AU - Ascot - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

3579.1K

VIEW

Verdict

Time for The Quokka and REY MAGNERIO (3) gets the nod with a favourable set up in this. He flew home late in the William Reid under Pike when catching the eye. He's trialled since and comes here on the fresh side. Won the Gold Rush for Pike back in December and that figure stands out in this field. CABALLUS (2) was too good beating Joliestar in the Expressway before leading throughout in the Newmarket. Berry hops back aboard and he has enough speed to roll across from out wide. Nice trial since that run and he'll be in this for a very long way. JIGSAW (1) has become a brilliant horse, making it six wins in-a-row last start when winning the William Reid. He'll roll across from out wide and he's shown he can travel with ease. Wouldn't surprise to see him extend his winning run. SMOOTH CHINO (11) lost no admirers fresh and now gets Zahra on board. Fitter and can improve. MAGNIFICENT ANDY (4) always runs a strong race and was 4th in this last year. Worth including in multiples.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 William Reid on March 21 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Jigsaw carrying 129lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks on November 6 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Stokke carrying 130lbs at $2.50. Strong late in the William Reid and he looks to get all the favours here for Pike. 1st Pick 3 Rey Magnerio Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: William Pike T: Robbie Griffiths	155	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 William Reid on March 21 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Jigsaw carrying 129lbs at $21. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks on November 6 over 5f, 1.0 len behind Stokke carrying 130lbs at $2.50. Strong late in the William Reid and he looks to get all the favours here for Pike.
2	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 125lbs at $4.60. Second-up won by a neck at Flemington G1 Newmarket March 7 over 6f defeating Gallant Son carrying 121lbs at $19. Held on to win the Newmarket and he makes plenty of appeal with his racing pattern. 2nd Pick 2 Caballus Jockey: Tommy Berry Trainer: Bjorn Baker J: Tommy Berry T: Bjorn Baker	170	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. First-up 2nd in a small field at Randwick in the G2 Expressway on February 14 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Joliestar with 125lbs at $4.60. Second-up won by a neck at Flemington G1 Newmarket March 7 over 6f defeating Gallant Son carrying 121lbs at $19. Held on to win the Newmarket and he makes plenty of appeal with his racing pattern.
1	On a six run winning streak. Last start won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G1 William Reid March 21 over 6f defeating Angel Capital with 129lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Caulfield Vgold Sprint March 14 over 6f defeating She's Bulletproof with 134lbs at $2.60. He's fast, tough, and looking to make it seven wins in-a-row. 3rd Pick 1 Jigsaw Jockey: Logan Bates Trainer: Cindy Alderson J: Logan Bates T: Cindy Alderson	152	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis On a six run winning streak. Last start won by 0.5 len at Caulfield G1 William Reid March 21 over 6f defeating Angel Capital with 129lbs at $5.50. The race before that won by 3.5 len at Caulfield Vgold Sprint March 14 over 6f defeating She's Bulletproof with 134lbs at $2.60. He's fast, tough, and looking to make it seven wins in-a-row.

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