AU - Belmont Park - Race 1

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

10.4f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

16.3K

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Verdict

ROCKIN' ROBIN (5) set the tempo last start at Northam when only caught late, finishing 0.9L off the winner. He was only third-up there off one trial, so it's easy to think there's still some improvement to come. Can roll across once again, dictate the tempo, and land the knockout blow. MISS GRAPHENE (8) missed narrowly at Northam two back before running into a dominant winner over 1 ?m at Ascot last time out. She's likely to get back from the draw again, but she was closing strongly last time out. Watch for her late in the race. HARRIS ROAD (6) is a lightly raced gelding who has shown glimpses in his past couple. He wasn't far behind Rockin' Robin last start at Northam and he can follow that runner across from the sticky gate. Expecting another bold run. LEAD CINGA (10) just missed last time out and has to be included on that performance. MACHO ARQUERO (2) steps out in trip today and can be finishing strongly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Into The Future with 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1m, 12 len behind Neap Tide with 121lbs at $20. Improving nicely and looks poised to strike fourth-up. 1st Pick 5 Rockin' Robin Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Daniel O'connor J: Natasha Faithfull T: Daniel O'connor	111	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Into The Future with 128lbs at $6.50. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1m, 12 len behind Neap Tide with 121lbs at $20. Improving nicely and looks poised to strike fourth-up.
8	Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Ascot Mdn on November 4 over 1m, 5 len behind Masmelo carrying 123lbs at $3.50. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Northam Mdn on October 16 over 1m, long-neck behind Zoomachino with 123lbs at $3.60. Well placed. Knocking on the door and gets her chance once again. 2nd Pick 8 Miss Graphene Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Ray Miller J: Shaun O'donnell T: Ray Miller	143	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Ascot Mdn on November 4 over 1m, 5 len behind Masmelo carrying 123lbs at $3.50. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Northam Mdn on October 16 over 1m, long-neck behind Zoomachino with 123lbs at $3.60. Well placed. Knocking on the door and gets her chance once again.
6	Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Into The Future carrying 128lbs at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1m, 5 len behind Neap Tide with 128lbs at $13. Ticking along nicely and should be right in the finish once again. 3rd Pick 6 Harris Road Jockey: Brayden Gaerth Trainer: Jade Tangaroa J: Brayden Gaerth T: Jade Tangaroa	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Northam Mdn on November 6 over 1m, 2.5 len behind Into The Future carrying 128lbs at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Northam Mdn on October 26 over 1m, 5 len behind Neap Tide with 128lbs at $13. Ticking along nicely and should be right in the finish once again.

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