Ascot Horse Racing Analysis for Saturday, April 18th


Ascot hosts a 10-race card on a Good 4, headlined by the Group 2 Karrakatta Plate and The Quokka. Competitive fields throughout and plenty of value across the meeting.

Ascot (WA) – Good 4

R1
Show The Way looks well placed after consistent runs at this level and should get a favourable run again. Rainline resumes off a solid trial and has the ability to figure fresh, while Rise To Glory is close to a win. Bartime brings strong trial form and adds depth.
8. Show The Way (3) – $6.50
4. Rainline (1) – $4.80
6. Rise To Glory (8) – $5.00
2. Bartime (9) – $4.20


R2
Swingman has been ultra-consistent this prep and looks ready to break through again. Snitzalatte was strong first-up and clearly rates highly, while Door Buster has upside with the gear change. Slip The Jab continues to race well and can feature.
2. Swingman (5) – $3.10

  1. Snitzalatte (3) – $1.95
  2. Door Buster (4) – $13.00
  3. Slip The Jab (8) – $6.00

R3
Westbound has been very consistent and the gear change could see further improvement. Desert Waves was dominant last start and is a major player again, while Playing Quest maps ideally. Superfluous has claims in a competitive race.
5. Westbound (4) – $2.05
2. Desert Waves (3) – $2.80
10. Playing Quest (1) – $18.00
6. Superfluous (7) – $11.00


R4
Precious God was unlucky last start and looks ready to bounce back here. Holler Nuff is chasing a hat-trick and brings strong track form, while Shaula has each-way claims. Black For Cash comes off a win and draws well.
8. Precious God (4) – $7.50
4. Holler Nuff (5) – $2.90
11. Shaula (3) – $26.00
3. Black For Cash (1) – $13.00


R5
Bakeel was just beaten last start and looks well placed to go one better. Antique Star maps perfectly and has been racing consistently, while Rock ‘N’ The Jam has strong track credentials. Miss Skyhigh adds depth to the race.

  1. Bakeel (9) – $11.00
  2. Antique Star (1) – $6.50
  3. Rock ‘N’ The Jam (4) – $3.00
  4. Miss Skyhigh (2) – $4.20

R6
Kings Court has been impressive this prep and looks well placed again. Niccimota led all the way last start and can do similar, while Dancewithme has upside. Storm Away resumes and has strong claims if right.
4. Kings Court (7) – $5.50
5. Niccimota (9) – $8.50
10. Dancewithme (5) – $8.50
7. Storm Away (10) – $3.30


R7 – Group 2 Karrakatta Plate
Maria Lucia has been ultra-consistent and looks tough to beat. Beatty is unbeaten and brings strong form, while He’s A Machino has shown ability early. Boy Crush can improve into the finish.
8. Maria Lucia (5) – $3.80

  1. Beatty (1) – $5.50
  2. He’s A Machino (9) – $23.00
  3. Boy Crush (3) – $10.00

R8 – The Quokka
Rey Magnerio resumes off a trial and looks ready to go. Jigsaw brings dominant interstate form, while Luana Miss has a strong record at the track. Smooth Chino was unlucky last start and should be thereabouts.
3. Rey Magnerio (5) – $5.00

  1. Jigsaw (13) – $4.40
  2. Luana Miss (6) – $10.00
  3. Smooth Chino (11) – $7.50

R9
Repossession maps perfectly and looks a leading chance fresh. Cessation has been consistent and just missed last start, while Wineaclocksumwhere is in winning form. Petula is racing well and can feature.
3. Repossession (1) – $2.40
12. Cessation (9) – $3.60
9. Wineaclocksumwhere (2) – $15.00
11. Petula (6) – $7.00


R10
Malletier is chasing three straight and looks well placed again. Wheely also brings winning form and is a major player, while Horcrux has been ultra-consistent. Snippy Which comes off a win and can be competitive again.
4. Malletier (7) – $3.00
13. Wheely (4) – $6.50
2. Horcrux (5) – $3.10
3. Snippy Which (3) – $13.00

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