Ascot

ALL GRUNT (1) made progress last season and was placed 3 times in a row at Stakes level. He is unbeaten fresh up from a spell, and with 2 trials under his belt, he will be hard to hold out here. Check the market moves. LUCKY I AM (7) set the pace and was claimed late fresh up when finishing runner-up by a nose and then weakened to finish eighth here 3 weeks ago. This is easier, and from a good gate, he will be spot on to take them all the way. DE GRANDHOMME (3) has carried through his winning form at Geraldton to a game win by a nose here just over 3 weeks ago. This is tougher, but he has a better gate and can figure in the top 4 again. Each-way value. MANHATTAN STRIP (2) is fresh up and comes to hand quickly, so include him in all combos along with SHOOTING SPIRIT (8), who is due to find some form again.