Ascot Park Race 9 - TOP CLASS RUN
PAW BRADLEY (5) won again in an impressive display after stalking the pace to make it back to back wins, scoring at Manukau over 527m (30.47). Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Last start won the Auckland cup against some of the best dogs in NZ. In great recent form and expected to win again. LET HIM COOK (4) was safely held last time out, finishing sixth at Manukau over 527m behind PAW BRADLEY (31.05) in a Class 5 FIN. Was in the money the start prior. Cannot be taken lightly. CATERPIE BALE (3) is progressing well scoring last time out (30.94) at Manukau and bringing up her 19th career win. Solid record here winning three races. Surprise winner latest but did it in style. Steps up in class today but is still one of the main contenders. DIAMOND FELON (8) hit the frame here last start so don't underestimate. Gets his first wide draw in a while so should benefit him in the running.
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when fourth (26.45) at this track in a Class 5. Will jump from box 1 for the first time. Danger with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.10L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.87 | 25.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.50L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:25.93 | 25.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.40L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.50L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | C5f | $17,540.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.28 | 0:25.69 | 25.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.40L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C5q | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.74 | 25.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.60L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.71 | 25.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.30L | $47.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.20L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.97 | 25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.20L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (26.42) in a Class 5, finishing a 6 length third. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and six places from 13 starts. Sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.70L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.74 | 25.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.30L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.93 | 25.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.80L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.10L | $20.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | C4 | $3,330.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | 22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.50L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.64 | 0:25.74 | 25.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.90L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.71 | 25.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.60L | $36.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.60L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 25.97 | 0:25.97 | 25.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.20L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.22 | 22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.00L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Manukau over 527m in 30.94 last start, beating Opawa Shirley. Go close again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 3 | C5 | $8,620.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.94 | 0:30.94 | 30.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.30L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.57 | 0:31.04 | 30.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.50L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.62 | 30.6 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.50L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.40 | 30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | C4 | $5,090.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.25 | 30.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.00L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.17 | 30.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $9.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.06 | 0:26.06 | 25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.80L | $6.40 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C1/2 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.27 | 0:26.27 | 25.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.20L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 13 | C2/3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0.26 | 25.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.80L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.09 | 0:30.56 | 30.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.70L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (31.05) at Manukau in a Class 5 FIN, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and two places from 10 starts. Likely to be in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $68,970.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.47 | 30.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.30L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.77 | 0:30.41 | 30.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.35 | 30.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.00L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 8 | C5q | $5,880.00 | Hatrick | 520m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.02 | 30.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.30L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.90 | 29.9 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.30L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $5,610.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.40L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.36 | 0:30.32 | 30.2 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.70L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.4 | 0:31.26 | 31.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.10L | $5.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.43 | 0:30.34 | 30.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.30L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 26.07 | 0:26.07 | 26.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.00L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (30.47) win last time, scoring by one length in a Class 5 FIN over 527m at Manukau. Has two successes and three minors from seven starts from box 5. Is the one to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | C5f | $68,970.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | 30.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.00L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | C5q | $5,780.00 | Manukau | 527m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.33 | 30.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.10L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 42 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.70L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.73 | 29.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.70L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $5,530.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.32 | 30.2 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.90L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C5f | $87,720.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:31.47 | 0:31.26 | 31.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.00L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.28 | 0:30.28 | 30.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.50L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | 20 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:26.07 | 26.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.00L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.38 | 0:30.24 | 30.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.90L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.51 | 0:30.45 | 30.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.70L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 457m at this track in a handy (26.14), beating Super Saiyan. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 25.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.30L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.87 | 25.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.50L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $4,480.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.80L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.57 | 0:25.93 | 25.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.20L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.50L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | SPECf | $8,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.36 | 22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.40L | $50.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | 12 | SPECq | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.12 | 22.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.00L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.00L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.97 | 25.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.40L | $8.90 |
| 5/7 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.05 | 22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.70L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when sixth and beaten 11 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.73 | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.10L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.74 | 25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.30L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.00L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.93 | 25.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.60L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.50L | $8.80 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | C5f | $17,540.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.69 | 25.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.90L | $78.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | 5 | C5q | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.64 | 25.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.80L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.35 | 21.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.50L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.00L | $42.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.97 | 25.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.00L | $9.30 |
Stats
Comments
Looks close to another win after his success on December 23 at Addington over 525m. Last start was second over 457m in 26.41, behind Perfect Harry. Looks well placed and is worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.41 | 0:25.95 | 25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.50L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.60 | 30.6 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.40L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $5,780.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.06 | 30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.10L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | C4 | $5,180.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.00L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:30.05 | 30.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.70L | $43.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C4/5 | $5,880.00 | Addington | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.34 | 30.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.80L | $6.70 |
| 5/5 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31 | 0:30.24 | 30.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.20L | $5.20 |
| 8/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.85 | 25.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.80L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.78 | 0:30.32 | 30.2 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.90L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 31.47 | 0:31.47 | 31.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.00L | $3.50 |