AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

89.7K

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Verdict

WONDERFULLY MADE (1) continued her unbeaten run with a brilliant 2.1L victory in the 1000 Guineas. She looks to have a class edge on her rivals again here despite meeting them worse at the weights here. Has some tactical versatility about her as well and she can continue her winning ways. MASMELO (2) finished off impressively second-up behind Wonderfully Made in the 1000 Guineas. May be able to take closer order this time around from the inside barrier. The rise in trip should suit her and if there's one who can upset the favourite, it may be her. ADMIRE ASTRA (3) stuck on well after setting the tempo in the 1000 Guineas and continues to improve as they step up in trip. Fiore hops back on board today and she can play a leading role. CHINO BAY (4) won well last time out and jumps straight to 1 ?m on the 9-day turnaround. Creates some interest. HEAVENLY RAPTURE (6) flew home to score last start and is worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Last start favourite, won by 2 len at this track LR 1000 Guineas February 28 over 1m defeating Masmelo with 119lbs at $1.65. Before that favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Belmont Park Cl1 February 11 over 1m defeating Hot Nova with 130lbs at $1.55. Hard to see anything turning the tables on her from last start. 1st Pick 1 Wonderfully Made Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel Morton J: William Pike T: Daniel Morton	275	-	-	-	61%	4/6
Analysis Last start favourite, won by 2 len at this track LR 1000 Guineas February 28 over 1m defeating Masmelo with 119lbs at $1.65. Before that favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Belmont Park Cl1 February 11 over 1m defeating Hot Nova with 130lbs at $1.55. Hard to see anything turning the tables on her from last start.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 11 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Western Lady with 121lbs at $4. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR 1000 Guineas on February 28 over 1m, 2 len behind Wonderfully Made with 119lbs at $3.60. Rates highly. Strong late last time out and is clearly the main danger. 2nd Pick 2 Masmelo Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Chris Parnham T: Neville Parnham	144	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on February 11 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Western Lady with 121lbs at $4. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 2nd of 7 at this track in the LR 1000 Guineas on February 28 over 1m, 2 len behind Wonderfully Made with 119lbs at $3.60. Rates highly. Strong late last time out and is clearly the main danger.
3	Most recently led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR 1000 Guineas on February 28 over 1m, 3 len behind Wonderfully Made with 119lbs at $9.50. Before that 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 117lbs at $41. Stuck on well from the front last time out and can't be discounted. 3rd Pick 3 Admire Astra Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Lucy Fiore T: Simon A Miller	128	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Most recently led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track in the LR 1000 Guineas on February 28 over 1m, 3 len behind Wonderfully Made with 119lbs at $9.50. Before that 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 117lbs at $41. Stuck on well from the front last time out and can't be discounted.

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