AU - Ascot - Race 2

FANCY RED (2) won narrowly two back before a 0.4L defeat when sitting on the speed here last time out. Pike now hops back in the saddle, replacing the apprentice hoop and she has enough early speed to roll across from the outside gate. Can get back to winning ways here. ASIF (4) got the job done over Fancy Red last time out in a strong return to form. He'd been building towards that victory since joining the Williams stable and this looks to shape similarly. He meets Fancy Red better at the weights for beating her, and there's no reason why he can't repeat the dose. STYLISH LORD (5) brings different form into this, finishing 1.4L off Soldanelle here 21 days ago. He's never missed the placings at this track and trip and also has some tactical speed. Can work across and be tough to run down. ROYAL LAW (3) creates some interest here first-up and without a trial. DEAMBER (6) is better than she showed last time out and can bounce back.