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Ascot 5.12.2020 - Kingstown Town Classic day.
West Australian Racing
Thunderstruck
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Ripping day what a beast the KING was, a true legend of the turf.
Wanted to throw one out there early wonder what Train and others think of his chances..
Race 3 Gates Of Babylon i think is one of the best of the day.First try at 1100 but he has run cracking races and time(1.09.7 twice)at his last two 1200m wins at Ascot where he either led or breezed so i think he will have enough tow to mix it in the early stages, may still lead or breeze even box seat if they go super quick.Also leads in his trials often
Has had 3 trials this time to prep for this race so he should primed for this race first up at around 6.50 im on, hope he goes huuuge
Am taking on the fav who may well find it very hard to run him down..mat save the exacta as we know what these Peters horses are like.
Wanted to throw one out there early wonder what Train and others think of his chances..
Race 3 Gates Of Babylon i think is one of the best of the day.First try at 1100 but he has run cracking races and time(1.09.7 twice)at his last two 1200m wins at Ascot where he either led or breezed so i think he will have enough tow to mix it in the early stages, may still lead or breeze even box seat if they go super quick.Also leads in his trials often
Has had 3 trials this time to prep for this race so he should primed for this race first up at around 6.50 im on, hope he goes huuuge
Am taking on the fav who may well find it very hard to run him down..mat save the exacta as we know what these Peters horses are like.
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R2- BRAGWELL has yet to run a bad race in his career and looks suited coming out of the 3yo features. Ran second behind Comes A Time three starts ago in this grade before being thrown in the deep end and acquitting himself well. That form reads well in a race like this and the shades on last start looked to sharpen him up nicely. Has the tactical speed to sit close from barrier three and will just need half a gap to open up in the straight.
R3- GATES OF BABYLON has put in three good trials ahead of his return to racing and can make himself hard to get past. He’s lengths better both at Ascot and with Pateman in the saddle and gets both of those here. He may not be known as an 1100m horse but seems to relish fast run races and he’ll get that here with ZIEBELL engaged. Probably needs to hold the lead to show his best but Ziebell drawn wide he’ll get his chance to muster speed.
R4- MIDNIGHT BLUE has got out to it’s right trip and is in winning form that is very hard to knock. Is bred to appreciate 2000+ and for the first time this prep was an easy watch last start the way he travelled throughout. Should only be better for that run and picks up weight on the horses he beat on that occasion after the claim. Draws wide in a big field to get back with cover and circle making the ride easier for the apprentice and can make it three on the bounce here.
R5- SERENITY BAY was a massive run first up in the Carbine Club and looks well placed into the fillies and mares series. Has improved every prep and looks a genuine stakes class horse now having beaten home horses like Laverrod and Pym’s Royale last start. 1400 looks to be her best trip and there looks to be enough speed in the race to bring her into it from a spot just off midfield and is one of those better suited at set weights and penalties.
R6- WESTERN EMPIRE has been fairly luckless throughout his three start career but looks super exciting. Struggled against a strong leader bias over 1100 on debut before sitting four deep the trip in the Fairetha when beaten a nose and then sitting near last in a slowly run Guineas. Small query coming back to 1400 after potentially being targeting towards the Kingston Town but his class may be enough to offset that.
R7- VALOUR ROAD has had a similar preparation as this time last year which saw him go close in this race. He’s arguably in better form this time around having won a race along the way and was completely luckless last week in the Winterbottom. Maps to get a similar run to last year outside the leader and had blinkers added earlier in the campaign which seemed to sharpen him up. Pateman sticks and you get eachway.
R8- DOM TO SHOOT has had little to no luck at each of his last three in slowly run races when crowded by walkers. Neither of those things should be an issue here and the way he has been attacking the line should be better still out to 1800. Has drawn perfectly in seven to be a bit closer with just 52kg but also should be able to avoid getting caught on the fence and should be a long way clear of the big danger in INSPIRATIONAL GIRL. That and the weight swing could be enough to make things interesting at an eachway price.
R9- Best Bet: DARK MISSION trialled like a bomb for her first up run and looks very hard to oppose in the get out. Starting to think she may be a sprinter as all of her best runs have been below 1400 including a stylish first up win last campaign albeit in lesser grade. There looks solid speed engaged here and she really travels in her races so she should be able to build into the corner with a bit of a cover in a big field and will fly late.
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Good to see Train is on board also .. choo choo!
Ultimate Command (nice trial)
Befunjar (my man B Parnham with an early double)
Megazone (Ash Maley will train a winner tomorrow but which one?)
Volkswagen Frank (best long shot @100s - needs to be on speed)
Lonsdale Lady (missed the $13 onto 7.50)
Chantorque (love this horse, I'm not jumping off for a maiden fav)
Celebrity Queen (she looks well in here if can back up)
Dom to Shoot (best each way - safe play)
Dark Mission (best - they don't really trial better)
I'll be in the Punters Club function tomorrow. Absolutely salivating at a day out at the track. Good luck all
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I reckon Celebrity Queen will belt the enigma El Falc she is the best of the Bob's today but if they all fire and get even luck he likely wins a few races today you would think..He may need a bigger plane next year for the Eastern States juggernaut :)]
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They win alright the ones in the red, but measure them up over 12 months 8-X
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