Best Bets Northerly Stakes 07.12.24

Ascot R2 - 1600m Swan Draught BM76

FAST FLICKER managed to find the breeze from a tricky barrier last start, holding on to win second-up over 1400m last start. Steps up to the mile and meets a very similar field – but draws softer here. With the easterly breeze in play, he is going to be hard to beat again.

Scott McCormack's Tip

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Swan Draught (Bm78+) 07 December 16:08

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Ascot R8 - 1800m Northerly Stakes Group 1

SUPER SMINK has come back better than ever this prep. She has been blessed by the barrier Gods here after drawing the carpark in the Railway. Starts from barrier 6, lands midfield with cover and if she hits the line like she did in the Railway, she will be awfully hard to hold out here.

STORYVILLE is the sole 3YO in the race and only carries 50kg from barrier one. Profiles perfectly for the race and if gets the gaps, I think she is right in the finish.