AU - Ascot - Race 1

ROYAL TORONADO (6) creates plenty of interest here off a strong first-up performance when flashing late over 6f. Straight out to 1 ?m here doesn't look an issue with his profile and he's won 2/5 second-up. Gets Pike now and he looks poised to strike. ASIF (4) won well two back before sticking on gamely on the 7-day turnaround, beaten 0.5L at the mile. Out to 1 ?m again now where he's unbeaten and he looks to get all the favours. Can go one better this time. SOLDANELLE (7) was strong late in the Detonator when 0.9L off the winner in a close finish. The smaller field here should suit and Chris Parnham now hops on board. Watch for her late in the race. FAMOUS DAIN (2) was just fair in the Detonator but he was racing in good order prior to that. Can bounce back to his best now. ROYAL LAW (3) is second-up here and creates some interest on the back of a solid return effort.