AU - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BACK TO BONDI (10) sat close to the speed when beaten 0.7L over the 7f trip on debut at Bunbury. He stuck on well there and is expected to be better again with that run under his belt. O'Donnell sticks and he'll be able to be close to the speed from the barrier once more. Can get the job done this time. SYLVA JACK (9) got a long way back over 7 ½f at Pinjarra last start and can sit much closer this time around. Nottle's 7lbs claim comes in handy and now third-up and out to the mile, she can land the knockout blow. VAMPI QUEEN (13) flew home from the back first-up before a 0.4L defeat over 7f at Bunbury last time out. Pike hops on board in a good push for her chances third-up and a forward showing is on the cards. YOU CAN CALL ME AL (1) missed by 1.5L last start and continues to knock on the door. Won't be far away again. BRADBURY'S MOMENT (7) can go close once again if he gets some luck from the draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on January 21 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Morf with 125lbs at $10. Strong debut performance and he can build on that performance. 1st Pick 10 Back To Bondi Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Shaun O'donnell T: Trevor Andrews	142	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on January 21 over 7f, 0.7 len behind Morf with 125lbs at $10. Strong debut performance and he can build on that performance.
9	Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on January 11 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Autumn Gem with 120lbs at $21. Last start 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 7 ½f, 0.9 len behind Jackpot Bingo carrying 120lbs at $15. Can sit closer this time around and can land the knockout blow out in trip now. 2nd Pick 9 Sylva Jack Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Holly Nottle T: Darren Mcauliffe	179	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on January 11 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Autumn Gem with 120lbs at $21. Last start 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 7 ½f, 0.9 len behind Jackpot Bingo carrying 120lbs at $15. Can sit closer this time around and can land the knockout blow out in trip now.
13	Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on January 11 over 6f, 2 len behind Two Time Charlie with 121lbs at $7. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on January 26 over 7f, long-neck behind Barney Rommel with 120lbs at $2.45. Ticks a few boxes out in trip and can make her presence felt. 3rd Pick 13 Vampi Queen Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: William Pike T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	129	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on January 11 over 6f, 2 len behind Two Time Charlie with 121lbs at $7. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on January 26 over 7f, long-neck behind Barney Rommel with 120lbs at $2.45. Ticks a few boxes out in trip and can make her presence felt.

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