AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

42.6K

VIEW

Verdict

PRESSURISED (10) stepped right out to 1 5/16m last start and got the job done in good fashion. Back to 1 ?m here but that won't be an issue as he looks a nice horse on the way up. CJP hops in the saddle now and while this is much tougher, he rates well and can work through the grades. SOUTHERN FIRETAIL (12) sat a touch closer last time out at this track and trip but couldn't reel in the progressive winner who has since scored again. The wide draw is a niggle, though Pike sticking is a positive sign and he looks right on the cusp of another win. WAR MATTERS (5) was solid from the back behind a good winner here last start following a good win at Mt Barker two back. May need some luck from the draw but he can be in the finish on recent efforts. LIEN HYPHEN (6) was very impressive winning a CL3 at this track and trip last start and can feature once again. FOREVER DREAMING (2) is better than we saw last time out and can bounce back to form out in trip now.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Last start won by 1.2 len at Belmont Park Mdn February 18 over 1 5/16m defeating You Can Call Me Al with 126lbs at $5.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 12 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Playing Free carrying 121lbs at $31. Looks an exciting gelding on the up who can continue his winning ways. 1st Pick 10 Pressurised Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	124	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Last start won by 1.2 len at Belmont Park Mdn February 18 over 1 5/16m defeating You Can Call Me Al with 126lbs at $5.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 12 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Playing Free carrying 121lbs at $31. Looks an exciting gelding on the up who can continue his winning ways.
12	Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 58+ on February 7 over 1m, 2 len behind Lillian carrying 120lbs at $2.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Great Fortune with 119lbs at $7. Racing in top order and looks a threat once again. 2nd Pick 12 Southern Firetail Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Adam Durrant J: William Pike T: Adam Durrant	159	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 58+ on February 7 over 1m, 2 len behind Lillian carrying 120lbs at $2.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Great Fortune with 119lbs at $7. Racing in top order and looks a threat once again.
5	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on February 14 over 1 ¼m, 3.5 len behind All Grunt with 118lbs at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mt Barker Rtg 64+ January 18 over 1m defeating Duchees Demerit with 116lbs at $3.40. Can feature in the finish once more. 3rd Pick 5 War Matters Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Holly Nottle T: Darren Mcauliffe	153	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on February 14 over 1 ¼m, 3.5 len behind All Grunt with 118lbs at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Mt Barker Rtg 64+ January 18 over 1m defeating Duchees Demerit with 116lbs at $3.40. Can feature in the finish once more.

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