AU - Belmont Park - Race 9

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 6

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Verdict

BAKEEL (7) is racing well without winning, missing by 0.5L over further last time out. Back to 7f today is a big tick for him and CJP hops in the saddle. Can put himself into the race and if he can run up to his latest effort, he'll be very hard to beat. SNIPPY WHICH (16) got the job done in an easier race last time out and steps right up in grade today. He does love this trip however and will carry no weight with the claim of Riordan on board. Can play a leading role. WUBIN GOLD (11) was strong fresh over 6f and boasts an impressive second-up record of 4 wins from 5 second-up outings. The inside draw may be an issue, but if the gaps come on straightening then she'll be right in the finish. DRAKAINA (9) missed narrowly on resumption but that sets her up nicely for the campaign. Pike sticks and she's won 2/4 second-up. Can go one better. COOL MEMORY (1) has trialled very strongly coming in, though the barrier is the query.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Major Mario with 133lbs at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 133lbs at $8.50. Back to his preferred trip today and he can go one better this time. 1st Pick 7 Bakeel Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Grant & Alana Williams	171	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 0.5 len behind Major Mario with 133lbs at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 133lbs at $8.50. Back to his preferred trip today and he can go one better this time.
16	Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 2 over 7f defeating Nickelplay carrying 133lbs at $4. Before that 5th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 18 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 127lbs at $15. Too good last start and can repeat the dose. 2nd Pick 16 Snippy Which Jockey: Natika Riordan Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Natika Riordan T: Adam Durrant	103	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 1.0 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 2 over 7f defeating Nickelplay carrying 133lbs at $4. Before that 5th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 18 over 6f, slow going 1.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 127lbs at $15. Too good last start and can repeat the dose.
11	Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 125lbs at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on December 13 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Timeless Gem carrying 131lbs at $15. Ticks plenty of boxes in this event. 3rd Pick 11 Wubin Gold Jockey: Troy Turner Trainer: Colin Webster (Jnr) J: Troy Turner T: Colin Webster (Jnr)	107	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 6f, slow going 1.1 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 125lbs at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on December 13 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Timeless Gem carrying 131lbs at $15. Ticks plenty of boxes in this event.

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