09:40 ascot Thursday 1st January 2026

    09:40 ASCOT

    | 3+

    Winner AUD $548,000 - 15 runners

    1 ½m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    APULIA (2) came from well back on the bend and hit the line strongly to score over 1m2 1/2f in the G2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes at this track last time out. Should be getting home hard and is sure to be tough to beat. BUCKETS RIDGE (5) built on a nice third two starts back in the LR A J Scahill Cup at this track with success over 1m3f in the LR G. A. Towton Cup at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by half a length. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form he is one of the key runners. FILTHY HABITS (9) turned in a solid run last time when boxing on to finish second in the LR A T A Stakes at this track. Looks suited first attempt at the trip and may be worth another chance. STORMAGEDDON (15) started at 3/1 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 2. 25 lengths, at this track over 1m3f. Backmarker who keeps coming. Can feature in the finish.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    2975

    In Good Order
    (12)b/br, gb/br, g
    5
    9-4
    104
    T Daniel MortonJ Brad Rawiller
    • 5
    • 9-4
    • 104
    • Brad Rawiller
    • Daniel Morton
    2

    1101

    Apulia
    (12)b, hb, h
    5
    9-3
    109
    T Ben, Will & Jd HayesJ William Pike
    • 5
    • 9-3
    • 109
    • William Pike
    • Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
    3

    1494

    Diamond Scene
    (12)b, gb, g
    6
    9-3
    104
    T Michael GranthamJ Clint Johnston-Porter
    • 6
    • 9-3
    • 104
    • Clint Johnston-Porter
    • Michael Grantham
    4

    11303

    Sentimental Hero
    (12)b, gb, g
    8
    9-3
    105
    T Peter FernieJ Craig Newitt
    • 8
    • 9-3
    • 105
    • Craig Newitt
    • Peter Fernie
    5

    0031

    Buckets Ridge
    (26)b, gb, g
    5
    8-12
    101
    T Grant & Alana WilliamsJ Luke Nolen
    • 5
    • 8-12
    • 101
    • Luke Nolen
    • Grant & Alana Williams
    6

    0607

    Be Optimistic
    (12)b/br, mb/br, m
    7
    8-6
    93
    T Luke FernieJ Joey Azzopardi
    • 7
    • 8-6
    • 93
    • Joey Azzopardi
    • Luke Fernie
    7

    8257

    Demolish
    (15)b, gb, g
    6
    8-5
    90
    T Neville ParnhamJ Laqdar Ramoly
    • 6
    • 8-5
    • 90
    • Laqdar Ramoly
    • Neville Parnham
    8

    0662

    Fame
    (26)ch, gch, g
    6
    8-5
    73
    T Daniel & Ben PearceJ Natasha Faithfull
    • 6
    • 8-5
    • 73
    • Natasha Faithfull
    • Daniel & Ben Pearce
    9

    4732

    Filthy Habits
    (15)b, gb, g
    6
    8-5
    90
    T Brandon FioreJ Lucy Fiore
    • 6
    • 8-5
    • 90
    • Lucy Fiore
    • Brandon Fiore
    10

    3123

    Forever Boy
    (15)b, gb, g
    5
    8-5
    89
    T Michael GranthamJ Chris Parnham
    • 5
    • 8-5
    • 89
    • Chris Parnham
    • Michael Grantham
    11

    85808

    Grand Pierro
    (12)br, gbr, g
    6
    8-5
    91
    T Jason WarrenJ Steven Parnham
    • 6
    • 8-5
    • 91
    • Steven Parnham
    • Jason Warren
    12

    96961

    Playhouse Patron
    (15)b/br, gb/br, g
    6
    8-5
    91
    T Bob McphersonJ Shaun Mcgruddy
    • 6
    • 8-5
    • 91
    • Shaun Mcgruddy
    • Bob Mcpherson
    13

    45876

    Rocking Society
    (12)br, gbr, g
    5
    8-5
    75
    T Jason MillerJ Brayden Gaerth
    • 5
    • 8-5
    • 75
    • Brayden Gaerth
    • Jason Miller
    14

    04219

    Simply
    (26)br, gbr, g
    5
    8-5
    93
    T Grant & Alana WilliamsJ Fred W Kersley
    • 5
    • 8-5
    • 93
    • Fred W Kersley
    • Grant & Alana Williams
    15

    16445

    Stormageddon
    (15)b, gb, g
    5
    8-5
    86
    T Michael GranthamJ Holly Watson
    • 5
    • 8-5
    • 86
    • Holly Watson
    • Michael Grantham

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