AscotWed, October 16, 2024

MIRO (3) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1m at Northam, beaten 1.75 lengths. Clint Johnston-Porter gets the best out of this four-year-old gelding. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. AMAZING CHEAT (5) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 7f at Bunbury. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Winning rider Joseph Azzopardi stays aboard and she is one of the main chances. ROCK IN WONDER (2) was a most impressive maiden winner over 1m1/2f at Bunbury last time out, scoring by 3.5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Victoria Corver was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Tougher task this time but expected to be competitive again. MR BLING (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 0.9 lengths over 1m1/4f at Belmont Park. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot.