Ascot Race 1 - Wittens Irrigation & Design Hcp (C3)
HOYA DESTROYER (1) flew home from the back of the pack fresh over 1200m, being just 1.4L off the winner as the race favourite. The form out of that race has worked out well and this shapes as a suitable event on the back of that effort. Ticks plenty of boxes here and looks the one to beat. NICKELPLAY (5) stuck on well first-up at Bunbury over this distance, beaten 2.8L. Chris Parnham hops in the saddle now and she should get every chance off the inside draw. Hasn't won for a while but the fresh run suggested she's right on the cusp. COME ON EMMA (4) is racing well without winning this time in, sitting on the speed and ending up 1.6L off the winner last time out. Riordan remains in the saddle and she should be prominent from the draw. Can be in this for a long way. EXTREME LOVE (2) will be fitter for a trial coming into this and she can be thereabouts on resumption. ZORBRIST (3) won't be far away.

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Champagne Crusader with 58kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on August 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Line Of Thought with 58kg at $8. Impressive return and he can go one better now out in trip.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 140 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:11.32 | 8-10-2 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Taj Dyson | 55.5kg | 1:02.66 | - | 0 |
| 0.53L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:25.21 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:24.92 | 13-12-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | CL1 CG 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 59kg | 1:27.80 | 5-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 7 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:26.99 | 12-10-5 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 06/08/2025 | 184 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:13.95 | 12-9-3 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Damien Boutet | 54kg | 1:03.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Pinjarra Cl5 December 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Our Nemesis with 54.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at Bunbury Cl3 September 29 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Three Grand with 57kg at $31. Not to be discounted coming here on the fresh side.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Gemma Taylor | 54.5kg | 0:57.74 | - | 0 |
| 4.65L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | CL5 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1600m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 54.5kg | 1:38.17 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 56.5kg | 1:36.81 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 54.5kg | 1:53.12 | 3-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | NMW1Y 3U | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 54kg | 1:31.99 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 15/10/2025 | 16 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:24.88 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 54.5kg | 0:58.14 | - | 0 |
| 8.96L | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/09/2025 | 75 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 57kg | 1:11.83 | 12-9-5 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on March 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind History Won't Care with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Azena with 58.5kg at $9. Won't be far away.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | CL3 CG 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:23.72 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 3 | Brad Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:24.88 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 16 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | 59kg | 1:18.20 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | CL5 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:11.67 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 182 | CL3 CG 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 59.5kg | 1:11.50 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 2.02L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 600m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:35.02 | - | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 F&M on February 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Elegant Indi carrying 55kg at $5. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 11 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Azena carrying 57kg at $10. Knocking on the door and should get her chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 11 | CL3 FM 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 55kg | 1:24.55 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 17 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 3 | Joey Azzopardi | 57kg | 1:24.88 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 57.5kg | 1:24.67 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1300m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 58.5kg | 1:17.97 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 119 | CL3 FM 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 57.5kg | 1:10.93 | 10-9-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Joey Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:58.68 | - | 0 |
| 2.97L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2025 | 7 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Brayden Gaerth | 56.5kg | 1:14.05 | 7-9-6 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Giaan O'donnell | 49kg | 0:59.66 | - | 0 |
| 11.88L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on February 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Safedeel carrying 57.5kg at $6. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Northam Cl1 on June 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Fifth Essence carrying 58kg at $3.50. Strong fresh run and she can play a leading role once again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/02/2026 | 211 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:24.79 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.09L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2025 | 35 | NMW1Y 23 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 6 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:25.13 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/16 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 14-15-6 | 12 |
| 2.4L | $4.20 |
| 3/13 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Soft 7 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 1:26.05 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Soft 6 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:25.69 | 5-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2025 | 168 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:12.01 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:00.26 | - | 0 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track Cl3 January 14 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Lillian with 55.5kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by head York October 9 over 1300m defeating Albiton carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Looks tested.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 55.5kg | 1:29.85 | 11-11-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1406m | Good 4 | Cassey Martinan | 53kg | 1:26.03 | 11-9-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Whiting | 56kg | 1:23.82 | 11-10-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/11/2025 | 17 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 53kg | 1:24.95 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 53kg | 1:22.92 | 10-10-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/10/2025 | 64 | BM44+ 3U | $17,000.00 | York | 1300m | Good 3 | Natika Riordan | 56.5kg | 1:17.07 | 11-12-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Ella Primrose | 51.5kg | 0:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:56.48 | - | 0 |
| 5.08L | $0.00 |