AU - Ascot - Race 10

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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R10

Verdict

SNITZALATTE (8) has been solid behind the sharp Bassett Hound to begin this campaign and now gets out of his shadow third-up. Out to 6f now is a big tick and if she can slot in from the draw, she makes plenty of appeal with this shaping as a chance to explode. XENTARO (11) beat home Snitzalatte last start over 5f, returning in similar form to how he ended last campaign. He looks ready to raise the bar again this time in work and Chris Parnham sticks. He's a second-up winner in the past and he can get back to winning ways. HURRICANE HARLEY (6) was solid behind Rock Fest two back before a 1.8L defeat in the Asian Beau just last week. Back to 6f is a big tick and he can be flying late in the race. KEEP READING (7) is some niggle out to 6f, but he's third-up here and rates well off his last start win. CAPPER THIRTYNINE (10) creates some interest first-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Hit the line strongly for fifth at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Bassett Hound after covering ground over 5f. She had been fair first-up in BM72+ grade, but now gets to the right stage of the campaign and has one win and three placings from five starts at this track and distance. Poised to strike now. 1st Pick 8 Snitzalatte Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Lucy Fiore T: Adam Durrant	135	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Hit the line strongly for fifth at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Bassett Hound after covering ground over 5f. She had been fair first-up in BM72+ grade, but now gets to the right stage of the campaign and has one win and three placings from five starts at this track and distance. Poised to strike now.
11	Resumed with a solid fourth at this track, beaten just over a length by Bassett Hound after settling just off the lead and holding his ground. He also beat Snitzalatte home there, which is an important recent reference. Exciting gelding who can continue to work through the grades after a strong fresh effort behind Bassett Hound. 2nd Pick 11 Xentaro Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Chris Parnham T: Neville Parnham	125	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Resumed with a solid fourth at this track, beaten just over a length by Bassett Hound after settling just off the lead and holding his ground. He also beat Snitzalatte home there, which is an important recent reference. Exciting gelding who can continue to work through the grades after a strong fresh effort behind Bassett Hound.
6	Drops out of the G3 Asian Beau Stakes after finishing seventh at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Hot And High, with the stewards noting he raced wide throughout. That was a stronger race, and his previous second in BM66+ grade showed he can close off when given his chance. Back to this trip and grade is a bonus and he can treturn to winning ways. 3rd Pick 6 Hurricane Harley Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Summer Dickson J: Natasha Faithfull T: Summer Dickson	145	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Drops out of the G3 Asian Beau Stakes after finishing seventh at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Hot And High, with the stewards noting he raced wide throughout. That was a stronger race, and his previous second in BM66+ grade showed he can close off when given his chance. Back to this trip and grade is a bonus and he can treturn to winning ways.

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