AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

20.9K

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Verdict

MR MELLON (8) is the one to beat after a sharp start to his career, winning a Mdn on debut from Call Me Invincible before going to Open grade and finishing fourth to Roger, beaten just over a length. He raced keenly there yet still held his form, and the return to Class 3 company reads well. CHINO BAY (5) resumes from stakes assignments, having contested the Listed Natasha Stakes and G3 WA Oaks last campaign, and her latest second at Lark Hill suggests she has had a suitable grounding. Can resume with a positive performance. SWIFT TALKER (1) was below his best in Open grade last start, but his prior second to Bosun in NMW1Y company is strong enough for this, with the 7lbs claim helping. Watch for him late in the race. JAVELIN STRIKE (2) comes off a decisive CL1 win at Northam as favourite, beating Quick Cookie by two and a half lengths. Impressive there and that effort suggests he's up to this effort. LEETRON (6) won't be far away.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	3rd Pick 1 Swift Talker Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Jefferson Tsang T: Simon A Miller	142	-	-	-	25%	3/1
2	2 Javelin Strike Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Lou Luciani J: Lucy Fiore T: Lou Luciani	132	-	-	-	17%	5/1
3	3 Manzor Magic Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Stephanie Bakranich J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Stephanie Bakranich	95	-	-	-	7%	14/1
4	4 Showlas Jockey: Ava Catarino Trainer: David Catarino J: Ava Catarino T: David Catarino	77	-	-	-	9%	11/1
5	2nd Pick 5 Chino Bay Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Stephen Miller J: Brayden Gaerth T: Stephen Miller	78	-	-	-	9%	11/1
6	6 Leetron Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Fred Kersley J: Holly Nottle T: Fred Kersley	109	-	-	-	6%	16/1
7	7 Nickelplay Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Natika Riordan T: Neville Parnham	74	-	-	-	10%	9/1
8	1st Pick 8 Mr Mellon Jockey: Paul Harvey Trainer: David Harrison J: Paul Harvey T: David Harrison	157	-	-	-	35%	15/8
9	9 Knockoneback Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Ashley Maley J: Steven Parnham T: Ashley Maley	37	-	-	-	2%	80/1
10	10 Miss Wall Street Jockey: Sharni Webster Trainer: Mack Hall J: Sharni Webster T: Mack Hall	92	-	-	-	2%	50/1
11	11 Tousled Crown Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Brett Pope J: Troy Turner T: Brett Pope	90	-	-	-	3%	33/1

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