AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

54.8K

VIEW

Verdict

WESTBOUND (2) settled last 21 days ago but closed steadily when beaten 3.2L. Pike now hops on board as he rises to the mile and he maps to sit much closer in the run. Laid the foundations fresh and can now explode second-up. LINCHPIN (10) scored impressively last start at 7f, kicking away to score by 1.2L. Up in grade and distance here, but he drops in weight and the last start figure stacks right up. He's a big danger if he can run to that level again. WESTERN LADY (13) is another who got back on resumption and closed soundly, ending up 2.8L off Rock Fest over 7f. She's another who will relish the rise to a mile and she looks in for a solid campaign. STREET BAND (12) has trialled nicely since his latest effort and out to the mile now looks a big tick. Can make an impression. MASMELO (11) can improve third-up and on the quick turnaround.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Our Paladin Al Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Russell Stewart J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Russell Stewart	117	-	-	-	4%	25/1
2	1st Pick 2 Westbound Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Michael Grantham J: William Pike T: Michael Grantham	208	-	-	-	45%	5/4
3	3 Famous Dain Jockey: Fred W Kersley Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Fred W Kersley T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	132	-	-	-	3%	33/1
4	4 Madame Magic Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Natasha Faithfull T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	122	-	-	-	3%	40/1
5	5 Yougivemechills Jockey: Natika Portelli Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Natika Portelli T: Simon A Miller	105	-	-	-	6%	18/1
6	6 Idyllic Ruler Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Chanel Cooper T: Jim P Taylor	66	-	-	-	1%	100/1
7	7 Odinaka Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Steve Wolfe	97	-	-	-	4%	25/1
8	8 Redback Flyer Jockey: Jarrad Noske Trainer: Michael Lane J: Jarrad Noske T: Michael Lane	108	-	-	-	4%	25/1
9	9 Classic Impact Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Daniel O'connor J: Jefferson Tsang T: Daniel O'connor	81	-	-	-	7%	15/1
10	2nd Pick 10 Linchpin Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe J: Brad Parnham T: Darren Mcauliffe	98	-	-	-	11%	17/2
11	11 Masmelo Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Chris Parnham T: Neville Parnham	100	-	-	-	8%	13/1
12	12 Street Band Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Steven Parnham T: Trevor Andrews	102	-	-	-	10%	9/1
13	3rd Pick 13 Western Lady Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Lucy Fiore T: Michael Grantham	106	-	-	-	20%	4/1

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