Ascot Selections & Staking Plan: Saturday 27th February

2. Porphyrio – 3. Queen Takes King – 5. Acermetric – 10. Scintillating

Porphyrio

Really nice win in what isn’t the worst CL3 you will see when coming from the rear and gunning down No Apology (66+ performed and 60+ winner) in the shadows. Can just about knock every other runner in the field for one reason or another and just think she has got some really nice form behind her for this. Was good two back when just way too far out of her ground this track/trip in a stronger race than this, now has the win and confidence booster under her belt and is drawn beautifully for a soft run closer to the speed with the 54.5kgs after Bennett’s claim. She goes very close.

1.25 Units WIN

Queen Takes King has ability, but was every conceivable to run down Designer Prince of all horses last start and wasn’t able too. Albeit she was there off a hiccup and 5 weeks between runs so am expecting a more improved performance here but I’m just struggling to trust where she is at?

6. Seminole Brave – 2. Fangio – 8. No Apology – 5. Giant Leap

1. Solaia – 3. Chiclett – 6. Fashion Queen – 5. Testing Love

Chiclett

In a race where Bob has chucked 5 of his in to see which ones might be okay and which ones are shit, and one where I am expecting Solaia to be incredibly hard to beat, I’m optimistic at how well Chiclett can run up to the 1800m. Resumed 1st up over the 1400 at Bunbury and was plunged in betting, winding up down the outside late to grab subsequent winner Born To Try. I loved the manner in which she really let rip with that turn of foot she possesses once she got clear and although she may have peaked a little late, she was 1st up there and with the run under her belt I think she profiles really well out to the 1800m in a race that won’t be run at a cracking tempo. Jade should be able to just settle her down midfield with some cover here and given you can just about question the set-up for almost all cerise and white runners, at $3.40 a drum I’m fairly confident she can finish off into the top 3 here. Very place heavy.

0.25 Units WIN/2.5 Units PLACE