AU - Belmont Park - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ELITE BEAU (8) is first-up today after tackling the Placid Ark Prelude before the break where he jumped the race favourite. He's unbeaten fresh and his recent trials coming in suggest he's ready to fire a shot. Will need a touch of luck from the draw, but Pike rides and he can return with a bang. SLIP THE JAB (11) is better than he showed last time out when getting well back in an Open 3YO race last time out and never threatening. A better draw this time around suits and CJP remains in the saddle. Can bounce back to his best form today. HEZANGELIC (1) got the job done in a photo finish last time out and we'll get a guide on that form in the race prior to this. The inside draw should see him up on the speed and with Nottle on board, he can bring up the hat-trick. NICCIMOTA (3) just missed last time out when fading late but draws better this time around. Can give them something to catch. MAIN ACT (9) comes back to 5f today and can put his best foot forward.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Ascot Pa Prelude November 1 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Luana Miss with 121lbs at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.75 len Ascot Cl3 October 15 over 5f defeating Coondle with 123lbs at $1.80. Looks a colt on the rise and he can return with a bang. 1st Pick 8 Elite Beau Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	138	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Ascot Pa Prelude November 1 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Luana Miss with 121lbs at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.75 len Ascot Cl3 October 15 over 5f defeating Coondle with 123lbs at $1.80. Looks a colt on the rise and he can return with a bang.
11	Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 9 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Kings Court with 122lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 18 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Snitzalatte with 122lbs at $7. Not far away last time. Can bounce back following a disappointing effort last time out. 2nd Pick 11 Slip The Jab Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Non Runner T: Luke Fernie	98	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 9 over 5f, 2.5 len behind Kings Court with 122lbs at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 18 over 5f, slow going 1.75 len behind Snitzalatte with 122lbs at $7. Not far away last time. Can bounce back following a disappointing effort last time out.
1	Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite, won by a nose at Ascot Westspeed Plat May 2 over 5 ½f defeating Acorn carrying 128lbs at $2.70. The start before that favourite, won by 1.1 len at Ascot Westspeed Plat April 11 over 5f defeating Go Go Grommet with 127lbs at $2.70. An inside draw is a big advantage. Can bring up the hat-trick with plenty in his favour. 3rd Pick 1 Hezangelic Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Holly Nottle T: Mitchell Pateman	177	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite, won by a nose at Ascot Westspeed Plat May 2 over 5 ½f defeating Acorn carrying 128lbs at $2.70. The start before that favourite, won by 1.1 len at Ascot Westspeed Plat April 11 over 5f defeating Go Go Grommet with 127lbs at $2.70. An inside draw is a big advantage. Can bring up the hat-trick with plenty in his favour.

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