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Ascot 10/2/21
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R1- SECRET PLAN resumes in midweek grade but finds himself against a horse that is almost as exciting in TRIPLE MISSILE. However think he has the edge on that galloper after beating it softly in a recent trial and having produced better performances on race day. Showed a withering turn of speed to win from last over 1000m on debut before a determined effort from near last again on a leader biased track when fourth to Kissonallforcheeks. Either of those efforts would see him go close here.
R2- MY HIDDEN JOURNEY trialled really nicely for his return and brings outstanding form to a maiden like this. Seconds behind Expressionist and Double Spice and a third in against Saturday 3yos when splitting Captain Kink and Levitate. That is lengths superior to his rivals and he’s yet to finish unplaced on wet tracks. Drops back from the wide gate and if he can find cover he knows how to let down powerfully.
R3- HOT ZED has been improving with every start and looked to have put it all together last start when a big winner. Seemed to appreciate being ridden with a sit on that occasion and with speed in the race here should get that opportunity again. The form out of the race has held up and although the conditions probably made his win look more impressive than it may have been he should be able to find a similar spot here three deep with cover and if he improves again will be hard to hold out.
R4- IN THE BOAT looks far better than a class one horse and should be able to make a point of that here. Had a handful of encouraging trials before coming and making a mess of a five horse field on debut as a $1.30 favourite. He had a couple of small set backs prior to a big jump in class to contest a Saturday 3yo race. Led, kicked but was no match for Kissonallforcheeks in that race. Comes out running here to try and find a spot and if he does they’ll struggle to catch him.
R5- ROSSO TEMPESTA was able to bolt in a maiden two back when allowed to lead and roll. He then chased a very solid tempo last start in a race dominated from the front by a couple of smart ones. 1400 looks like it’s getting a touch too sharp for him so the step to 1600 looks ideal. Drawn low he will need a another clean break to lead but has jumped really well at each of his last two. Harvey back on and a soft lead should see him there abouts at the big price.
R6- MISTY LAD was a determined effort to tramp deep and keep coming at the finish last start to run third. That off the back of two dominant Esperance wins proves he’s back to his best and wants to be racing. May not lead this field with a few others engaged that may be more desperate for that role but his win two back showed that he doesn’t need to lead in his races to win. He should still be able to position up just off the speed from barrier four and likely doesn’t end up wide throughout again.
R7- Best Bet: PUSH TO PASS hasn’t seen a race this week in more than a year having contested exclusively 70+ grade and higher. Won the York cup earlier this prep with 57.5kg and now finds himself in a 66+ with 58kg after the claim. Has looked sharper since being dropped back in trip and should now appreciate getting past 2000m again. Can position up in the first half of the field from barrier three and that looks a great spot for him.
R8- SHE’S ENCHANTED is a quality horse resuming in a class three. Has been competitive and won better races than this already in her career and stretched the neck of Bright Diamond on debut. Her trial behind Outback Jack was very soft and that horse came out and ran well in the Magic Millions trophy. Has speed so drawn low should be able to find the fence without too much work and can really control the race from there.
R9- DOWNFORCE is in career best form and looks capable of winning another class three. Had been running really well in Saturday grade this campaign before being dropped back into a class three two back and producing a massive finishing burst to win. Last start ran third behind Excellent Dream and Weaponson from last when forced to come around one in the straight. Drops back into another class three here and draws a gate to sit closer and make his job easier.
R10- SAFE TO MAKEUP has put together three good runs her last three since coming back to the mile. Bolted in at Bunbury when always looking the winner followed by a close second in a 0MWLY race before finishing in a bunch in a 60+ Saturday race. Seems to be looking for 1800 now and gets one where they should go along a genuine tempo. Drawn middle of the line and if she can find a spot three deep with cover to improve into the race from the turn she’ll be competitive.
R2- MY HIDDEN JOURNEY trialled really nicely for his return and brings outstanding form to a maiden like this. Seconds behind Expressionist and Double Spice and a third in against Saturday 3yos when splitting Captain Kink and Levitate. That is lengths superior to his rivals and he’s yet to finish unplaced on wet tracks. Drops back from the wide gate and if he can find cover he knows how to let down powerfully.
R3- HOT ZED has been improving with every start and looked to have put it all together last start when a big winner. Seemed to appreciate being ridden with a sit on that occasion and with speed in the race here should get that opportunity again. The form out of the race has held up and although the conditions probably made his win look more impressive than it may have been he should be able to find a similar spot here three deep with cover and if he improves again will be hard to hold out.
R4- IN THE BOAT looks far better than a class one horse and should be able to make a point of that here. Had a handful of encouraging trials before coming and making a mess of a five horse field on debut as a $1.30 favourite. He had a couple of small set backs prior to a big jump in class to contest a Saturday 3yo race. Led, kicked but was no match for Kissonallforcheeks in that race. Comes out running here to try and find a spot and if he does they’ll struggle to catch him.
R5- ROSSO TEMPESTA was able to bolt in a maiden two back when allowed to lead and roll. He then chased a very solid tempo last start in a race dominated from the front by a couple of smart ones. 1400 looks like it’s getting a touch too sharp for him so the step to 1600 looks ideal. Drawn low he will need a another clean break to lead but has jumped really well at each of his last two. Harvey back on and a soft lead should see him there abouts at the big price.
R6- MISTY LAD was a determined effort to tramp deep and keep coming at the finish last start to run third. That off the back of two dominant Esperance wins proves he’s back to his best and wants to be racing. May not lead this field with a few others engaged that may be more desperate for that role but his win two back showed that he doesn’t need to lead in his races to win. He should still be able to position up just off the speed from barrier four and likely doesn’t end up wide throughout again.
R7- Best Bet: PUSH TO PASS hasn’t seen a race this week in more than a year having contested exclusively 70+ grade and higher. Won the York cup earlier this prep with 57.5kg and now finds himself in a 66+ with 58kg after the claim. Has looked sharper since being dropped back in trip and should now appreciate getting past 2000m again. Can position up in the first half of the field from barrier three and that looks a great spot for him.
R8- SHE’S ENCHANTED is a quality horse resuming in a class three. Has been competitive and won better races than this already in her career and stretched the neck of Bright Diamond on debut. Her trial behind Outback Jack was very soft and that horse came out and ran well in the Magic Millions trophy. Has speed so drawn low should be able to find the fence without too much work and can really control the race from there.
R9- DOWNFORCE is in career best form and looks capable of winning another class three. Had been running really well in Saturday grade this campaign before being dropped back into a class three two back and producing a massive finishing burst to win. Last start ran third behind Excellent Dream and Weaponson from last when forced to come around one in the straight. Drops back into another class three here and draws a gate to sit closer and make his job easier.
R10- SAFE TO MAKEUP has put together three good runs her last three since coming back to the mile. Bolted in at Bunbury when always looking the winner followed by a close second in a 0MWLY race before finishing in a bunch in a 60+ Saturday race. Seems to be looking for 1800 now and gets one where they should go along a genuine tempo. Drawn middle of the line and if she can find a spot three deep with cover to improve into the race from the turn she’ll be competitive.
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Also same race Bold Success good run last start, kept on keeping on down the outside.
Heaps of other hopes in the race, Hyperspace to get a soft run from barrier 1. Big chance.
Then there’s the ghostly grey, a good hope, won’t say a lot for the future of the rest if he wins at 10. Celtic Diva & Bella’s Idol as well. It’s a cracker of a betting race.
Celtic Diva winning chance but backing as favourite, good luck.. she’s only been placed one of previous nine. Although the rest aren’t much better.
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I look forward to seeing it sail clear in the last 100m
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Never leave a Ash Maley runner out - have.
Never leave any Parnham out - have.
Never leave Alan Mathews out in a staying race - have.
It ain’t gunna be good.
Take them in an always trifecta @thunder.
;))