AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

42.4K

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Verdict

HUBBLE'S DRAGON (5) was solid on resumption over this track and trip, racing in tougher company and only finishing 1.4L off the winner. Should be better for that effort and Fiore replaces the apprentice hoop. Won second-up last prep before placing in the Magic Millions. He ticks plenty of boxes. TRUE FICTION (4) scored in a photo last time out in easier company, flying late to score as the race favourite. Harvey remains on board and this shapes similarly. In good touch and can repeat the dose. FLASH DANCER (6) is looking for the hat-trick as he tackles Saturday grade. He's building a handy record as he works through the grades, winning narrowly here on the quick turnaround last start. Maps to get every chance and can extend his winning run. LORD SHIVA (1) should give himself every chance up front as he steps out in trip and back in grade. SHERPA EXPRESS (2) can improve on the fresh effort where he disappointed as an odds-on pop in this grade.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Lord Shiva Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Mitchell Pateman J: Holly Nottle T: Mitchell Pateman	161	-	-	-	19%	9/2
2	2 Sherpa Express Jockey: Holly Watson Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Watson T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	122	-	-	-	13%	7/1
3	3 Don't Trust Judas Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Stefan Vahala J: Steven Parnham T: Stefan Vahala	55	-	-	-	3%	40/1
4	2nd Pick 4 True Fiction Jockey: Paul Harvey Trainer: David Harrison J: Paul Harvey T: David Harrison	105	-	-	-	8%	13/1
5	1st Pick 5 Hubble's Dragon Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Daniel Morton J: Lucy Fiore T: Daniel Morton	154	-	-	-	31%	9/4
6	3rd Pick 6 Flash Dancer Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Brad Parnham T: Neville Parnham	82	-	-	-	10%	10/1
7	7 Ripper Farooq Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Zephen Johnston-Porter T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	114	-	-	-	9%	11/1
8	8 Belaura Star Jockey: Jarrad Noske Trainer: Tiarnna Noske J: Jarrad Noske T: Tiarnna Noske	98	-	-	-	6%	16/1
9	9 Cleanemup Jockey: Brandon Louis Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Brandon Louis T: Neville Parnham	99	-	-	-	4%	25/1
10	10 Hard Solo Jockey: Shaun O'donnell Trainer: Ashley Maley J: Shaun O'donnell T: Ashley Maley	82	-	-	-	3%	33/1
11	11 Silent Diva Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Grant & Alana Williams	118	-	-	-	10%	10/1
12	12 Yamashita's Gold Jockey: Joey Azzopardi Trainer: Dylan Bairstow J: Joey Azzopardi T: Dylan Bairstow	90	-	-	-	5%	20/1
13	13 Main Act Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Bob Mcpherson J: Jason Whiting T: Bob Mcpherson	78	-	-	-	3%	40/1

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