07:15 ascot Sunday 15th February 2026

THE CRIMSON PIRATE (1) is a locally trained maiden galloper who resumes after finishing in the money over 1m1f at this track 11 weeks ago. Looks to be in good order after placing in a trial. Among the leading chances. MOONWALK (7) settled well back then made some inroads and finished 4 lengths away in fifth last time out over 6f at this track when fresh from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Major player in this line up. WATTO'S WARRIOR (5) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 3. 5 lengths, over 6f at this track. Solid top-three hope. WINNING SHUFFLE (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on January 21 when beaten 4. 5 lengths into 12th at Bunbury over 7f. Hard to beat in this suitable race.