Ascot Race 9 - Afgri Equipment - Lee Steere Stakes (G2)
KING OF LIGHT (6) won well back in August before electing to target the Railway, coming off a freshen with an impressive win in the Eurythmic when flashing late. Fiore sticks and he's expected to have further improvement under his belt now. Likely to get back again which is a query, but he can keep the streak going. WATCH ME ROCK (3) may be the most likely to beat KING OF LIGHT, though he did have every chance fresh in the Eurythmic. He'll be fitter for that effort however and he maps to be in front of KOL once again in this one. Back on song last start and has a good platform to build on. LONDON'S IMAGE (8) was solid in the Crawford behind Hot And High with that form being franked already. CJP sticks with her and she usually improves with the run under her belt. Keep safe. WESTERN EMPIRE (1) is another who can improve quickly second-up and can't be discounted with his class. TOO DARDY (7) is next best.

Jockey: Jason Lyon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses first-up in the G3 Eurythmic Stakes at this track, where he was steadied shortly after the start before finishing sixth, beaten two and a half lengths by King Of Light. That followed a strong G3 Strickland Stakes win at Belmont Park, where he beat Let's Galahvant by a length and a half as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. Staying at 1400m may be a niggle, but he can sit much closer this time and should be better for the fresh effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/10/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Lyon | 59.5kg | 1:24.05 | 11-11-6 | 11 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1100m | Good | William Pike | 1:07.99 | - | 0 |
| 2.17L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 0:56.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 2000m | Soft 6 | William Pike | 59kg | 2:04.34 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.40 |
| 1/13 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 6 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:37.75 | 2-2-1 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 154 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:23.85 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 1:21.43 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/16 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 1:48.48 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after being beaten over 13 lengths at Kalgoorlie last start, where he was at long odds, covered ground and could not make ground from the rear. This is harder company than that provincial assignment. Just not going well enough at the moment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:01.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.53L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 03/10/2026 | 196 | OPEN 3U | $947,500.00 | Kalgoorlie | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:09.33 | 9-10-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 59kg | 1:29.04 | 9-10-8 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/03/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 60kg | 1:23.06 | 3-7-9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 59kg | 1:21.43 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 14/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 15-16-14 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 59kg | 1:24.72 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 850m | Good | Steven Parnham | 0:49.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a strong first-up return in the G3 Eurythmic Stakes at this track, finishing fourth and beaten only half a length after being held up passing the 200m. The prior run in The All-Star Mile (G1) at Flemington was too bad to read literally, but his local profile is far more persuasive: three wins and one place from six starts at this track and distance. Good on his return from Victoria and if anyone can knock off King Of Light, he may be the most likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/10/2026 | 224 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 59.5kg | 1:24.05 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1100m | Good | William Pike | 1:07.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 0:56.81 | - | 0 |
| 3.44L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN | $2,000,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:33.73 | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | G1 OPEN 3U | $753,500.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:22.61 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/16 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 59kg | 1:48.48 | 8-9-2 | 15 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/16 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/13 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:23.83 | 4-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well above market expectation in the G3 Eurythmic Stakes at this track, fighting on for third at big odds and beaten only a long neck by King Of Light. He had earlier won the Listed South West Cup at Bunbury, beating Diamond Scene by just under two lengths on soft ground. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/10/2026 | 111 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 1:24.05 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:57.16 | - | 0 |
| 1.49L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:56.81 | - | 0 |
| 7.09L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Bunbury | 2213m | Soft 7 | Natasha Faithfull | 57.5kg | 2:24.33 | 10-6-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 2000m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 2:04.34 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/05/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 59kg | 1:37.75 | 13-11-7 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2026 | 162 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Soft 5 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:15.99 | 2-3-10 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $91.00 |
| 16/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:35.80 | 2-2-16 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a seventh in the G3 Strickland Stakes at Belmont Park, beaten over 11 lengths by Western Empire. The run prior was a tenth in the G3 Hyperion Stakes, again at big odds, and he was never a serious factor. Waiting until he gets out over further.
Last Starts 146 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 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 2000m | Soft 6 | Lucy Fiore | 59kg | 2:04.34 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 10/13 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 6 | Lucy Fiore | 59kg | 1:37.75 | 9-7-10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 135 | G3 OPEN 2U | $200,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 59kg | 1:23.85 | 6-5-10 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,027,000.00 | Ascot | 2400m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 58.5kg | 2:28.13 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $300,000.00 | Ascot | 2100m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 59kg | 2:08.93 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 15/16 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 59kg | 1:48.48 | 10-14-15 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:57.21 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 0:57.88 | - | 0 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in peak form after winning the G3 Eurythmic Stakes at this track, working over the top to beat Bonjoy by a neck as favourite. That backed up his Listed Idyllic Prince win at Belmont Park, where he scored by a length and a half with something in hand. Got over the top to win the Eurythmic and he's expected to be better again now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/10/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:24.05 | 10-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 259 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 58.5kg | 1:17.92 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | William Pike | 0:57.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | William Pike | 0:57.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.18L | $0.00 | |
| 14/16 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,500,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | William Pike | 52kg | 1:48.48 | 11-10-14 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:36.83 | 6-7-1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/11 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:21.48 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | 91 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 56.5kg | 1:10.93 | 10-9-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a narrow BM84+ second at Belmont, where he was beaten a neck by Correct Choice despite racing wide throughout. He had won the Listed Farnley Stakes the start prior, so the current form is sound, and first-time blinkers add interest. Has trialled well since his latest effort and has some claims in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 1:16.74 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Soft 5 | Shaun O'donnell | 60kg | 1:38.20 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shaun O'donnell | 55kg | 1:23.23 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 56.5kg | 1:41.88 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shaun O'donnell | 54.5kg | 1:24.25 | 7-8-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 7 | Shaun O'donnell | 57kg | 1:12.54 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:12.52 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 2.28L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound fifth in the Listed R S Crawford Stakes at this track over 1200m, beaten just over a length at generous odds by Hot And High. The return to 1400m is a significant plus given she has three wins and three placings from six starts around the trip, including a perfect place record at this track and distance. The Crawford form has stacked up and she can play a role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 175 | LR OPEN 3U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Chloe Azzopardi | 0:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 0:56.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:23.28 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | OPEN FM 2U | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 58.5kg | 1:09.21 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/14 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 1:23.06 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 2U | $150,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 56kg | 1:17.72 | 10-10-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 57.5kg | 1:10.08 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |