AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

19.9K

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Verdict

THE ROCKET (8) trialled well coming into his debut but didn't fire a shot before heading back for a break. He's again shown promise this time in work and looks poised for a bold effort first-up. Chris Parnham hops back aboard and if he can run up to his trial efforts, he'll be hard to hold out. ICANDOIT ONMYOWN (6) went through to the Belmont Guineas in the winter after building nicely in her efforts prior. Her latest trial was good at Lark Hill and the 7lbs claim gets her in nicely at the weights. Can return on a positive note. SOUND OF SPEED (5) missed in a photo first-up at this track and trip before a 1.5L defeat here just last week. The 7lbs claim comes in handy and he'll be on the speed once again. Will take some catching third-up. BRAVE APACHE (2) bolted in fresh before a 1.7L defeat at Albany last time out. Tougher here but he's building nicely this campaign. KING'S DRAMA (4) is better than we've seen his past couple 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
8	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 14 at Northam 2yo Mdn on June 25 over 5 ½f, 9 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Better than he showed on debut and can make a statement on her debut. 1st Pick 8 The Rocket Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: Chris Parnham T: Sean & Jake Casey	87	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 14 at Northam 2yo Mdn on June 25 over 5 ½f, 9 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Better than he showed on debut and can make a statement on her debut.
6	Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Belmont Guineas June 28 over 1m, 10 len behind Opportunistic with 121lbs at $201. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn March 6 over 6f, 6 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 121lbs at $20. Tested in the Belmont Guineas last campaign and can return on a positive note. 2nd Pick 6 Icandoit Onmyown Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Chris Willis J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Chris Willis	62	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Belmont Guineas June 28 over 1m, 10 len behind Opportunistic with 121lbs at $201. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn March 6 over 6f, 6 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 121lbs at $20. Tested in the Belmont Guineas last campaign and can return on a positive note.
5	Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 19 over 5f, nose behind Anaballistic with 128lbs at $2.05. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Cannykev with 130lbs at $2.10. Racing well. On the quick turnaround today and can get the job done this time. 3rd Pick 5 Sound Of Speed Jockey: Jefferson Tsang Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Jefferson Tsang T: Trevor Andrews	187	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 on November 19 over 5f, nose behind Anaballistic with 128lbs at $2.05. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on December 3 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Cannykev with 130lbs at $2.10. Racing well. On the quick turnaround today and can get the job done this time.

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Claiming Race

A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Bute

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