Ascot (WA) – Soft 5
R1 – Quayclean Maiden (1200m, Maiden SW)
Analysis
With limited exposed form, this shapes as an intriguing opener. BASSETT HOUND (5) went close as favourite here last time and looks ready to break through. CALL ME FROSTY (4) has been consistent this prep and gets the blinkers reapplied, clear danger. SATIN BOW (9) draws the inside and has been competitive, while ROCKSTAR QUEEN (13) resumes off a solid trial and shouldn’t be dismissed.
Selections
- Bassett Hound (18) – $2.50
- Call Me Frosty (12) – $3.30
- Satin Bow (1) – $23.00
- Rockstar Queen (7) – $8.50
R2 – Share Bets With Tabtouch Bet Loop Handicap (1000m, Class 1 SW)
Analysis
WHO'S BENT (1) was only narrowly beaten here last start and gets his chance to go one better. RIPPER FAROOQ (2) has been ultra-consistent at this level and looms as the main threat. MR KISSINGER (4) resumed strongly at odds and can build on that. LET'S GO JARPO (3) has fresh form and is capable of surprising.
Selections
- Who's Bent (6) – $3.60
- Ripper Farooq (4) – $3.30
- Mr Kissinger (8) – $3.00
- Let's Go Jarpo (3) – $14.00
R3 – Wittens Irrigation & Design Handicap (1500m, Class 1)
Analysis
THE CRIMSON PIRATE (1) resumes off a break and has trialled well, looks ideally placed. MOONWALK (7) improved late when fresh and stepping up in trip is the query but has upside. HEY TRUE BLUE (3) comes off a strong maiden win and can measure up back in town. WINNING SHUFFLE (4) returns to metro company and can fill a minor placing.
Selections
- The Crimson Pirate (4) – $1.85
- Moonwalk (2) – $3.30
- Hey True Blue (6) – $23.00
- Winning Shuffle (7) – $26.00
R4 – Swan Draught Handicap (1200m, Class 3)
Analysis
MAGICAL SEQUENCE (3) has been in excellent form this campaign and holds strong claims again. WRITTEN WORDS (10) is a proven Ascot performer and shapes as a major player. RETURN OF THE MACH (6) has previous winning form and can bounce back. CHAMPAGNE CRUSADER (7) has upside and shouldn’t be ruled out.
Selections
- Magical Sequence (2) – $3.90
- Written Words (5) – $4.00
- Return Of The Mach (12) – $11.00
- Champagne Crusader (8) – $10.00
R5 – Unite Resourcing Handicap (1000m, RTG66+)
Analysis
HAIDA GWAII (2) has been extremely consistent this prep and looks the one to beat. CANNYKEV (9) won here last start and can continue his good form. KEEP ITA MYSTERY (1) was strong late when narrowly beaten and appeals each-way. EARTH GOD (6) has been finishing off well and is a genuine threat.
Selections
- Haida Gwaii (4) – $4.20
- Cannykev (7) – $7.00
- Keep Ita Mystery (9) – $3.60
- Earth God (5) – $4.80
R6 – Morley Growers Market – Challenge Stakes (1500m, LR 3YO SW + P)
Analysis
DOMINATUS (2) returns from a spell chasing three straight wins and sets the benchmark. PLAYIN'IT SWEET (1) has been in terrific form and must be respected. YAPPER (4) arrives off back-to-back victories and can surprise. LINCHPIN (5) has shown ability at this level and fits into exotics.
Selections
- Dominatus (4) – $7.00
- Playin'it Sweet (9) – $2.35
- Yapper (10) – $51.00
- Linchpin (5) – $5.00
R7 – Schweppes Handicap (1800m, Class 3)
Analysis
BACK TO BONDI (5) has been consistent in two career runs and impressed breaking maiden here last time, hard to beat. MISTRESS OF WAR (3) is chasing a hat-trick and demands respect. CHEYNE BAY (1) has fresh form and can improve. VENUS KING (6) draws ideally and could give a bold sight in front.
Selections
- Back To Bondi (10) – $3.40
- Mistress Of War (2) – $5.00
- Cheyne Bay (7) – $6.00
- Venus King (1) – $19.00