AU - Ascot - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

AHYEAHRIGHTO (4) had plenty of fans on Quokka Day but couldn't get the job done when beaten 0.3L up to this trip. This looks to shape similarly, but he's at his top now and he maps to get every chance for Parnham. Going well without winning but gets a great chance this time. DRAKAINA (7) wasn't beaten far in her debut campaign in Australia and looks to be on song following a recent trial. Pike hops in the saddle and importantly, the ear muffs come off. Drawn inside and can get back to her best. LET'S TALK (8) made it back-to-back wins with a 0.8L at this track and trip last time out and is a progressive type on the rise. This is tougher, but his figures say he's up to this grade and he's down in the weights. Live chance. JAZ SESSION (2) has been impressive this campaign, going under narrowly last start after winning three on end. Can go close again. CHOLLIMA (6) has won 3/4 fresh and gets CJP first-up without a trial. Worth plenty of thought.

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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 tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 26 over 6f, neck behind Camera Action with 130lbs at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 12 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Sinful Living carrying 122lbs at $2.35. Well placed. Can go one better this time. 1st Pick 4 Ahyeahrighto Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Brad Graham J: Brad Parnham T: Brad Graham	141	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on April 26 over 6f, neck behind Camera Action with 130lbs at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 12 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Sinful Living carrying 122lbs at $2.35. Well placed. Can go one better this time.
7	Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Geraldton Batavia November 17 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Bayezid with 119lbs at $4.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ October 19 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Crippalenko with 126lbs at $4. Good trial coming in and can fire first-up. 2nd Pick 7 Drakaina Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Michael Grantham J: William Pike T: Michael Grantham	108	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Geraldton Batavia November 17 over 6f, 5.5 len behind Bayezid with 119lbs at $4.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ October 19 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Crippalenko with 126lbs at $4. Good trial coming in and can fire first-up.
8	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at Belmont Park 0Mwly March 26 over 5f defeating Military Power carrying 121lbs at $1.75. Last start favourite, won by 0.8 len at this track Westspeed Heat April 19 over 6f defeating Kelvinater with 127lbs at $2.25. Hard to knock this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick. 3rd Pick 8 Let's Talk Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Jim P Taylor	184	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.8 len at Belmont Park 0Mwly March 26 over 5f defeating Military Power carrying 121lbs at $1.75. Last start favourite, won by 0.8 len at this track Westspeed Heat April 19 over 6f defeating Kelvinater with 127lbs at $2.25. Hard to knock this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick.

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