AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.3K

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Verdict

ROCK 'N' THE JAM (4) ran over the top from midfield to get the job done with ease by 1.1L over the mile trip. He was the favourite there and now Parnham hops back on board as he steps out to 1 ?m for the first time today. He's back to his best now and with plenty of upside, he makes plenty of appeal once again. ANTIQUE STAR (5) hasn't been far away her past couple, finishing 1.8L behind Rock 'N' The Jam last start. The rise in trip looks right up her alley and she maps to get every chance. Gets a weight swing in her favour and can turn the tables. MISS SKYHIGH (2) comes here on the fresh side today and gets Pike in the saddle replacing the apprentice hoop. She's placed in both attempts over this course and distance and should get every chance for Pike off the inside. Can bounce back in a big way. BAKEEL (1) reunites with his old mate Manoel Nunes as he rises to this trip for the first time. Won't be far away. MADAME MAGIC (3) has claims off a strong effort from the back last start.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 18 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Madame Magic carrying 119lbs at $2.35. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Avoidance with 119lbs at $2.45. Too good last time out and he can repeat the dose out in trip. 1st Pick 4 Rock 'n' The Jam Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Russell Stewart J: Steven Parnham T: Russell Stewart	159	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at this track Rtg 72+ April 18 over 1m on a rain affected track defeating Madame Magic carrying 119lbs at $2.35. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Avoidance with 119lbs at $2.45. Too good last time out and he can repeat the dose out in trip.
5	Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 122lbs at $4.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 1.5 len behind King Hit with 122lbs at $5.50. Looks better suited out to this trip now and should get every chance. 2nd Pick 5 Antique Star Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Grantham	141	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 122lbs at $4.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 1.5 len behind King Hit with 122lbs at $5.50. Looks better suited out to this trip now and should get every chance.
2	Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind King Hit with 123lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 125lbs at $21. Looks well placed here off a freshen for Pike and sharp improvement is on the cards. 3rd Pick 2 Miss Skyhigh Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	178	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 2.25 len behind King Hit with 123lbs at $20. Before that 4th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ on March 7 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Avoidance carrying 125lbs at $21. Looks well placed here off a freshen for Pike and sharp improvement is on the cards.

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