Yes this thread and ‘The Perth Scene’ gets the hits, hope browsers getting a feel for WA racing. This week I emailed the WATC asking why Ascot and Belmont don’t alternate every week year-round, instead of the summer Ascot, winter Belmont. The reply from Chris Tidy was quick and obvious : “only need to spit on the turf at Ascot and it becomes a bog”. Just thought some runners could benefit from different surroundings, owners/trainers wouldn’t mind, punters also have preferred courses.
Today, Northerly at 10.50am. Ascot Rail 6m.

R1 – I have it pretty open with Essential Terms at around 4/1. Expect a much better run from Beyond Dispute, just cross out last start run. End Path drops 5 kg with claim, has bar1, likes the Ascot 1200.

R3 – Keen on 7 Kontiki Sir. Was sort of up there chasing a fast speed last week and held on very well. Harvey on, drops 2.5kg for the class rise, has the early speed to find the fence and control the race. My mate 5 Super Moss a chance and well weighted on best, 1 Twin Power may come across from wide gate, backing up from last week.

R4 – Tricky, my convictions are….. 4 Blinded might start fav. and could be unders. Harvey on 2 Dedicated Miss will attract some rank and file punters, she didn’t stay the 2000m at Bunbury. 7 Beaucoup Argent is 3rd up but winning form is at Kalgoolie, 6 Abu Dhabi drops 2kg for the cls rise, 5A Bonny Drop ran sub 34 last 600m last week, will give a start again though. 1Opening Twist had a slight setback.

R5 – Harvey on 2 Son of Vasac will be short odds, excellent win c/d December, just need to find the split off the fence before the turn. Targetting the Pinjarra/Bunbury Cups double. 1 Exit Lane to improve. The speed from 4 MissTorpago, 8 Rodeo Man, 7 Metalory, 5 Voltega.

R6 – 45k Listed 1600m for 3yo fillies with 20starters. Very open, and a few attempting the distance for first time.

R7 – Very good 40k Listed 3yo 1400m with several promising prospects, short odds shouldn’t be offered...Harvey had a choice of a few and went for the resuming 1The Right Money. 2Mercury Halo untapped with 4 starts 4wins, new dist, up against stronger field..3Early Express might cross and lead, best win was this dist. in Lee Steere in December. 4 MoonTalk wants1400, up against stronger field. 6Kestrel Call 2nd B/T, 8Kennedy 2mths break,consistent.

R8 – D-Day for 3Tribulations. In this he has some rival speed to contend with but could still box seat settling. Hall has won on him before, probably needed the 3week break after chasing hard behind Inzaghi, should be primed. Several chances in order 7,1,4.

Top day to all.