Little review and betting flucs from yesterday’s Ascot races run on a genuine fast track. Tomorrow hoping the champ can win with margin in hand.
(I see the scratched Malwalkie is entered for a 1800m race on Thursday. She may not be ready 2ndup where main chances would be Fandang & Miss Polygraph, we’ll see after acceptances.)

R1 – Flashing finish from Scenic Cruise(13/2 6), was near last at turn. Sandgroper, what do we do with the Star Trekking form of last week? 4th and 5th in that race were B.Coombe and Kalgoorlie, both did nought today in a weaker race. Latest Sovereign(20) ran grand race in front for 2nd. (1.29.52 35.15)

R2 – Parnham trained Precious Lady(3 7/2) deserved to break through after 11 sts. Good run by dual acceptor Brazilian led till near post. Bleepak(4 9/2) wide, wilted. (1.4.39 35.05)

R3 – In a slowly run event Tapdog(7/4) box seated, shot clear with the 57kg. Super Tom(9/2 4) ran a shocker. (2.20.28 35.36)

R4 – Front running speed display from Rose of Thunder(5/2 11/4) winning the Magic Millions. Woodlore(16) 3rd is by Ravaneux, bursting for a 1400m race. (1.4.58 35.33)

R5 – Plonk of the day landed on Dedicated Miss(11/4 5/2 3 9/4) with well-timed run from super hoop PHarvey. Speed mappers may have predicted this on-pace dominated event, giving some fancied backmarkers less chance. (1.36.65 34.62)

R6 – Dual acceptor Devil’s Dance(4 5 9/2) brought the top Bunbury form to the big smoke when led t/o in fast time. That’s 5 wins last 6 sts. Another promising type by Dauberval is Early Express. King Canute 4th, ready for a 1600m race. (1.22.83 35.47)

R7 – Class record win by improving Cool Eyed(6 5) who had run top 3rd last start. She crossed from the wide gate with ease. Gilligan’s Girl only 7th, but a definite improver. (1.3.75 34.32)

R8 – Betting drift didn’t matter as the resuming Zoometric(4 7) ‘flooded home’ giving SMiller a winning double, nailing Mogul(7/4 9/4). This probably was career best run, has returned with a bang. Final Prospect(9 12) 3rd settled outside lead in fast run race, held on very well. (1.10.26 35.35)

Ripper week to all.

[ This Message was edited by: red on 2003-03-09 22:05 ]