AU - Belmont Park - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

6.5f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

WIN FOR BUSTER (3) flew home to just miss on debut before jumping a $1.50 favourite prior to the break where he had reached the end of his tether. His trial coming in was good and Pike hops in the saddle again for his return. Can return on a winning note. OSCARS NO GROUCH (4) stuck on strongly first-up over 5f at this track, beaten 3.2L. Getting out in trip now looks a good move and his form may have been franked in the opening race. Rates a leading contender. CAN'T CATCH ME (9) is knocking on the door of a maiden win, finishing 1.7L off the winner most recently at Bunbury. The inside draw is a big tick for her chances and the extra ½f doesn't look an issue. Can be in the finish once again. CLASSIC POETRY (8) has trialled nicely coming into this and can bounce back following a disappointing campaign last time in work. DIAMOND CHOUX (10) is better than she showed last time out and can return to form.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track Mdn September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 122lbs at $1.50. On debut second of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly September 10 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Fine Star carrying 130lbs at $2.35. Nice trial coming in and he can make a statement. 1st Pick 3 Win For Buster Jockey: William Pike Trainer: David Harrison J: William Pike T: David Harrison	143	-	-	-	61%	4/6
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track Mdn September 24 over 7f, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 122lbs at $1.50. On debut second of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly September 10 over 6f, soft track, a nose behind Fine Star carrying 130lbs at $2.35. Nice trial coming in and he can make a statement.
4	Second-up. First start 7th of 11 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 5 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Spirited Strike carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Went for a break before returning came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on February 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 126lbs at $6. Can build on the first-up performance. 2nd Pick 4 Oscars No Grouch Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Graeme Ballantyne J: Jason Whiting T: Graeme Ballantyne	117	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First start 7th of 11 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 5 over 5f, slow going 4 len behind Spirited Strike carrying 126lbs at $7.50. Went for a break before returning came from midfield, 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on February 11 over 5f, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 126lbs at $6. Can build on the first-up performance.
9	Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Desert Waves carrying 123lbs at $7.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind God's Cross carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Won't be far away again from the inside barrier. 3rd Pick 9 Can't Catch Me Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: David Harrison J: Brad Parnham T: David Harrison	154	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Desert Waves carrying 123lbs at $7.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 6f, 1.75 len behind God's Cross carrying 123lbs at $1.80. Won't be far away again from the inside barrier.

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