AU - Ascot - Race 3

CELESTIAL STORM (2) settled midfield out to 6f last start and stuck on well there when a 20-1 chance. Back in trip now and in grade as well with Pike hopping on board. Ticks plenty of boxes and this presents as a strong opportunity to bounce back to winning ways. SANTANOVA (3) got well back last start over this track and trip but was too good, finishing in strong splits to win rather easily. The form out of that race has been strong since and he can sit a touch closer today from the barrier. Doesn't lose much with Parnham replacing Pike and another forward showing is on the cards. ROLLING RULER (7) missed by 1L when the odds-on favourite last start and comes back to a track and trip he's won at previously. Tougher here but he's hinted that he's up to this grade and he can make his presence felt. NICCIMOTA (8) is better than what we saw last start and can bounce back. LOST GRAVITY (6) is third-up now and usually improves sharply.