AU - Ascot - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

24.3K

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Verdict

MOONWALK (7) has moved to the Donna Riordan yard after testing the waters in G3 level last start in the Champion Fillies. Fiore hops on board today for the first time and she hasn't been sighted since that last run 81 days ago. Looked a progressive type prior to that and a forward showing is expected on resumption. SO SI GOD (9) is on debut today for the Sean & Jake Casey barn with the booking of Chris Parnham a good push for her chances. Her last two trials have been superb. Has options from the draw and can play a leading role. MOONSHINE QUEEN (6) disappointed at the end of last campaign but did pull up with an issue. Her trial in readiness for this was great and Pike hopping on board is a positive sign. Maps beautifully from an inside alley and can make a statement. MISS FINKMEYER (5) stuck on well last start over 5 ½f and won't be far away again. BATISTA (2) turned in his best trial most recently. Worth including on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Champ Fillies November 15 over 1m, 6 len behind Pure Excess carrying 123lbs at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Northam Mdn October 8 over 5f defeating Ninetymilestraight carrying 119lbs at $2.60. Comes right back in grade here and can make a successful return. 1st Pick 7 Moonwalk Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Donna Riordan J: Lucy Fiore T: Donna Riordan	132	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Champ Fillies November 15 over 1m, 6 len behind Pure Excess carrying 123lbs at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Northam Mdn October 8 over 5f defeating Ninetymilestraight carrying 119lbs at $2.60. Comes right back in grade here and can make a successful return.
9	Three-year-old filly making debut by Playing God out of So Imposing. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale). Was second in a Belmont Park trial over 5f January 5 then followed up with a Was third in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 5f on January 19. Promising type who can make a bright start to her career. 2nd Pick 9 So Si God Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: Chris Parnham T: Sean & Jake Casey	69	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Three-year-old filly making debut by Playing God out of So Imposing. Purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Perth Yearling Sale). Was second in a Belmont Park trial over 5f January 5 then followed up with a Was third in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 5f on January 19. Promising type who can make a bright start to her career.
6	Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 September 17 over 1 m, on heavy track, 11 len behind Capable Angel with 122lbs at $11. On debut fifth of 14 at Northam Mdn August 28 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Swift Talker with 118lbs at $4.60. Nice trial coming into this and a forward showing is expected on resumption. 3rd Pick 6 Moonshine Queen Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: William Pike T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	110	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 September 17 over 1 m, on heavy track, 11 len behind Capable Angel with 122lbs at $11. On debut fifth of 14 at Northam Mdn August 28 over 6 ½f, on heavy track, 2 len behind Swift Talker with 118lbs at $4.60. Nice trial coming into this and a forward showing is expected on resumption.

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