AU - Ascot - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

MALLETIER (9) flew home over 6f last start when on the quick turnaround and now steps out to 7f for the first time. He's jumped favourite at his last three starts but drops in weight here with the claim of Nottle. Draws the inside now and if he can stretch his form, he'll be hard to fend off. SIXINCH HEELS (14) is third-up here following a 2.3L defeat over 6f last start. She's a track and trip winner in the past and she'll carry no weight with the claim of Cooper on board. Hasn't won for a while but looks ready to strike third-up. POND MASTER (10) went back to 6f last start and couldn't feature, with his run here two back much better. This shapes favourably back out to 7f and he can put his best foot forward. OUR PALADIN AL (4) is a handy type who comes here on the fresh side. Wouldn't surprise to see him feature. BATTLE COMMANDER (2) has trialled well coming into this and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Recent form sound. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 0.7 len behind The Calabrese carrying 127lbs at $2.40. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 18 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 129lbs at $2.80. Looks suited by the rise in trip now and he should get his chance from an inside barrier. 1st Pick 9 Malletier Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Holly Nottle T: Luke Fernie	122	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 0.7 len behind The Calabrese carrying 127lbs at $2.40. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 18 over 6f, slow going 0.7 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 129lbs at $2.80. Looks suited by the rise in trip now and he should get his chance from an inside barrier.
14	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 72+ on April 11 over 5f, long-neck behind Tycoon Harry with 119lbs at $5. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 2.25 len behind The Calabrese carrying 125lbs at $5. Third-up now and she can feature stepping up in distance. 2nd Pick 14 Sixinch Heels Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Chanel Cooper T: Simon A Miller	90	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 72+ on April 11 over 5f, long-neck behind Tycoon Harry with 119lbs at $5. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 2.25 len behind The Calabrese carrying 125lbs at $5. Third-up now and she can feature stepping up in distance.
10	Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 3.5 len behind The Calabrese carrying 129lbs at $14. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Rally The Troops with 130lbs at $8. Better suited now and he can make his presence felt. 3rd Pick 10 Pond Master Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Takahide Ikenushi J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Takahide Ikenushi	108	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 6f, 3.5 len behind The Calabrese carrying 129lbs at $14. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Rally The Troops with 130lbs at $8. Better suited now and he can make his presence felt.

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