AU - Ascot - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

LIKE CLOCKWORK (9) was very impressive on resumption, running away to win by 2.5L as the $1.60 favourite. Back to 5f now is the query, but she's an exciting mare on the way up and she should be handy from the barrier. Parnham rides now and she can go on with the job. BASSETT HOUND (8) showed what he was capable of last campaign and showed he's not to be discounted this campaign with a nice trial win recently. He comes here with no weight on his back and while he is likely to get back in the run, he can storm over the top to pick up from where he left off. BLACK ORA (2) was just fair in a recent trial, but her form last campaign, particularly at this track and trip, makes her an attractive proposition. Can make her presence felt. SNITZALATTE (6) boasts a strong fresh record, as well as winning 3/4 at this track and trip. Can make an impression. PINGERS (7) has to be included on a strong last-start win.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Resumed in the right manner at Belmont Park, winning a 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ over 6f by two and a half lengths as odds-on favourite after travelling well and finishing strongly. She had earlier contested the Listed Belmont Oaks, so there is depth to the profile, and she has placed both times at around 5f. Back to 5f is a query, though she's an exciting mare on the rise and a forward showing is on the cards. 1st Pick 9 Like Clockwork Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Grantham	178	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Resumed in the right manner at Belmont Park, winning a 3yo+ Benchmark 66+ over 6f by two and a half lengths as odds-on favourite after travelling well and finishing strongly. She had earlier contested the Listed Belmont Oaks, so there is depth to the profile, and she has placed both times at around 5f. Back to 5f is a query, though she's an exciting mare on the rise and a forward showing is on the cards.
8	Returns from a four-month break in excellent order, having won a Belmont Park trial since completing a hat-trick in his previous campaign. He was dominant late in a 3yo Open over 6f, beating Monte Tremezzo as a short odds-on favourite, and had also won with something in hand the start prior. Impressive trial coming in and he can pick up from where he left off. 2nd Pick 8 Bassett Hound Jockey: Patrick Carbery Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Patrick Carbery T: Mitchell Pateman	122	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Returns from a four-month break in excellent order, having won a Belmont Park trial since completing a hat-trick in his previous campaign. He was dominant late in a 3yo Open over 6f, beating Monte Tremezzo as a short odds-on favourite, and had also won with something in hand the start prior. Impressive trial coming in and he can pick up from where he left off.
2	Returns from a lengthy spell after a narrow second to Desert Whisper at this track, where she travelled well and was beaten just over half a length. That followed a determined win over Charino at this venue in a 2yo+ Benchmark 66+. Ticks a few boxes on resumption and a forward showing is on the cards. 3rd Pick 2 Black Ora Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Chanel Cooper T: Adam Durrant	89	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Returns from a lengthy spell after a narrow second to Desert Whisper at this track, where she travelled well and was beaten just over half a length. That followed a determined win over Charino at this venue in a 2yo+ Benchmark 66+. Ticks a few boxes on resumption and a forward showing is on the cards.

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