AU - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

16.6K

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Verdict

FINAL CALL (5) should be at his peak fitness now third-up and getting out in trip looks a good move. While he's been run down his past couple, he'll be able to dictate from the front up in trip and he won't have to work as hard early this time around. Can notch up his maiden victory. PEMBETON (8) finished off well over the 7f at Belmont last start when tackling stronger company, finishing 0.5L off the winner. On the quick turnaround today as he steps up in trip for the first time. His recent efforts suggest it should suit and it wouldn't surprise to see him go one better. VEXATIOUS ROSE (13) flew home over 1 ¼m at Pinjarra last time out, going under by 1.8L after jumping the odds-on favourite. She's likely to be back from the draw again today as she comes back in trip, but she's sure to be flashing late. MACHO ARQUERO (1) is racing well and has to be included on recent efforts. ROCKING IN BROOME (9) was massive on debut at big odds and is not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Itzabeast with 128lbs at $9.50. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at Pinjarra Mdn on November 30 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind La Excellence carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Shouldn't have to work as hard this time and looks ready to strike third-up. 1st Pick 5 Final Call Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Donna Riordan J: Joey Azzopardi T: Donna Riordan	79	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 6 ½f, 1.4 len behind Itzabeast with 128lbs at $9.50. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at Pinjarra Mdn on November 30 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind La Excellence carrying 128lbs at $5.50. Shouldn't have to work as hard this time and looks ready to strike third-up.
8	At the latest run ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on December 3 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Refemme No Angel with 128lbs at $9.50. The race before that 8th of 16 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn on November 19 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Ninetymilestraight with 126lbs at $20. Looks an improver getting out in trip now. 2nd Pick 8 Pembeton Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Brad Parnham T: Neville Parnham	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis At the latest run ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on December 3 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Refemme No Angel with 128lbs at $9.50. The race before that 8th of 16 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn on November 19 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Ninetymilestraight with 126lbs at $20. Looks an improver getting out in trip now.
13	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Rebelnado carrying 123lbs at $1.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 1 m, nose behind Herault carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Needs some luck from out wide but she's right on the cusp. 3rd Pick 13 Vexatious Rose Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Jeremy Easthope J: Lucy Fiore T: Jeremy Easthope	117	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on November 30 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Rebelnado carrying 123lbs at $1.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Mdn on November 13 over 1 m, nose behind Herault carrying 123lbs at $5.50. Needs some luck from out wide but she's right on the cusp.

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