{"schemaVersion":1,"record":{"alertIdentity":{"meetingId":"2026-10-24:ascot","raceDate":"2026-10-24","raceId":"2026-10-24:ascot:r8","sourceVenue":"Ascot","version":1},"barrier":5,"betType":"WIN","caution":"Low-to-moderate confidence in a competitive race, not a standout. Second-up improvement is plausible, not guaranteed. Science Degree and Rok N Rom may control a moderate tempo, and traffic or a wide late run can blunt this selection. Rok N Rom has the better forward draw despite the weight swing. Galway Shawl is a serious danger; Have A Crack has strong market support but first-up local-transfer uncertainty. The historical Group 3 placing was at 1600m against fillies, not proof of open sprint superiority. No demonstrated price advantage is claimed. No morning baseline; afternoon WIN baseline 4.60 at 08:12:14 UTC. This provisional trial is not a validated model. Price unchanged from that afternoon observation.","decisionStage":"final","discipline":"Thoroughbred","distance":"1200m","formSourceUrls":["https://racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/AllForm.aspx?Key=2026Oct24,WA,Ascot"],"id":"2026-10-24-ascot-r8","lateScratchings":[],"observedOdds":4.6,"oddsObservedAt":"2026-10-24T08:14:14.106Z","oddsProvider":"Sportsbet","officialField":[{"runnerName":"SCIENCE DEGREE","runnerNumber":1},{"runnerName":"SNOW GOD","runnerNumber":2},{"runnerName":"HELLUVA GODDESS","runnerNumber":3},{"runnerName":"FINE STAR","runnerNumber":4},{"runnerName":"GALWAY SHAWL","runnerNumber":5},{"runnerName":"MAALIS SONG","runnerNumber":6},{"runnerName":"HAVE A CRACK","runnerNumber":7},{"runnerName":"WHEELY","runnerNumber":8},{"runnerName":"ENTICING","runnerNumber":9},{"runnerName":"MORNING THUNDER","runnerNumber":10},{"runnerName":"STYLIN’ (NZ)","runnerNumber":11},{"runnerName":"ROK ’N’ ROM","runnerNumber":12}],"officialObservedAt":"2026-10-24T08:14:08.629352+00:00","officialSourceUrl":"https://racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/Acceptances.aspx?Key=2026Oct24,WA,Ascot","originalBarrier":5,"raceDate":"2026-10-24","raceNumber":8,"raceScratchings":[10],"reason":"Form-first trial, after the strategy switch. Narrowly the strongest winning chance through proven Ascot 1200m form, two wins from three at the distance and a sound fourth on return after a long spell. Finished 0.97 lengths behind Rok N Rom in that same course-and-distance race and improves 2kg relatively today. Barrier 5 and Brad Parnham at 58kg offer a workable midfield run without requiring an uncontested lead. Preferred narrowly to Galway Shawl, who is race-fit and consistent on Good ground but untested at Ascot; the principal fresh rivals carry greater readiness or local-form uncertainty.","result":{"checkedAt":"2026-10-24T08:41:16Z","margin":3.1,"order":"7-11-5-8-6-3-12-4-2-9-1","outcome":"LOST","position":8,"sourceUrl":"https://www.racing.com/form/2026-10-24/ascot/race/8","status":"confirmed","verificationNote":"Fresh public Racing.com race-specific UI explicitly displayed Final Result for Ascot Race 8 on Saturday 24 October 2026, 1200m One Metro Win handicap. Winner 7 Have A Crack; frozen selected runner 4 Fine Star finished eighth, beaten 3.1 lengths. Full order 7-11-5-8-6-3-12-4-2-9-1; runner 10 Morning Thunder scratched. Official result finality, not elapsed time, track finalisation or payouts, establishes settlement. No closing fixed odds asserted; original WIN 4.60 remains frozen."},"runnerName":"FINE STAR","runnerNumber":4,"scheduledAt":"2026-10-24T08:26:00Z","selectedAt":"2026-10-24T08:14:30.447822+00:00","sourceUrl":"https://www.sportsbet.com.au/horse-racing/australia-nz/ascot/race-8-11079017","status":"selected","trackCondition":"Good 4","venue":"Ascot","websitePublishedAt":"2026-10-24T08:14:51.685Z"},"reference":{"recordSha256":"3577af75e18502f660f160d3da32b9e5c4aaa4f31c7f7883fc8b64ab996d32da","revision":"f13d7f36-9597-4060-bc3b-3c2c1651ff63","schemaVersion":1,"snapshotSha256":"2f87b65a191a6154a9e2e62bacefdf87754f2fb53c2d9268f13f8229dbd4dafa","version":462}}