AU - Ascot - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

56.5K

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Verdict

SEARCHIN' TIMES (9) made it four in a row this time in work when leading and winning by 0.2L over 7 ½f. This is stronger, but she looks right up to this grade on her recent figures and she remains right down in the weights. Drawn the inside and can extend her winning run. RALLY THE TROOPS (5) flew home from the back of the pack to win by 3L at over this trip at Belmont last time out. Back up to this tougher race today, but he'll take plenty of confidence out of that. This looks to set up similarly and he can make his presence felt again. SIMPLY THINKIN' (4) is better than she showed last start when a beaten favourite over this course and distance. CJP hops back in the saddle now after partnering her two starts ago. Can bounce back to her best. SATURDAY SESH (7) wasn't beaten far last time out and can be in the finish again. WEMBANYAMA (6) looks a big improver today third-up and with Pike hopping back on board.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, won by a head at this track Grad Hcp 60+ March 21 over 7 ½f defeating I Dreamed A Dream carrying 120lbs at $1.80. The start before that favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.1 len at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M March 4 over 7f defeating The Nun carrying 126lbs at $2.50. Can continue to raise the bar and extend her winning streak. 1st Pick 9 Searchin' Times Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Summer Dickson J: Shaun O'donnell T: Summer Dickson	143	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently favourite, won by a head at this track Grad Hcp 60+ March 21 over 7 ½f defeating I Dreamed A Dream carrying 120lbs at $1.80. The start before that favourite, came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.1 len at Belmont Park Cl3 F&M March 4 over 7f defeating The Nun carrying 126lbs at $2.50. Can continue to raise the bar and extend her winning streak.
5	Last start favourite, settled well back, won by 3 len at Belmont Park 0Mwly March 25 over 7f defeating Housewife with 125lbs at $2.70. Before that 6th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 7f, 1.3 len behind King Hit carrying 131lbs at $4.60. Can go on with the job after a good win last time out. 2nd Pick 5 Rally The Troops Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Nottle T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	147	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Last start favourite, settled well back, won by 3 len at Belmont Park 0Mwly March 25 over 7f defeating Housewife with 125lbs at $2.70. Before that 6th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on March 14 over 7f, 1.3 len behind King Hit carrying 131lbs at $4.60. Can go on with the job after a good win last time out.
4	Last start 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Yougivemechills carrying 126lbs at $4.80. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on February 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind King Hit carrying 130lbs at $21. Missed as favourite last time out but her best is good enough. 3rd Pick 4 Simply Thinkin' Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Adam Durrant	123	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Last start 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on April 1 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Yougivemechills carrying 126lbs at $4.80. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 13 at this track Rtg 65+ on February 28 over 7f, 1.75 len behind King Hit carrying 130lbs at $21. Missed as favourite last time out but her best is good enough.

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