AU - Ascot - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

28.3K

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Verdict

BEST MOOD (5) sat close to the speed first-up and landed the knockout blow, getting the job done by 1.2L in an impressive performance. He'll be fitter for that effort and he maps for a similar run in transit once again. Back in trip may be the slight issue, but if he holds his form he'll be hard to run down. WICKED VENOM (3) finished off strongly over this trip at Belmont last time out, clocking some strong splits from the back of the pack. While he has drawn wide again, he's got some solid form in stronger races prior to his latest effort. Can be in the finish once again. RIPPER FAROOQ (4) has been very solid since returning for the new barn. He was just 1.2L off the winner last start over this track and trip when back in grade but was solid behind a good winner here two back. Can give a bold sight once again. RISE TO GLORY (8) is back in trip here but can return to his best form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.2 len at this track Cl3 February 4 over 6f defeating Queen Aria carrying 125lbs at $9. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G on July 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Repeater carrying 129lbs at $15. Impressive win fresh and he can go on with the job. 1st Pick 5 Best Mood Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	129	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.2 len at this track Cl3 February 4 over 6f defeating Queen Aria carrying 125lbs at $9. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G on July 9 over 6f, on a slow track, 10 len behind Repeater carrying 129lbs at $15. Impressive win fresh and he can go on with the job.
3	Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on February 11 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tycoon Harry with 126lbs at $17. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Sonoftheboss with 120lbs at $31. Impressive splits late last start and he can be in the finish again. 2nd Pick 3 Wicked Venom Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Rhys Radford J: Holly Watson T: Rhys Radford	114	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on February 11 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tycoon Harry with 126lbs at $17. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 17 over 6f, 4 len behind Sonoftheboss with 120lbs at $31. Impressive splits late last start and he can be in the finish again.
4	Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Who's Bent with 127lbs at $2.50. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Bohemian Diamond with 122lbs at $12. Knocking on the door and he can go one better here. 3rd Pick 4 Ripper Farooq Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Steven Parnham T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	85	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on February 15 over 5f, 1.2 len behind Who's Bent with 127lbs at $2.50. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 6f, 2.25 len behind Bohemian Diamond with 122lbs at $12. Knocking on the door and he can go one better here.

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