AU - Belmont Park - Race 9

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ARTICOLE (1) made it back-to-back wins to begin the campaign and getting out to 7f now can see him raise the bar again. He possesses good early speed, so Fiore can offset the wide draw. The form out of his last couple has been good and with there appearing to be more under the bonnet, he can bring up the hat-trick. REFEMME NO ANGEL (3) was very impressive as the race favourite over 6f fresh and Pike remains in the irons. Drawn further out this time, but he's a classy customer on the way through. Form out of his last start has been good and he can go back-to-back. OCEAN RANGER (12) missed narrowly first-up before getting the job done in a photo finish last start over 1 m. Now comes back in trip, but he is off a 31 day freshen. Can feature in the finish. MILITARY JANE (10) can't be left out of calculations with her recent form. MAIN ACT (4) can improve on the first-up effort.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Northam Mdn June 18 over 6 ½f defeating Cosmo Ruler carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cl1 C&G July 8 over 6f on a soft track defeating Radiant Light carrying 132lbs at $4. On an upward trajectory and can continue his winning ways. 1st Pick 1 Articole Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Steele Casey J: Lucy Fiore T: Steele Casey	132	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at Northam Mdn June 18 over 6 ½f defeating Cosmo Ruler carrying 128lbs at $3.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track Cl1 C&G July 8 over 6f on a soft track defeating Radiant Light carrying 132lbs at $4. On an upward trajectory and can continue his winning ways.
3	Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly July 8 over 6f on a soft track defeating Cosmic Treat carrying 129lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 19 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Ninetymilestraight with 126lbs at $7.50. Too good on resumption and he can repeat the dose. 2nd Pick 3 Refemme No Angel Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: William Pike T: Sean & Jake Casey	180	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track 3yo 0Mwly July 8 over 6f on a soft track defeating Cosmic Treat carrying 129lbs at $2.40. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 19 over 6 ½f, 4.5 len behind Ninetymilestraight with 126lbs at $7.50. Too good on resumption and he can repeat the dose.
12	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on June 18 over 1m, neck behind He's Archie carrying 122lbs at $8. Last start won by a nose at Bunbury Cl1 June 28 over 1 m in soft going defeating Take A Leaf with 121lbs at $4. Well placed. Hard to knock his form this time in and a forward showing is on the cards. 3rd Pick 12 Ocean Ranger Jockey: Patrick Carbery Trainer: Anne King J: Patrick Carbery T: Anne King	75	-	-	-	5%	20/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on June 18 over 1m, neck behind He's Archie carrying 122lbs at $8. Last start won by a nose at Bunbury Cl1 June 28 over 1 m in soft going defeating Take A Leaf with 121lbs at $4. Well placed. Hard to knock his form this time in and a forward showing is on the cards.

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