Ascot is Western Australia's flagship racecourse, hosting the prestigious Railway Stakes and Perth Cup carnival during the southern hemisphere summer.
The right-handed track (one of the few in Australia) provides a unique challenge, with its 350-metre straight and well-maintained surface attracting the best WA-trained horses.
No Ascot meeting is rated for Wednesday 4 November. Racing at Ascot: year-round, saturdays and wednesdays. When it next races, every runner is rated here and on the WA page before the first race.
Today's WA racing6 Ascot plays since 10 October, 0 won, −6u at one unit a play. Losers included, nothing edited.
From every official result at Ascot in the last two years. Runners from barriers 1 to 4 won 11.2% of the time. 29% of winners were first or second at the 800m, where 19% of runners sit.
| Barrier | Runners | Won | Strike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 3134 | 352 | 11.2% | |
| 5 to 8 | 2988 | 304 | 10.2% | |
| 9 to 12 | 1695 | 110 | 6.5% | |
| 13 and wider | 388 | 28 | 7.2% |
| Settled | Won | Of winners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading or second | 230 | 29% | |
| Third to fifth | 290 | 37% | |
| Sixth to eighth | 179 | 23% | |
| Ninth or further back | 88 | 11% |
| Going | Races | Fav won | Avg winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good | 624 | 37% | $7.74 |
| Soft | 170 | 32% | $8.82 |
| Distance | Races | Fav won | Avg winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1100m | 198 | 38% | $6.04 |
| 1101 to 1400m | 327 | 34% | $9.68 |
| 1401 to 1800m | 205 | 36% | $7.34 |
| 1801 to 2200m | 54 | 41% | $6.55 |
| Over 2200m | 10 | 60% | $11.31 |
| Jockey | Rides | Won | At SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Fiore | 159 | 32 | +47.9u |
| Chris Parnham | 152 | 30 | -18.7u |
| Holly Nottle | 172 | 25 | -62.4u |
| Brad Parnham | 146 | 19 | -25.6u |
| William Pike | 88 | 16 | -45.6u |
| Clint Johnston-porter | 122 | 13 | -54.1u |
| Steven Parnham | 136 | 13 | +60u |
| Holly Watson | 103 | 10 | +35.9u |
| Trainer | Starts | Won | At SP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Pateman | 61 | 17 | +9.1u |
| Michael Grantham | 65 | 17 | +16.6u |
| Daniel Morton | 85 | 14 | -1.8u |
| Daniel & Ben Pearce | 105 | 14 | +176.8u |
| Grant & Alana Williams | 46 | 12 | -2.4u |
| Sean & Jake Casey | 78 | 12 | -38u |
| Neville Parnham | 143 | 12 | -65.1u |
| Trevor Andrews | 44 | 10 | +35.5u |
Jockeys and trainers count from February 2026, when the results feed moved to full names; earlier rides are listed under initials and would split one rider in two. "At SP" is one unit on every ride at the starting price.
At Ascot the favourite has won at least as often as the model's top pick this year. Ratings are for reading a race, not for betting every one; see ratings accuracy for why.
| Last 2 tips | Tip | Result | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streak Of God 10 Oct 26 · R8 | $8.5 | Lost · 6 | −$100 |
| Mind Field 10 Oct 26 · R4 | $9 | Lost · 5 | −$100 |
The full archive has every tip the old system logged, filterable by plan and period.
Perth's geographical isolation creates a distinct racing ecosystem — locally trained specialists dominate, though interstate raiders occasionally target the summer carnival.
The right-handed layout is unusual in Australian racing — horses that handle this configuration are track specialists.
The 350-metre straight provides a moderate advantage to on-pace runners, though genuine closers with sufficient room can prevail.
Perth's dry climate means the track often races on the Firm side, favouring horses that handle fast ground.
The 2,064-metre circumference is generous enough for fair racing, though barrier draws remain important in sprints.
Locally trained horses that know the right-handed track and firm conditions have a significant edge over interstate visitors.
The WA summer carnival runs Nov-Feb when eastern states racing quiets down. Some good horses are targeted specifically at these races.
Right-handed form from other venues is rare in Australia. Look for horses with Ascot course history.
The right-handed layout is a key differentiator. Left-handed specialists from eastern states can struggle to adapt.
Perth's dry climate means Ascot often races Firm. Horses proven on Good to Firm ground have an inherent advantage.
What each distance at Ascot asks of a horse, and what to weigh before backing one.
| Distance | Race type | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1200m | 1200m Sprint | Winterbottom Stakes distance — WA's premier sprint on the unique right-handed track. |
| 1600m | 1600m Mile | Railway Stakes distance — WA's most prestigious race. |
| 1800m | 1800m Middle | Kingston Town Classic distance — a WFA championship test. |
| 2400m | 2400m Distance | Perth Cup distance — the state's premier staying race. |
Ascot runs clockwise (right-handed), unlike most Australian racecourses. This creates a unique form challenge as horses must adapt to the different direction.
The Railway Stakes is run in mid-November at Ascot. It's a 1600m Group 1 race — the most prestigious race in Western Australian racing.
