AU - Belmont Park - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10.4f

OPEN

Turf

GOOD 4

21.2K

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Verdict

BUSTER BIFF (3) won nicely two back when straight out to the mile before a narrow defeat last start at Bunbury. This is tougher, though he's open to further improvement and Nottle's claim comes in handy. Has the scope to improve further with the rise in trip. SAVORSKI (4) missed over 1 ?m here a fortnight ago when beaten by an outsider of the race. The improvement he showed was good though and the better draw this time can see him sit closer. Can go one better here without surprising. ETERNAL ROMANCE (7) finished off strongly over the 1 ?m journey last time out and this looks to shape similarly. The wide draw is the query, but if he gets the tempo to suit, then he'll be finishing strongly. WHISKERS HARBOUR (2) will appreciate getting out in trip today and can make an impression. ASARKA (8) won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on February 12 over 1 ¹/16m, nose behind Wayne The Pain carrying 130lbs at $6.50. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn January 26 over 1 m defeating Magic Carats carrying 120lbs at $6.50. Can relish the rise in grade and get back to winning ways. 1st Pick 3 Buster Biff Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: David Harrison J: Holly Nottle T: David Harrison	168	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on February 12 over 1 ¹/16m, nose behind Wayne The Pain carrying 130lbs at $6.50. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn January 26 over 1 m defeating Magic Carats carrying 120lbs at $6.50. Can relish the rise in grade and get back to winning ways.
4	Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 16 at this track Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, head behind Zackariah Beau with 125lbs at $7.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on January 28 over 1m, 6 len behind Planet Cash carrying 120lbs at $15. Can sit closer this time around and rates highly on his latest performance. 2nd Pick 4 Savorski Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Colin Webster (Jnr) J: Troy Turner T: Colin Webster (Jnr)	164	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Last start ran on from midfield, 2nd of 16 at this track Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, head behind Zackariah Beau with 125lbs at $7.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on January 28 over 1m, 6 len behind Planet Cash carrying 120lbs at $15. Can sit closer this time around and rates highly on his latest performance.
7	Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield, 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Zackariah Beau with 119lbs at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 52+ on January 28 over 1m, long-neck behind Glanced with 122lbs at $11. Leading chance on what she's done recently. 3rd Pick 7 Eternal Romance Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Lucy Fiore T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	110	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield, 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 54+ on February 11 over 1m, 0.9 len behind Zackariah Beau with 119lbs at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 52+ on January 28 over 1m, long-neck behind Glanced with 122lbs at $11. Leading chance on what she's done recently.

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