Hi all, a brief look at a few races at Ascot.
R2 is an interesting race with a few racing over the distance for the 1st time. Quasarock will lead. Run down by a good horse last start over shorter trip. Field Commander 1stup, distance looks to suit. Not sure where it'll settle from bar 11. Other 2 chances are DeadEyeDick(has been bit unlucky and well drawn) and Tshombie (still a maiden after 7 runs, not really a good bet but will win at odds one day flashing home).
R3 Did Tikenushi select TwinCityGirl over his last start ride on winner Aunt Katie?
Voltage Reign also firstup a chance and well drawn. But Femme will be deserved short priced favorite. Hasn't won since March but has found a race to get back in the winner's list.
R5 If you had your wish and knew Royal Sonata would settle 1out/1back then it'd first home. Samurai Star to lead, maybe Zoloto on its back. Country Born improved last start. New one for stewards reports "Major Metal baulked at debris" last start.
R6 interesting, Inzaghi flying, now up 2kg to new distance. Lead for sure without pressure. I'll back Money Is Magic to gun him down. Might settle a touch closer. Didn't have a clue how to assess Thunder Hawk. A couple of others with a chance.
R7 D-Day for Poliwhirl. Punters got burnt last start, but I have him at around 3/1 so no certainty. Real Storm is backing up, Comeback Kid has the job ahead from a wide gate but on the up.
R8 This may seem an ordinary race to non-Perth followers but its chock full of interest with lots of chances. Just cross out last start winner Rickitave. Blinkers go on Western Tycoon.
Top day to all.