AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

53.5K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

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.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a head at this track LR Burgess Queen November 4 over 7f defeating Talkanco with 122lbs at $2.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on October 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Asphalt carrying 121lbs at $6. Back in journey but is one of the leading contenders again. 1st Pick 1 Playin'it Sweet Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Holly Nottle T: Adam Durrant	158	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a head at this track LR Burgess Queen November 4 over 7f defeating Talkanco with 122lbs at $2.70. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ on October 25 over 7f, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Asphalt carrying 121lbs at $6. Back in journey but is one of the leading contenders again.
2	At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 13 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Magna's Choice carrying 130lbs at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 16 at this track in the LR Jungle Dawn on November 29 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Toropa with 121lbs at $17. Reaching peak fitness now so plenty is expected. 2nd Pick 2 Earthstorm Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Russell Stewart J: Steven Parnham T: Russell Stewart	125	-	-	-	9%
Analysis At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 13 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Magna's Choice carrying 130lbs at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 16 at this track in the LR Jungle Dawn on November 29 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Toropa with 121lbs at $17. Reaching peak fitness now so plenty is expected.
4	At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Charino with 126lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Black Ora carrying 120lbs at $41. Working up to a win. Sure to measure up again. 3rd Pick 4 Prospector's Pick Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Simon A Miller	128	-	-	-	19%
Analysis At the latest run made ground from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Tbwa Stallion on December 20 over 6f, 1.1 len behind Charino with 126lbs at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Black Ora carrying 120lbs at $41. Working up to a win. Sure to measure up again.

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