Ascot Park Race 9

Top Class Run

Prize Money: $5,504

DIAMOND ALEX (7) scored by a space when a 6 length winner at this track over 390m in the best time of the card (22.23). Form at the trip sound including two wins. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Can go close again if runs up to latest figure. CHILLY PEPPER (2) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (17.34) at Addington. Has a strong record here at this journey including six wins. Should be in this for a long way. DIAMOND VAPER (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (22.82) in a Class 3/4 at this track. Great chance to atone. CLAWS IN SPARKY (1) has won all three races from this box and looks well placed to return to form.

Distance: 457m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: showery
Surface: All Weather

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Claws In Sparky (1) 2815417554
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $39,650
Win / Place: 27% / 47%

Unbeaten from the Box

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: QUISTIS BALE

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 15-5-6

Track

18: 2-1-4

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-2

Distance

8: 0-1-2

Season

7: 1-0-0

Country

55: 15-5-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	7	4	7	14	14	4
1st	3	0	1	2	2	3	4	0
2nd	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	1	0	0	2	1	1

Comments

Drawn the inside. Most recent effort finished 4th on September 26 over 295m at Addington behind Goldstar Koda beaten 5.5 lengths (17.42) in a SPECA H. Holds top-three claims.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	26/9/24	Addington	295m	3	0:17.42	61.0 km/h	5.7L	$3.90	0:17.02	0:16.70	SPECA H	$2,290	-	8	1. Goldstar Koda 2. Blackware Iris 3. Mitcham Ben
5th of 6	18/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	5	0:26.52	62.0 km/h	10.9L	$30	0:25.76	0:25.76	CL 4/5	$5,410	-	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Goldstar Murphy
5th of 8	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	7	0:22.83	61.5 km/h	7.7L	$6.00	0:22.29	0:22.29	CL 5	$3,760	-	5	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Mitcham Scott 3. Homebush Bentley
7th of 8	6/9/24	Hatrick	305m	4	0:18.13	60.6 km/h	9.0L	$7.50	0:17.50	0:17.37	CL 5 FIN	$9,170	-	7	1. Big Time Thrill 2. Big Time Sonic 3. Smoking Ivan
1st of 6	30/8/24	Hatrick	305m	3	0:17.55	62.6 km/h	0.4L	$6.00	0:17.55	0:17.55	SPECq	$3,640	-	15	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Big Time Atlas 3. Big Time Sonic
4th of 6	15/8/24	Addington	295m	6	0:17.34	61.2 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:16.97	0:16.97	CL 5	$3,640	-	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Goldstar Hans 3. Great Potential

Chilly Pepper (2) 1312824224
Trainer: D Voyce (RAKAIA)
Prize Money: $25,304
Win / Place: 27% / 58%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo WH B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH

Dam: OAKMONT

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 8-6-3

Track

15: 7-3-1

Trk/Dst

11: 6-3-0

Distance

11: 6-3-0

Season

9: 1-4-1

Country

29: 8-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	4	5	4	4	5	3
1st	1	1	1	0	3	1	1	0
2nd	0	0	2	2	0	1	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 4th on September 26 over 295m at Addington behind Very Rarely beaten 3 lengths (17.34) in a SPECA H. Has a slick 26.1 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	26/9/24	Addington	295m	8	0:17.34	61.2 km/h	3.0L	$6.00	0:17.13	0:16.70	SPECA H	$2,290	-	8	1. Very Rarely 2. Manhattan 3. Mitcham Scott
2nd of 6	18/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	6	0:26.10	63.0 km/h	4.8L	$11	0:25.76	0:25.76	CL 4/5	$5,410	-	6	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Goldstar Murphy
2nd of 8	12/9/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$15	0:17.10	0:16.94	CL 5	$3,670	-	10	1. Goldstar Hans 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Who Gives
4th of 8	2/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.65	62.0 km/h	4.7L	$4.80	0:22.32	0:22.21	CL 5	$3,760	-	5	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Valencia
2nd of 8	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	4	0:26.18	62.8 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:26.14	0:26.14	CL 5	$5,450	-	6	1. Daddy Longlegs 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Mitcham Tim
8th of 8	22/8/24	Addington	525m	2	0:31.57	59.9 km/h	13.1L	$10	0:30.65	0:30.10	R/A FIN	$6,820	-	7	1. Opawa Shirley 2. Opawa Marcelle 3. Goldstar Mila

Diamond Ranger (3) 3121128214
Trainer: M M Grant (LOWCLIFFE)
Prize Money: $17,827
Win / Place: 53% / 86%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: DIAMOND DAZZLED

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 8-3-2

Track

12: 5-3-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-2

Distance

6: 2-0-2

Season

2: 1-0-0

Country

15: 8-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	7
STARTS	4	6	1	2	1	1
1st	2	4	1	1	0	0
2nd	1	2	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 22.45, beating Opawa Portia. Last start finished 4th over 457m at this track beaten 4.5 lengths (26.40) behind Alpha Riley in a Class 5 on September 11. Look for improvement. Not out of it.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	7	0:26.40	62.3 km/h	4.4L	$12	0:26.09	0:25.96	CL 5	$5,500	-	14	1. Alpha Riley 2. Goldstar Murphy 3. Opawa Marsh
1st of 7	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.45	62.5 km/h	0.5L	$4.20	0:22.45	0:22.43	CL 5	$3,730	-	30	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Portia 3. Mitcham Ben
2nd of 8	29/7/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	1	0:22.91	61.3 km/h	2.5L	$1.90	0:22.73	0:22.73	CL 5	$3,670	-	18	1. Homebush Bentley 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Dalton Baxter
8th of 8	11/7/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	4	0:26.68	61.7 km/h	13.7L	$21	0:25.72	0:25.57	INV	$18,350	-	10	1. Let Him Cook 2. Who'S Jealous 3. Charley Horse
2nd of 8	1/7/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.70	61.9 km/h	2.8L	$4.80	0:22.50	0:22.50	CL 5	$3,670	-	7	1. Diamond Alex 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Levi Bale
1st of 7	24/6/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	2	0:25.85	63.6 km/h	0.2L	$10	0:25.85	0:25.62	CL 3/4	$4,720	-	5	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Diamond Neena 3. Know Expense

Diamond Vaper (4) 4524521685
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $43,582
Win / Place: 18% / 44%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE LEAHA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 18-11-15

Track

21: 2-1-3

Trk/Dst

12: 1-0-2

Distance

12: 1-0-2

Season

8: 1-2-0

Country

98: 18-11-15

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
17	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	8	15	11	17	15	17	11
1st	0	2	4	2	3	4	3	0
2nd	2	2	0	3	0	3	1	0
3rd	1	0	1	0	3	4	5	1

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Class 3/4 on September 25 over 390m at this track behind Diamond Alex beaten 8 lengths (22.82). Leading contender.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	25/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	8.4L	$6.00	0:22.23	0:22.23	CL 3/4	$2,840	-	6	1. Diamond Alex 2. Dalton Baxter 3. Homebush Gena
8th of 8	19/9/24	Addington	295m	7	0:17.50	60.7 km/h	5.2L	$4.40	0:17.14	0:16.86	CL 4	$2,840	-	8	1. Jerome Bale 2. Homebush Elle 3. Amanda Obdam
6th of 8	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	5	0:26.54	62.0 km/h	5.4L	$34	0:26.16	0:25.96	CL 3/4	$4,680	-	6	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Diamond Alex 3. Diamond Felon
1st of 7	5/9/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.14	62.0 km/h	1.7L	$3.30	0:17.14	0:16.94	CL 3	$2,570	-	8	1. Diamond Vaper 2. Rose Petal 3. Ricky Odd Eyes
2nd of 7	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	1.3L	$2.50	0:22.53	0:22.43	CL 3	$2,550	-	12	1. Diamond Georgio 2. Diamond Vaper 3. Kate Baxter
5th of 8	16/8/24	Addington	295m	5	0:17.47	60.8 km/h	4.3L	$3.30	0:17.17	0:17.01	CL 3	$2,550	-	8	1. Claws In Rambo 2. Hilton Pink One 3. Stone Sober

Alpha Riley (6) 6828134514
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $41,053
Win / Place: 21% / 50%

3 yo DK BDL B

Sire: ANDO'S MAC

Dam: HOMEBUSH MINNIE

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 14-10-8

Track

39: 11-5-4

Trk/Dst

26: 7-3-0

Distance

26: 7-3-0

Season

6: 2-0-1

Country

64: 14-10-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	3	7	6	16	7	13	5
1st	2	1	2	0	2	2	3	2
2nd	1	0	0	1	2	1	4	1
3rd	0	0	1	0	6	1	0	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (26.47) in a Class 4/5, finishing a 10 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from seven starts. Among the chances on best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	18/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	3	0:26.47	62.2 km/h	10.1L	$5.90	0:25.76	0:25.76	CL 4/5	$5,410	-	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Goldstar Murphy
1st of 6	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	1	0:26.09	63.1 km/h	2.0L	$16	0:26.09	0:25.96	CL 5	$5,500	-	9	1. Alpha Riley 2. Goldstar Murphy 3. Opawa Marsh
5th of 8	2/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	6.2L	$11	0:22.32	0:22.21	CL 5	$3,760	-	5	1. Mitcham Ben 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Valencia
4th of 8	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	1.5L	$8.00	0:26.14	0:26.14	CL 5	$5,450	-	7	1. Daddy Longlegs 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Mitcham Tim
3rd of 6	21/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	6.3L	$14	0:22.38	0:22.38	CL 5	$3,730	-	7	1. Opawa Ryder 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Alpha Riley
1st of 8	14/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.50	62.4 km/h	2.5L	$3.50	0:22.50	0:22.22	CL 3/4	$2,820	-	23	1. Alpha Riley 2. Whimsical Boy 3. Dom Baxter

Diamond Alex (7) 1726654251
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $55,512
Win / Place: 18% / 46%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE LEAHA (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 15-12-10

Track

18: 4-5-3

Trk/Dst

16: 2-5-3

Distance

16: 2-5-3

Season

7: 1-1-0

Country

79: 15-12-10

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	2	8	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	7	15	13	7	9	10	10
1st	6	0	3	1	1	2	0	2
2nd	0	1	4	5	0	2	0	0
3rd	1	2	2	1	0	2	0	2

Comments

Dominant winner to post a big 6 lengths victory in a Class 3/4 last start at this track, clocking a hot 22.23 for the 390m trip. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 8	25/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:22.23	63.2 km/h	6.5L	$3.00	0:22.23	0:22.23	CL 3/4	$2,840	-	6	1. Diamond Alex 2. Dalton Baxter 3. Homebush Gena
5th of 8	19/9/24	Addington	525m	3	0:30.81	61.3 km/h	8.4L	$8.00	0:30.22	0:30.22	CL 4	$4,680	-	8	1. Zestful 2. Jay Walker 3. Adobe Peach
2nd of 8	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	4	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	1.3L	$7.00	0:26.16	0:25.96	CL 3/4	$4,680	-	6	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Diamond Alex 3. Diamond Felon
4th of 7	5/9/24	Addington	525m	7	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	3.3L	$9.50	0:30.42	0:30.31	CL 4	$4,680	-	8	1. Opawa Linny 2. Diamond Felon 3. Claws In Zorro
5th of 8	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	457m	3	0:26.25	62.7 km/h	1.6L	$6.00	0:26.14	0:26.14	CL 5	$5,450	-	6	1. Daddy Longlegs 2. Chilly Pepper 3. Mitcham Tim
6th of 8	22/8/24	Addington	525m	6	0:30.92	61.1 km/h	11.7L	$41	0:30.10	0:30.10	CL 5	$5,360	-	7	1. Caterpie Bale 2. Who'S Jealous 3. Sefton Heights

Diamond Knight (8) 3343166117
Trainer: M M Grant (Lowcliffe)
Prize Money: $23,285
Win / Place: 11% / 41%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE LEAHA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 8-10-12

Track

20: 5-2-6

Trk/Dst

12: 1-2-4

Distance

13: 1-2-4

Season

5: 2-0-0

Country

72: 8-10-12

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	16	12	13	8	7	3	7
1st	1	0	4	1	1	1	0	0
2nd	1	1	1	3	2	0	1	1
3rd	1	3	1	4	1	0	1	1

Comments

Won two starts back at this track over 390m in 22.69. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 390m at this track at Class 3 level. Prepared to risk.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	25/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	6.5L	$12	0:22.47	0:22.23	CL 3	$2,570	-	14	1. Ripslinger Rory 2. Mayfield Pi 3. Mayfield Manu
1st of 8	11/9/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	1	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	0.4L	$3.30	0:22.69	0:22.29	CL 2	$2,390	-	14	1. Diamond Knight 2. Goldstar Blondie 3. Will Watch
1st of 7	28/8/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.43	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$4.20	0:22.43	0:22.43	CL 1	$2,270	-	12	1. Diamond Knight 2. Bo Duke 3. Impressive Show
6th of 8	16/8/24	Addington	295m	4	0:17.72	59.9 km/h	3.8L	$9.50	0:17.45	0:17.01	CL 2	$2,360	-	7	1. Mitcham Xena 2. Mr. Chippewa 3. Claws In Creed
6th of 8	9/8/24	Addington	525m	2	0:31.71	59.6 km/h	6.1L	$14	0:31.28	0:31.07	CL 2/3	$4,000	-	11	1. Goldstar Pearl 2. Hurunui Molly 3. Zestful
1st of 8	29/7/24	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.97	61.1 km/h	1.5L	$1.80	0:22.97	0:22.73	CL 1	$2,290	-	7	1. Diamond Knight 2. Impressive Shock 3. Hurunui Rose

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