UP · SOFT52.01L
11Ascot Park1200m14 Feb 2026 · MDN · SOFT712.48L
9Gore1100m21 Sept 2025 · MDN · HEAVY1076.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

ILB

Resuming after a spell. Odds of $7.00 and felt the pinch late when 5th last start at Oamaru. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Not at all out of this race.

RSIS

Resuming after a break. Odds of 6/1 and tired late when 5th last start at Oamaru. Has the early pace to burn across from the wide stall. Keep safe.

5MfanaJ: Terry Moseley·T: L A Beck1258.5kg1 01: 0-0-026.004.80

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wingatui
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Wingatui1200m2 Oct 2026 · MDN · HEAVY1010.32L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

ILB

Jumped at $21.00 and didn't attack the line when 10th last start at Wingatui on a heavy rated track but was on debut last time. Couldn't have in this.

RSIS

Started 20/1 and lost ground in the run home when 10th last run at Wingatui but was a debutant last start. Has the necessary pace to mitistall the wide draw.

6Swoomee SwanJ: Ashlee Strawbridge·T: R C Dennis356.5kg4 3 3 4 87: 0-1-32.701.38

Career

7: 0-1-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Wingatui
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
3: 0-0-3
Track CurrentTrack
3: 0-0-3
Distance 1200m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-3
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
4: 0-1-2

Last starts

8Wingatui1200m15 Mar 2026 · MDN · SOFT63.31L
4Riverton1600m1 Jan 2026 · MDN · GOOD47.6L
3Ascot Park1400m13 Dec 2025 · MDN · SOFT61.1L
3Ascot Park1400m23 Nov 2025 · MDN · SOFT65.7L
4Riccarton Park1400m25 Oct 2025 · MDN · GOOD42.4L
3Ascot Park1400m3 Oct 2025 · MDN · HEAVY1017.1L
2Riccarton Park1200m13 Sept 2025 · MDN · SOFT50.2L

Insights

Form Trainer
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectation
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

ILB

First up from a break of 31 weeks and right in the mix first up last preparation at Riccarton Park. Should muster plenty of early toe. Absolutely right in this.

RSIS

Resuming and narrowly beaten resuming last preparation at Riccarton Park. Should race on the pace. Expect support.

7Chasing HighsJ: Brandon May·T: Ebony Turner1156.5kg9 10 23: 0-1-06.002.25

Career

3: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed40%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Wingatui
1: 0-1-0
Track Riverton
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Wingatui1200m2 Oct 2026 · MDN · HEAVY100.1L
10Riverton1200m6 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT514.28L
9Riverton1200m8 Mar 2026 · MDN · HEAVY97.37L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn Poorly
Negative
Unfavourable barrier draw

Comments

ILB

Narrowly beaten last start at Wingatui. Always seems to find the line well. Can't leave out of your calculations.

RSIS

Competed in a tight contest last time at Wingatui. Possesses good closing pace. Can't leave out of your calculations.

8LilybetJ: Cooper Stumbles·T: Ms G Robinson256.5kg10 7 2 7 59: 0-1-018.004.00

Career

9: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed60%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gore
2: 0-0-0
Track Phar Lap Raceway
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1335m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
5: 0-1-0
Going Good
5: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Riccarton Park1400m26 Aug 2026 · MDN · SYNTHETIC4.85L
7Riccarton Park1200m20 Aug 2026 · MDN · SYNTHETIC6.53L
2Riccarton Park1200m5 Aug 2026 · MAIDEN · GOOD32L
7Gore1335m11 Mar 2022 · Maiden · GOOD28.6L
10Ascot Park1400m10 Feb 2022 · Maiden · GOOD16.7L
6Riverton1400m1 Jan 2022 · Maiden · GOOD4.6L
7Gore1200m19 Dec 2021 · Maiden · GOOD10.2L
9Phar Lap Raceway1200m13 June 2021 · Maiden · SOFT12.4L

Insights

Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low

Comments

ILB

At $26.00 weakened to finish 5th last run at Riccarton Park but has a good draw. Large claim helps. Needs to find a lot more.

RSIS

Started 25/1 and didn't threaten when 5th last time at Riccarton Park but has a good draw. Large claim helps.

9ThukelaScratched13––––

Rating · IRD

Comments

ILB

First up after 13 weeks and managed to run into 2nd first up last preparation at Wingatui on a heavy surface. The large claim from Cooper Stumbles should help.

RSIS

Resuming and managed to place 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L resuming last preparation at Wingatui. Cooper Stumbles takes a large claim.

10Another RoseJ: Rohan Mudhoo·T: Bill Mcnamara856.5kg1 31: 0-0-023.004.40

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed40%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ashburton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

13Ashburton1400m2 Apr 2026 · MDN · SOFT719.95L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

ILB

Back from a 29 week spell. Odds of $19.00 and disappointing display when 13th last run at Ashburton but having second race start. First appearance for a new trainer. Hard to recommend.

RSIS

Fresh today after a break of 29 weeks. Started at 18/1 and average at best when 13th last time at Ashburton but fitter for debut run.

11La CabraJ: Yogesh Atchamah·T: A L Hewitson956.5kg10 102: 0-0-013.003.70

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Rotorua
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1230m
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Rotorua1230m5 Dec 2025 · MDN 3YO · SOFT68.1L
10Rotorua1230m16 Nov 2025 · MDN · SOFT611.6L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Anna Hewitson striking at just 7%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 321 day break (> 300 days)

Comments

ILB

First run back from a break of 45 weeks. Started at $41.00 and faded to finish 10th last time at Rotorua. Change in trainer. Can't entertain.

RSIS

Back from a break of 45 weeks. Odds of 40/1 and weakened under pressure when 10th last run at Rotorua. First appearance for a new trainer.

12Moet AmourJ: Donovan Cooper·T: Ebony Turner656.5kg–9.003.00

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 19% in Last 100 Rides
On Debut
Positive
First race start

Comments

ILB

War Decree 4yo trained by Ebony Turner having first race start. Watch the market.

RSIS

Racing as a debutant 4yo by War Decree for trainer Ebony Turner. Watch early betting.

13WilhelminaJ: Choon K Kwo·T: Barry Howden556.5kg71: 0-0-021.004.20

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot Park
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Ascot Park1200m19 Apr 2026 · MDN F&M · HEAVY107.08L

Insights

Trainer Form
Negative
Trainer under performing market expectations
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

ILB

First up from a spell of 26 weeks. Started at $21.00 and didn't threaten when 7th last run at the track on a heavy track but having second career run. Others much better.

RSIS

Racing fresh today after a 26 week break. Was 20/1 and struggled with the pace when 7th last start at the track but was on debut last time.

Odds correct as at 10:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.