AU - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

FANCY RED (1) held on to score narrowly over 7f and now she can really spread her wings getting out to the mile. The wide draw is a niggle, though Nottle's claim is a bonus and she looks ready to go to the next level. Been a slow build this time in work but she can explode now. STREET BAND (9) just missed two back before coming out to the mile last time out and finishing 1.4L off the winner. O'Donnell remains in the saddle and he's inching closer to a drought-breaking win. Can lob in a good position and be in this for a very long way. ASIF (7) steps out to the mile again today after showing good improvement last start behind Fancy Red. He's a winner at the mile previously and the winkers go on for the first time. Watch for him late in the race. DEAMBER (8) is better than she showed last time out and can bounce back with the senior jockey back on board. GREAT FORTUNE (4) wasn't far away last time out and can be in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track Rtg 66+ February 7 over 7f defeating Platinum Shot carrying 129lbs at $2.05. Before that 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 6f, 3 len behind Sonoftheboss with 129lbs at $3. Can go on with it. 1st Pick 1 Fancy Red Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Holly Nottle T: Adam Durrant	132	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track Rtg 66+ February 7 over 7f defeating Platinum Shot carrying 129lbs at $2.05. Before that 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 6f, 3 len behind Sonoftheboss with 129lbs at $3. Can go on with it.
9	Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 7 over 1m, 1.4 len behind Soldanelle carrying 120lbs at $9. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 24 over 7f, head behind Famous Dain carrying 123lbs at $7.50. Sure to measure up again. 2nd Pick 9 Street Band Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Shaun O'donnell T: Trevor Andrews	127	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on February 7 over 1m, 1.4 len behind Soldanelle carrying 120lbs at $9. The start before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 24 over 7f, head behind Famous Dain carrying 123lbs at $7.50. Sure to measure up again.
7	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 17 over 6f, 5 len behind Sonoftheboss with 127lbs at $21. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Fancy Red with 127lbs at $18. Not far from the winner last time and among the chances on best. 3rd Pick 7 Asif Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Lucy Fiore T: Grant & Alana Williams	116	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 17 over 6f, 5 len behind Sonoftheboss with 127lbs at $21. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on February 7 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Fancy Red with 127lbs at $18. Not far from the winner last time and among the chances on best.

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