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Expert tips: Ascot - 04/01/25

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RACE 1 - FINAL SIREN (2) faded late in the race first-up at this track and trip and drops plenty of weight today as he rises into stronger company. Despite this being a bm72, it's not an overly strong race and Chris Parnham replaces the apprentice. Tongue tie foes on now and sharp improvement is expected. SNOW PRINCE (3) was slow to recover last start over 1200m here a fortnight ago. Dropping back to this trip is now issue after running well here two starts ago. May get back in the run but can be making an impression late in the race. PREMIUM CHOICE (1) bled at the end of last campaign when only 1.9L off the winner there and he's turned in a nice trial this time in work. He goes well fresh and he's sure at be there at the finish. BONNIE LAD (4) is on the quick turnaround and is not to be discounted.

RACE 2 - PROPHET AND POWER (1) is looking for the hat-trick of wins following a narrow defeat over 1800m last time out. Form out of the race has been solid and he was a dominant winner two back over 1650m. Should be prominent in the run once again and he'll be very hard to run down. THE SPRUIKER (4) steps up to the mile now following a strong effort from the back of the pack off a slow tempo last time out. He maps to be much closer in the run this time and if he can run up to the figures he produced last time out, he'll take plenty of beating. ROMMEO (6) has jumped favourite his past couple but got too far back to feature most recently over this course and distance. Maps to be a little closer this time out and he's a winning chance on recent efforts. STORMAGEDDON (5) can settle much closer today and is expected to be right in the finish.

RACE 3 - BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2) just missed last start following a good run at this track and trip two back in a stronger race. He's not won for over 1000 days, but Chris Parnham hops in the saddle now and he maps to get every chance. Ticks plenty of boxes and can end hi winning drought today. CITINO (4) rattled home last start over this course and distance to miss by 1.4L. He stays at this trip which may be a little niggle, but he draws the inside barrier today. Building nicely and is sure to be in the finish once again. SOWAR (7) just missed again last start over 1500m and he rates strongly off that effort. He drops plenty of weight today and is likely to be in the finish with no weight on his back. GINGER GREEN (3) got a long way back last time out when back in trip and did pull up with an issue. Should be better up to the mile now and can feature once again.

RACE 4 - CAPRICORN MAN (1) stared a smart one in the face first-up and faded out of contention a fortnight ago. He should be better for that effort though and Gaerth claiming 2kgs comes in handy. Strong second-up record and he should be hard to beat. OUR ROCKY BAY (3) got the job done as a short priced favourite at Pinjarra last weekend, winning by 0.8L. This looks to set up similarly for him and the figure he produced there has him right in the finish of this event. ROCKET JUICE (6) trialled well coming into this and should appreciate getting back on top of the ground this campaign. He'll be better over further, but he rates well on his best form and he should get his chance from the barrier. ROUNDABOUT GLORY (4) won narrowly first-up at Bunbury and is a big chance on the back of that effort.

RACE 5 - VALSASSINA (5) sat midfield and launched over the top of her rivals in impressive fashion to win at this track and trip first-up. This is a stronger race, but she maps for a similar run and the figures she put up there stack up highly in this field. Can go on with the job. MEMORY PARADE (7) gets back onto a good track today following a disappointing end to last campaign on a soft surface. Her trial coming in was solid though and Chris Parnham riding is a big tick for her chances. Can bounce back to her prior form. THIS'LL SHOW YA (6) went under narrowly at Bunbury in a blanket finish and has been back to the trials since. Maps to be prominent in the run and a return to her best would see her hard to catch. CAPRE OMNIA (2) is better than he's shown his past couple and won't be far away.

RACE 6 - JUST TOO FLY (6) is a son of Justify on debut for the Luke Fernie barn who trialled like a good horse in his only public outing. He showed good speed in that outing, so suspect they may push forward from the outside alley. Can make an immediate impression. DON'T DOUBT RUPERT (5) is another on debut, this time for Team Casey. He showed plenty of speed and fight to win his most recent trial and he is likely to be prominent from the inside barrier. Looks to have some class about him and should be right in the finish. CASTLE ROAD (1) scored a dominant win on debut for backing that effort up as the $1.18 favourite last time out. This looks a stronger event of paper and he is giving plenty of weight away to his rivals today. Hard to knock winning form though and he'll go close. CHAMPAGNE CRUSADER (3) hit the line nicely in his only trial and has claims. DO I FEEL LUCKY (2) can build on the solid debut effort behind Castle Road.

RACE 7 - ONEMORETWOMANY (1) just found them too quick over 1000m last start and looks as though he wants this trip now. First time out to 1400m but suspect it won't be an issue and he's been tried in strong company throughout his career. Gets a chance to end his winning drought. BLACK ORA (8) is a filly on the way up following a strong effort from last place in the run 21 days ago. Form out of that race has been solid and she remains right down in the weights. Can keep improving and is likely to be doing her best work late. TACTICS (4) was an impressive maiden winner here a fortnight ago and gets thrust straight into Open 3YO grade now. He rates highly on that performance and now Chris Parnham takes the ride. Can go on with the job. CASH FLOW (6) bounced back last start and can feature again with the winkers on first time. NOAHQUINTILLY (5) can improve on a disappointing first-up effort.

RACE 8 - HISTORY WON'T CARE (6) rattled home from well back first-up at Pinjarra and looks beautifully placed in a race like this. He'll be fitter for that effort and he continues to improve. Looks in for a good campaign and can bring up another win today. EL PATRON (2) disappointed a little last time out over this course and distance, though that was a stronger race. Can bounce back now third-up and he's sure to be storming over the top of them late. PLAYING GAMES (4) will find this easier than recent efforts and she maps for a lovely run in transit today. Ramoly knows her well and she'll go close if she runs the trip. MISS VASARI (3) is better than she showed last time out and can bounce back to form dropping in grade. GOLD MERITS (7) was far too good last time out and can go on with the job.

RACE 9 - RED TORI (8) has gone back from wide draws to begin this campaign, but is closing off strongly from well back in eye-catching fashion. She now draws a much better gate third-up into the campaign and hopefully she won't be as far back. Knocking on the door of another win and today could be her day. SOLDANELLE (5) ran over the top to win impressively at Bunbury 13 days ago in fine style. She now comes to town, but it's not an overly strong race and Parnham sticking is a good push for her chances. Can repeat the dose. JUST FAMOUS (9) jumped favourite first-up at Albany and nothing really went right, ending up a long way back and finishing 2.1L away. The form out of that race has been solid though and he has performed well in town previously. Can finish much closer this time around. SPORTS TALK (10) has just missed his past couple and he has to be included. ON PATROL (4) draws a better gate today and won't be far away.

RACE 10 - The feature of the day now and INVESTMENTSTRATEGY (2) looks the one to beat following a strong win as favourite last time out. He loves this track and trip and Chris Parnham hops in the saddle this time. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks the one to beat. FAST FLICKER (4) should sit on the speed from her handy barrier following a 0.5L defeat in the Boxing Day Bash at Pinjarra. Steve Parnham hops back in the saddle now and her early speed is a big advantage in this race. Likely to play a major role once again. HELL I AM (6) comes through the Boxing Day Bash as well where he was 2.5L off the winner. He should get every chance in behind the speed and his best form would see him hard to hold out. SISU WARRIOR (5) faded after sitting on the speed at Pinjarra last time out but is better than that. He can bounce back. CHEVAL DE VAGA (1) has a solid third-up record and he won't be far away.

RACE 11 - ROCKING SOCIETY (1) was too good over 2100m last start when running away to score by 1.7L after sitting on the speed. He does rise in weight, but he's building an impressive record and we may not have seen the best of him yet. Can bring up the hat-trick in this favourable race. ALASKAN (5) hasn't bee far away his past couple when finishing behind Rocking Society last time out. Now Chris Parnham takes the ride and he's been on board for both of this gelding's wins. Knocking on the door and gets his chance again today. SANTA BRAE (7) should put himself on the speed from a handy barrier and that is the key to this horse's chances. He was too good as favourite last time out and he loves this track and trip. Will be hard to run down if he gets his own way up front. LONG GENES (6) steps up to this trip for the first time and has claims off the inside barrier. I LOVE YOUR SMILE (4) is on the quick turnaround and steps out to a more favourable trip today. Include.