Ascot Park Race 11

DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH PBD

Prize Money: $3,636

NO GUIDANCE (7) goes very well at the course and distance with three wins and a placing from six starts. Missed the frame latest (17.46) when fourth over 295m at Addington in a Class 3. With a clean break looks hard to beat. HOMEBUSH PATCH (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with nine wins and seven minors from 24 tries. Comes off a (22.59) win last time, scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Class 5 over 390m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. SMOKING IVAN (3) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at Wanganui Straight behind Bow Anna (17.39) in a Class 4/5. Leading chance. OPAWA PORTIA (2) is in the mix despite missing out at this track last time.

Distance: 390m
Class: C4/5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Opawa Portia (2) 47125
Trainer: R P Breen (Heddon Bush)
Prize Money: $20,073
Win / Place: 23% / 58%

3 yo Black B

Sire: Winsome Opawa

Dam: Opawa Hop

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 8-10-2

Track

23: 6-8-0

Trk/Dst

20: 6-7-0

Distance

20: 6-7-0

Season

13: 1-4-1

Country

34: 8-10-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5
STARTS	9	11	8	4	2
1st	2	4	1	1	0
2nd	4	3	2	1	0
3rd	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.93) at this track in a Class 5, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and four places from 11 starts. Makes appeal 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
5th of 6	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.93	61.2 km/h	4.80L	$4.40	0:22.59	22.49	C5	$3,730	$45	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Khan
2nd of 7	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	0.10L	$6.20	0:22.67	22.51	C5	$3,690	$923	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Portia 3. Homebush Khan
1st of 7	12/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.59	62.2 km/h	2.80L	$2.20	0:22.59	22.37	C4	$2,790	$1,675	14	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Homebush Harry
7th of 7	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:23.02	61.0 km/h	7.40L	$10	0:22.50	22.5	C5	$3,730	-	7	1. Mitcham Blake 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
4th of 7	19/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	2.00L	$12	0:22.61	22.5	C5	$3,730	$114	27	1. Diamond Scarlett 2. Homebush Khan 3. Diamond Ranger
6th of 8	23/1/25	Addington	295m	1	0:17.02	62.4 km/h	3.60L	$13	0:16.77	16.77	C5	$3,640	$45	36	1. Wild Pansy 2. Opawa Weatherley 3. Goldstar Murphy
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Smoking Ivan (3) 32673
Trainer: Matt Roberts (Christchurch)
Prize Money: $55,205
Win / Place: 20% / 54%

4 yo Black and White D

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Quistis Bale

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 18-17-12

Track

14: 1-6-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

30: 3-7-3

Country

87: 18-17-12

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
13	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	17	13	14	15	6	9	7
1st	1	7	3	3	3	0	0	1
2nd	2	1	4	1	3	2	3	1
3rd	1	1	3	3	1	1	1	1

Comments

Improved sharply when third behind Bow Anna at Wanganui Straight last start over 313m (17.39). Has to be respected.

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
3rd of 7	28/3/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	3	0:17.39	64.8 km/h	1.70L	$9.50	0:17.27	17	C4/5	$3,640	$545	7	1. Bow Anna 2. Blackcurrant 3. Smoking Ivan
7th of 8	21/3/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	2	0:17.47	64.5 km/h	5.20L	$7.80	0:17.11	17.06	C5q	$3,640	-	8	1. Bolt Wave 2. Need A Favour 3. Run Away Blue
6th of 8	13/3/25	Cambridge	375m	1	0:21.42	63.0 km/h	5.20L	$13	0:21.06	21.06	C5f	$18,020	$182	7	1. Lion's Den 2. Quintessential 3. Priority
2nd of 7	6/3/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.27	63.5 km/h	1.20L	$4.20	0:21.19	21.03	C5q	$3,600	$900	8	1. Quintessential 2. Smoking Ivan 3. Rustic Kiwi
3rd of 7	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	1.10L	$7.50	0:22.50	22.5	C5	$3,730	$559	6	1. Mitcham Blake 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
4th of 7	20/2/25	Addington	295m	2	0:16.87	63.0 km/h	5.20L	$7.50	0:16.51	16.51	C5	$3,640	$182	7	1. Opawa Mocha 2. Opawa Weatherley 3. Mitcham Blake

Homebush Khan (4) 75233
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $20,845
Win / Place: 17% / 51%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Fawn B

Sire: Ando's Mac

Dam: Jealous Much

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 8-7-8

Track

22: 4-4-4

Trk/Dst

17: 3-3-4

Distance

17: 3-3-4

Season

37: 7-6-7

Country

45: 8-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	9	9	5	3	3	2	2
1st	5	2	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	3	0	0	0	1	1	0

Comments

Has hit the frame at her last three runs, the latest finishing third in 22.75 at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looking to others.

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
3rd of 6	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	2.30L	$3.90	0:22.59	22.49	C5	$3,730	$559	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Khan
3rd of 7	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	2	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	1.40L	$4.60	0:22.67	22.51	C5	$3,690	$554	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Portia 3. Homebush Khan
2nd of 6	12/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	3.50L	$4.30	0:22.37	22.37	C5	$3,690	$923	6	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Homebush Khan 3. Homebush Patch
5th of 8	6/3/25	Cambridge	457m	3	0:26.33	62.5 km/h	12.30L	$43	0:25.47	25.36	SPECq	$5,320	$45	8	1. Russian Ahead 2. So Strict 3. Icy Hope
7th of 8	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	457m	8	0:26.79	61.4 km/h	10.50L	$41	0:26.05	26.05	C5	$5,450	-	7	1. Claws In Zorro 2. Everest Sky 3. Romantic Rebel
2nd of 7	19/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	1.00L	$10	0:22.61	22.5	C5	$3,730	$931	6	1. Diamond Scarlett 2. Homebush Khan 3. Diamond Ranger

Homebush Patch (5) 61351
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $29,434
Win / Place: 28% / 52%

Last Start Winner from Box

3 yo White and Black B

Sire: Vanderworp

Dam: Sergess

100

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 15-8-5

Track

25: 10-6-1

Trk/Dst

24: 9-6-1

Distance

24: 9-6-1

Season

26: 5-0-3

Country

53: 15-8-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	9	10	12	10	6	4	1
1st	0	3	2	5	2	0	2	1
2nd	0	2	2	2	1	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	2	0	2	0	0	0

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to score by a 0.8 lengths in a Class 5 last start at this track, clocking a fast 22.59 over the 390m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.

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
1st of 6	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.59	62.2 km/h	0.80L	$16	0:22.59	22.49	C5	$3,730	$2,236	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Khan
5th of 7	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	4.20L	$20	0:22.67	22.51	C5	$3,690	$45	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Opawa Portia 3. Homebush Khan
3rd of 6	12/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	4.80L	$7.30	0:22.37	22.37	C5	$3,690	$554	7	1. Diamond Ranger 2. Homebush Khan 3. Homebush Patch
1st of 6	5/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	3	0:22.47	62.5 km/h	0.80L	$4.20	0:22.47	22.47	C4/5	$3,600	$2,162	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Homebush Josh 3. Mitcham Tim
6th of 7	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:22.98	61.1 km/h	6.90L	$32	0:22.50	22.5	C5	$3,730	$45	7	1. Mitcham Blake 2. Diamond Ranger 3. Smoking Ivan
1st of 7	19/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	7	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	1.50L	$9.40	0:22.76	22.5	C4	$2,820	$1,690	12	1. Homebush Patch 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Homebush Suzie

Homebush Diva (6) 25633
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $33,736
Win / Place: 16% / 54%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: Dyna Villa

Dam: Homebush Minnie

100

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 12-13-14

Track

39: 8-7-8

Trk/Dst

37: 8-7-8

Distance

37: 8-7-8

Season

27: 3-5-6

Country

71: 12-13-14

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	20	9	7	10	10	13	1	1
1st	7	1	1	0	2	1	0	0
2nd	7	0	2	0	1	3	0	0
3rd	2	2	1	4	4	1	0	0

Comments

Finished in the minors last time when third (22.71) at this track, making it two placings on end. Has to do a bit more.

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
3rd of 6	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	1.80L	$4.90	0:22.58	22.49	C3/4	$2,820	$422	7	1. Homebush Gomez 2. Homebush Josh 3. Homebush Diva
3rd of 7	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	5	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	0.50L	$5.10	0:22.88	22.51	C3/4	$2,790	$418	7	1. Homebush Harry 2. Homebush Gena 3. Homebush Diva
6th of 7	12/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	7	0:22.98	61.1 km/h	5.50L	$3.80	0:22.59	22.37	C4	$2,790	$45	6	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Homebush Harry
5th of 6	6/3/25	Addington	295m	6	0:17.17	61.9 km/h	2.90L	$9.70	0:16.97	16.63	C4	$2,790	$45	8	1. Bethany Jewel 2. Opawa Susan 3. Goldstar McKenna
2nd of 7	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	1.80L	$5.00	0:22.68	22.5	C4	$2,820	$704	7	1. Diamond Outlaw 2. Homebush Diva 3. Mitcham Rose
6th of 7	19/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	6	0:23.34	60.2 km/h	8.30L	$3.60	0:22.76	22.5	C4	$2,820	$45	5	1. Homebush Patch 2. Homebush Bentley 3. Homebush Suzie

No Guidance (7) 41114
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $12,855
Win / Place: 47% / 64%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: My Redeemer

Dam: Homebush Hero

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 8-2-1

Track

6: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

6: 3-0-1

Distance

6: 3-0-1

Season

17: 8-2-1

Country

17: 8-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 390m. Last start finished 4th on March 28 over 295m at Addington behind Rose Petal beaten 5.5 lengths (17.46) in a Class 3. Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.

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	28/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.46	60.8 km/h	5.70L	$1.80	0:17.06	17	C3	$2,550	$136	2	1. Rose Petal 2. Homebush Gena 3. Apollo Bale
1st of 5	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	8	0:22.55	62.3 km/h	2.80L	$1.10	0:22.55	22.49	C3	$2,550	$1,527	7	1. No Guidance 2. Homebush Bull 3. Homebush Mitch
1st of 6	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	7	0:22.65	62.0 km/h	2.80L	$1.70	0:22.65	22.51	C1/2	$2,340	$1,405	5	1. No Guidance 2. Homebush Lass 3. Diamond Emma
1st of 7	14/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:16.99	62.5 km/h	5.00L	$1.40	0:16.99	16.8	C2	$2,340	$1,405	8	1. No Guidance 2. Wenda Bale 3. Homebush Bluey
4th of 7	6/3/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.30	61.4 km/h	5.50L	$1.20	0:16.91	16.63	C3	$2,520	$136	8	1. Gothams King 2. Opawa Elegant 3. Alpha Sheldon
7th of 7	26/2/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	4	0:23.39	60.0 km/h	8.10L	$2.00	0:22.82	22.5	C3	$2,550	-	6	1. Homebush Rocket 2. Side Eye 3. Strawberry Girl

Homebush Harry (8) 61314
Trainer: Jonathan McInerney (Darfield)
Prize Money: $13,555
Win / Place: 23% / 61%

2 yo Blue D

Sire: Vanderworp

Dam: Homebush Maycee

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 6-8-2

Track

10: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-2

Distance

10: 2-2-2

Season

26: 6-8-2

Country

26: 6-8-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	5	6	8
STARTS	1	1	24
1st	0	0	6
2nd	0	0	8
3rd	0	0	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.77) when fourth over 390m at this track in a Class 5. Has six successes and 10 minors from 24 starts from box 8. Will need the right run.

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
4th of 6	26/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	8	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	2.60L	$15	0:22.59	22.49	C5	$3,730	$182	7	1. Homebush Patch 2. Impressive Roar 3. Homebush Khan
1st of 7	19/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	8	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	0.30L	$2.80	0:22.88	22.51	C3/4	$2,790	$1,675	7	1. Homebush Harry 2. Homebush Gena 3. Homebush Diva
3rd of 7	12/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	8	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	3.10L	$8.10	0:22.59	22.37	C4	$2,790	$418	7	1. Opawa Portia 2. Mitcham Rose 3. Homebush Harry
1st of 6	5/3/25	Ascot Park Nz	390m	8	0:22.67	61.9 km/h	0.40L	$3.90	0:22.67	22.47	C3	$2,520	$1,513	5	1. Homebush Harry 2. Strawberry Girl 3. Homebush Ben
6th of 8	28/2/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.43	60.9 km/h	8.80L	$11	0:16.81	16.81	C2f	$2,360	$45	7	1. Dingo Night 2. Opawa Vanessa 3. Go Larry
1st of 6	21/2/25	Addington	295m	8	0:17.19	61.8 km/h	1.70L	$2.90	0:17.19	16.85	C2q	$2,360	$1,418	2	1. Homebush Harry 2. Wave Dancer 3. Opawa Story