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Ascot Selections & Staking Plan: Wednesday 13th October

October 13, 2021

Ascot Selections & Staking Plan: Wednesday 13th October

Tricky little midweek card but one I am really looking forward to spectating. Beautiful day for racing in Perth and happy to get involved in a couple of smallish plays late in the card.

Race 1 – 1:07PM WILUNA MINING HANDICAP (1400 METRES)

5. English Bay – 3. Buzzoom – 6. Noble Born – 1. Green And Shady


Race 2 – 1:47PM MACA MINING MAIDEN (1500 METRES)

6. Mahaleo – 4. Beloved Star – 1. Gold Friars – 9. Reel Safe


Race 3 – 2:27PM MURLPIRRMARRA CONNECTION MAIDEN (1500 METRES)

10. Aztec Gold – 4. Meritia – 12. Testifying – 9. I’m A Dreamer

Race 4 – 3:07PM DP & LK PATTEN HANDICAP (1600 METRES)

1. Beanie – 4. Zadar Rock – 5. Jadavi – 2. Savanik

Race 5 – 3:42PM SWICK MINING SERVICES HANDICAP (1800 METRES)

2. Antique Jewel – 5. Prince Of Guelph – 1. Mong Khon – 6. There’s A Thought

Race 6 – 4:17PM COOPER FLUID SYSTEMS HANDICAP (1100 METRES)

4. Storm Commander – 3. Pick Your Battles – 2. Love Drunk Baby – 1. Ghost Who Walks

Storm Commander

Emerging from a really solid 2yo prep, I’m going to take on Pike’s hotpot here with Storm Commander. Ran some really solid races as a 2yo (now 3yo) including a super 3 wide no cover win 2 starts back before a failure on a heavy track and tipped out. The lead in trial for this without the blinkers on (races in them) was a super piece of work hitting the line strongly under no riding. Maps to find a lovely smother in behind the speed from 4 for Chris Parnham and am more than happy to oppose the fav (who I admit, could be a star but is a big unknown, at $1.55) and have something on here.

1 Unit WIN

Pick Your Battles and Ghost Who Walks also look value at their current prices more multiple/exotic players. Throw them in your quaddie.

Race 7 – 4:52PM GTT VENTURES TROPHY HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

8. Standout Rose – 2. Gates Of Babylon – 5. Enticing – 6. Mantelli

Race 8 – 5:30PM PARVATE COLLECTIVE HANDICAP (1200 METRES)

1. Cross Statement – 12. Rebelzone – 2. Mercanto – 10. Mystery Moment

Cross Statement

Really open race, an epic race to finish the day. I’ve got plenty of time for Cross Statement who has got what I would call perfect use of the claim here for best front-running apprentice in the state Holly Watson. This horse has put up some huge figures so far in his career, including fresh last prep to break his maiden. Holly should take him straight to the top here, and prove the testing material to run down. Happy to have a small play at any price over $4.00 quote.

1 Unit WIN @$4.00+ SP


Staking Plan

Race 6 Storm Commander 1 Unit WIN

Race 8 Cross Statement 1 Unit WIN

2 Units Staked.


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