AU - Ascot - Race 9

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

81.2K

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Verdict

CAPTAIN PLUTO (5) settled last in the Northam Cup and couldn't reel in the all-the-way leader. He was still very impressive there however and today looks to set up beautifully third-up and out in distance. Can hold a better position in the run this time and he can bounce back to winning ways. FILTHY HABITS (7) comes here first-up, though he'll be fitter for three trials coming in. He'll be on the speed from a good draw and he'll carry no weight. Just missed first-up last campaign and his trials suggest he can run a bold race on resumption. RED SUN SENSATION (6) ran well fresh before leading and winning the Northam Cup last start over the mile. Out in trip again today, but should be able to settle on the speed and if he can dictate the tempo, he'll be hard to run down again. SENSESSIONAL (4) steps up in trip again today which won't pose an issue and he's in the mix on recent form. BUCKETS RIDGE (1) was solid first-up and is better suited today.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Buckets Ridge Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Steven Parnham T: Grant & Alana Williams	118	-	-	-	5%	20/1
2	2 Be Optimistic Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Brayden Gaerth T: Luke Fernie	85	-	-	-	3%	40/1
3	3 Currimundi Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Steve Wolfe	115	-	-	-	3%	33/1
4	4 Sensessional Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Brad Parnham T: Grant & Alana Williams	182	-	-	-	8%	12/1
5	1st Pick 5 Captain Pluto Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	178	-	-	-	43%	11/8
6	3rd Pick 6 Red Sun Sensation Jockey: Patrick Carbery Trainer: Sue Olive J: Patrick Carbery T: Sue Olive	142	-	-	-	16%	11/2
7	2nd Pick 7 Filthy Habits Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Brandon Fiore J: Lucy Fiore T: Brandon Fiore	94	-	-	-	13%	7/1
8	8 Playhouse Patron Jockey: Jessica Valas Trainer: Bob Mcpherson J: Jessica Valas T: Bob Mcpherson	65	-	-	-	2%	80/1
9	9 Blazing Away Jockey: Jordan Turner Trainer: David Harrison J: Jordan Turner T: David Harrison	58	-	-	-	1%	100/1
10	10 Candlelight Supper Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: A D Mathews J: Non Runner T: A D Mathews	67	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
11	11 Fear The Wind Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	131	-	-	-	4%	25/1
12	12 Iowa Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Joey Azzopardi T: Simon A Miller	95	-	-	-	5%	20/1
13	13 Memory Parade Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: Chris Parnham T: Sean & Jake Casey	96	-	-	-	20%	4/1
14	14 Russian To The Bar Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Holly Watson T: Luke Fernie	78	-	-	-	4%	25/1

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