AU - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

55.7K

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Verdict

DARK LOOKS (7) finished off strongly to just miss last time out, clocking some good splits in the process. She now draws to sit closer for Riordan, meaning she carries just 115lbs. If she can sit closer and runs up to her splits last start, she can go one better. MISS VEUVE (2) finished behind Dark Looks two back before jumping favourite and winning last start over this track and trip a fortnight ago. Cooper's claim comes in handy as she'll carry the same weight as last start, and she's drawn better this time. Can continue her winning ways. ABISSI (5) dropped back in trip last start and only just missed at Kalgoorlie, finishing 1.1L off the winner after a good run here prior where she finished behind Dark Looks. Parnham rides again now and he can fire getting back out in distance. STARWALKER (3) wasn't beaten far last start and can be in the finish again. ROMMEO (4) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Went within a head of Admired in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park last start, covering ground and still finishing strongly on soft going. Her previous fifth behind Miss Veuve also had merit after racing wide throughout, and she now gets a 7lbs claim with strong track and distance credentials behind her. Drawn better this time around and if she can sit closer this time, she can go one better. 1st Pick 7 Dark Looks Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: A D Mathews J: Natika Riordan T: A D Mathews	143	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Went within a head of Admired in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win at Belmont Park last start, covering ground and still finishing strongly on soft going. Her previous fifth behind Miss Veuve also had merit after racing wide throughout, and she now gets a 7lbs claim with strong track and distance credentials behind her. Drawn better this time around and if she can sit closer this time, she can go one better.
2	Bounced back strongly at Belmont Park last start, travelling well and working over the top to beat All Grunt by half a length as favourite. That followed a fifth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win when also sent out favourite, so she has been well found by the market this campaign. Can sit handy from the outset and it wouldn't surprise to see her repeat the dose. 2nd Pick 2 Miss Veuve Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: David Catarino J: Chanel Cooper T: David Catarino	114	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Bounced back strongly at Belmont Park last start, travelling well and working over the top to beat All Grunt by half a length as favourite. That followed a fifth in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win when also sent out favourite, so she has been well found by the market this campaign. Can sit handy from the outset and it wouldn't surprise to see her repeat the dose.
5	Put in another honest run at Kalgoorlie last week, finishing second to Wild Things in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win after being slow to begin and still closing strongly. He steps from provincial company to a harder meeting, but his prior Belmont Park third in the same grade reads well enough. Back out in trip looks a good move and he can get back to winning ways on the short turnaround. 3rd Pick 5 Abissi Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Grantham	128	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Put in another honest run at Kalgoorlie last week, finishing second to Wild Things in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win after being slow to begin and still closing strongly. He steps from provincial company to a harder meeting, but his prior Belmont Park third in the same grade reads well enough. Back out in trip looks a good move and he can get back to winning ways on the short turnaround.

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