AU - Belmont Park - Race 6

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ASIF (5) turned in a strong performance first-up over this track and trip, beaten 0.5L on the heavy deck. Should be better for that effort and he boasts a strong second-up record. Pike sticks with him from a favourable barrier and he looks the one to beat on the back of the fresh effort. LORD SHIVA (3) should take up the running again following a 1.3L victory last time out at this track and trip in easier company. He was in good form in this grade prior and now carries less weight with Nottle on board. Got some confidence now and can keep the ball rolling. HEY PINO (7) was too good here last time, beating Asif in a strong performance. That rates highly in this field and he carries less weight with the claim of Cooper. Can play a leading role again. KING ADVISO (6) has issues first-up and can improve sharply. GIRLS DAY OUT (8) won't be far away if she can hold her form coming out in trip.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 8 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.5 len behind Hey Pino carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 in a Rtg 66+ at Ascot on February 7 over 7f, long-neck behind Platinum Shot carrying 127lbs at $18. Impressive return effort and he usually improves with the run under his belt. 1st Pick 5 Asif Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	185	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 8 over 6f, on a wet track, 0.5 len behind Hey Pino carrying 131lbs at $4.20. Previously second-up made ground from midfield, 3rd of 10 in a Rtg 66+ at Ascot on February 7 over 7f, long-neck behind Platinum Shot carrying 127lbs at $18. Impressive return effort and he usually improves with the run under his belt.
3	Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track on August 15 over 6f defeating Silent Diva with 132lbs at $6.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 1 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Excess Baggage with 126lbs at $5.50. On the quick turnaround after a good win last week and he makes plenty of appeal. 2nd Pick 3 Lord Shiva Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Holly Nottle T: Mitchell Pateman	160	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track on August 15 over 6f defeating Silent Diva with 132lbs at $6.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 1 over 5f, on a slow track, nose behind Excess Baggage with 126lbs at $5.50. On the quick turnaround after a good win last week and he makes plenty of appeal.
7	Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on August 8 over 6f in the wet defeating Asif with 121lbs at $8. The start before that got back early 11th of 15 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on July 18 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Mt Shirataku carrying 122lbs at $9.50. Bounced back in a big way last time and can keep the ball rolling. 3rd Pick 7 Hey Pino Jockey: Chanel Cooper Trainer: Raquel Williams J: Chanel Cooper T: Raquel Williams	125	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on August 8 over 6f in the wet defeating Asif with 121lbs at $8. The start before that got back early 11th of 15 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on July 18 over 7f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Mt Shirataku carrying 122lbs at $9.50. Bounced back in a big way last time and can keep the ball rolling.

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