Ascot r4 Trade War ; Has run two fast finishing 2nds behind the flying Chevel De Vega since it’s first up win. We’ll get to the winner later in the program but the only issue is the map. Jockey will be forced to get right back again , a tow in on something’s back and it’s as good as over , having to sustain a run solo from last is a much harder task but not impossible.
Best Bet Ascot r6 Chevel De Vega ; Amazingly going for 5 straight this preparation and it doesn’t matter how the race is run , where he lands or who is riding him. He simply adapts to the situation and puts in 100% every time. This is yet another step up in class but he drops 5.5kgs after the claim for an apprentice who is 3/3 on him. The last time Chilli is Hot was at 1600m she beat Pro Consent . Nothing has separated Ginger Baker and Vital Flirt , in the past. Ginger drops in weight and Vital is big odds for a last start winner. Bruce Almighty bolted in last start but none of them are reliable as the favourite .
Novelties 1st 8 , 2nd 3 6 10 11 , 3rd & 4th , 1 3 6 10 11.
Best Value Ascot r7 Acromantula ; Best 1000m horse in this race by the length of the straight . Forget the 60kgs , not an issue. Can he cross Mood Swings and Kramden at the start and find the rail from 11. He is lightning fast but will need to be. If he does then $6 is way overs. If he doesn’t then Brooklyn Pier is the best credentialed to run past them and worth a smaller bet to save. Pink Carats has the sprint on him but is very green for this level at this stage of his career. Even though our top tip is each way odds I’m going on the nose as I think he wins or fades badly late.
Novelties 1st 1 2 , 2nd 1 2 10 ,3rd & 4th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 .
Ascot r8 Miss Conteki ; Yes she is creeping up in the weights and stretches to 1200m but she is simply too brilliant for them in my opinion. Price only thing stopping me from getting too excited.
Tipping a lot of favourites again. Hopefully we can get something out of the novelties.
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