NZ - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

14.4K

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Verdict

SWOOMEE SWAN (13) has strong exposed form in this field, and was a short-priced favourite when finishing third here nearly 3 weeks ago. If she can find a spot close to the pace and near the fence from her wide gate, then she is the one to beat. PERFECT TYCOON (1) is also in form, and this progressive gelding was runner-up for the third time in a row when beaten by a short-head at Wingatui nearly 6 weeks ago. If he doesn't need this run, then he can go one better. WOODLANDS (2) settled handy to the pace and fought on gamely for third at Cromwell just over 2 weeks ago. He will be peaking third up, and another honest effort can be expected. JIKON (6) ran her best race yet when finishing second here last time out. She could already be looking for more ground, but Tina Comignaghi sticks with her, and so do we. ENSIGN JACK (3) dropped his rider at the start here last time out, and his effort for second fresh up at Riverton before that is the guide to use. Go again.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 Perfect Tycoon Jockey: Ruvanesh Muniandy Trainer: Shankar Muniandy J: Ruvanesh Muniandy T: Shankar Muniandy	257	-	-	-	29%	5/2
2	3rd Pick 2 Woodlands Jockey: Amber Riddell Trainer: John & Shane Phillips J: Amber Riddell T: John & Shane Phillips	98	-	-	-	16%	11/2
3	3 Ensign Jack Jockey: Krishna Mudhoo Trainer: Jo-Ann Gordon J: Krishna Mudhoo T: Jo-Ann Gordon	78	-	-	-	13%	7/1
4	4 Eivan Jockey: Akshay Balloo Trainer: S Mckay J: Akshay Balloo T: S Mckay	51	-	-	-	2%	50/1
5	5 Out Of The Picture Jockey: Floor Moerman Trainer: Jo-Ann Gordon J: Floor Moerman T: Jo-Ann Gordon	61	-	-	-	3%	33/1
6	6 Jikon Jockey: Tina Comignaghi Trainer: Steven Prince J: Tina Comignaghi T: Steven Prince	88	-	-	-	10%	10/1
7	7 Neednoman Jockey: Lee Callaway Trainer: S Mckay J: Lee Callaway T: S Mckay	52	-	-	-	6%	18/1
8	8 Courte Xena Jockey: Billy Jacobson Trainer: Bill Mcnamara J: Billy Jacobson T: Bill Mcnamara	59	-	-	-	3%	40/1
9	9 Fashion Royale Jockey: M Hudson Trainer: Maurice Forde J: M Hudson T: Maurice Forde	56	-	-	-	2%	50/1
10	10 Dream Romance Jockey: Terry Moseley Trainer: Shankar Muniandy J: Terry Moseley T: Shankar Muniandy	105	-	-	-	4%	25/1
11	11 Onisha Jockey: Rohan Mudhoo Trainer: Andrea Dickson J: Rohan Mudhoo T: Andrea Dickson	62	-	-	-	2%	66/1
12	12 She's A Filly Jockey: Kin Kwo Trainer: Bb Hong J: Kin Kwo T: Bb Hong	58	-	-	-	3%	40/1
13	1st Pick 13 Swoomee Swan Jockey: Liam Kauri Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Liam Kauri T: Robert Dennis	197	-	-	-	19%	9/2
14	14 Ruby's Girl Jockey: Corey Campbell Trainer: Brian & Shane Anderton J: Corey Campbell T: Brian & Shane Anderton	129	-	-	-	4%	25/1
15	15 Daniellish Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Maurice Forde J: Unknown Jockey T: Maurice Forde	58	-	-	-	3%	40/1
16	16 Hurricane Dolly Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: S Mckay J: Unknown Jockey T: S Mckay	70	-	-	-	3%	40/1
17	17 Big Exit Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Stephanie Faulkner J: Unknown Jockey T: Stephanie Faulkner	68	-	-	-	4%	25/1
18	18 Cavendish Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: John Blackadder J: Unknown Jockey T: John Blackadder	63	-	-	-	3%	40/1
19	19 Marat Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Shankar Muniandy J: Unknown Jockey T: Shankar Muniandy	69	-	-	-	2%	80/1
20	20 Queen Of The North Jockey: Unknown Jockey Trainer: Maurice Forde J: Unknown Jockey T: Maurice Forde	59	-	-	-	1%	100/1

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