NZ - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

10.5K

VIEW

Verdict

SWOOMEE SWAN (6) has placed in all 3 starts on this course and all were soft tracks. Obviously had issues as only one run for a fair 3L 8th last prep. Usually on the pace and the draw looks ideal. CHASING HIGHS (7) much improved when swept up wide from the back to hit the lead but was nabbed on the line at Wingatui last time when fresh. Danger. EASTERLY (2) solid placings at Riverton and here back in April before a battling run in May and a spell. Best form gives him solid claims here. MOET AMOUR (12) is a first starter by War Decree who won an 4f jumpout at Winton by 2L earlier this month. Watch closely here. MR DARCY (4) has led in all three starts, the best his last run when fresh in June and beaten 2L 5th. Tongue Tie and Nose Band going on may help.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Brutal Riff with 121lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind War Of Silence with 115lbs at $13.30. Looks a key runner. 1st Pick 6 Swoomee Swan Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge Trainer: Robert Dennis J: Ashlee Strawbridge T: Robert Dennis	111	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 14 at Wingatui on March 15 over 6f, on a slow track, 3.5 len behind Brutal Riff with 121lbs at $4.80. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at Riccarton Park on September 13 2025 over 6f, on a slow track, head behind War Of Silence with 115lbs at $13.30. Looks a key runner.
7	Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, on heavy track, nose behind My Girl Alice with 125lbs at $12.80. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 14 len behind Filter with 123lbs at $14.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt. 2nd Pick 7 Chasing Highs Jockey: Brandon May Trainer: Ebony Turner J: Brandon May T: Ebony Turner	170	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 13 at Wingatui on October 2 over 6f, on heavy track, nose behind My Girl Alice with 125lbs at $12.80. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Riverton on April 6 over 6f, on a slow track, 14 len behind Filter with 123lbs at $14.80. Winning chance with that run under the belt.
2	Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Riverton May 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Marcus Attillus with 129lbs at $2.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Riverton March 8 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 129lbs at $30.30. Likely to play a major role. 3rd Pick 2 Easterly Jockey: Brett Murray Trainer: Jenn Sheridan J: Brett Murray T: Jenn Sheridan	57	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Riverton May 8 over 7f, on heavy track, 6 len behind Marcus Attillus with 129lbs at $2.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Riverton March 8 over 6f, in the wet, 4 len behind Better Shared carrying 129lbs at $30.30. Likely to play a major role.

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