AU - Ascot - Race 9

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

81.2K

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Verdict

The feature of the day sees KING OF LIGHT (2) return after a dominant debut campaign. He was far too good in a 2YO event as a $1.26 chance to end last campaign and his two trials this time in have been super. Looks well above average and can kick off on a winning note. TALKANCO (1) will need some luck from the barrier but she showed her class first-up when winning the Max Simmonds. Up to 6f looks a big tick off what she showed there and she looks ready to go to another level this campaign. Can build on the fresh victory. ZOURUN RUN (13) gained some followers through the winter months and looks to have returned in good order watching her latest trial. Right down in the weights today with Parnham sticking, giving her a good push for her chances. Not to be discounted. MARDUSA (4) had some fans in the Max Simmonds last start where he was good late. Further and fitter are both ticks. SNITZALATTE (10) looks ready for this trip now and is right in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Unbeaten two for two. Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 1.4 len Belmont Park 2yo Swp July 26 over 7f slow track defeating Radiant Light carrying 128lbs at $1.26. On debut favourite, won by 0.6 len Pinjarra 2yo Swp July 5 over 6 ½f slow track defeating Aberdeen Flyer with 123lbs at $6. Looks an exciting prospect on resumption who can extend his winning streak. 1st Pick 2 King Of Light Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel Morton J: William Pike T: Daniel Morton	138	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Unbeaten two for two. Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 1.4 len Belmont Park 2yo Swp July 26 over 7f slow track defeating Radiant Light carrying 128lbs at $1.26. On debut favourite, won by 0.6 len Pinjarra 2yo Swp July 5 over 6 ½f slow track defeating Aberdeen Flyer with 123lbs at $6. Looks an exciting prospect on resumption who can extend his winning streak.
1	Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by a nose at this track 3yo Classic October 11 over 5f defeating Luana Miss with 126lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track G3 Gimcrack April 12 over 5 ½f defeating Yes Queen carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Showed her class in the Max Simmonds and she's expected to be better for that run. 2nd Pick 1 Talkanco Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Brad Parnham T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	228	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months came from midfield and won by a nose at this track 3yo Classic October 11 over 5f defeating Luana Miss with 126lbs at $3.30. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track G3 Gimcrack April 12 over 5 ½f defeating Yes Queen carrying 122lbs at $6.50. Showed her class in the Max Simmonds and she's expected to be better for that run.
13	Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.1 len Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly August 6 over 7f slow track defeating Pony Up with 130lbs at $1.85. On debut second of 10 at Northam 2yo Mdn July 2 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Buckled with 121lbs at $2.80. Nice type who has trialled well coming in. 3rd Pick 13 Zourun Run Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Chris Parnham T: Neville Parnham	65	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.1 len Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly August 6 over 7f slow track defeating Pony Up with 130lbs at $1.85. On debut second of 10 at Northam 2yo Mdn July 2 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Buckled with 121lbs at $2.80. Nice type who has trialled well coming in.

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