AU - Ascot - Race 9

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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R10

Verdict

MADHI GIRL (11) resumes after a four-and-a-half-month break, having ended her last prep in top form with a hat-trick of wins. William Pike has ridden her to her last three victories, and she's won both of her tune-up trials, so she is the one to beat. JAZ SESSION (9) comes off a narrow nose win over 6f here 12 days ago over 6f, continuing a strong campaign with 2 wins and 2 placings from 5 starts. She drops 13lbs, and has to be respected again. DESERT WHISPER (6) scored by a neck here two runs back before finishing third here last start. A big weight drop is in her favour, and with Chris Parnham staying aboard, she will again take some pegging back. OXBRIDGE (3) showed sharp early speed to lead all the way for a comfortable win over 5 ½f at Albany nearly 3 weeks ago. He is a tough veteran who is just as sharp third up from a spell. Stick with him. RICHANCO (12) was beaten by a wide draw fresh up here nearly 4 weeks ago, and is not out of this from a superior gate. Each-way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Belmont Park Rtg 72+ August 16 over 5f slow track defeating Hanchi with 128lbs at $1.90. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Hcp 61+ July 5 over 5f, soft track, 0.9 len behind Main Act carrying 132lbs at $2.90. Looks all set for a bright return. 1st Pick 11 Madhi Girl Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Simon A Miller J: William Pike T: Simon A Miller	122	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len Belmont Park Rtg 72+ August 16 over 5f slow track defeating Hanchi with 128lbs at $1.90. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo Hcp 61+ July 5 over 5f, soft track, 0.9 len behind Main Act carrying 132lbs at $2.90. Looks all set for a bright return.
9	Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track Epona Classic December 20 over 6f defeating Supernatural carrying 132lbs at $4.40. The race before that 9th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Black Ora with 123lbs at $4.40. Going well and looks hard to beat again here. 2nd Pick 9 Jaz Session Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Justine Erkelens J: Shaun O'donnell T: Justine Erkelens	125	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a nose at this track Epona Classic December 20 over 6f defeating Supernatural carrying 132lbs at $4.40. The race before that 9th of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 5.5 len behind Black Ora with 123lbs at $4.40. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
6	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 72+ November 1 over 5f defeating Hanchi carrying 126lbs at $5. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Black Ora with 130lbs at $15. Big chance. 3rd Pick 6 Desert Whisper Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Chris Parnham T: Luke Fernie	142	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 72+ November 1 over 5f defeating Hanchi carrying 126lbs at $5. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 72+ on December 6 over 5f, 2.75 len behind Black Ora with 130lbs at $15. Big chance.

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