AU - Ascot - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

TRULY LOYAL (11) stepped into this grade at just start 4 last time out and lost no admirers in defeat, finishing 1.1L off the winner. Drawn wider now is a query, though he'll be better for the 7f effort and Parnham sticks. Can get back to winning ways in a suitable race. STREAK OF GOD (9) came back to 7f two back and scored, before repeating the dose last time out by 0.7L. Fiore hops back on board today and while this is tougher, he's hit a purple patch of form. Can extend his winning streak. FAMOUS DAIN (2) won a trial coming in before finishing 1.7L off the winner as an $18 chance. Nottle sticks and he boasts a strong second-up record. Wouldn't surprise to see him land the knockout blow. HOLLER NUFF (6) won three on-end before the break and his latest trial suggests he's back in similar order. Lightly raced with upside and can be in the finish. MEMORY PARADE (1) is right back in grade and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Went close as favourite at Belmont Park last start, finishing second to Silent Diva after covering ground throughout, so there was plenty of merit in the defeat. He had won well-supported at the start prior in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win over 6f, beating Hard Solo, and has two wins and a placing from four starts overall. Couldn't reel them in last start but lost no admirers and can bounce back to winning form. 1st Pick 11 Truly Loyal Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Chris Parnham T: Michael Grantham	129	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Went close as favourite at Belmont Park last start, finishing second to Silent Diva after covering ground throughout, so there was plenty of merit in the defeat. He had won well-supported at the start prior in a 3yo+ 1 Metro Win over 6f, beating Hard Solo, and has two wins and a placing from four starts overall. Couldn't reel them in last start but lost no admirers and can bounce back to winning form.
9	Arrives in winning form after taking out successive 3yo+ 1 Metro Win races at Belmont Park, most recently beating Cable Rock by just under a length on good ground. He had to overcome interference near 1f and still found the line, which adds merit. made it back-to-back wins last start and there's no reason why he can't continue his winning ways. 2nd Pick 9 Streak Of God Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Jason Pateman J: Lucy Fiore T: Jason Pateman	114	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Arrives in winning form after taking out successive 3yo+ 1 Metro Win races at Belmont Park, most recently beating Cable Rock by just under a length on good ground. He had to overcome interference near 1f and still found the line, which adds merit. made it back-to-back wins last start and there's no reason why he can't continue his winning ways.
2	Resumed with a solid third at Belmont Park, beaten a length and a half after travelling well behind the leaders while an outside chance in betting. He was hampered at this venue over 1m in a 2yo+ Benchmark 72+ before the break and is much better judged on the fresh run. Can build on the good platform he laid on resumption. 3rd Pick 2 Famous Dain Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Nottle T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	120	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Resumed with a solid third at Belmont Park, beaten a length and a half after travelling well behind the leaders while an outside chance in betting. He was hampered at this venue over 1m in a 2yo+ Benchmark 72+ before the break and is much better judged on the fresh run. Can build on the good platform he laid on resumption.

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