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The Ascot Feature Rankings

Posted on | Posted by Digby Beacham

WA Guineas – Nov 21

1 – SECRET PLAN

Would have preferred he wasn’t scratched from the Ascot midweek meeting, but we’ll stay in his corner … for now.

2 – MAGICAL DREAM

Another from the cerise and white production line. Is 3 for 3 and comes off a Listed Belgravia Stakes win.

3 – SNICKERDOODLEDANDY

Like Magical Dream, is a filly and would need to back up from the Champion Fillies. Loved her return last weekend.

4 – DOM TO SHOOT

Costly for punters at his first two starts this prep, but his past two have been terrific. Building nicely.

5 – FIRST LAW

Only lightly raced, but did catch the eye at his first start back last Saturday week over 1200m. Worth tracking.

Market Market

Railway Stakes – Nov 21

1 – KAY CEE

A Group 1 winner already. Was heavily backed first-up at Group 3 level when still underdone. Where there’s smoke…!

2 – INSPIRATIONAL GIRL

With Windstorm and Superstorm seemingly out of the equation, this girl looms as the No.1 seed for Bob and Sandra Peters.

3 – PLATOON

Neville Parnham tells it as it is. He is adamant last year’s Railway placegetter is back to his best and his Northerly run was a ripper.

4 – CUP NIGHT

Will need to elevate big time, but he’s getting close to a win of some note.

5 – RED CAN MAN

An on-speed prospect down in the weights … come on in, Red Can Man.

Market Market

Winterbottom Stakes – Nov 28

1 – CLAIRVOYANCE

Figures she produces each start suggest she is a Group 1 horse every day of the week.

2 – TREKKING

Tough Godolphin gelding seeking redemption after not everything went his way 12 months ago. Still in excellent order.

3 – HEY DOC

Is not guaranteed of running, but if he heads west to defend his crown, look out.

4 – INDIAN PACIFIC

Handled his first big rise in class with aplomb in the Crawford. Live hope.

5 – STAGEMAN

Has returned in excellent order. Needs luck because of his racing pattern.

Market Market

Kingston Town Classic – Dec 5

1 – KAY CEE

Doesn’t get the weight relief as she did in last year’s edition, but is proven at the level.

2 – MAGICAL DREAM

We only have to look at the history books to see how successful three-year-old fillies are in this race.

3 – MATERIAL MAN

Not getting any younger, but is a proven WFA performer and the distance suits.

4 – GAILO CHOP

Is also advancing in years, but has arrived in Perth and relished his time in WA 12 months ago.

5 – INSPIRATIONAL GIRL

Would be her toughest test, but is clearly above average.

Market Market

Perth Cup – Jan 2

1 – MISSILE LAUNCH

Runner-up last year and is now back in the groove again.

2 – TRULY GREAT

One of the more intriguing runners entering the big-money races. Enormous upside.

3 – SPIRITUAL WARRIOR

Has had two trials in the lead-up to his return. In astute stable.

4 – NEUFBOSC

A runner in last year’s Melbourne Cup. His two trials for Neville Parnham have been encouraging.

5 – TAXAGANO

If his Northerly win is anything to go by, is a genuine each-way prospect.




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