AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.5f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

20.8K

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Verdict

OCEAN GODDESS (5) missed by 2L over 6f first-up at this track when closing off soundly from the back of the field. She's likely to get back from the draw once again, though Carbery remains in the saddle and she showed enough there to suggest she's on the cusp of another win. Can get the job done this time. TORA BORA (7) missed by 1.7L at this track last start and the slight rise in trip looks ideal for her again. ZJP's claim comes in handy, she draws well and she's expected to be right in the finish based on her recent figures. RISING FAME (6) sat on the speed and won two back at Bunbury before a disappointing performance as fav 35 days ago. Been freshened since then and maps nicely to bounce back to form. ZALI'S GIFT (9) has been close her past couple and getting back out in trip today is a big tick. Can get the job done this time. BARNEY ROMMEL (4) flew home to win last start and has to be included.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 F&M on January 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Poblano carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Westspeed Heat on April 19 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Let's Talk carrying 119lbs at $8. Can improve sharply out in trip second-up. 1st Pick 5 Ocean Goddess Jockey: Patrick Carbery Trainer: Jessica Carbery J: Patrick Carbery T: Jessica Carbery	81	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 F&M on January 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Poblano carrying 130lbs at $6.50. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Westspeed Heat on April 19 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Let's Talk carrying 119lbs at $8. Can improve sharply out in trip second-up.
7	Last start 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Slick with 118lbs at $10. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on January 10 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Western Ace carrying 119lbs at $12. Well placed. Not far away last start and can be in the finish from the inside draw. 2nd Pick 7 Tora Bora Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Jim P Taylor	138	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Slick with 118lbs at $10. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on January 10 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Western Ace carrying 119lbs at $12. Well placed. Not far away last start and can be in the finish from the inside draw.
6	Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 31 over 7f, 4 len behind Elegant Indi with 128lbs at $3.10. The start before that favourite, won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn December 18 over 7f defeating Flavoursome carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Will be tough to reel in from on the pace. 3rd Pick 6 Rising Fame Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Steven Parnham T: Neville Parnham	100	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Pinjarra Cl1 on December 31 over 7f, 4 len behind Elegant Indi with 128lbs at $3.10. The start before that favourite, won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn December 18 over 7f defeating Flavoursome carrying 123lbs at $2.50. Will be tough to reel in from on the pace.

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