AU - Belmont Park - Race 2

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10.9f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

57.8K

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Verdict

ANTIQUE STAR (1) didn't finish off as anticipated over 1 ?m last time out when behind a smart one and steps up in distance today. She's placed at this trip previously and the claim of Martinan comes in handy. Can land in a handy position and get back to winning ways today. ROCK IN WONDER (3) led them up last start as the race favourite over this trip at Ascot and was only gunned down late in the race. Has enough speed to roll across from the tricky draw and Corver knows him well. Rates highly on recent efforts and can go one better this time around. ROYAL TROOPER (7) has been a little plain his past couple after a good win at Pinjarra three starts back. The inside draw should see him get every chance and his best form is good enough. Can play a leading role. ARGYLE STAR (4) was brilliant in the Jericho Cup Qualifier last start and again at this trip two back. Worth including. DARK LOOKS (2) is in the mix on his recent form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	At the latest run 4th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 2 over 1m, 6 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 122lbs at $3.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 122lbs at $4.60. Gets her chance to knock on over with the 7lbs claimer on board. 1st Pick 1 Antique Star Jockey: Cassey Martinan Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Cassey Martinan T: Michael Grantham	199	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 2 over 1m, 6 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 122lbs at $3.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 122lbs at $4.60. Gets her chance to knock on over with the 7lbs claimer on board.
3	Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 1m, head behind Beyond The Limits carrying 120lbs at $2.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at Geraldton Geraldton Cup on April 19 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Royal Law carrying 121lbs at $12. Just missed last start and can go one better. 2nd Pick 3 Rock In Wonder Jockey: Victoria Corver Trainer: Ryan Hill J: Victoria Corver T: Ryan Hill	122	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 1m, head behind Beyond The Limits carrying 120lbs at $2.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at Geraldton Geraldton Cup on April 19 over 1 5/16m, 6 len behind Royal Law carrying 121lbs at $12. Just missed last start and can go one better.
7	At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 1m, 4 len behind Beyond The Limits carrying 118lbs at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 1m, 5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 127lbs at $3. Has been racing well. Rates highly on his recent efforts and can be in the finish again. 3rd Pick 7 Royal Trooper Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Greg Kersley J: Holly Nottle T: Greg Kersley	115	-	-	-	11%	17/2
Analysis At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 1m, 4 len behind Beyond The Limits carrying 118lbs at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 1m, 5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 127lbs at $3. Has been racing well. Rates highly on his recent efforts and can be in the finish again.

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