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04:04 PM- Diggers Cup (Bm84+)

Sat 25th Apr, 2026 04:04 PM | Ascot | 1800m
BenchMark 84+, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 2yo+, Handicap
Prize Of $100,000 : 1st $54,800, 2nd $18,600, 3rd $8,800, 4th $3,900, 5th $2,900, 6th $1,800, 7th $1,800, 8th $1,800, 9th $1,800, 10th $1,800, welfare_fund $2,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Fear The Wind

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Jarrad Noske
Trainer: D & B Pearce
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Fiorente
Dam: Windana
Bio: 8yo Bay Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Fresh. Kept finding the line without threatening at Pinjarra. Form sound at this course and journey. One for exotics.
Win: 21%
Place: 33%
CAREER
39: 8-2-3
PRIZE MONEY
$420,773.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,789.05
BEST HCP RATING
86
LAST 10
7758066175
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
32: 5-2-1
SOFT
4: 2-0-1
HEAVY
3: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-1-0
2ND UP
6: 2-0-0
3RD UP
6: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
14: 1-1-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
39: 8-2-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 3-0-2
Previous Race
7-13 1/23.7L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 2000M, Good , Race 8, Bunbury Cup, $150,000.00 ($2,700.00), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 2 , 58.5kg, 2:03.65 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
6-9 3/44.6L , Ascot, 17/12/2025 2200M, Good , Race 6, Ata Stakes, $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 2:17.06 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
6-6 Nk10.3L , Ascot, 31/01/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 2yo+ (Bm84+), $100,000.00 ($1,800.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:35.86 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5
5-12 Sh Nk3.5L , Pinjarra, 22/03/2026 2300M, Good , Race 9, Pinjarra Cup, $150,000.00 ($4,350.00), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 2:26.07 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
1-15 3/4L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1800M, Good , Race 8, Detonator Stakes, $125,000.00 ($68,500.00), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 13 , 55kg, 1:50.14 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-11

2. Oly's Choice

Barrier: 4
Jockey: S O'Donnell
Trainer: D & B Pearce
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Demerit
Dam: Seeking Time
Bio: 7yo Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Run down late after showing pace in the small field this track. Others more persuasive.
Win: 24%
Place: 42%
CAREER
33: 8-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$373,770.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$11,326.36
BEST HCP RATING
86
LAST 10
x7x59x6805
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
25: 4-3-1
SOFT
7: 3-2-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 2-1-0
2ND UP
6: 0-1-0
3RD UP
5: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
6: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
10: 3-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
18: 4-2-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 4-2-0
Previous Race
8-14 3/44.4L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, Bunbury Stakes, $150,000.00 ($2,700.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:23.06 , , Settled-6 800-1 400-1
11-13 Hf Hd4.1L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1500M, Good , Race 9, Grandstand Cup, $125,000.00 (), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 10 , 54kg, 1:29.04 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
6-10 13.9L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 7 , 59.5kg, 1:11.31 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
1-3 1/2L , Lark Hill, 27/01/2026 930M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Natasha Faithfull, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:57.60 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-5 11.8L , Ascot, 03/04/2026 1600M, Good , Race 4, Old Comrade Stakes, $125,000.00 ($3,625.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:38.57 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2

3. Royal Toronado

Barrier: 2
Jockey: W Pike
Trainer: G & A Williams
Weight: 60kg
Sire: Toronado
Dam: Harada Queen
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Took out the 2yo+ (Bm72+) at Ascot 14 Mar. Convincing winner Pinjarra Cup at Pinjarra last outing. Effective this track and distance and a multiple winner this track under W Pike.
Win: 23%
Place: 48%
CAREER
31: 7-3-5
PRIZE MONEY
$429,455.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,853.39
BEST HCP RATING
86
LAST 10
46x4533311
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
23: 6-2-4
SOFT
8: 1-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-0
2ND UP
5: 2-0-0
3RD UP
5: 0-0-2
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
5: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
13: 6-1-2
A-CLOCKWISE
31: 7-3-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 1-1-1
Previous Race
3-10 11.8L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: Alan Kennedy, Bar: 5 , 56.5kg, 1:11.31 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
3-11 Lg Nk0.9L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1800M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:52.01 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
3-7 Sh Nk0.4L , Ascot, 06/12/2025 1600M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($7,040.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 6 , 58.5kg, 1:38.02 , , Settled-7 800-6 400-7
1-8 Hf HdL , Ascot, 14/03/2026 1800M, Good , Race 1, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:49.84 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
1-12 2.5L , Pinjarra, 22/03/2026 2300M, Good , Race 9, Pinjarra Cup, $150,000.00 ($82,200.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 6 , 56kg, 2:26.07 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-3

4. Russian To The Bar

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Chris Parnham
Trainer: Luke Fernie
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Russian Revolution
Dam: Rosie Rocket
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
On a quick back-up. Got back and wasn't totally disgraced here at first run back. Will be fitter second-up. Goes into wider exotics.
Win: 23%
Place: 36%
CAREER
22: 5-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$333,570.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$15,162.27
BEST HCP RATING
85
LAST 10
24x86900x6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
17: 5-1-2
SOFT
4: 0-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-0-1
2ND UP
5: 1-0-0
3RD UP
3: 1-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
8: 2-0-0
CLOCKWISE
14: 5-1-2
A-CLOCKWISE
22: 5-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
5: 0-0-0
Previous Race
6-9 1.33.8L , Kalgoorlie, 02/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 7, Hannans Hcp, $158,600.00 ($2,700.00), Jockey: Chris Parnham, Bar: 9 , 54kg, 1:23.49 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-7
9-12 Lg Nk3.7L , Ascot, 11/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm78+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Joey Azzopardi, Bar: 5 , 58kg, 1:24.36 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-3
10-13 3/44.9L , Ascot, 08/11/2025 1800M, Good , Race 9, Lukygray Stakes, $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: Holly Watson, Bar: 12 , 54kg, 1:50.01 , , Settled-12 800-13 400-13
11-14 Lg hd4.4L , Ascot, 22/11/2025 2100M, Good , Race 7, A.J. Scahill Cup, $125,000.00 (), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 2:10.61 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-10
6-10 3/44L , Ascot, 18/04/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 9, 2yo+ Wfa, $200,000.00 ($3,600.00), Jockey: Chris Parnham, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:10.46 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10

5. Fancy Red

Barrier: 8
Jockey: C Johnston-Porter
Trainer: A G Durrant
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Sessions
Dam: Showme Thediamonds
Bio: 4yo Bay Mare
Location: Karnup
Comments
Weakened in run home here. Leads, handy. Can get the job done.
Win: 41%
Place: 76%
CAREER
17: 7-4-2
PRIZE MONEY
$496,680.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$29,216.47
BEST HCP RATING
83
LAST 10
12x2412146
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 5-3-0
SOFT
5: 1-1-2
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-1-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 7-4-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 2-1-2
Previous Race
1-10 Hf HdL , Ascot, 07/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 7, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:23.89 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
2-12 1.80.3L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($14,880.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 9 , 58.5kg, 1:37.20 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
6-8 13.2L , Ascot, 01/04/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 1 , 58kg, 1:37.39 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-8 1/2L , Ascot, 28/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 2, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:37.58 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-13 1/21.4L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 2000M, Good , Race 8, Bunbury Cup, $150,000.00 ($5,850.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 2:03.65 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2

6. Trio

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Trainer: G & A Williams
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Maschino
Dam: Dane Smile
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Just wacked away without threatening over 1400m 2yo+ (Bm72+) this venue. Steep class rise. Looks up against it.
Win: 21%
Place: 54%
CAREER
28: 6-4-5
PRIZE MONEY
$358,100.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,789.29
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
3x08316987
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 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
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
28: 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
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
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
7-8 Sh Nk3.1L , Ascot, 04/04/2026 1400M, Good , Race 2, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Chanel Cooper, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:24.56 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-6

7. Outspoken Lad

Barrier: 9
Jockey: B Parnham
Trainer: D & B Pearce
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Awesome Rock
Dam: Out Spoken Lady
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Made easy work of Narrogin Cup (Bm72+) win at Narrogin at $3.40. Can repeat dose.
Win: 19%
Place: 45%
CAREER
42: 8-5-6
PRIZE MONEY
$426,309.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$10,150.21
BEST HCP RATING
81
LAST 10
215x681661
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
28: 6-4-2
SOFT
12: 2-1-4
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 1-1-0
2ND UP
7: 1-0-2
3RD UP
6: 3-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
5: 0-1-1
CLOCKWISE
3: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
42: 8-5-6
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
14: 2-1-4
Previous Race
8-12 1.83.9L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, 2yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Chris Parnham, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 1:37.20 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-7
1-14 Hf HdL , Esperance, 01/03/2026 2010M, Good , Race 7, Esperance Cup (Bm72+), $100,000.00 ($54,800.00), Jockey: Natasha Faithfull, Bar: 14 , 55kg, 2:04.45 , , Settled-6 800-5 400-3
6-8 1.32L , Ascot, 14/03/2026 1800M, Good , Race 1, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Natasha Faithfull, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:49.84 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-10 2.3L , Narrogin, 11/04/2026 1900M, Good , Race 7, Narrogin Cup (Bm72+), $70,000.00 ($38,360.00), Jockey: Ms K Yuill, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:56.23 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-2
6-11 1.53.2L , Albany, 05/04/2026 2100M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: Natasha Faithfull, Bar: 11 , 57kg, 2:18.77 , , Settled-4 800-6 400-5

8. River Rubicon

Barrier: 1
Jockey: T Turner
Trainer: S J Wolfe
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Rubick
Dam: Woodala
Bio: 7yo Gelding
Location: Albany
Comments
On a quick back-up. Last win was 25 Feb 2024. Sent out $61 when never got into the race here. Going up in grade.
Win: 16%
Place: 41%
CAREER
51: 8-5-8
PRIZE MONEY
$633,490.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,421.37
BEST HCP RATING
81
LAST 10
8852250409
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
39: 5-4-6
SOFT
9: 2-1-2
HEAVY
3: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 2-1-1
2ND UP
8: 2-1-3
3RD UP
6: 2-0-2
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
16: 1-0-2
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
51: 8-5-8
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
12: 3-1-2
Previous Race
9-10 3/45.2L , Ascot, 18/04/2026 1600M, Soft , Race 5, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:37.08 , , Settled-9 800-8 400-9
12-13 1/210.1L , Bunbury, 07/03/2026 2000M, Good , Race 8, Bunbury Cup, $150,000.00 (), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 2:03.65 , , Settled-11 800-12 400-13
5-15 Hd1.1L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1800M, Good , Race 8, Detonator Stakes, $125,000.00 ($3,625.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:50.14 , , Settled-15 800-13 400-14
4-12 Sh Nk3L , Pinjarra, 22/03/2026 2300M, Good , Race 9, Pinjarra Cup, $150,000.00 ($5,850.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 2:26.07 , , Settled-5 800-6 400-6
10-11 1.59.7L , Albany, 05/04/2026 2100M, Soft , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $125,000.00 ($2,250.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 7 , 60.5kg, 2:18.77 , , Settled-8 800-7 400-11

9. Sowar

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Holly Watson
Trainer: Mitchell Pateman
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Sepoy
Dam: Dubai Me Diamonds
Bio: 9yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Experienced campaigner. 3yo+ (Bm66+) winner Geraldton 27 Dec. Very tame performance at Narrogin. Deep into his campaign and could get into the placings.
Win: 12%
Place: 41%
CAREER
97: 12-13-15
PRIZE MONEY
$634,603.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$6,542.30
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
4798115008
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
65: 9-9-10
SOFT
27: 3-4-4
HEAVY
5: 0-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
10: 0-0-2
2ND UP
9: 1-2-1
3RD UP
8: 2-1-2
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
26: 4-2-3
A-CLOCKWISE
36: 4-4-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
32: 3-4-5
Previous Race
8-10 2.58L , Narrogin, 11/04/2026 1900M, Good , Race 7, Narrogin Cup (Bm72+), $70,000.00 ($1,260.00), Jockey: Madi Derrick, Bar: 6 , 60kg, 1:56.23 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-7
10-12 Hf Hd5L , Ascot, 24/01/2026 2200M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 2 , 58kg, 2:19.16 , , Settled-1 800-2 400-4
7-7 16.3L , Belmont Park, 16/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Gemma Taylor, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:01.71 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
11-15 Hd2.7L , Ascot, 21/02/2026 1800M, Good , Race 8, Detonator Stakes, $125,000.00 (), Jockey: Holly Watson, Bar: 2 , 56.5kg, 1:50.14 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
7-8 3.512L , Belmont Park, 16/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Gemma Taylor, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:00.97 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

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