AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

82.9K

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Verdict

SMOOTH CHINO (2) continued his winning run with a 1.5L victory over this course and distance 21 days ago. This is tougher, but his ratings suggest he's up to this grade and with further improvement to come. Can sit handy again from a good draw and extend his unbeaten run. CESSATION (7) sat on the speed and was very impressive when winning a BM78+ at this track and trip a fortnight ago. She drops to the minimum off that win and rates highly. Can find the front from a good draw and will be very hard to run down. REPOSSESSION (1) was fancied in the Prince Of Wales and Colonel Reeves before tackling the Winterbottom most recently. He'll find this easier though, and he can put himself into the finish. YONGA LASS (4) has disappointed her past couple but joins a new stable now. Her fresh figure would see her go close if she can recapture that form. OBJECTIFY (8) gets Pike in the saddle from a better draw today and is not to be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Yet to taste defeat in five starts. When well in the market, favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.3 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 1 over 6f defeating Jaz Session with 129lbs at $4.60. Last start favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 22 over 6f defeating Magnique carrying 133lbs at $2.10. Looks an exciting horse on the rise and can continue his unbeaten run. 1st Pick 2 Smooth Chino Jockey: Austin Galati Trainer: Indianna Weinert J: Austin Galati T: Indianna Weinert	179	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Yet to taste defeat in five starts. When well in the market, favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.3 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 1 over 6f defeating Jaz Session with 129lbs at $4.60. Last start favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ November 22 over 6f defeating Magnique carrying 133lbs at $2.10. Looks an exciting horse on the rise and can continue his unbeaten run.
7	Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 78+ November 29 over 6f defeating September Born with 121lbs at $8. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Jungle Mist on November 15 over 6f, long-neck behind Drakaina with 121lbs at $8. Very impressive a fortnight ago and rates highly in his field. 2nd Pick 7 Cessation Jockey: Luke Campbell Trainer: Tiarnna Noske J: Luke Campbell T: Tiarnna Noske	172	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 78+ November 29 over 6f defeating September Born with 121lbs at $8. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Jungle Mist on November 15 over 6f, long-neck behind Drakaina with 121lbs at $8. Very impressive a fortnight ago and rates highly in his field.
1	Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at this track in the G1 Winterbottom on November 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Libertad carrying 129lbs at $101. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves on November 15 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 127lbs at $9.50. Back from the G1 Winterbottom and was trending nicely prior to that. 3rd Pick 1 Repossession Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Brad Parnham T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	162	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at this track in the G1 Winterbottom on November 29 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Libertad carrying 129lbs at $101. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track in the G3 Colonel Reeves on November 15 over 5 ½f, 3 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 127lbs at $9.50. Back from the G1 Winterbottom and was trending nicely prior to that.

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