Ascot Park Race 8 - TOP CLASS DASH PBD
PRIORITY (7) shapes well for this after winning last start over 295m at Addington in a dazzling 16.73. Is a strong sprinter so extra distance today shouldn't worry him. Expected to push the clock again here. COOL FRIENDS (4) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (16.93) at Addington behind Max Effort in a Class 5. Has the pace to be prominent. Must be included in calculations. OWN CLASS (5) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive before that in her dazzling 16.89 win at Addington over 295m. Top win two back and rates a key player again. HOMEBUSH KHAN (3) has won at this course and distance – one to keep very safe. Does step up in class today.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (22.77) in a Class 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Has seven wins and 12 placings from 29 starts from the draw. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.54 | 22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.30L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.50L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.90L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.50L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.49 | 22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.00L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:21.95 | 21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.60L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.60L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.90L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:21.83 | 21.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.30L | $7.70 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.38 | 22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.70L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 5.5 lengths at this track over 390m (22.63) beating Diamond Alice in Class 3/4 on February 18. Won very well last start, so keep safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.30L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.97 | 25.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.10L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $5,860.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.05 | 26.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.70L | $61.00 |
| 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 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.93 | 25.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.20L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 457m | N/A | 0:25.83 | 25.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.50L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 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 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 5.5 lengths third at Addington but did record a hot 16.93 for the 295m trip. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.93 | 0:16.54 | 16.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.50L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.28 | 16.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.90L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.81 | 0:16.81 | 16.7 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.50L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | 16.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.00L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.23 | 0:17.05 | 16.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.50L | $10.00 |
| 1/1 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.02 | 0:17.02 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| 0.00L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | C5 | $3,960.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.83 | 16.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.50L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.83 | 0:16.73 | 16.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.50L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | C5q | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.92 | 0:16.92 | 16.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.00L | $2.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 525m | 30.62 | 0:30.23 | 30.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.70L | $5.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Addington over 295m. Last start finished 2nd over 295m at Addington beaten 2.25 lengths (16.83) behind Dingo Night in a Class 5 on February 19. Had won two on end prior to that last start placing. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.83 | 0:16.67 | 16.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.30L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $8,620.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.89 | 16.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.30L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 16.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.30L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.07 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.40L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.30 | 0:17.01 | 16.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.10L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.32 | 16.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.50L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 2 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.16 | 0:17.08 | 16.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | C4 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | N/A | - | 21.11 | N/A | 7 | 0.00L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.56 | 0:16.95 | 16.7 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.10L | $8.30 |
| 0/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 20.25 | 0:17.23 | 16.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 44.70L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (22.89) over 390m at this track. Is a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.54 | 22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.40L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.00L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 20 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.58 | 22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.00L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/01/2026 | 8 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.06 | 16.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.20L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.95 | 21.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.80L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | C5 | $4,120.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.43 | 22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.90L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | SPECf | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.40L | $77.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.5 | 0:16.96 | 16.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.70L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | 4 | C4 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 22.62 | 0:22.62 | 22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.00L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.34 | 0:16.93 | 16.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.80L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 0.7 lengths over 295m at Addington in a handy 16.73, beating Broadway Gem. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Top chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | C4 | $3,280.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:16.73 | 0:16.73 | 16.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.70L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | C5f | $8,620.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.15 | 0:16.74 | 16.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.90L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/02/2026 | 18 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.13 | 0:16.86 | 16.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.80L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | C5q | $4,050.00 | Manukau | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.33 | 18.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.60L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/01/2026 | 22 | C5 | $4,050.00 | Addington | 295m | 0:17.64 | 0:16.57 | 16.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.30L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | SPECf | $8,770.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.44 | 22.36 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.10L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 16.64 | 0:16.56 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.30L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 8 | C5 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:21.83 | 21.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.50L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | 12 | C5 | $0.00 | Manawatu | 375m | 21.11 | 0:20.79 | 20.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.80L | $8.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 8 | C5f | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.37 | 0:17.22 | 17.2 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.30L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was in commission but ran below his best last start when sixth (23.04) over 390m at this track. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C5 | $4,140.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.54 | 22.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.20L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | C4/5 | $4,050.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | C3/4 | $3,280.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.83 | 22.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.80L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 22.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | C3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.59 | 22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.00L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | C2/3 | $3,020.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.67 | 22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.50L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | 15 | C3 | $0.00 | Ascot Park Nz | 390m | N/A | 0:22.24 | 21.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.10L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.39 | 0:17.06 | 16.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.00L | $96.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C3 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.38 | 0:17.05 | 16.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.10L | $39.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | C4 | $0.00 | Addington | 295m | 17.43 | 0:16.83 | 16.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.60L | $40.00 |