AU - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

WANT A WINNER (2) strung together a strong campaign through the winter and looks a nice horse on the rise. His trial coming into this was very impressive and the booking of Pike shows he's ready to fire fresh. He strikes a very suitable race and he can keep his unbeaten first-up record intact. HAIDA GWAII (8) resumes here with three trials under her belt, winning her past two in good fashion at Lark Hill. Chris Parnham riding her over Want A Winner is a massive push for her chances and she can resume on a positive note. STREET BAND (5) comes here on the fresh side after stretching out to the mile through the winter months. His record at this track and trip is good and the claim of Cooper comes in handy. Can play a role. ATLANTIC SPIRIT (6) will find this easier than her latest effort in the Jungle Mist and is not to be discounted. BRAVE STRIKE (7) can improve on the quick turnaround and with a better gate today.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 71+ August 23 over 6f, soft track, a neck behind Desert Nymph with 125lbs at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by nose Pinjarra Rtg 66+ June 28 over 6f defeating Bayezid carrying 120lbs at $2.50. Nice trial recently and can build on his imrpessive fresh record. 1st Pick 2 Want A Winner Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: William Pike T: Sean & Jake Casey	141	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 71+ August 23 over 6f, soft track, a neck behind Desert Nymph with 125lbs at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by nose Pinjarra Rtg 66+ June 28 over 6f defeating Bayezid carrying 120lbs at $2.50. Nice trial recently and can build on his imrpessive fresh record.
8	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Pinjarra Grad Hcp 59+ June 21 over 5f on heavy track defeating Lost Gravity carrying 127lbs at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track Mdn April 18 over 5f defeating Lucky I Am with 122lbs at $2.45. Fitter for three trials coming in and can make a statement on debut. 2nd Pick 8 Haida Gwaii Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Lane J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Lane	123	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Pinjarra Grad Hcp 59+ June 21 over 5f on heavy track defeating Lost Gravity carrying 127lbs at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track Mdn April 18 over 5f defeating Lucky I Am with 122lbs at $2.45. Fitter for three trials coming in and can make a statement on debut.
5	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 69+ September 27 over 1m, 3 len behind Stormageddon with 127lbs at $5.50. Previously first up, third of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ July 19 over 5f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Madhi Girl with 119lbs at $26. Can be in the finish here off a freshen. 3rd Pick 5 Street Band Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Chanel Cooper T: Trevor Andrews	78	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 69+ September 27 over 1m, 3 len behind Stormageddon with 127lbs at $5.50. Previously first up, third of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 72+ July 19 over 5f, soft track, 2.25 len behind Madhi Girl with 119lbs at $26. Can be in the finish here off a freshen.

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