AU - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

40.6K

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Verdict

BOHEMIAN DIAMOND (7) looks on song following a recent trial win at Belmont and she boasts a very strong fresh record. She was a winner first-up last campaign as an odds-on favourite and this looks to shape similarly. Can lob just off the speed and return with a bang once again. RIPPER FAROOQ (9) has been superb since joining the new stable, missing out by 0.6L at this track and trip just 10 days ago. Harder here, but maps ideally from the inside draw and he should be hitting his peak third-up. Can go one better now. RETURN OF THE MACH (11) drops back to 6f now following a disappointing run last time out. She's likely to get back in the run, but she's a progressive type and she'll be flying home late in the race. SUNBRONZED (4) can be in the finish once again as this shapes similarly to his latest effort. MANHATTAN STRIP (3) gets CJP in the irons now and can make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ June 21 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Arcadia Knight with 119lbs at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2 len Belmont Park Westspeed Heat May 17 over 6 ½f defeating Royal Gap with 123lbs at $1.90. Can build on her strong first-up record. 1st Pick 7 Bohemian Diamond Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Daniel Morton J: Brad Parnham T: Daniel Morton	78	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ June 21 over 7f, on rain affected going, 5.5 len behind Arcadia Knight with 119lbs at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2 len Belmont Park Westspeed Heat May 17 over 6 ½f defeating Royal Gap with 123lbs at $1.90. Can build on her strong first-up record.
9	Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 28 over 5f, nose behind Pingers carrying 132lbs at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 C&G on January 14 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Urquharts Bluff carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Knocking on the door and should get every chance now third-up. 2nd Pick 9 Ripper Farooq Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Steven Parnham T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	78	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 28 over 5f, nose behind Pingers carrying 132lbs at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 C&G on January 14 over 6f, 0.6 len behind Urquharts Bluff carrying 128lbs at $7.50. Knocking on the door and should get every chance now third-up.
11	Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 10 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Stylish Lord carrying 122lbs at $3. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on December 13 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Salty Miss carrying 121lbs at $6. Better than we saw last start and can bounce back to her best. 3rd Pick 11 Return Of The Mach Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Lucy Fiore T: Adam Durrant	135	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently 7th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 10 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Stylish Lord carrying 122lbs at $3. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on December 13 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Salty Miss carrying 121lbs at $6. Better than we saw last start and can bounce back to her best.

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