06:44 ascot Wednesday 14th January 2026

VEXATIOUS ROSE (10) was ridden quietly then made some inroads and finished 2. 75 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1m at Pinjarra a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in journey. Settles back early but winds up late. Will be tough to stop. PARISH PRINCE (3) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 2. 75 lengths back in sixth over 1m at Pinjarra. Sure to be prominent from the outset. SAUCISSON (5) missed the placings two runs back then was always well out of his ground last start when 12 lengths away in eighth over 1m3f at Bunbury. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. FARADIO (7) finished third last start over 1m at Pinjarra when he worked home well, beaten 2 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role.