AU - Ascot - Race 8

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

10.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

82.5K

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Verdict

The first of the features now and GRAND PIERRO (3) gets the nod. While he doesn't win out of turn, he's taken on some strong company in the east, including a 2.4L defeat in the Moonee Valley Cup just 2 starts ago. That form looks strong for a race of this calibre and he can get back to winning ways. FOREVER BOY (10) has drawn wide, though he has the early speed to roll across in a race that looks to lack tempo. He's unbeaten third-up and CJP riding is a good push for his chances. Too good as favourite last time out and he can make a strong Perth Cup bid in this. BUCKETS RIDGE (1) turned in a much better run in the Scahill where he stuck on nicely over 1 5/16m. Again draws to be handy to the speed under Egan and he can land the knockout blow today. CAPTAIN PLUTO (2) had every chance last time out when beaten in the Scahill. He has class however and can't be discounted. DEMOLISH (6) has been super in Railway lead ups and now gets to his preferred trip. Keep safe.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Buckets Ridge Jockey: Billy Egan Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Billy Egan T: Grant & Alana Williams	165	-	-	-	12%	8/1
2	2 Captain Pluto Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	192	-	-	-	20%	4/1
3	1st Pick 3 Grand Pierro Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Jason Warren J: Steven Parnham T: Jason Warren	88	-	-	-	8%	12/1
4	4 Simply Jockey: Fred W Kersley Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Fred W Kersley T: Grant & Alana Williams	146	-	-	-	6%	18/1
5	5 Currimundi Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Steve Wolfe	82	-	-	-	2%	50/1
6	6 Demolish Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Neville Parnham	91	-	-	-	9%	11/1
7	7 Filthy Habits Jockey: Michael Dee Trainer: Brandon Fiore J: Michael Dee T: Brandon Fiore	88	-	-	-	6%	18/1
8	8 Fear The Wind Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Shaun O'donnell T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	83	-	-	-	3%	33/1
9	9 First Encounter Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Brad Parnham T: Michael Grantham	101	-	-	-	12%	8/1
10	2nd Pick 10 Forever Boy Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	169	-	-	-	23%	7/2
11	11 I Love Your Smile Jockey: Craig Newitt Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Craig Newitt T: Luke Fernie	71	-	-	-	2%	66/1
12	12 Lavalier Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Chris Parnham T: Neville Parnham	92	-	-	-	8%	13/1
13	13 Memory Parade Jockey: Luke Campbell Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: Luke Campbell T: Sean & Jake Casey	100	-	-	-	5%	20/1
14	14 Playhouse Patron Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Bob Mcpherson J: Jason Whiting T: Bob Mcpherson	84	-	-	-	2%	66/1
15	15 Stormageddon Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Holly Watson T: Michael Grantham	115	-	-	-	9%	11/1

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