AU - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

53.5K

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R10

Verdict

STORM AWAY (1) is chasing a hat-trick after stepping up in class from a tough Belmont win to score over 5f here nearly 4 weeks ago. He has plenty of scope, and there's no reason he can't get the job done again. MONTE TREMEZZO (5) finished off strongly when resuming to grab second behind the top pick over this trip at this track. He strips fitter, and can turn the tables. LIKE CLOCKWORK (8) made it 2 from 2 this campaign with a last-to-first win here just over 3 weeks ago. This is much tougher, but she is definitely worth considering for all combos. BABY PEARL (2) was below her best last time, finishing fifth and 3 lengths off over 6f here 12 days ago. She seems more suited to the 5f, and can bounce straight back into the money here. RIPPER RUPERT (3) was a comfortable winner fresh up, and though this is tougher, he is capable of figuring in the top four again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo Plate December 6 over 5f defeating Monte Tremezzo with 123lbs at $2.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at Belmont Park Mdn November 12 over 6f defeating Conchetta's Dream carrying 123lbs at $1.75. Racing well and expected to measure up again. 1st Pick 1 Storm Away Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Holly Watson T: Mitchell Pateman	214	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo Plate December 6 over 5f defeating Monte Tremezzo with 123lbs at $2.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at Belmont Park Mdn November 12 over 6f defeating Conchetta's Dream carrying 123lbs at $1.75. Racing well and expected to measure up again.
5	Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Plate on December 6 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Storm Away carrying 123lbs at $18. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp on June 28 over 6f, 9 len behind Mardusa carrying 123lbs at $13. Fitter and is a leading contender. 2nd Pick 5 Monte Tremezzo Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Daniel Morton J: Lucy Fiore T: Daniel Morton	142	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Plate on December 6 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Storm Away carrying 123lbs at $18. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp on June 28 over 6f, 9 len behind Mardusa carrying 123lbs at $13. Fitter and is a leading contender.
8	Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, won by a neck at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 13 over 5f defeating Hurricane Harley with 121lbs at $3.60. Last time out ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly December 10 over 6f defeating A Summer Fling carrying 121lbs at $5. Won at this track at her only attempt and will be hard to beat again. 3rd Pick 8 Like Clockwork Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	153	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, won by a neck at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 13 over 5f defeating Hurricane Harley with 121lbs at $3.60. Last time out ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly December 10 over 6f defeating A Summer Fling carrying 121lbs at $5. Won at this track at her only attempt and will be hard to beat again.

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