AU - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

WESTERN LADY (10) was an impressive winner fresh before just missing in a photo at Bunbury last week. She rises in trip again today which won't pose an issue and Fiore sticks with her. She looks like she's just starting to hit her straps, and with further improvement on the cards she'll be hard to beat. ROYAL TROOPER (8) got back to form last start with a 1.1L defeat at Belmont when on the quick turnaround. He's been freshened since that effort and now lands here 31 days between runs. Nottle's claim comes in handy and he can play a leading role. TOURETTO (2) steps out to 1 ?m for just the second time after closing off steadily behind Asif 21 days ago. We'll get a good look at that form in the opener and he'll find this an easier assignment. Draws better here and can make an impression. BAYHARA (7) missed by 0.5L at Geraldton last start but her run here prior was solid. Can feature. BELLA VIOLETTA (11) is next best getting out in trip for Parnham and Lane.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Third-up today. Resuming favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Belmont Park Cl3 February 11 over 7f defeating Choux Shoe with 122lbs at $11. Second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 7 over 1 m, nose behind Bird's The Word carrying 119lbs at $2.40. Racing well. Just missed last start but she's building nicely into her campaign. 1st Pick 10 Western Lady Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Lucy Fiore T: Grant & Alana Williams	154	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Belmont Park Cl3 February 11 over 7f defeating Choux Shoe with 122lbs at $11. Second-up came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on March 7 over 1 m, nose behind Bird's The Word carrying 119lbs at $2.40. Racing well. Just missed last start but she's building nicely into her campaign.
8	Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 16 at Belmont Park Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Zackariah Beau with 122lbs at $11. The race before that second last of 11 at this track Cl1 on February 4 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Jackpot Bingo with 128lbs at $18. Back in trip here but he looks well placed on his latest performance. 2nd Pick 8 Royal Trooper Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Greg Kersley J: Holly Nottle T: Greg Kersley	75	-	-	-	3%	33/1
Analysis Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 4th of 16 at Belmont Park Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, 1.1 len behind Zackariah Beau with 122lbs at $11. The race before that second last of 11 at this track Cl1 on February 4 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Jackpot Bingo with 128lbs at $18. Back in trip here but he looks well placed on his latest performance.
2	At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Asif with 125lbs at $11. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 31 over 7 ½f defeating On Patrol carrying 127lbs at $10. Well placed. Drawn ideally here and a bold showing is on the cards. 3rd Pick 2 Touretto Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Peter J Daly J: Troy Turner T: Peter J Daly	146	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Asif with 125lbs at $11. Before that won by a long-neck at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 31 over 7 ½f defeating On Patrol carrying 127lbs at $10. Well placed. Drawn ideally here and a bold showing is on the cards.

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