AU - Ascot - Race 5

ON PATROL (2) got a long way back last start but closed off strongly to be 2.2L off the winner over 6f. He ticks plenty of boxes here being third-up with Pike hopping on board and rising to a more suitable distance. Can return to winning ways. RALLY THE TROOPS (3) is better than we saw last start when the equal fav, finishing 2L off the winner over 7f here. Chris Parnham rides now from a much better gate, so he can sit closer this time. On the quick turnaround and can feature. SUPERFLUOUS (8) has been flying home lately and looks well placed here third-up into the campaign. This is a tougher race, but he looks to be trending the right way and he can sit closer than he has done in recent events. Can put his best foot forward. TOURETTO (6) just missed last start over the mile here and has to be included on the back of that effort. RAPID ROCK (7) can sit closer this time around and a forward showing is expected.