AU - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

69.9K

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Verdict

SILVER EYE (3) went back-to-back last start over the 7 ½f at this track last time out, closing strongly to get the job done by 1.4L. He maps for a lovely run once again and the rise to the mile doesn't look an issue on what we've seen recently. Can continue his winning run. FAMOUS DAIN (5) flew home to steal the win last start as the race favourite and now gets Pike on board replacing the apprentice hoop. Third-up now and out to the mile, he ticks plenty of boxes and with further improvement in store, he'll be tough to hold out. NOTEWORTHY (6) had her chance last start when the race favourite, finishing behind Silver Eye. She's better than she showed there and CJP remains in the saddle. Can bounce back. RIVER RUBICON (2) wasn't far away last start and a repeat of that effort can see him in the finish. BATTLE COMMANDER (7) can find the front and dictate. Will take some catching.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.4 len at this track Aus Day January 17 over 7 ½f defeating River Rubicon with 122lbs at $3.60. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Rtg 72+ January 10 over 7f defeating Famous Dain carrying 126lbs at $12. Looks well placed to bring up the hat-trick. 1st Pick 3 Silver Eye Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Shaun O'donnell T: Adam Durrant	159	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.4 len at this track Aus Day January 17 over 7 ½f defeating River Rubicon with 122lbs at $3.60. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Rtg 72+ January 10 over 7f defeating Famous Dain carrying 126lbs at $12. Looks well placed to bring up the hat-trick.
5	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 10 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Silver Eye carrying 125lbs at $26. Last start favourite, won by a nose at this track Rtg 66+ January 24 over 7f defeating Dug Another Hole carrying 126lbs at $5. Has come back in hot form and can continue to build third-up. 2nd Pick 5 Famous Dain Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: William Pike T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	162	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 10 over 7f, 1.0 len behind Silver Eye carrying 125lbs at $26. Last start favourite, won by a nose at this track Rtg 66+ January 24 over 7f defeating Dug Another Hole carrying 126lbs at $5. Has come back in hot form and can continue to build third-up.
6	Last start 4th in a small field at this track Aus Day on January 17 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Silver Eye carrying 122lbs at $2.70. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 La Trice on January 1 over 1m, 4 len behind Luvnwar carrying 121lbs at $8. Deserves another chance with CJP on board. 3rd Pick 6 Noteworthy Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	162	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Last start 4th in a small field at this track Aus Day on January 17 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Silver Eye carrying 122lbs at $2.70. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track in the G3 La Trice on January 1 over 1m, 4 len behind Luvnwar carrying 121lbs at $8. Deserves another chance with CJP on board.

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