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An eye-catching performance last start leaves the Grant Williams trained Respondent well placed to return to the winner's stall in the seventh event at Ascot.

Unsuited by the slow tempo, the son of Haradasun didn't have the best of luck and hit the line gamely to finish fourth, beaten two-and-a-half lengths.

In what was his highest rating first up performance, Respondent appears to be back in great order and can take the next step this weekend.

His best form is arguably over further, however he is a Listed victor at a mile, a performance which sees him rate highly in this line up.

Leading rider William Pike sticks aboard and has placed in seven of eight attempts aboard the four-year-old.

Respondent has placed in seven of nine attempts at this track and has drawn to settle closer to the speed.

The Simon Miller trained Miss Rose De Lago is expected to lead with the blinkers back on, and should ensure the race is run at a good solid tempo.

As a result, this should aid Respondent's chances and allow him to work home into the finish.

Currently installed a 5-1 chance appears well over the odds as we have him rated the 5-2 favourite.

Obviously respect Miss Rose De Lago, but happy to side with Respondent at his current quote.

The Simon Miller trained Fuld's Bet returned in great order in the Listed Belgravia Stakes and can measure right up in the sixth event.

In a race clearly run to suit the backmarkers, the daughter of I Am Invincible stuck on gamely to finish second behind Disposition.

We currently rate Disposition as the best three-year-old in Perth and hence feel it is the right formline moving forward.

From the awkward draw, Fuld's Bet is expected to roll forward and either lead or settle just off.

The lesser tempo of the 1400m event should aid her chances and at her current quote (10-1) she presents great value.

Obviously lines up against a few progressive types, but she too has only had the three starts and is expected to measure right up.

BET OF THE DAY: Race 7 #11 Respondent @ $6.00

EACH-WAY PLAY: Race 6 #1 Fuld's Bet @ $12.00