AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

8.9f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

88.8K

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Verdict

The first of the features now and it's all about WONDERFULLY MADE (2) who looks a very exciting filly. She was very good first-up before streeting her rivals over the mile at Belmont last time out. She's expected to be better again out in trip and Pike hops on board. She looks well above average and she can extend her winning run. ADMIRE ASTRA (4) stuck on gamely first-up from a wide draw to just miss as favourite before holding her own in the Challenge Stakes at Bunbury most recently. Up to 1 ?m now doesn't look an issue and she's shown glimpses of talent throughout her career. Can feature in the finish. NATURE'S RECKONING (3) dropped back in grade last start and was far too good at Pinjarra. Back up to 1 ?m is the query, though she's right down in the weights and her run in the Breeders' stands out. MONTE TREMEZZO (1) is worth including on her last start win, while MASMELO (5) flew home first-up over 7f and creates plenty of interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today. First-up favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly January 28 over 7f defeating Naughty Lord carrying 127lbs at $2.60. Second-up favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Belmont Park Cl1 February 11 over 1m defeating Hot Nova with 130lbs at $1.55. Looks an exciting filly on the rise and she can continue her winning streak. 1st Pick 2 Wonderfully Made Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel Morton J: William Pike T: Daniel Morton	224	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly January 28 over 7f defeating Naughty Lord carrying 127lbs at $2.60. Second-up favourite, scored a big 4.5 len win at Belmont Park Cl1 February 11 over 1m defeating Hot Nova with 130lbs at $1.55. Looks an exciting filly on the rise and she can continue her winning streak.
4	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 28 over 7f, long-neck behind Slick with 125lbs at $2.40. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 117lbs at $41. Held her own last start and can go to another level now out in trip. 2nd Pick 4 Admire Astra Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Simon A Miller	145	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 28 over 7f, long-neck behind Slick with 125lbs at $2.40. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind Playin'it Sweet carrying 117lbs at $41. Held her own last start and can go to another level now out in trip.
3	Last start favourite, won by 3 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 2&3yo 0Mwly February 22 over 6 ½f defeating About Turn with 130lbs at $2.60. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 117lbs at $41. Bolted in last start and has to be included on that effort. 3rd Pick 3 Nature's Reckoning Jockey: Victoria Corver Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Victoria Corver T: Ryan Hill	133	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Last start favourite, won by 3 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 2&3yo 0Mwly February 22 over 6 ½f defeating About Turn with 130lbs at $2.60. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 117lbs at $41. Bolted in last start and has to be included on that effort.

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