AU - Ascot - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

BOHEMIAN DIAMOND (5) sat handy and landed the knockout blow first-up at this track and trip, scoring by 1.5L. This shapes similarly from a good barrier and she jumped a $1.65 chance when second-up last campaign. Ticks plenty of boxes and can go on with the job now. ROLLING RULER (6) gets a couple of gear changes today which should make him a more tractable commodity. Back out to 6f looks a good move and the inside draw should see him close to the speed. This is easier than what he faced last start and another forward showing is expected. REPEATER (4) strung three wins on-end before a disappointing performance to end last campaign. His latest trial was very solid coming into this and he can sit on the speed from a good draw. Can put his best foot forward. EN PLEIN AIR (8) has trialled nicely coming into this and she has a solid first-up record. Not to be discounted. SATURDAY SESH (7) won't be far away on resumption.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 24 over 6f defeating De Grandhomme carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside W/Speed Final on May 31 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Kelvinater carrying 128lbs at $1.65. Impressive win fresh and she looks ready to go on with the job now. 1st Pick 5 Bohemian Diamond Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Daniel Morton J: Brad Parnham T: Daniel Morton	198	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 24 over 6f defeating De Grandhomme carrying 126lbs at $2.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside W/Speed Final on May 31 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Kelvinater carrying 128lbs at $1.65. Impressive win fresh and she looks ready to go on with the job now.
6	Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Santanova carrying 121lbs at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Bunbury Cl3 on January 26 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Pingers carrying 133lbs at $1.75. Back in grade now and can return to winning ways. 2nd Pick 6 Rolling Ruler Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Bruce Watkins J: Troy Turner T: Bruce Watkins	181	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Santanova carrying 121lbs at $4.80. The start before that came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Bunbury Cl3 on January 26 over 5 ½f, 1.0 len behind Pingers carrying 133lbs at $1.75. Back in grade now and can return to winning ways.
4	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Belmont Park Westspeed Heat August 30 over 6f, soft track, 10 len behind Snow God carrying 133lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Bunbury Cl1 June 18 over 6f slow track defeating Highland Flair carrying 130lbs at $4.80. Given a good hit out coming into this and he can return on a positive note. 3rd Pick 4 Repeater Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Jade Tangaroa J: Brayden Gaerth T: Jade Tangaroa	75	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Belmont Park Westspeed Heat August 30 over 6f, soft track, 10 len behind Snow God carrying 133lbs at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Bunbury Cl1 June 18 over 6f slow track defeating Highland Flair carrying 130lbs at $4.80. Given a good hit out coming into this and he can return on a positive note.

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