AU - Belmont Park - Race 3

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

WAHOOCHINO (3) is the one to beat fresh, with three trials since last racing and an autumn campaign that included a Listed J.C. Roberts Stakes assignment at Ascot. He was safely held there, but had genuine excuses around that campaign and owns enough 7f form to make a strong return in Mdn grade. TEX 'N' CEE (8) is the obvious danger on consistency, with three seconds from three starts and jumping favourite ahead of a smart one last time out. Ticked the 7f box though and can put it all together today. ROCKING IN VEGAS (1) brings the most seasoned profile, having finished within four lengths in a NMW1Y at Ascot after a narrow Bunbury second. Back in grade now and can put it all together. ENVY HER (14) resumes for a strong stable with two trials behind her, the wide draw and first try at 7f are the questions, but her lightly raced profile gives her enough upside to make her a live danger. SEA OF GALILEE (2) can feature on the back of a handy first-up run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Returns from an eight-month spell with three trials since last racing, which gives him the right grounding for a fresh run. He ended last campaign in the Listed J.C. Roberts Stakes at Ascot, where he was forced wide on jumping and finished tenth, and had also endured a wide run at Pinjarra Scarpside. His 7f placing shows he is effective at the trip, and this looks a suitable race to resume strongly. 1st Pick 3 Wahoochino Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Holly Taylor J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Holly Taylor	114	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Returns from an eight-month spell with three trials since last racing, which gives him the right grounding for a fresh run. He ended last campaign in the Listed J.C. Roberts Stakes at Ascot, where he was forced wide on jumping and finished tenth, and had also endured a wide run at Pinjarra Scarpside. His 7f placing shows he is effective at the trip, and this looks a suitable race to resume strongly.
1	Comes back from Saturday company after finishing ninth in a NMW1Y at Ascot, beaten just under four lengths on soft ground when unwanted in the market. His start prior was a much stronger reference, beaten a neck at Bunbury, and he has placed three times from five runs at this track. The 7f record is more place-heavy than winning, but this easier meeting gives him a genuine chance to break through. 2nd Pick 1 Rocking In Vegas Jockey: Taj Dyson Trainer: Kirsten Melis J: Taj Dyson T: Kirsten Melis	157	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Comes back from Saturday company after finishing ninth in a NMW1Y at Ascot, beaten just under four lengths on soft ground when unwanted in the market. His start prior was a much stronger reference, beaten a neck at Bunbury, and he has placed three times from five runs at this track. The 7f record is more place-heavy than winning, but this easier meeting gives him a genuine chance to break through.
8	Has done little wrong in three starts, placing every time, and was again strong late when second in a Bunbury Mdn last start after being steadied near the 4 ½f and covering ground. He had also been tightened at the start two back before finishing second to Angel Express. The beaten-favourite tag is the small knock, but his consistency and finishing pattern make him a major winning chance. 3rd Pick 8 Tex 'n' Cee Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Steven Parnham T: Neville Parnham	139	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Has done little wrong in three starts, placing every time, and was again strong late when second in a Bunbury Mdn last start after being steadied near the 4 ½f and covering ground. He had also been tightened at the start two back before finishing second to Angel Express. The beaten-favourite tag is the small knock, but his consistency and finishing pattern make him a major winning chance.

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