AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.9f

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

57.3K

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Verdict

HOLLER NUFF (4) made it back-to-back wins last start, highlighting himself as a gelding on the rise with a 0.9L victory over the mile. Out in trip again now for CJP, but the way he finished off last time suggests it's not an issue. This shapes similarly and he can bring up the hat-trick. PRECIOUS GOD (8) won narrowly two back before beaten in a photo finish over the mile here most recently. She steps out in trip for the first time, though it looks to suit on how she's racing in her recent efforts. Drawn nicely and can make an impression once again. BIRD'S THE WORD (2) beat a smart one two back before closing well here most recently, beaten 0.7L. Drawn better this time for Parnham and he can sit closer in the run this time. Can feature in the finish again. I DREAMED A DREAM (5) has gone under narrowly his past couple and won't be far away. MISTRESS OF WAR (10) has to be included on her recent form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 65+ April 4 over 1m defeating I Dreamed A Dream carrying 121lbs at $1.70. The run before that favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ March 21 over 6f defeating Swingman carrying 121lbs at $6. Far too good last start and he can continue to work through the grades. 1st Pick 4 Holler Nuff Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	198	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 65+ April 4 over 1m defeating I Dreamed A Dream carrying 121lbs at $1.70. The run before that favourite, was well back until straightening, raced back then made ground from the turn, won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ March 21 over 6f defeating Swingman carrying 121lbs at $6. Far too good last start and he can continue to work through the grades.
8	Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on April 4 over 1m, nose behind Crunchy Nut with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that favourite, settled well back, won by a nose at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 March 12 over 7 ½f defeating Hope To Rule carrying 126lbs at $7. Hard to knock her form this time in and she can make a statement. 2nd Pick 8 Precious God Jockey: Brandon Louis Trainer: Paula Wagg J: Brandon Louis T: Paula Wagg	93	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on April 4 over 1m, nose behind Crunchy Nut with 126lbs at $3.80. The start before that favourite, settled well back, won by a nose at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 March 12 over 7 ½f defeating Hope To Rule carrying 126lbs at $7. Hard to knock her form this time in and she can make a statement.
2	Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 0.7 len behind Black For Cash carrying 125lbs at $12. Before that won by a nose at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ March 7 over 1 m defeating Western Lady with 126lbs at $8. Went close last time. Can sit much closer this time around and get back to winning ways. 3rd Pick 2 Bird's The Word Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Charlotte Skerritt J: Steven Parnham T: Charlotte Skerritt	138	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on April 1 over 1m, slow going 0.7 len behind Black For Cash carrying 125lbs at $12. Before that won by a nose at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ March 7 over 1 m defeating Western Lady with 126lbs at $8. Went close last time. Can sit much closer this time around and get back to winning ways.

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