AU - Belmont Park - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

28.5K

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Verdict

SO SI GOD (6) ended last campaign with a strong run in tougher company and looks to be at that level judging by her recent trial. Pike hops on board for the resuming effort and the wide draw is no issue. Likely to get back in the run but watch for her flying late in the race. SUNSET SESSION (3) just missed two back before racing in tougher company last start at this track and trip, closing nicely to be 2.9L off the winner. A firmer deck this time suits though and it's important to note he did jump favourite there. Back in grade now and can return to winning ways. SPANISH ARMADA (7) bounced back to score by 2.9L in an impressive front running display at Northam last start when back in trip. He remains at the sprint trips now and he looks a progressive type. Can win again. SHOW ON THE ROAD (5) ended last campaign in good order and can pick up from where he left off. SESH (2) was too good last start and can't be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ April 4 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Wheely with 121lbs at $5.50. On debut won by nose Ascot 3yo 0Mwly February 4 over 6f defeating Miss Finkmeyer with 123lbs at $2.70. Trials coming in have been strong and she can return with a bang. 1st Pick 6 So Si God Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Sean & Jake Casey J: William Pike T: Sean & Jake Casey	120	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ April 4 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Wheely with 121lbs at $5.50. On debut won by nose Ascot 3yo 0Mwly February 4 over 6f defeating Miss Finkmeyer with 123lbs at $2.70. Trials coming in have been strong and she can return with a bang.
3	Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 8 over 5f, in the wet, 3 len behind Niccimota carrying 122lbs at $2.45. The run before that 2nd of 10 in a 3yo 0Mwly at this track on July 29 over 6f, nose behind Flash Dancer carrying 128lbs at $7. He's racing well and should get his chance. 2nd Pick 3 Sunset Session Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Chris & Michael Gangemi	210	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 8 over 5f, in the wet, 3 len behind Niccimota carrying 122lbs at $2.45. The run before that 2nd of 10 in a 3yo 0Mwly at this track on July 29 over 6f, nose behind Flash Dancer carrying 128lbs at $7. He's racing well and should get his chance.
7	Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at Northam on August 6 over 5 ½f defeating Finitto Web with 128lbs at $3.10. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 16 in a Mdn at Pinjarra on July 16 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lucky Moon with 128lbs at $3.10. Too good last start and he can make his presence felt. 3rd Pick 7 Spanish Armada Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Jim P Taylor J: Brad Parnham T: Jim P Taylor	112	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at Northam on August 6 over 5 ½f defeating Finitto Web with 128lbs at $3.10. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 16 in a Mdn at Pinjarra on July 16 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind Lucky Moon with 128lbs at $3.10. Too good last start and he can make his presence felt.

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