AU - Ascot - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.3K

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Verdict

MACCIATEAU (3) hasn't won for over a year, though his recent form has been stronger than the results on paper suggest. Pike now hops on board in what looks a golden opportunity for him to return to winning ways. Looks to get every chance from the draw and looks the one to beat. ROYAL TROOPER (4) bolted in two back at Pinjarra before a 5L defeat over this track and trip as the race favourite most recently. The inside draw should suit and Nottle's claim sees him right down in the weights. Can play a leading role once again. ROCK IN WONDER (2) gets the winkers on for the first time today following a disappointing performance in the Geraldton Cup most recently. Riordan's claim comes in handy and a forward showing is on the cards. DARK LOOKS (1) is racing in good order and she won't be far away if she runs up to her recent form. BEYOND THE LIMITS (5) bolted in to win in easier company a Narrogin last time out and is not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 62+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 119lbs at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 122lbs at $12. Not far away last start. Racing better than his form on paper suggests and this presents as a golden opportunity. 1st Pick 3 Macciateau Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Summer Dickson J: William Pike T: Summer Dickson	145	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 62+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 1.1 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 119lbs at $10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 4 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 122lbs at $12. Not far away last start. Racing better than his form on paper suggests and this presents as a golden opportunity.
4	At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 1m, 5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 127lbs at $3. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, scored a big 4.5 len win at Pinjarra Rtg 49+ April 8 over 1 ¼m defeating Mr Bling with 129lbs at $2.30. Draws the inside and he can play a leading role. 2nd Pick 4 Royal Trooper Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Greg Kersley J: Holly Nottle T: Greg Kersley	128	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 1m, 5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 127lbs at $3. Before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, scored a big 4.5 len win at Pinjarra Rtg 49+ April 8 over 1 ¼m defeating Mr Bling with 129lbs at $2.30. Draws the inside and he can play a leading role.
2	Most recently 6th of 14 at Geraldton in the Geraldton Cup on April 19 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Royal Law carrying 121lbs at $12. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Western Lady with 126lbs at $9.50. At his peak now and he's better than he showed last start in the Geraldton Cup. 3rd Pick 2 Rock In Wonder Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Natika Riordan T: Ryan Hill	203	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Most recently 6th of 14 at Geraldton in the Geraldton Cup on April 19 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Royal Law carrying 121lbs at $12. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 4 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Western Lady with 126lbs at $9.50. At his peak now and he's better than he showed last start in the Geraldton Cup.

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