AU - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

AUDIO BOY (7) has not won for some time and was third here at this level 4 weeks ago over 1 ?m. He should be strong enough to handle 1 ?m now, and with William Pike back in the saddle, he gets a good chance to break his win drought. LONG GENES (9) has been mixing his form and did have a genuine excuse for being beaten in a strong field at Geraldton a fortnight ago. He is at his best when the pace is strong up front, and with a run to suit, he is more than capable of taking this out. STARWALKER (11) has been building up his fitness and steps up to 1 ?m for the first time this prep, which is a distance that he is unbeaten at in 2 starts. He is down in weight, and a sound top 4 chance here. GRAND RESERVE (3) is capable on his day, and KISSES FROM KELLY (2) is back in form. Include both of them in all combinations in an even contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Last start sat 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. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1m, 2 len behind Mississippi Dawn with 125lbs at $41. Looks tested in this line-up. 1st Pick 7 Audio Boy Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Adam Durrant J: William Pike T: Adam Durrant	139	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Last start sat 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. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1m, 2 len behind Mississippi Dawn with 125lbs at $41. Looks tested in this line-up.
9	Most recently 10th of 13 at Geraldton Walkaway Cup on December 27 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Sowar with 121lbs at $6. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Hoba West carrying 125lbs at $12. Tough to beat if near his best. 2nd Pick 9 Long Genes Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Michael Grantham	153	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Most recently 10th of 13 at Geraldton Walkaway Cup on December 27 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Sowar with 121lbs at $6. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 2.75 len behind Hoba West carrying 125lbs at $12. Tough to beat if near his best.
11	Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on December 31 over 1 ¼m, 2.5 len behind Amazing Cheat carrying 131lbs at $3.90. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Hoba West with 122lbs at $10. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including. 3rd Pick 11 Starwalker Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Julie Clements J: Shaun O'donnell T: Julie Clements	69	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on December 31 over 1 ¼m, 2.5 len behind Amazing Cheat carrying 131lbs at $3.90. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 65+ on December 13 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Hoba West with 122lbs at $10. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.

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