09:05 ascot Wednesday 18th March 2026

NEW TARGET (4) scored last start at Belmont Park over this distance after she was in the firing line on the corner. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring two times from three starts. Has a strong association with Keshaw Dhurun who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Leading contender. DOOR BUSTER (7) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 5½f at Northam four-and-a-half months ago and has not raced since. Has since been kept ticking over with a Belmont Park trial placing. Promising type who can go back-to-back. SPICY THANG (5) returns from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and did win when resuming last time in work over 5f at Northam. Likely to take beating. NICCIMOTA (1) showed good speed here last time over 5f until tiring late and finishing seventh, beaten 5 lengths. Chanel Cooper who has two wins when partnering stays on. Deserves respect.