AU - Ascot - Race 5

PLAYIN'IT SWEET (1) impressed last start with a win in the LR Burgess Queen Stakes here by a short-head, making it three wins from four runs this campaign. She is up in weight, but with the aid of a 7lbs claim, she is the one to beat again. EARTHSTORM (2) is getting fitter, and she was solid again last time, finishing third over 7 ½f here, just 1.5 lengths off the winner. Dropping back to 6f is a query, but she can figure in the top three again. PROSPECTOR'S PICK (4) is proven over 6f, and he ran a close second last start over 6f here, just over a length from the winner. He is beautifully placed to be a key player. DEEL HER IN (9) missed the placings two back and was never in it last time out over 6f here, but did have an excuse that day. She is worth another chance at good odds here. STREET BAND (5) tends to perform well second-up and can build on his fresh-up effort for sixth here nearly 3 weeks ago. Include in all top four combos.