AU - Ascot - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

VAMPI QUEEN (5) has been drawing out recently, getting well back and rattling home, scoring as an odds-on pop most recently. CJP hops back aboard today from an inside barrier and there's no reason why she can't continue her winning ways. BILLIONAIRE'S ROW (4) stepped up to 1 ?m last start but didn't feature. Coming back to the mile now looks a good move and he looks to have plenty of upside still. Lyon replaces the apprentice hoop and a better effort is expected. JAVELIN STRIKE (3) couldn't bring up the hat-trick over this track and trip last start but he was in hot form prior. Fiore remains on board and he should get every chance in the run. Happy to overlook one poor effort and anticipate he can return to form. ACTA NON VERBA (7) is racing well without winning and has to be included. MASMELO (1) is likely to be better over further but she did enough on resumption to suggest she's in for a solid campaign.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Arrives in winning form after sweeping home from well back to beat Bondi Star by a length in a Belmont Class 3, despite being tightened shortly after the start and covering ground. She was short odds-on there and delivered, while her season record of three wins and one placing from five starts is hard to fault. Is racing in hot form and with a better draw this time, she can keep her winning form going. 1st Pick 5 Vampi Queen Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	119	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Arrives in winning form after sweeping home from well back to beat Bondi Star by a length in a Belmont Class 3, despite being tightened shortly after the start and covering ground. She was short odds-on there and delivered, while her season record of three wins and one placing from five starts is hard to fault. Is racing in hot form and with a better draw this time, she can keep her winning form going.
4	Had a genuine excuse last start when second last in NMW1Y grade over 1m, with the stewards noting he raced wide before offering little late. His previous sixth at this track was sound enough, beaten two and a half lengths in the same grade, and he now returns to the distance where he has already won. Back to a winning trip and a track-and-distance profile that gives him a strong chance on the quick turnaround. 2nd Pick 4 Billionaire's Row Jockey: Jason Lyon Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Jason Lyon T: Grant & Alana Williams	155	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis Had a genuine excuse last start when second last in NMW1Y grade over 1m, with the stewards noting he raced wide before offering little late. His previous sixth at this track was sound enough, beaten two and a half lengths in the same grade, and he now returns to the distance where he has already won. Back to a winning trip and a track-and-distance profile that gives him a strong chance on the quick turnaround.
3	Ran below expectations in NMW1Y grade last start, finishing 12th at this track after moving up before fading late, and there was no obvious excuse. His previous Class 3 win here, beating Manzor Magic by a neck, is the run that keeps him under notice. Can bounce back to form. 3rd Pick 3 Javelin Strike Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Lou Luciani J: Lucy Fiore T: Lou Luciani	141	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Ran below expectations in NMW1Y grade last start, finishing 12th at this track after moving up before fading late, and there was no obvious excuse. His previous Class 3 win here, beating Manzor Magic by a neck, is the run that keeps him under notice. Can bounce back to form.

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