| What | Ascot races |
| Where | Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 |
| When | Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
| First Race | 11:54am AWST |
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Ascot will host a huge 12-race card this Saturday afternoon, with the opening event scheduled to jump at 11:54am AWST. Warm weather is forecast in the coming days, so the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances is expected to remain throughout the meeting. The rail will move back into its true position for the entire circuit.
Cyril Flower Stakes tip: Man Crush
Man Crush will be out for revenge against Twain’s Angel after the two met in the Listed Scenic Blast Stakes two weeks ago, where the Luke Fernie-trained gelding flashed home from the back of the field to finish second. The five-year-old gelding was slowly away and had to settle at the tail of the field before weaving through traffic to storm home, but was only beaten by 1.5 lengths. If Chris Parnham can get Man Crush out of the barriers with the rest of the field, he can turn the tables on the favourite.
Cyril Flower Stakes
Race 8 – 
#1 Man Crush (2)
5yo Gelding | T: Luke Fernie | J: Chris Parnham (59.5kg)
Best Bet at Ascot: Rock ‘N’ The Jam
In what was his second career start, Rock ‘N’ The Jam produces an impressive performance cliam victory over 1400m at this track on January 25. The Russell Stewart-trained gelding settled behind the strong speed, and when asked for the ultimate effort, he let down with a strong turn of foot and was pulling away from his rivals through the line. Stepping up to 1600m third-up should be no issue, and anything above even money with horse racing bookmakers looks like a great price for Rock ‘N’ The Jam.
Best Bet
Race 11 – 
#6 Rock ‘N’ The Jam (7)
3yo Gelding | T: Russell Stewart | J: Steven Parnham (56kg)
Next Best at Ascot: Ice Pick Nick
Stefan Vahala and Steven Parnham will combine with Ice Pick Nick, who will be seeking to go one better after finishing second behind All Play at this track over 1100m first-up. The six-year-old gelding settled further back than his usual on-speed racing pattern and was made to swing wide on the home turn before storming down the middle of the track. From a much better barrier (4), expect Parnham to settle Ice Pick Nick behind a hot speed before peeling off the leaders heels to finish over the top of them late.
Next Best
Race 7 – 
#1 Ice Pick Nick (4)
6yo Gelding | T: Stefan Vahala | J: Steven Parnham (60kg)
Best Value at Ascot: Timeless Gem
Timeless Gem has finished in the placings in both of his starts this preparation, with his last start second-place finish behind Rock ‘N’ The Jam being the better of the two runs. The Stephen Miller-trained gelding has struggled to win since breaking his maiden back in July; however, it looks as though he is ready to produce his best effort third-up over 1400m. With little to no speed expected in this contest, Brad Parnham can push forward on Timeless Gem and settle outside the leader before giving a strong kick at the 300m mark.
Best Value
Race 10 – 
#2 Timeless Gem (8)
3yo Gelding | T: Stephen Miller | J: Brad Parnham (59.5kg)
Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot races
Ascot quadrella selections
Saturday, February 8, 2025
- 1-3-4-7
- 2-3-6-11
- 1-6
- 1-2-5
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