AU - Belmont Park - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

JUNIPER (2) has made a faultless start, winning a Mdn at Northam on heavy ground before taking a CL1 at this track as a well-supported favourite. She was slow away last time yet still picked up strongly to beat Artie's Storm. Back to 5f doesn't look an issue and she can continue her winning ways. ANACONDA JONES (1) brings the more exposed Open form, having placed in all four starts and chased solidly behind Dawn Dancer at this track, with an easier assignment now in his favour. CHIXFROMTHESTIX (4) comes through stronger Listed company and is already a track-and-trip winner, so she can rebound into the placings if she puts the latest run behind her. TWILIGHT STAR (8) is the fresh element, a debutant with four trials behind her, winning her latest heat. CJP's booking is a good push and she can make an impression. MYSTIC SMILE (7) moved well in a recent trial and can fire a shot on resumption with the aid of an inside barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a six-week let-up with an unbeaten record and the strongest winning profile in the race. She was slow away in a Class 1 at this track last start, yet still picked up to beat Artie's Storm as a well-supported favourite. That followed a decisive Mdn win at Northam on heavy ground, and back to 5f third-up with William Pike aboard, she has the right credentials to keep progressing. 1st Pick 2 Juniper Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Jason Pateman J: William Pike T: Jason Pateman	198	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a six-week let-up with an unbeaten record and the strongest winning profile in the race. She was slow away in a Class 1 at this track last start, yet still picked up to beat Artie's Storm as a well-supported favourite. That followed a decisive Mdn win at Northam on heavy ground, and back to 5f third-up with William Pike aboard, she has the right credentials to keep progressing.
1	Returns from a five-week let-up after a solid third behind Dawn Dancer in Open company at this track, beaten just under two lengths after travelling well near the speed. His previous third at Ascot had merit too, as he raced wide throughout and still kept on. The easier company suits, and his one win and three placings from four runs at 5f make him a genuine winning threat despite the 130lbs. 2nd Pick 1 Anaconda Jones Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy Trainer: Steve Wolfe J: Shaun Mcgruddy T: Steve Wolfe	164	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after a solid third behind Dawn Dancer in Open company at this track, beaten just under two lengths after travelling well near the speed. His previous third at Ascot had merit too, as he raced wide throughout and still kept on. The easier company suits, and his one win and three placings from four runs at 5f make him a genuine winning threat despite the 130lbs.
4	Comes back from the Listed MAX SIMMONDS STAKES, where she was unwanted in the market and finished second last behind Big Red Zoom after racing keenly. She had been seventh at this track the run prior, beaten just under three lengths, but she does own a win at this venue and trip. Back from Saturday company, she profiles as a realistic place chance if she settles better second-up. 3rd Pick 4 Chixfromthestix Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Josh Brown J: Lucy Fiore T: Josh Brown	125	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Comes back from the Listed MAX SIMMONDS STAKES, where she was unwanted in the market and finished second last behind Big Red Zoom after racing keenly. She had been seventh at this track the run prior, beaten just under three lengths, but she does own a win at this venue and trip. Back from Saturday company, she profiles as a realistic place chance if she settles better second-up.

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