AU - Belmont Park - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

SWIFT RULER (3) got well back and never featured on debut over 5f, but he's trialled very impressively since. Pike now hops on board with the rise to 6f looking ideal for him on what he's shown recently. Can take closer order today and notch up a maiden victory. BARRON BILL (1) has jumped an odds-on pop in both favourites, bumping into a smart one fresh before a 1.7L defeat in Maiden company most recently. The step to 6f now might be what he's looking for and he should get every chance for Fiore from a good draw. Can go one better. LENNY GOOD CHILD (6) is on debut today for the Pearce stable with Holly Nottle in the saddle still claiming 2kgs. He's shown promising signs at the trials coming in and he can make an impact from a good draw. VINNY NAY (2) comes back from the Sires' where he held his own. Makes plenty of appeal. MANHATTAN RHYTHM (7) is not to be discounted with the aid of an inside barrier on debut.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 7th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 21 over 5f, 4 len behind Morning Thunder carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Never featured on debut but looks primed for a big run on the back of a strong trial recently. 1st Pick 3 Swift Ruler Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Adam Durrant J: William Pike T: Adam Durrant	108	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 7th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 21 over 5f, 4 len behind Morning Thunder carrying 126lbs at $6.50. Never featured on debut but looks primed for a big run on the back of a strong trial recently.
1	Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Striking Alibi carrying 123lbs at $1.95. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Ascot 2yo Mdn on April 29 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Anaconda Jones with 126lbs at $1.90. Racing well. Right on the cusp and should get every chance out in trip. 2nd Pick 1 Barron Bill Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Daniel Morton J: Lucy Fiore T: Daniel Morton	123	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Striking Alibi carrying 123lbs at $1.95. Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 10 at Ascot 2yo Mdn on April 29 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Anaconda Jones with 126lbs at $1.90. Racing well. Right on the cusp and should get every chance out in trip.
6	Two-year-old gelding making debut by Splintex out of Lennon's Song. Won a trial over 4f at Lark Hill on May 4. Shown good ability at the trials and can make a statement. 3rd Pick 6 Lenny Good Child Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Nottle T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	76	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis Two-year-old gelding making debut by Splintex out of Lennon's Song. Won a trial over 4f at Lark Hill on May 4. Shown good ability at the trials and can make a statement.

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