AU - Ascot - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

HUBBLE'S DRAGON (7) continued his upward trajectory with a very strong performance in the Listed Magic Millions 3YO a fortnight ago, sticking on well to be 2L off the winner. He comes back in grade for this event and gets the services of Pike. Ticks plenty of boxes and can go one better here. KING HIT (11) has been a little plain his past couple but was in good order to start the campaign. The blinkers are applied now as he draws the inside with Steve Parnham on board. Right down in weight here and he can return to form. HEY PINO (5) flew home to win comfortably in easier grade at Pinjarra last start. That form may have been given a push earlier in the card and this looks to shape similarly. Can be flying home once again for Cooper. NOBLE CONNECTION (4) will be fitter for two trials coming in and boasts a fresh win to his name. Not to be discounted. MACCIATEAU (9) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 126lbs at $26. The race before that won by a long-neck at Bunbury Cl1 February 1 over 6f defeating God's Cross carrying 130lbs at $2. Impressive run in the Magic Millions last start and he looks well suited back to this grade. 1st Pick 7 Hubble's Dragon Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Daniel Morton J: William Pike T: Daniel Morton	215	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Pinjarra in the LR 3yo M Millions on February 14 over 6f, 2 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 126lbs at $26. The race before that won by a long-neck at Bunbury Cl1 February 1 over 6f defeating God's Cross carrying 130lbs at $2. Impressive run in the Magic Millions last start and he looks well suited back to this grade.
11	At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on February 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Monte Tremezzo with 126lbs at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 6f, 4 len behind Sonoftheboss with 119lbs at $21. Blinkers go on now and a better showing is on the cards. 2nd Pick 11 King Hit Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Steven Parnham T: Trevor Andrews	96	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on February 14 over 7f, 2 len behind Monte Tremezzo with 126lbs at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on January 31 over 6f, 4 len behind Sonoftheboss with 119lbs at $21. Blinkers go on now and a better showing is on the cards.
5	Most recently won by 1.75 len at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ February 14 over 6 ½f defeating Later Alligator carrying 122lbs at $5. Before that 5th of 15 at Bunbury Cl5 on February 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Prawns Eleven carrying 131lbs at $3.60. Can repeat the dose with some strong figures coming out of his latest win. 3rd Pick 5 Hey Pino Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Raquel Williams J: Chanel Cooper T: Raquel Williams	146	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently won by 1.75 len at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ February 14 over 6 ½f defeating Later Alligator carrying 122lbs at $5. Before that 5th of 15 at Bunbury Cl5 on February 1 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Prawns Eleven carrying 131lbs at $3.60. Can repeat the dose with some strong figures coming out of his latest win.

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