AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

54.2K

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Verdict

AMAZING CHEAT (4) won impressively two back before another strong victory last start, running over the top to score at this track and trip. She can sit closer this time around and the sectionals she ran to win last start were very impressive. Hitting her straps now and can extend her winning run. AUDIO BOY (8) stuck on well over 1.8L over 1 ?m here two back before just missing behind Amazing Cheat last start when the race favourite. Drawn awkwardly, but possesses some early speed and there's no reason why he can't turn the tables. PONY UP (11) is a 3YO filly on the way up. She stuck on well at her first try over 1 ?m last start and will be better for that effort. She can roll forward from the sticky draw and with no weight on her back, she'll be very hard to run down. STARWALKER (12) was put into the race last start in what looked a targeted assault. Wasn't beaten far though and commands respect. KISSES FROM KELLY (3) is in the mix on recent efforts.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 66+ January 10 over 1m defeating Candlelight Supper with 121lbs at $6. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ December 31 over 1 ¼m defeating Modelistic with 123lbs at $6. Can extend his winning run. 1st Pick 4 Amazing Cheat Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Donna Riordan J: Joey Azzopardi T: Donna Riordan	103	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 66+ January 10 over 1m defeating Candlelight Supper with 121lbs at $6. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ December 31 over 1 ¼m defeating Modelistic with 123lbs at $6. Can extend his winning run.
8	Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 10 over 1m, 0.6 len behind Amazing Cheat with 119lbs at $4. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Hoba West carrying 117lbs at $13. Knocking on the door and is expected to be in the finish yet again. 2nd Pick 8 Audio Boy Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Steven Parnham T: Adam Durrant	125	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 10 over 1m, 0.6 len behind Amazing Cheat with 119lbs at $4. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Hoba West carrying 117lbs at $13. Knocking on the door and is expected to be in the finish yet again.
11	At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 54+ on January 14 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Flinders Lane with 125lbs at $4.60. Before that favourite, won by a head at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ December 31 over 1 ¼m defeating Final Call carrying 121lbs at $3.90. On the way up and she can play a leading role once again. 3rd Pick 11 Pony Up Jockey: Lisa Staples Trainer: Paul Jordan J: Lisa Staples T: Paul Jordan	78	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 54+ on January 14 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Flinders Lane with 125lbs at $4.60. Before that favourite, won by a head at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ December 31 over 1 ¼m defeating Final Call carrying 121lbs at $3.90. On the way up and she can play a leading role once again.

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