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4:45 PM- Pkf - Roma Cup

Sat 4th Apr, 2026 4:45 PM | Ascot | 1100m
Open, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 2yo+, Weight For Age
Prize Of $200,000 : 1st $109,600, 2nd $37,200, 3rd $17,600, 4th $7,800, 5th $5,800, 6th $3,600, 7th $3,600, 8th $3,600, 9th $3,600, 10th $3,600, welfare_fund $4,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Oscar's Fortune

Barrier: 9
Jockey: P Carbery
Trainer: D M Luciani
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Rich Enuff
Dam: Oscar Award
Bio: 5yo Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Very consistent & classy gelding was too gritty in the Rock Magic. WFA suits here, but the race is much deeper, and has a fiddly gate.
Win: 24%
Place: 56%
CAREER
25: 6-6-2
PRIZE MONEY
$1,456,960.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$58,278.40
BEST HCP RATING
106
LAST 10
569x2264x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
24: 6-6-2
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-3-0
2ND UP
5: 2-1-0
3RD UP
5: 1-0-2
GROUP 1
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 3
4: 1-2-0
LISTED RACES
4: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 6-6-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
4-12 Ns1.8L , Ascot, 13/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, The Gold Rush, $1,500,000.00 ($58,500.00), Jockey: Alan Kennedy, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 1:21.43 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
6-9 1/21.9L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Winterbottom Stakes, $1,500,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Chris Parnham, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:10.38 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-7 10.8L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, Prince Of Wales Stakes, $200,000.00 ($37,200.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 1 , 58.5kg, 0:58.38 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
1-5 Hf HdL , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 3, 2yo+ Swp, $100,000.00 ($54,800.00), Jockey: P Carbery, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 0:57.17 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
2-9 2.30.5L , Ascot, 15/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 6, Colonel Reeves Stakes, $200,000.00 ($37,200.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 1:03.59 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

2. Rope Them In

Barrier: 4
Jockey: S Mc Gruddy
Trainer: S J Wolfe
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Playing God
Dam: Lead Rope
Bio: 5yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
First-up (16-weeks). Proven fresh and looks fit for return to racing. Racing style makes it hard at this level, but don't overlook.
Win: 38%
Place: 58%
CAREER
24: 9-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$1,347,455.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$56,143.96
BEST HCP RATING
108
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 2-4-0
SOFT
8: 7-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 4-0-0
2ND UP
6: 1-3-1
3RD UP
6: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
2: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 1-1-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
16: 5-3-0
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 9-4-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 7-0-1
Previous Race
4-9 1/21.5L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Winterbottom Stakes, $1,500,000.00 ($58,500.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:10.38 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-5
2-13 Sh1/2Hd0.2L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, Asian Beau Stakes, $200,000.00 ($37,200.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 9 , 61kg, 1:23.83 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-8
2-7 Hf Hd1.8L , Albany, 26/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Luke Campbell, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:01.76 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-12 Ns3.3L , Ascot, 13/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 9, The Gold Rush, $1,500,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:21.43 , , Settled-7 800-8 400-8
4-8 3.53.5L , Belmont Park, 16/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: S Mc Gruddy, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:00.97 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Acromantula

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Trainer: D & B Pearce
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Written Tycoon
Dam: For Your Eyes Only
Bio: 8yo Gelding
Location: Karnup
Comments
Threw the towel in after leading here. Can be fitter for that run, but this is a strong race.
Win: 22%
Place: 47%
CAREER
45: 10-7-4
PRIZE MONEY
$812,277.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,050.60
BEST HCP RATING
101
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
38: 8-7-3
SOFT
7: 2-0-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
9: 2-2-1
2ND UP
9: 3-1-0
3RD UP
8: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
11: 2-0-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
38: 9-7-4
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-0-1
Previous Race
4-5 2.55.8L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 3, 2yo+ Swp, $100,000.00 ($3,900.00), Jockey: Lucy Fiore, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 0:57.17 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
4-11 Lg Nk0.9L , Ascot, 01/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Summer Scorcher, $125,000.00 ($4,875.00), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 0:58.04 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
1-12 1/2L , Ascot, 10/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 8, Miss Andretti Stakes, $125,000.00 ($68,500.00), Jockey: Lucy Fiore, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:02.96 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
6-7 3/43.2L , Lark Hill, 09/03/2026 950M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Chris Parnham, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:57.33 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-7 1.53.0L , Lark Hill, 23/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lucy Fiore, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:59.18 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. West Star

Barrier: 6
Jockey: C Johnston-Porter
Trainer: Simon Miller
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Playing God
Dam: Jester Derriere
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Resuming (24-weeks). VIC trip dodn't work out for him, but expect him to improve back on home turf. CJP on board a plus.
Win: 45%
Place: 73%
CAREER
11: 5-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$719,520.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$65,410.91
BEST HCP RATING
103
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 3-1-2
SOFT
2: 2-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-1-1
2ND UP
4: 2-0-0
3RD UP
1: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 1-0-1
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
11: 5-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 2-0-0
Previous Race
9-9 Sh Nk4.1L , Caulfield, 18/10/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Moonga Stakes, $241,600.00 (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 4 , 58.5kg, 1:24.15 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
13-15 1/27.9L , Flemington, 04/10/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Gilgai Stakes, $304,945.00 (), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 9 , 58.5kg, 1:08.53 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-8
2-10 1.50.1L , Belmont Park, 15/09/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:00.60 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-16 Sh Nk0.5L , Pinjarra Scarpside, 28/05/2025 1400M, Good , Race 10, Belmont Sprint, $200,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: Lucy Fiore, Bar: 13 , 57kg, 1:22.91 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-3
2-8 3.50.1L , Belmont Park, 16/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 1:00.97 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. Repossession

Barrier: 8
Jockey: B Parnham
Trainer: C & M Gangemi
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Sessions
Dam: Can Time
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ascot
Comments
Went down fighting in the small field on resumption. Strips fitter second run back. Among the dangers in a harder contest.
Win: 42%
Place: 67%
CAREER
12: 5-1-2
PRIZE MONEY
$524,585.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$43,715.42
BEST HCP RATING
97
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-1-2
SOFT
3: 3-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-1-1
2ND UP
3: 2-0-1
3RD UP
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-2
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
11: 4-1-2
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 5-1-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 3-0-0
Previous Race
3-9 2.32.8L , Ascot, 15/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 6, Colonel Reeves Stakes, $200,000.00 ($17,600.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:03.59 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
9-9 1/23.4L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Winterbottom Stakes, $1,500,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:10.38 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
4-7 24L , Ascot, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, Black Heart Bart, $125,000.00 ($4,875.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 1:08.87 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
5-7 3/42.5L , Lark Hill, 09/03/2026 950M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 9 , 0kg, 0:57.33 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-5 2.50.1L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 3, 2yo+ Swp, $100,000.00 ($18,600.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 0:57.17 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

6. Smooth Chino

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Trainer: Indianna Weinert
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Maschino
Dam: Amorei
Bio: 4yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Albany
Comments
Resuming (16-weeks). Genuine talent, cruising through the grades. First time ride for L Fiore. Expect him to measure up.
Win: 100%
Place: 100%
CAREER
6: 6-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$327,630.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$54,605.00
BEST HCP RATING
96
LAST 10
111x111x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
6: 6-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 2-0-0
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
3RD UP
2: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
6: 6-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-15 1.5L , Ascot, 22/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 1:10.81 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
1-7 1.5L , Ascot, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 5, Black Heart Bart, $125,000.00 ($68,500.00), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:08.87 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-15 1.3L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm66+), $80,000.00 ($43,840.00), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 9 , 58.5kg, 1:10.89 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-9 1.30.2L , Lark Hill, 20/10/2025 930M, Soft , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Austin Galati, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:57.19 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-7 1.8L , Albany, 26/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Holly Nottle, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:01.76 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

7. Cut The Talk

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly
Trainer: T W Crosby
Weight: 58.5kg
Sire: Oratorio
Dam: Little Gracie
Bio: 6yo Brown Gelding
Location: Gelorup
Comments
Long time since last saluted. Picked off late this venue. Stiffer opposition here.
Win: 18%
Place: 64%
CAREER
22: 4-5-5
PRIZE MONEY
$320,960.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$14,589.09
BEST HCP RATING
88
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 2-5-3
SOFT
7: 2-0-2
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-1
2ND UP
4: 1-1-1
3RD UP
3: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 0-1-2
CLOCKWISE
11: 3-4-3
A-CLOCKWISE
22: 4-5-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-0-2
Previous Race
5-11 Lg Nk1.5L , Ascot, 01/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Summer Scorcher, $125,000.00 ($3,625.00), Jockey: A Hearn, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 0:58.04 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-8 1/21L , Ascot, 21/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 4, 2yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($3,120.00), Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 0:58.26 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
4-7 12L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 6, Prince Of Wales Stakes, $200,000.00 ($7,800.00), Jockey: A Hearn, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 0:58.38 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
2-12 1.50.5L , Ascot, 10/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 8, Miss Andretti Stakes, $125,000.00 ($23,250.00), Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:02.96 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
3-10 Lg Nk1.4L , Ascot, 24/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, Scenic Blast Stakes, $125,000.00 ($11,000.00), Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:10.15 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

8. Toropa

Barrier: 2
Jockey: S Parnham
Trainer: S J Miller
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Toronado
Dam: Europa Point
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Mare
Location: Port Kennedy
Comments
First-up (18-weeks). Very good mare, and flies fresh, but this is her toughest test to date. Place claims.
Win: 44%
Place: 75%
CAREER
16: 7-5-0
PRIZE MONEY
$354,690.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$22,168.13
BEST HCP RATING
91
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
9: 2-3-0
SOFT
6: 4-2-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 3-0-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
3: 2-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 2-2-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 5-2-0
Previous Race
6-9 Sh1/2Hd1.4L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1000M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm72+), $80,000.00 ($1,440.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 5 , 61kg, 0:58.14 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
1-16 2L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Jungle Dawn Classic, $125,000.00 ($68,500.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 14 , 55kg, 1:23.91 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-12 Lg Nk0.8L , Pinjarra, 05/07/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 7, Beaufine Stakes, $125,000.00 ($23,250.00), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 0:56.81 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-4
2-13 Sh1/2Hd1L , Pinjarra Scarpside, 28/05/2025 1200M, Good , Race 11, 2yo+ (Bm78+), $80,000.00 ($14,880.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 9 , 56kg, 1:10.50 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-4
5-13 11.2L , Ascot, 15/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, Jungle Mist Classic, $125,000.00 ($3,625.00), Jockey: B Parnham, Bar: 11 , 55kg, 1:10.92 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9

9. Luana Miss

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Chris Parnham
Trainer: T M Andrews
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Bivouac
Dam: Little Bit Ditsy
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Ascot
Comments
First-up (18-weeks). This filly has a stack of ability. Goes well fresh, and gets C Parnham for the 1st time. Hard to beat.
Win: 57%
Place: 71%
CAREER
7: 4-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$556,040.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$79,434.29
BEST HCP RATING
84
LAST 10
110x2117x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 4-1-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 1-1-0
2ND UP
2: 2-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 2-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 4-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-16 1L , Ascot, 15/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Placid Ark Stakes, $500,000.00 ($274,000.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:10.79 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10
7-9 1/22.3L , Ascot, 29/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, Winterbottom Stakes, $1,500,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 9 , 51.5kg, 1:10.38 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
1-14 1.8L , Ascot, 01/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 8, 3yo (Open), $100,000.00 ($54,800.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 8 , 55kg, 1:04.38 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
2-11 Lg Nk0.1L , Ascot, 11/10/2025 1000M, Good , Race 8, 3yo (Open) Swp, $100,000.00 ($18,600.00), Jockey: S O'Donnell, Bar: 11 , 55kg, 0:57.73 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
3-8 3.53.6L , Belmont Park, 16/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Pike, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 1:00.97 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

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