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Expert tips: Ascot - 05/04/25

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RACE 1 - JAZ SESSION (2) made it back-to-back wins with a 1L victory over 1000m here most recently. She remains in the same grade today and while she does rise in weight, she looks to get a similar run on the map this time. Jumped favourite last start and looks the one to beat again. SKY DUKE (1) sat on the speed last time out and couldn't hold off Jaz Session close to home. Stepping up to 1200m is a big tick for him though and he does meet Jaz Session better at the weights. Looks set to turn in another bold effort. CRYPTIC JOY (5) raced a bit flat on the quick turnaround, beaten 1.5L after jumping the race favourite at Belmont. CJP hops in the saddle now and a much better effort is on the cards. FORTUNE'S LUCK (3) drops back in trip today but draws well and is sure to be strong late in the race.

RACE 2 - Time for the 2YO's now and SNITZALATTE (11) can repeat the dose following an impressive debut win over 1000m here 17 days ago. She was $1.70 there and was very strong late in the race, so suspect the rise in trip won't be an issue. Can bring up back-to-back victories. HARD SOLO (10) is race fit and knocking on the door of a maiden win, finishing 2.3L off the winner most recently. He just missed two back over this trip at Bunbury and she maps for a great run. Ticking along nicely and should be right around the mark once again. STATEWIDE (1) was strong on debut over 1000m here, finishing off impressively from the back. Blinkers go on now and his two trials coming in have looked good. Can sit closer this time and put himself right in the finish. CAWARRA (13) jumped favourite on debut but the draw is a big niggle this time. Looks to have ability though and is worth including. HASANI (6) has looked good at the trials coming in and can play a role.

RACE 3 - The Grandstand Cup looks the key form for the Old Comrade and WATCH ME ROCK (2) looks the one to beat again. This looks to same very similarly to what happened in the Grandstand Cup and he still looks to have improvement to come. Can notch up another victory. FLURO NEURO (3) just missed behind Watch Me Rock in the Grandstand Cup and looks the main danger once again. He meets the top pick better at the weights this time, the only niggle is the inside draw, though with a lack of speed he may find himself on the speed. Right around the mark last start and can get the job done this time. MEMORY PARADE (4) was very strong late in the race last start and now gets Chris Parnham in the saddle. Ticking along well and is on the cusp of another win. WITHOUT REG (5) was strong in the Grandstand Cup and can take closer order this time around.

RACE 4 - ANGEL UNDERCOVER (1) stepped up to the Mile last time out at this track when running on to be beaten 1.6L. He run two back over this track and trip was awesome in Listed company and now she draws a much better gate this time. Looks nicely placed in this and can get back to winning ways. OUR ROCKY BAY (2) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start after sitting on the speed, finishing 0.5L away. Back to 1400m where he won his last two and Noske won aboard him three back. Should find the front again this time and be right in the finish. WESTERN POWER (8) comes into this first-up today on the back of a nice trial behind a subsequent Saturday winner. Chris Parnham sticks from the trial and 1400m first-up looks ideal. He looks open to plenty of improvement and can play a major role. PLAYING GAMES (3) is racing in good order and is on the quick turnaround with Pike in the saddle. Has to be included. SUPPORTIVE (4) is better than he showed last time out and can bounce back.

RACE 5 - The Melvista is a key lead up to the Derby and SAIL SESSION (1) is clearly the one to beat. He bolted in over 1800m in the J.C. Roberts stakes and was on the 7-day back-up there. He's still an improving commodity and he was simply dominant in the Melvista. Hard to see anything turning the tables on him. PLAY FAIR (2) chased well in the Roberts to finish second to Sail Session, running on from midfield. Chris Parnham now hops in the saddle in a good push for his chances. He looks the main danger but he'll need to improve sharply to beat the top pick. SUPERFLUOUS (5) gets the blinkers on first time today following a disappointing run in the Roberts. He's open to plenty of improvement now and Pike sticking is a tick. Can turn in a much better effort. PLEASE MIZTER (3) can run a bold race from the front. MAXWHOOSHTAPIN (6) looks open to improvement right up in trip now and he can give a sight.

RACE 6 - WEST STAR (3) stamped his authority in the Belgravia before getting injured and heading to the paddock. His one trial coming into this was very good, beating Jokers Grin who won the feature last week. Looks to have stacks of upside and can make a statement first-up. NORICH (1) was racing in strong order and kept up well in the Bluff Knoll at Albany over a trip short of his best. He looks well placed here back to a ratings race and Gaerth's 2kg claim comes in handy. Can roll to the front and give a bold sight. CESSATION (4) is hard to knock on recent form and should be close to the speed from the barrier. She was too good here 21 days ago in this grade and she can continue to rise through the ranks. PETULA (2) disappointed when favourite first-up, but up in trip should suit as well as the better gate. Can improve. BRAVE SPIRIT (5) boasts a good fresh record and can be in the finish.

RACE 7 - OBJECTIFY (2) was a fresh winner first-up last campaign and she was solid in her most recent trial coming into this. He looks to get a lovely run in transit and Brad Parnham hops back in the saddle first-up. Looks well placed and on the way up. She can return in impressive fashion. PRINCESS IN RED (4) was far too good last time out, running over the top to score by 1.7L over this trip at Belmont. She maps to get every chance again from the inside barrier and she should be able to go to the next level now. She can play a major role. PLAYING AROUND (8) was a winner first-up over 1400m before a disappointing run over the mile most recently. He's been freshened and comes back to 1200m now with Pike booked in a good push for his chances. He creates plenty of interest. RAPID ROCK (5) can give a bold sight on the front and will be tough to run down. CHARINO (1) is better than he showed fresh and peaked second-up in his debut campaign. Has to be included.

RACE 8 - Time for the WA Oaks now where MACHINE GUN GRACIE (2) is clearly the one to beat. She's an exciting prospect on the way up and she was far too good in the Natasha Stakes. She'll roll to the front from barrier 7 and can make every post a winner once again. TWILIGHT TALE (3) was well back on straightening last start and ran to second beaten 3.4L in the Natasha. He's drawn to sit closer this time and while she'll have to improve sharply, it wouldn't completely surprise to see her turn the tables. FUNCHAL (6) was third in the Natasha when running on from a long way back. She's drawn awkwardly again, but it's Grand Final Day now and she gets a swag of gear changes. She should be about the finish. IDODOMYA (8) quickened impressively to win her maiden at Pinjarra last start and has claims at a big price. NOAHQUINTILLY (1) is next best.

RACE 9 - PHAROAH SHOW (10) comes back from the Roberts where he held his own, beaten just 3.6L. Chris Parnham hops in the saddle now and suspect he'll find this a touch easier. He looks a horse on the way up and he can bounce back to winning ways in this suitable assignment. STYLISH LORD (1) was far too good from the front over the mile here 17 days ago and steps back into Saturday grade now. He should be prominent from the barrier once again and Campbell's claim comes in handy. Can put his best foot forward once again. PREMIUM GIRL (3) was said to be unsuited by the 1800m journey last start, but she should be fitter now and Steve Parnham takes the rise. She's an improving commodity and with another run under her belt, she can get back to winning ways. BLAZING EMERALD (5) is hard to knock on recent form albeit at an easier level. Pike sticks with her now and she's expected to be right in the finish. WESTERN LADY (13) drops back from the Natasha Stakes and has claims.