AU - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.8K

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Verdict

Tricky race. FARADIO (7) looks to have the most upside, though, particularly off what we saw last start over the mile at Pinjarra. The wide draw means he'll probably be back in the running, but he finished in good splits last start. This looks a very winnable race on what he produced there. VEXATIOUS ROSE (10) dropped back to the mile last start and couldn't finish off as she had been in her previous runs. Back out in trip looks ideal and she closed very impressively at this track and trip two back. Needs to turn the tables on Faradio, but it won't be a surprise if she does. PARISH PRINCE (3) looks ready for this trip now and should give himself every chance from up on the speed. He's had a few goes now but so have the majority of this field. Among friends here but looks open to improvement out in trip. SAINTY CULLITY (2) jumps out in trip for the first time and the booking of CJP is a good push. SAUCISSON (5) can bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Last start 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2 len behind Wild Things with 125lbs at $13. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 11 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Lady Kiki carrying 125lbs at $3.30. Further now is a big tick and he can land the knockout blow. 1st Pick 7 Faradio Jockey: Jason Brown Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Jason Brown T: Jim P Taylor	95	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2 len behind Wild Things with 125lbs at $13. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 11 over 7 ½f, 4 len behind Lady Kiki carrying 125lbs at $3.30. Further now is a big tick and he can land the knockout blow.
10	Last start 7th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Wild Things with 123lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 15 at this track Mdn on December 10 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Final Call with 123lbs at $2.90. Better than that and expected to bounce back. 2nd Pick 10 Vexatious Rose Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Jeremy Easthope J: Shaun O'donnell T: Jeremy Easthope	136	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Last start 7th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Wild Things with 123lbs at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 15 at this track Mdn on December 10 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Final Call with 123lbs at $2.90. Better than that and expected to bounce back.
3	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Wild Things carrying 128lbs at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 21 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Azabelle with 128lbs at $7. Not far away last time. Can improve now stepping up in distance. 3rd Pick 3 Parish Prince Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Neville Parnham	132	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Wild Things carrying 128lbs at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on December 21 over 1m, 1.3 len behind Azabelle with 128lbs at $7. Not far away last time. Can improve now stepping up in distance.

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