AU - Ascot - Race 10

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

11.9f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

669.3K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

APULIA (2) stormed home from well back on the bend to score by nearly a length over 1 5/16m in the G2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes here last start. The extra 1 ½f is ideal, and William Pike will be aiming to have the last say again. BUCKETS RIDGE (5) followed a solid third in the LR A J Scahill Cup with a narrow win in the LR G.A. Towton Cup over 1 ?m here three-and-a-half weeks ago when motoring home from off the pace. He cops a wide gate, but will have no trouble measuring up in this as well. FILTHY HABITS (9) ran a game second in the LR A T A Stakes last time out and looks suited stepping up to this trip for the first time. The blinkers are back on, and he will take some pegging back again. STORMAGEDDON (15) was well found in the market and finished fifth over 1 ?m 15 days ago. He should be suited to racing over 1 ½m for the first time, and can figure in the top 4 this time. Follow your money. FOREVER BOY (10) hardly runs a bad race, and is worth including in all combinations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Last start favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at this track G2 E Van Heemst December 20 over 1 5/16m defeating Hoba West carrying 130lbs at $2.50. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at this track in the G1 Northerly on December 6 over 1m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 130lbs at $20. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. 1st Pick 2 Apulia Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: William Pike T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	160	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Last start favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.7 len at this track G2 E Van Heemst December 20 over 1 5/16m defeating Hoba West carrying 130lbs at $2.50. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 16 at this track in the G1 Northerly on December 6 over 1m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 130lbs at $20. Terrific chance to continue the strong form.
5	Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track LR G A Towton December 6 over 1m defeating Forever Boy carrying 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Aj Scahill on November 22 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Simply carrying 128lbs at $14. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again. 2nd Pick 5 Buckets Ridge Jockey: Luke Nolen Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Luke Nolen T: Grant & Alana Williams	134	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track LR G A Towton December 6 over 1m defeating Forever Boy carrying 129lbs at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Aj Scahill on November 22 over 1 5/16m, 0.5 len behind Simply carrying 128lbs at $14. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.
9	Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Ata on December 17 over 1m, head behind Playhouse Patron carrying 125lbs at $10. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 15 at this track in the LR G A Towton on December 6 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Buckets Ridge carrying 120lbs at $17. In form and looks a top chance again. 3rd Pick 9 Filthy Habits Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Brandon Fiore J: Lucy Fiore T: Brandon Fiore	110	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Ata on December 17 over 1m, head behind Playhouse Patron carrying 125lbs at $10. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 15 at this track in the LR G A Towton on December 6 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Buckets Ridge carrying 120lbs at $17. In form and looks a top chance again.

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