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12:24 PM- Wittens Irrigation & Design (Bm72+)

Sat 4th Apr, 2026 12:24 PM | Ascot | 1400m
BenchMark 72+, Apprentices Can Claim, 2yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $80,000 : 1st $43,840, 2nd $14,880, 3rd $7,040, 4th $3,120, 5th $2,320, 6th $1,440, 7th $1,440, 8th $1,440, 9th $1,440, 10th $1,440, welfare_fund $1,600
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Bakeel

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Trainer: G & A Williams
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Sioux Nation
Dam: Top Peak
Bio: 5yo Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Freshened after resuming from a break. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers at Bunbury at first run for new trainer. Has had success second-up. Breaks from a low barrier and big weights don't seem to worry him..
Win: 43%
Place: 71%
CAREER
14: 6-3-1
PRIZE MONEY
$345,641.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$24,688.64
BEST HCP RATING
84
LAST 10
221x1117x0
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
14: 6-3-1
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 2-1-0
2ND UP
3: 2-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-2-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-8 1/2L , Morphettville Parks, 22/03/2025 1400M, Good , Race 3, (Bm78), $65,000.00 ($35,500.00), Jockey: M Nunes, Bar: 2 , 60kg, 1:23.74 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
7-11 Ns3.8L , Morphettville, 12/04/2025 1529M, Good , Race 6, City Of Adelaide, $120,325.00 ($2,460.00), Jockey: M Nunes, Bar: 8 , 54kg, 1:31.22 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
7-8 14.2L , Lark Hill, 09/02/2026 950M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Chanel Cooper, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 0:57.70 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-7 1.57.3L , Lark Hill, 23/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 0:59.18 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-10 Hd5.9L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:23.48 , , Settled-9 800-10 400-10

2. Trio

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Chanel Cooper
Trainer: G & A Williams
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Maschino
Dam: Dane Smile
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Ridden back, battled home without threatening here over a longer test. Coming back in distance. Can fill the minors here.
Win: 22%
Place: 56%
CAREER
27: 6-4-5
PRIZE MONEY
$356,660.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,209.63
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
33x0831698
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
20: 4-3-3
SOFT
7: 2-1-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-0
2ND UP
4: 1-0-0
3RD UP
4: 1-2-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
27: 6-4-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-1-2
Previous Race
8-8 1.33.2L , Ascot, 14/03/2026 1800M, Good , Race 1, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Chanel Cooper, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:49.84 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
3-12 3/41.1L , Ascot, 22/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 6 , 57.5kg, 1:23.41 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
9-10 14.6L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:11.31 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-7 Sh NkL , Ascot, 06/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: N Rawiller, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:38.02 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-11 Sh Hd4.2L , Ascot, 20/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:24.14 , , Settled-11 800-10 400-7

3. Avoidance

Barrier: 5
Jockey: S Mc Gruddy
Trainer: S J Wolfe
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Snitzel
Dam: Risk Aversion
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Albany
Comments
Won a 1400m BenchMark 72+ at Bunbury two back. Led , gave away final stages here. On pacer. A distance specialist.
Win: 26%
Place: 34%
CAREER
38: 10-3-0
PRIZE MONEY
$268,906.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,076.47
BEST HCP RATING
79
LAST 10
0855215516
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
33: 9-3-0
SOFT
4: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-0-0
2ND UP
5: 1-1-0
3RD UP
5: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
11: 2-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 5-3-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 1-0-0
Previous Race
6-13 Hf Hd2.2L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1500M, Good , Race 9, Grandstand Cup, $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 1:29.04 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-10 Hf HdL , Ascot, 31/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 9, 2yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 ($32,880.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 5 , 56.5kg, 1:04.49 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-8 Nk1.5L , Ascot, 15/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($2,320.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 5 , 55.5kg, 0:58.50 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
5-8 11.7L , Ascot, 28/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 6, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($2,320.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 0:58.23 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
1-10 2.8L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:23.48 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

4. Keep Reading

Barrier: 1
Jockey: J Whiting
Trainer: Daniel O'Connor
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Headwater
Dam: Madame Bookworm
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Henley Brook
Comments
Not disgraced here. Hard fit and can challenge.
Win: 12%
Place: 37%
CAREER
51: 6-8-5
PRIZE MONEY
$409,165.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,022.84
BEST HCP RATING
77
LAST 10
5867745366
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
31: 2-4-4
SOFT
18: 3-4-1
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 1-3-0
2ND UP
7: 1-1-2
3RD UP
6: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
21: 0-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
20: 4-4-1
Previous Race
4-7 11.8L , Ascot, 31/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 1, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($3,120.00), Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter, Bar: 5 , 54.5kg, 0:57.17 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
5-10 12.8L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($2,320.00), Jockey: J Whiting, Bar: 4 , 57.5kg, 1:11.31 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-8 11.1L , Ascot, 28/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 6, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: Jarrad Noske, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 0:58.23 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
6-8 1/22.3L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 4, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Jarrad Noske, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 0:58.26 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
6-8 Ns1.7L , Ascot, 14/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 2, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 0:57.84 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6

5. Amjaad

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Holly Nottle
Trainer: Summer Dickson
Weight: 56kg
Sire: Flying Artie
Dam: Azyaan
Bio: 6yo Bay Mare
Location: Port Kennedy
Comments
5 weeks since last run. Kept coming and just fell short this track at last start this journey. Capable of making an impact.
Win: 17%
Place: 38%
CAREER
24: 4-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$163,793.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,824.71
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
0179825292
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
17: 2-4-1
SOFT
7: 2-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 1-0-1
2ND UP
4: 1-0-0
3RD UP
4: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
5: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
15: 1-4-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-0-0
Previous Race
2-9 Sh1/2Hd0.2L , Northam, 16/10/2025 1300M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ Hcp (C5), $30,000.00 ($5,580.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 1:16.22 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
9-11 1/22.9L , Ascot, 13/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, Starstruck Classic, $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 3 , 55kg, 1:36.52 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
2-16 1/22L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Jungle Dawn Classic, $125,000.00 ($23,250.00), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 10 , 55kg, 1:23.91 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
2-13 1.50.4L , Ascot, 28/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($14,880.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 13 , 57kg, 1:23.66 , , Settled-9 800-10 400-9
5-14 11.6L , Ascot, 08/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 ($1,740.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:09.43 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-10

6. Influencing

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Trainer: D & B Pearce
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Oratorio
Dam: Surrendering
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Midfield and worked home solidly this venue over this distance. Awkwardly drawn. Could add some value to exotics.
Win: 25%
Place: 33%
CAREER
24: 6-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$300,952.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,539.67
BEST HCP RATING
74
LAST 10
x01546x434
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
20: 5-1-1
SOFT
3: 1-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-0-0
2ND UP
6: 2-0-1
3RD UP
6: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
11: 5-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 6-1-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
4: 1-0-0
Previous Race
6-7 1.83.8L , Kalgoorlie, 04/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,350.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:24.37 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
7-8 1/22.4L , Lark Hill, 09/02/2026 950M, Good , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Keshaw Dhurun, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:58.26 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-10 Lg hd2.3L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, 4yo+ (Rs0ly), $40,000.00 ($1,560.00), Jockey: Natika Riordan, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:23.73 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
3-11 11.8L , Ascot, 14/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 6 , 53kg, 1:08.84 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
4-10 Sh Nk2L , Belmont Park, 04/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 6, 2yo+ (Rs0ly), $35,000.00 ($1,365.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 0:58.38 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

7. Dug Another Hole

Barrier: 4
Jockey: B Parnham
Trainer: N D Parnham
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Universal Ruler
Dam: Promiscuous Miss
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Settled close, couldn't match winner but ran on for third at Bunbury at last start this journey. Nice gate. Has form this track and distance.
Win: 16%
Place: 72%
CAREER
25: 4-6-8
PRIZE MONEY
$162,300.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,492.00
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
30x3235273
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
24: 4-6-8
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-2
2ND UP
3: 0-2-1
3RD UP
3: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
17: 4-5-5
A-CLOCKWISE
25: 4-6-8
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-10 Sh Hd1.5L , Ascot, 10/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($2,320.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 10 , 54.5kg, 1:22.78 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
3-10 Hd3.0L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 5 , 54.5kg, 1:23.48 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
7-10 Nk3.3L , Ascot, 07/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 9 , 58kg, 1:23.89 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-13 Nk1.1L , Ascot, 01/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 11, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: Chanel Cooper, Bar: 13 , 57.5kg, 1:23.16 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-2
2-10 Sh Hd0.1L , Ascot, 24/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 4, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($14,880.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 10 , 57.5kg, 1:23.56 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

8. Galaxy Affair

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Luke Campbell
Trainer:
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Merchant Navy
Dam: Wild Ava
Bio: 6yo Brown Gelding
Location: Coolup
Comments
Just wacked away without threatening over 1400m 2yo+ (Rs0ly) at Belmont Park over this trip. Others more persuasive.
Win: 20%
Place: 33%
CAREER
51: 10-6-1
PRIZE MONEY
$247,718.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$4,857.22
BEST HCP RATING
69
LAST 10
713570x645
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
35: 8-5-0
SOFT
13: 1-1-1
HEAVY
3: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-1-0
2ND UP
6: 1-1-0
3RD UP
6: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
16: 2-1-1
Previous Race
7-7 1.83.9L , Kalgoorlie, 04/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,350.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Joey Azzopardi, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:24.37 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-7
6-10 Sh Nk4.2L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 4, 2yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 ($1,080.00), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 6 , 59.5kg, 1:11.64 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
5-11 Lg hd3.8L , Belmont Park, 25/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, 2yo+ (Rs0ly), $35,000.00 ($1,015.00), Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter, Bar: 6 , 56kg, 1:24.29 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
11-14 18.2L , Ascot, 25/10/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 10, 3yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 (), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 1:23.38 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-9
4-12 2.53.8L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 ($2,340.00), Jockey: Ms K Yuill, Bar: 3 , 59.5kg, 1:10.63 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12

9. Rock 'n' The Jam

Barrier: 8
Jockey: S Parnham
Trainer: Russell Stewart
Weight: 54kg
Sire: Awesome Rock
Dam: Latakia Friars
Bio: 4yo Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Given time to freshen up after 1st-up run. Form to date solid and has a great record under S Parnham here. Warmed up nicely late this venue when off an extended spell when in the market. Nicely weighted.
Win: 50%
Place: 50%
CAREER
4: 2-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$162,215.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$40,553.75
BEST HCP RATING
71
LAST 10
411x4
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 2-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 2-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 2-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
4-11 1.52.3L , Ascot, 28/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 10, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($3,120.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 5 , 56.5kg, 1:10.35 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
2-10 Sh Nk0.1L , Belmont Park, 16/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 10 , 0kg, 1:03.50 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-9 2L , Ascot, 08/02/2025 1600M, Good , Race 11, 2yo+ (Rs1mw), $60,000.00 ($32,880.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 7 , 56kg, 1:38.12 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-6
1-8 1.3L , Ascot, 25/01/2025 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo (Open), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: S Parnham, Bar: 2 , 56kg, 1:24.14 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-2
4-12 Hf Hd2.2L , Pinjarra Scarpside, 12/01/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3yo Mdn, $25,000.00 ($975.00), Jockey: Jordan Turner, Bar: 10 , 57kg, 1:10.96 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11

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