AU - Ascot - Race 1

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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R10

Verdict

HELLUVA GODDESS (3) produced a big finish and scored here last time out with a length to spare over her rivals, and will carry 3lbs less this time. She can take the next step immediately. DESERT DANCING (4) has been knocking on the door after three straight placings, most recently finishing runner-up over 7f at this track nearly 4 weeks ago. She is a strong finisher who drops in grade and can have the last say here. DEFINE BEAUTIFUL (5) ran fourth last start over 6f here after being on the pace throughout. This is a touch easier, and she is one of the main each-way hopes. ON PATROL (2) resumes after four months, having kicked off his last campaign with a 6f win at Pinjarra. He has been close up in a recent trial, and from a good draw, he could break his course duck. HAMMARMILL (6) ran on late last start, and from a superior gate, she is also in with a chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 122lbs at $51. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track Cl3 F&M December 17 over 6f defeating Princess In Red with 125lbs at $4. Racing well. Likely to feature. 1st Pick 3 Helluva Goddess Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Paul Hunter J: Holly Nottle T: Paul Hunter	175	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 122lbs at $51. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track Cl3 F&M December 17 over 6f defeating Princess In Red with 125lbs at $4. Racing well. Likely to feature.
4	Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track Westspeed Heat on November 8 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Define Beautiful with 125lbs at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track Westspeed Final on December 6 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Auto Cruise carrying 129lbs at $3.80. Leading prospect. 2nd Pick 4 Desert Dancing Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Robert Gulberti J: Joey Azzopardi T: Robert Gulberti	152	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track Westspeed Heat on November 8 over 6f, 1.2 len behind Define Beautiful with 125lbs at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track Westspeed Final on December 6 over 7f, 0.8 len behind Auto Cruise carrying 129lbs at $3.80. Leading prospect.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Epona Classic on December 20 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Jaz Session with 121lbs at $7.50. The start before that won by 1.2 len at this track Westspeed Heat November 8 over 6f defeating Desert Dancing with 120lbs at $9. A bold showing is expected. 3rd Pick 5 Define Beautiful Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Chris Parnham T: Luke Fernie	169	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Epona Classic on December 20 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Jaz Session with 121lbs at $7.50. The start before that won by 1.2 len at this track Westspeed Heat November 8 over 6f defeating Desert Dancing with 120lbs at $9. A bold showing is expected.

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