AU - Ascot - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 6

55.1K

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Verdict

SNITZALATTE (1) comes here fresh without a trial but brings in strong form through some key 3YO features last time in work. She progressed through the grades nicely, jumping favourite ahead of Guineas winner King Of Light in the Belgravia. Should get every chance from the inside draw and looks the one to beat. SWINGMAN (2) won well two back before just missing here over 6f most recently in this grade. He'll enjoy it if the rain comes, with the claim of ZJP a big tick. May need some luck from the draw but his recent form shows he's good enough. SLIP THE JAB (5) will find this tougher, but his figures suggest he's not out of this. HURRICANE HARLEY (6) showed promise last time in work and won't be far away fresh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the LR Lee-Steere November 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Hot And High with 120lbs at $7. First up last campaign second of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 20 over 5f, soft track, a long neck behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Finds a good spot on resumption and can return with a bang. 1st Pick 1 Snitzalatte Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Holly Nottle T: Adam Durrant	169	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the LR Lee-Steere November 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Hot And High with 120lbs at $7. First up last campaign second of 9 at Belmont Park 3yo Plate September 20 over 5f, soft track, a long neck behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Finds a good spot on resumption and can return with a bang.
2	Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Before that won by a nose at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ March 7 over 6f defeating God's Cross carrying 127lbs at $3.40. Thereabouts last time out. On the quick turnaround and will take beating if he runs to recent form. 2nd Pick 2 Swingman Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Jim P Taylor	206	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on March 21 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Holler Nuff carrying 127lbs at $3.70. Before that won by a nose at Bunbury 3yo Hcp 62+ March 7 over 6f defeating God's Cross carrying 127lbs at $3.40. Thereabouts last time out. On the quick turnaround and will take beating if he runs to recent form.
3	Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at Belmont Park Cl1 February 25 over 5f defeating Cinque Stelle carrying 128lbs at $6. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cl5 on March 11 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Crippalenko carrying 128lbs at $8.50. He's better than he showed last time out and he can bounce back to his best. 3rd Pick 3 Kings Court Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Non Runner T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	136	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at Belmont Park Cl1 February 25 over 5f defeating Cinque Stelle carrying 128lbs at $6. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Cl5 on March 11 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Crippalenko carrying 128lbs at $8.50. He's better than he showed last time out and he can bounce back to his best.

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